Mirkwood

The final age of Middle-earth's recorded history before the beginning of the Fourth Age; the film depicts the rise of Sauron's power and the initial stages of the War of the Ring.

A Hobbit of the Shire who participates in the Quest of Erebor and seeks to prevent war among the claimants to the Lonely Mountain.

A Wizard who recognizes the danger of the One Ring and guides the quest against Sauron.

The Dwarf king who reclaims Erebor, commands its defense, and dies during the Battle of the Five Armies.

The dragon occupying Erebor and guarding the Dwarves' former hoard.

The Dark Lord and creator of the One Ring, seeking its recovery in order to dominate Middle-earth.

The Dwarven stronghold and treasure hoard contested by Thorin, the Lake-men, the Elves, and the Orcs.

The settlement on Long Lake attacked and destroyed by Smaug.

The destroyed Mannish city beneath Erebor, where much of the Battle of the Five Armies takes place.

A fortress in southern Mirkwood occupied by Sauron before his expulsion during the events of 2941.