City of Ázadmêre

The  is the major settlement of the  and seat of the ruling. It is an impressive walled city, with a moat, stout double walls, and prominent round towers. The city is built along the shore of, hemmed against. As is the custom with the, extensive chambers and passages have been carved into the living rock of the mountain. Very few humans have seen the spacious halls within. Most of the Khúzdul reside in this inner city, while human citizens live in the outer city or in nearby villages.

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