The Dark Lord took control over the land, leading his legions of darkness, primarily filled with Orcs and Goblinoids, as well as those from the major races who had been tainted by his corruption or enticed by promises of greatness. Coming from the edges of civilization, from where the savage races thrive, the Dark Lord destroyed all who opposed him, until all the land was under his banner.
He conquered all the kingdoms of Man, forced many of the Dwarf strongholds in the mountains into submission, and hunted the other species mercilessly.
The Elves, hidden deep in their enchanted forests, were the only race able to fend off the attack, the m
