Muarin

Muarin is a fictional place that appears in the works of the author J.R.R. Tolkien. It is primarily mentioned in the context of the legendarium that led to the creation of The Lord of the Rings. While not a central location in any of the published novels, Muarin is a place of significance in the early conceptual stages of Tolkien's mythology. Its exact geographical location and detailed description are scarce, suggesting it was perhaps an early idea that evolved or was subsumed into other regions of his created world. Information about Muarin is primarily derived from Tolkien's posthumously published writings and notes, such as The History of Middle-earth series. These texts offer glimpses into the development of his languages and lore, and Muarin is one of the names that surfaces during this process. The name itself may hint at linguistic origins within Tolkien's invented tongues. Scholars and enthusiasts who study Tolkien's creative process often encounter Muarin as an example of the vast and sometimes incomplete world-building that characterized his legendarium. Its presence in the notes underscores the intricate and extensive nature of Tolkien's imaginative endeavor, even for places that did not ultimately feature prominently in his most famous works.