Ungol

Ungol is a toponym used in several fantasy works to name a fortress, city, or region. Because it appears in multiple settings, there is no single canonical Ungol, and details vary by author or game. In a representative example, Ungol is a fortified city perched on basalt cliffs above the northern river bend. It serves as the capital of the Ungol Dominion and sits at the western edge of the Iron Wastes. The city is enclosed by tall stone walls and a double gate known as the Ungol Gate. Within its gates lies a market district, a citadel, and the Moonwatch Tower, used for surveying the surrounding plains. The economy combines mining from nearby quarries, timber from riverfront forests, and cross-river trade.

Governance is typically depicted as a council or a High Warden supported by guildmasters and military commanders. The culture emphasizes craftsmanship, especially metalwork and stone carving, and military readiness. Legends surrounding Ungol often tell of ancient treaties and a ritual of guardianship performed at the Moonspire.

In other works, Ungol may refer to a mountain pass or a rural settlement sharing the same name. The term is commonly used in fantasy literature and role-playing games to evoke a stark, northern frontier or a defensible hold.

Etymology: Ungol likely derives from a fictional northern tongue, with roots meaning stronghold or guard.

References to Ungol appear in game manuals and novels as a setting cue rather than a fixed canonical location.