kopiolla

Kopiolla is a fictional place that appears in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, most notably in his posthumously published collection of stories, Unfinished Tales. It is described as a region located within the lands of the East, far to the south of Rhûn. Little is known about Kopiolla due to its remote location and the limited information available about the peoples who may have inhabited it.

The primary mention of Kopiolla comes in the context of the Great Curse of the Riders of the East. This curse is said to have afflicted many peoples dwelling in the eastern lands, driving them to madness and violence. While the exact geographical boundaries and the inhabitants of Kopiolla are not detailed, its inclusion suggests it was part of the broader eastern territories known to the peoples of Middle-earth.

It is important to distinguish Kopiolla from other eastern regions in Tolkien's legendarium, such as Rhûn or Harad. While these areas are more frequently referenced and have more developed lore, Kopiolla remains a more obscure and enigmatic location. Its existence serves to further flesh out the vastness and diversity of the world Tolkien created, hinting at lands and peoples beyond the scope of the main narratives. The name itself, like many of Tolkien's invented place names, carries a sense of ancientness and foreignness.