— Ch. 1 · Mordor's Modernization —
The Last Ringbearer.
~4 min read · Ch. 1 of 6
The sky over Mordor glows with the light of alchemical furnaces. This is not a land of fire and brimstone as Tolkien described it, but an industrial hub. It houses an amazing city of alchemists and poets. Mechanics and astronomers work side by side here. Philosophers and physicians guide daily life in this civilization. Mordor represents the only society in Middle-earth to bet on rational knowledge. They pitch their barely adolescent technology against ancient magic. Gandalf views this progress as a threat. Saruman describes his attitude toward Mordor as crafting the Final Solution to the Mordorian problem. The Elves see this technological advancement as war-mongering. They seek to destroy the heart of this new civilization.
Orcs As Human Scientists
Haladdin stands amidst the ruins of a battlefield. He wears the uniform of a medic for the Mordorian army. Sergeant Tzerlag walks beside him through the dust. These two men are Orcs, yet they are humans. The word Orc functions as a racial slur used by the West. In reality, these individuals serve as rational thinkers. Haladdin joins the army to impress his girlfriend. He almost dies during a medical operation instead of using his talents at home. His university education remains unused while he fights. Sharya-Rana visits them after the battle ends. She is the last of the Nazgûl. This group consists of ancient scientists and philosophers who guide Mordor through its industrialization. They explain that the physical world links to the magical realm through Galadriel's Mirror.