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How Did Sauron Corrupt Mirkwood in The Lord of the Rings?
According to the wishes of his compatriots, an elf named Oropher becomes Greenwood’s first official ruler.
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Tolkien never got the chance to make these changes canon.
Thranduil and his fellow Wood-Elves defiantly refuse to surrender their home.
Appropriately enough,Mirkwood’s ultimate freedom arrives the same day as the legendary Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
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The fires of said fight devour a host of Mirkwoods precious trees.
What Happens to Mirkwood After Sauron’s Defeat in The Lord of the Rings?
Over time, the poor, wounded forest heals back to its former glory.
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Meanwhile, some of the other Wood-Elves depart the Greenleaves to help Ithilien and Minas Tirith rebuild.
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