Okay, so my first model was looking a bit bland and symmetrical for Melkor’s tastes, and too sparse in defenses for Sauron’s. XD
From the front we have a draw bridge defended by two sealable mountain tunnels, a lava moat, three struts for archers and ballistae to defend the pass, spouts for pouring molten lead or hot oil, and plenty of spooky statues and gargoyles.
Up one side of the left peak of Thangorodrim, we have the dragon nursery, which extends inside the mountain.
Around the back of the third peak, we have the main secret back exit.
And of course, the central fortress spire is where Hurin’s Chair is located, with a nice view of both the dragon hatchery and the front gate.
Of course, this is just the tip of the Angband Iceberg, as most of the fortress is actually underground. There we’d have the forges, the orc quarters, the extensive thrall pits, the mines, the storehouses, the mushroom farms, the five-star thermal hot springs and lava baths, and finally, the throne room for the Mighty Arising.
Bonus round: Maedhros’s shackle! 🙂
((This is really just a model for my own drawing reference, it’s not meant to be a final product. My 3D rendering skills are too derptastic XD )
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