This once great empire of jungle men is the sworn enemy of their neighbor the Morwaith. Although now in decline, their blowgunners still represent a fearsome adversary to whomever would threaten their lands.
History
The following information is non-canon (with respect to LOTR canon). It has been invented for the mod's lore. Original lore for the mod makes every effort to remain consistent with LOTR canon.
The Taurethrim first lived in the swamps of Far Harad, which some time later they left in search of a new home. After wandering for years, they found the lush jungles of Far Harad. Stricken with its natural beauty, they began to worship the trees and built huge, stone pyramids, temples and shrines. The Taurethrim united, and began a religious campaign to spread their beliefs to their neighbors and beyond. Invading the Mangroves, they battled and subdued the Limwaith. The Taurethrim built a great empire, of which many conflicted tales tell. Some speak of vast golden pyramids deep in the jungle. Others speak of great High Kings, whose lust for blood drove their own empire to its knees. And more yet speak in whispers of the most brutal ruler of them all, and the Ring that he was given.
The truth in the stories of the Taurethrim Empire is yet to be determined, but one thing is certain: their Empire indeed collapsed. As the Taurethrim divided, the Limwaith drove them out of the Mangroves. Weakened by disunity and war, the Taurethrim were attacked by the Morwaith. The Morwaith cut down their trees and stole their sacred animal, the Mumakil. This conflict started a bitter rivalry between the two peoples. The Taurethrim still have not forgotten what the Morwaith did to them, and have sworn vengeance on them and their allies, the Southrons. After dark and mysterious centuries, the Taurethrim have begun to rise again. They only await a new leader to unite them to conquer Far Harad and destroy the Morwaith.
Alignment
Isolated far south as they are, the Taurethrim are neutral with most factions. They are however enemies with the Morwaith and their allies Mordor, the Southrons, and the Half-trolls. Curiously enough, the Taurethrim are considered allies with the Ents of Fangorn forest.
Inter-faction relations
| Allies |
Friends |
Neutral |
Enemies |
Mortal Enemies |
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| •Fangorn | •Angmar •Blue Mountains |
•Half-trolls •Mordor |
Invasions
The Taurethrim do not invade any region naturally, however one may still summon a Taurethrim invasion with a horn of conquest, which may be bought from a Taurethrim chieftain or found in a Taurethrim pyramid.
NPCs
Although warriors and blowgunners may be found patrolling their jungle's borders, the majority of the Taurethrim prefer to live only in secluded Jungle clearings.
- Taurethrim - The civilians of the Taurethrim. Ethnically, they are related to the Morwaith, but have reclaimed the name of the ancient Empire..
- Taurethrim Warrior - Taurethrim clad in Taurethrim Armour and wielding Taurethrim Equipment. They attack any enemies of the Taurethrim faction.
- Taurethrim Blowgunner - Skilled hunters, who wield poison darts and a blowgun.
- Taurethrim Shaman - Renowned healers and spiritual leaders, who sell marvelous potions.
- Taurethrim Farmer - Farmers that will trade with travelers, and hire out farmhands if their trust is earned.
- Taurethrim Farmhand - A farm worker that may be hired from Taurethrim Farmers.
Structures
Although this once mighty empire is now in decline, small villages and the remnants of great monuments can be found throughout the jungle.
- Taurethrim Village - A square cluster of buildings comprised primarily of Taurethrim Bricks and Mahogany wood, found exclusively in Jungle clearings. Each includes thirteen houses, four farms, four watchtowers, two mansions, one stilt house, one park and one temple. A Taurethrim village is the only places Taurethrim crafting tables, Taurethrim traders and Taurethrim chieftains can be found.
- Taurethrim Pyramid - Massive monuments built by the ancient empire in it's former glory. Although their treasure is great, these already very rare structures are defended by multiple layers of labyrinths, dart traps, a lake of lava, wraiths, and a banner.
Items
- Taurethrim crafting table - Crafting tables used to craft all of the following.
- Taurethrim Banner - The banner of Taurethrim, depicting a golden Mumak and pyramid on a field of green.
- Taurethrim Blowgun and (poison optional) Taurethrim darts - Blowguns used by the unique Taurethrim blowgunners.
- Taurethrim Equipment - Pickaxes, axes, shovels, hoes, swords, axes, maces, spears and daggers, used by the Taurethrim warriors.
- Taurethrim Armour - The armour of the Taurethrim warriors and their Taurethrim chieftains.
- Taurethrim Gates - Extravagant gates of wood and gold.
- Taurethrim Torch - Tall torches made with two sticks and one piece of coal.
- Taurethrim Bricks - The building blocks used in Taurethrim villages and the great Taurethrim Pyramids. They come in three variants which are stone, obsidian and gold. They may be crafted into stairs, slabs, and walls. The stone variant may be made cracked or mossy.
- Taurethrim Dart Trap - Dangerous dart launchers disguised as normal bricks. Come in stone and gold variants.
 The Taurethrim of Far Harad 
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Taurethrim (Banner Bearer, Blowgunner, Farmhand, Warrior)
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The Westlands:
Angmar •
Blue Mountains •
Bree-land •
Dale •
Dol Guldur •
Dúnedain of the North Rhûn:
Harad:
Half-Trolls • Morwaith • Near Harad • Taurethrim The Deeps of the Earth:
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