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Established between the years 1050 and 1250 of the Tree Era, Khazad-dûm was founded by Durin I, the eldest of the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves. According to legend, Durin awoke in Middle-earth at Mount Gundabad and journeyed south across the Misty Mountains, eventually gazing into a lake known as Kheled-zâram. There, he saw a reflection that gave rise to the seven stars forming a crown upon his head, a sight which he took as an auspicious omen for founding his kingdom.