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As Morgoth's forces dwindled, Sauron was engaged in a different mission of significant importance. Tasked with seizing the first mine of Moria, he achieved his goal but at a great cost, marking his rise as a formidable threat on his own. He transformed this seized area into a stronghold of cruelty and terror, illustrating the lasting impact of his actions on both the physical landscape and the lives of its inhabitants.