Durin's Tower on Summit Zirakzigil: Gandalf and Balrog Battle of the Peak

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A recreation of Durin's Tower on the summit of Zirakzigil from the Lord of the Rings stories, drawing inspiration from the majestic landscape of Middle Earth. This is what I envision it to be like. The summit peak has been carefully extracted from a topographical map of Zermatt Switzerland, where the Matterhorn stands tall in all its glory. It's no coincidence that Tolkien was inspired by this breathtaking Alpine landscape when crafting his mythical world and the majestic Misty Mountains. As we delve into the realm of Middle Earth, this location becomes even more significant as it marks the site where Gandalf faces off against the formidable Balrog in an epic battle. For those interested in learning more about this pivotal moment, I invite you to visit the Wikipedia page dedicated to the Balrog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balrog In addition, fans of Tolkien's work may also be fascinated by his connection to the Alps and how it influenced his writing. Two insightful articles have shed light on this topic: https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/09/17/79260-the-alps-that-inspired-j-r-r-tolkiens-writing/ https://www.theonering.net/torwp/2013/10/25/81121-in-tolkiens-real-misty-mountains/ This recreation of Durin's Tower can be used as a bookend, with its flat edges providing a perfect resting place for your favorite volumes. The largest flat side boasts a stunning mural by artist Entroz, depicting the thrilling battle between Gandalf and the Balrog. As you climb the tower, you'll notice a spiral staircase that has been carefully extracted from seechless's Cubify rook. For those interested in exploring more of this creative world, I recommend checking out the original design on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:99028 Please note that the low detail version of this model features no window frame and no gargoyle inside the tower. For fans of artist Entroz, you can find their page here: https://www.deviantart.com/entroz Seechless's rook can be found on Thingiverse at the following link: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:99028 Njorn's window frame design is available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3135053 Edgarhaase's gargoyle design can be viewed here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3458422