Arda

Arda is the fictional world created by J.R.R. Tolkien, serving as the setting for his stories like "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." It encompasses continents, seas, and diverse environments inhabited by various races such as Elves, Dwarves, Men, and creatures like dragons and Orcs. Arda has a rich history, mythology, and languages, reflecting a complex, ancient world shaped by divine beings and legendary events. Tolkien intended it as a mythic landscape that embodies themes of heroism, good versus evil, and the enduring power of hope and friendship.