

Nurnen, much like Nurn from Shadow of Mordor, is a more lush and jungle-inspired island than the rest of Mordor, and is home to more varied wildlife, and dense forests that have grown to surround the various Outposts and the lone Fortress out by the coast. The Region known as Nurnen is the third explorable region in Shadow of War.

In the canon lore, Cirith Ungol was name to both the region of the Morgul Pass, which connected the lands of the west to Mordor, but also the tower guarding the region.( 2 3) The region is comprised of many short tunnels leading to broad open ruins where Orcs have formed Outposts, and the region is also plagued by Ghuls and Spiders who make their home in the nests all around these areas. Cirith Ungol is home to a large cavernous and rocky region with a fortress perched on the outer cliffs, flanked by several Outposts that lie in and out of the tunnels below - and where Shelob the Spider makes her home. The Region known as Cirith Ungol is the second explorable region in Shadow of War. Shadows of the Past Missions in Minas Ithil

However, after returning to Minas Morgul in Act 2, new incoming Captains will increase in level, and the fortress defended by the Nazgul cannot be assaulted until the end of Act 3. During Act 1, most Orc Captains are fairly low level, while the fortress is defended by friendly men of Gondor.
