The Misty Mountains started as an idea born from experiences on a number of servers over the years. 
Like you, we always looked for a server that shared the same goals and feel as we did, and we enjoyed most of them.
A vast majority of servers out there, find their owners either lacking in what they offer, or overextending themselves to the point of burnout. Neither of which works out in the end.
The owners of The Misty Mountains have been admins on numerous servers over the years, and have seen both the positive and the negative in terms of running them.
We decided to build the server that we wanted to play on ourselves.
The mod load out we are running, aids us in achieving the feel that we were looking for.
No mod was considered if it didn't add to the enjoyment of the game, or the stability of play.
We do not offer the pay to win or pay to speed-run style server. We don't ask for donations.
We do this simply because we enjoy the game, we enjoy building, and we enjoy J.R.R. Tolkien novels and films.
We have added numerous areas, and quests that add to that feel.

We are owner/players, and just like you, we're doing this to enjoy ourselves, and take a step back from the all to real world around us.

We hope you enjoy the server!

Your Misty Mountains Team
Arynn and Arador