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[โ€“] ConcreteHalloween@hexbear.net 15 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I'm not a lore expert either but yeah I think it is established that some of the Easterling kingdoms primarily allied with Sauron due to previous conflicts with Gondor.

[โ€“] GalaxyBrain@hexbear.net 4 points 2 hours ago

I am and that is the broad strokes. It is also possible that some were still ruled by the dark Numenoreans who worshipped morgoth who colonized the place in the 2nd age and didnt due when Numenor was sank cause they were in their colonies.