Whether you read the books or watched the movies, Balrogs are some of the most fearsome and powerful creatures in Middle Earth. Balrogs are among the first Maiar that Melkor corrupts, and they feature in many of the major events throughout Middle Earth’s history. While Balrogs have mostly faded into history by the time of …
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Whether you read the books, watched the movies, or both – the standoff between Gandalf and the Balrog is one of the most memorable moments of the entire Lord of the Rings saga. Gandalf vs the Balrog also produced one of the most widely quoted lines in the Lord of the Rings fandom: “You shall …
The Undying Lands, which are located west of Middle-Earth, are the lands where the Eldar and Ainur live. These are god-like beings who lived as immortals together with the ring-bearers. Frodo left Middle-Earth for Valinor to recover from his injuries. Frodo experienced lots of emotional and physical trauma during Lord of the Rings, and he …
As a Lord of the Rings fan, you may be eagerly awaiting the arrival of Amazon Prime’s new Tolkien adaptation. With the upcoming series premiering later this year, details about actors and the roles they will be playing have now been shared. Robert Amarayo is an English actor born in Kingston upon Hull on 6th …
Saruman also goes by Carumo or Saruman the White. He is one of the chief wizards in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. However, his journey goes from light, or rather semi-light, to darkness. Although initially a wizard who stuck to his own ways and didn’t want anything to do with the …
Pippin’s song is a key emotional point in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. The short, melancholy tune, sung mostly acapella, is performed by Pippin for an unfeeling Lord Denethor. Denethor gorges on food – tomato bits dribbling down his chin like blood – as his son Faramir embarks on a military suicide mission. …
There are a total of 45 Lego Lord of the Rings Minifigures. This does not include the numerous other LEGO minifigures associated with The Hobbit. Some of these minifigures come as part of a larger set, others are bought individually. There are a few instances where a LEGO Lord of the Rings Minifigure may appear …
One of the most compelling elements in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s other literary works is the dramatic battles he describes and the impressive weapons his characters wield. Tolkien spent a lot of time creating backstories for the weapons. They communicate a lot about the characters who wield them and the historical events …
Morfydd Clark is a Welsh actress who plays Galadriel in the Rings of Power. She is a rising star with an impressive career in film, television, and theatre. Born 17 March 1989 Birthplace Sweden Nationality Welsh Height 5ft 3¾ (162 cm) Before playing Galadriel, Morfydd was most well known for her role in the horror …
When Tolkien describes Hobbits at the beginning of The Hobbit, he notes that they are principally occupied with growing and eating food. Since the release of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, there have been many memes about hobbits and their love of extra meals, especially Second Breakfast. But how many meals does a typical …
In the enchanting realm of Middle-earth, created by renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien, a wide range of characters have etched themselves indelibly in the hearts and minds of readers. One character whose identity has perplexed and intrigued many is the elusive Necromancer from The Hobbit. This figure, shrouded in darkness and mystery, exists at the margins …
While most of the Lord of the Rings action happens on Middle Earth, it is only one of the many lands of Arda, the “Earth” created by Tolkien. We hear of a few of the other continents throughout the story, but perhaps the most compelling is the Undying Lands. The Undying Lands is a realm …
Throughout the Lord of the Rings, characters often refer to the legendary Valar. These beings work in the background, like angels or lesser gods. They were there since the beginning and will be there at the end of time. Few of them get more than a passing mention in The Lord of the Rings but …
Created by the Valar Aule before the elves awoke, the dwarves are mentioned throughout Tolkien’s works. From The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, many great dwarves have played a huge part in the history of Middle Earth. Most people know about Gimli and Thorin but there are a few other notable …
Trees feature prominently in The Lord of the Rings, from the White Tree of Gondor to the woods of Lothlorien, and the walking Ents of Mirkwood. The enduring symbolism of magical trees originates in two magical gold and silver trees of Valinor, created and destroyed long before Frodo Baggins and the One Ring. The Two …