Those who survived fled to the deepest parts of Earth.
Tolkien initially published in three parts as The Fellowship of the Ring (1954), The Two Towers (1955), and The Return of the King (1955).
Eventually, Gothmog was slain by Ecthelion during the Fall of Gondolin and the remaining Balrogs continued to fight until most were destroyed. The Lord of the Rings, fantasy novel by J.R.R. The Balrogs were led by Gothmog, who served as their lord and general and was described as the 'Greatest of all Balrogs.' Gothmog was a fearsome opponent on the battlefield and slew many great warriors, including Feanor, the High King of Noldor. Together, the Balrogs faced off against many foes, including King Turgon and Fingolfin.ĭuring the First Age, the Balrogs were loyal to Melkor and fought alongside him and his army of Orcs. They originally joined forces with Melkor in his crusade against the Elves. 2 likes, 0 comments - oneserkistorulethemall on January 14, 2024: 'On January 23rd 2009, Inkheart was released in theatres in the United States. The Balrogs were described to be Maiar, ancient spiritual beings, who were humanoid in shape, yet extremely tall and capable of wielding a variety of weapons, including fiery swords, whips and battle axes. Tolkien's works, specifically The Silmarillion, went into much more detail regarding the Balrogs compared to the films.
