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Orc (Middle-earth) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia According to the oldest "theory" proposed by Tolkien (found in The Fall of Gondolin, from The Book of Lost Tales, circa 1917 — the first tale of Middle-earth to be written in full), Orcs were made of stone and slime through the sorcery of Morgoth ("bred from the heats and slimes of the earth"). Orcs are used as soldiers and henchmen by both the greater and lesser villains of The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings — Morgoth, Sauron and Saruman. The Orc incursion in the northern Shire occurred during the reign of Arassuil as Chieftain of the Dúnedain, and the Orcs led by Golfimbul were but the most western pack of Orcs which had left the Hithaeglir. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Orc_(Middle-earth)   (3548 words)

The Complete Middle Earth Page Orcs and goblins are supposedly one and the same thing in Tolkien, but he describes them quite differently in THE HOBBIT (where they are goblins, mostly, with only one or two Orc references) and in THE LORD OF THE RINGS (where they are Orcs, mostly, with only one or two goblin references). Orcs were also fond of tying their prisoners to trees and torturing them to death. The Orc chieftain who could throw Boromir, Captain of Gondor, to the ground must have been a considerable warrior in his own right, a champion of the Orcs in war. www.suite904.com /middleearth/pre.htm   (828 words)

Battles of Middle-earth Orcs came down from the hills on either side of the gate and an army of Easterlings marched from the shadow of the Ash Mountains. The Orcs were defeated by a group of Hobbits led by Bandobras Took, who charged at Golfimbul and knocked the Orc leader's head off with a club. The Orcs in the valley regrouped and rejoined the battle. www.tuckborough.net /battles.html   (7159 words)

Mountains of Middle-earth In 2509, Elrond's wife Celebrian was captured by Orcs in the Redhorn Gate and the suffering she endured caused her to leave Middle-earth. In the middle of the Second Age, Orcs invaded the mountains and claimed Mount Gundabad, which became their capital. Orcs from Mount Gram led by Golfimbul invaded the Shire in 2747 and were defeated by the Hobbits led by Bandobras Took. www.tuckborough.net /mountains.html   (6332 words)

GreenBooks.TheOneRing.net™ Special Guest The Science of Middle-earth: Sex and the Single Orc In The Science of Middle-earth I contrasted the reproduction of orcs with that of all other 'speaking peoples', noting that only in orcs is there no mention of females in any of Tolkien's work. But in stories that seldom if ever see the Orcs except as soldiers of armies in the service of the evil lords we naturally would not learn much about their lives. From this I discussed several options, including the possibility that all orcs are female, and they reproduce clonally. greenbooks.theonering.net /guest/files/041305.html   (536 words)

Frost Jedi :: View topic - fate of orcs, and other creatures of middle earth Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 5:28 pm Post subject: fate of orcs, and other creatures of middle earth Frost Jedi :: View topic - fate of orcs, and other creatures of middle earth But saying orcs are elves is like saying humans are monkeys. www.frostjedi.com /phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=586   (1040 words)

Orc (Middle-earth) - free-definition According to the oldest "theory" proposed by Tolkien, Orcs were in fact transformed from Elves — the purest form of life on Eä (the Earth) — by means of torture and mutilation. Moreover, if Orcs were in fact Elves at their core, this could perhaps mean that they were also immortal — a fact which, if true, would seem inconsistent with Tolkien's treatment of Orcs, though the books do not openly confirm or deny it. In Tolkien's writings, evil is not capable of independent creation, making it unlikely that the vala Melkor (later called Morgoth), who was obviously the first to produce them, could do that ex nihilo. www.netlexikon.akademie.de /Orc-(Middle-earth).html   (1040 words)

VE3D Boards - Battle for Middle Earth Preview Computer&VideoGames have slapped up a preview of Electronic Arts' Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle Earth, taking a look at this RTS. Adding some orcs to one of the powerful troll units has a similar combined effect, however, if the troll is feeling particularly feisty he might pick up the odd orc and hurl them at nearby troops or even occasionally eat one, to recover lost health. One interesting touch is that some units can be combined, so add orcs and archers together to form a horde and the melee orcs will protect the archers, while their arrows cover the fighting boys - simple but highly effective. ve3dboards.ign.com /message.asp?topic=16777814   (222 words)

Creatures of Middle-Earth As in the Second Age of the Sun, the dark destinies of Sauron and the Orcs were again made one, and for two thousand years of the Third Age Orkish power increased with that of their Dark Lord. So the First Age of the Sun began and for a time the ambitions of the Orcs were checked by the new light of the Sun. Yet in the Third Age of the Sun as in the Second, those Orcs hidden in dark and evil places lived on. alatosmanveru.freeservers.com /whats_new.html   (12462 words)

Orc (Middle-earth) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article According to the oldest "theory" proposed by Tolkien, Orcs were transformed from Elves — the purest form of life on (An agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology) Arda (the Earth) — by means of torture and mutilation. Moreover, if Orcs were in fact Elves at their core, this could perhaps mean that they were also immortal — a fact which, if true, would seem inconsistent with Tolkien's treatment of Orcs, though the books do not openly confirm or deny it. In Tolkien's writings, evil is not capable of independent creation, making it unlikely that the (Click link for more info and facts about vala) vala (Click link for more info and facts about Melkor) Melkor (later called Morgoth), who was obviously the first to produce them, could do that ex nihilo. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/O/Or/Orc_(Middle-earth)1.htm   (2788 words)

Creatures of Middle-Earth With him were the Orcs of the Misty Mountains, who had come out of their capital of Gundabad in great numbers to inhabit the ancient Dwarvish city, heaping contempt of the Dwarf people and slaying whoever came near this most ancient realm. In Morgul both greater and lesser Orcs were marked with a white moon like a great skull; and under Sauron`s command were the countless Orcs of Mordor of whatever breed, who were marked with the symbol of the Red Eye. Six months or so later the female lays 1-10 eggs in a hatchery pit deep within the earth. alatosmanveru.freeservers.com /whats_new.html   (2788 words)

The War for Mount Gundabad, a PBEM chronicle for the LOTR RPG The army is the Grand Muster of the Free Peoples, an effort by the King of the Reunited Realms and his subjects and allies to crush the Orcs and end their tyranny in the north. Unfortunately, both the western Gondorians and the left-wing Rohirrim fail to mount a punishing counterattack, and the orcs falls back up the slope. The Elf-king of the Woodland Realm and the Lord of Lórien leaguer the Redhorn Pass and the eastern gate of Moria, so that the Orcs of the Misty Mountains cannot mobilize to aid their fellows in Gundabad. www.geocities.com /scott_metz/lotrgame_gundabad1.html   (15026 words)

Orc (Middle-earth) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article Golfimbul was a chieftain of the Orcs of (additional info and facts about Mount Gram) Mount Gram, who led his band in an invasion of (additional info and facts about The Shire) The Shire. Moreover, if Orcs were in fact Elves at their core, this could perhaps mean that they were also immortal — a fact which, if true, would seem inconsistent with Tolkien's treatment of Orcs, though the books do not openly confirm or deny it. In Tolkien's writings, evil is not capable of independent creation, making it unlikely that the (additional info and facts about vala) vala (additional info and facts about Melkor) Melkor (later called Morgoth), who was obviously the first to produce them, could do that ex nihilo. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/or/orc_(middle-earth)1.htm   (2885 words)

The Lord of the Rings, The Battle for Middle-earth Updated Impressions - E3 2004 - PC News at GameSpot The orcs seemed to be winning the battle until reinforcements from Rohan (the nation of human horse riders) arrived, signaled by the green flag of the nation swooping across the screen. The goal of this particular mission was to reinforce an attacking army of orcs and trolls and breach the walls, either by smashing them down, placing siege ladders against the walls onto which orcs could climb, or breaking down the gate with a huge iron battering ram swung by a company of trolls. We then watched a separate battle at Minas Tirith, which was also prefaced by a brief cinematic sequence that showed the women and children of the town fleeing from a battle already in progress. www.gamespot.com /pc/strategy/battleformiddleearth/preview_6097705.html   (1469 words)

Weapons of Middle-earth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It was crafted by the Elves of Gondolin, who not only made it a valuable weapon, also a feared one, particularly among traditional enemies of the Elves: Orcs and other evil creatures of Middle-earth. Like Sting and Glamdring, the blade could detect the presence of Orcs and warn its bearer by glowing blue. Sting was used as a sword by Bilbo, who found it in a troll-hoard together with Glamdring and Orcrist. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anglachel   (3430 words)

Moria (Middle-earth) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tolkien, Moria (also known as Khazad-dûm, The Black Chasm, The Black Pit, Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond, and Phurunargian) was a name given to an enormous underground city in the Misty Mountains of Middle-earth. He was slain by the orc Azog, an infamous murder that precipitated The War of the Dwarves and Orcs which culminated in a very bloody battle outside Moria's eastern gates nine years later. Thereafter, Orcs of the Misty Mountains made Moria their home, but in 2790, Thror, heir of Durin, foolishly attempted to re-occupy his ancestral home. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moria_(Middle-earth)   (826 words)

Middle Earth/Moria - Wikipedia Tolkien collectively called Middle Earth, Moria is the name given to the underground city, mines, and connected tunnels that run through the central Misty Mountains. There, for three ages of Middle Earth, a thriving dwarf community created the greatest dwarven city ever known. They were then set upon by a host of trolls, orcs, and the Balrog. nostalgia.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moria   (522 words)

One Risus to Rule Them All... As orcs are corrupted elves in their origin, their enchantments are as negative images of elven works. For instance, orcs may be able to make cloaks which serve the wearer best when in barren or bleak surroundings. The typical Orc (1) or Orc (2) would be most appropriate to represent the common goblin, while an Orc (3) or Orc (4) would be the garden variety Uruk, or common orc. mmkurko.home.att.net   (2510 words)

Khazad-dum / Moria In 2509 in the Redhorn Gate over the Mountains of Moria, Elrond's wife Celebrian was abducted by Orcs. Around 2480, Sauron sent Orcs, Trolls, and other evil creatures to live there. At the West-gate of Moria, an aquatic creature with many tentacles called the Watcher in the Water killed Oin and dammed Gate-stream, preventing the Dwarves from escaping that way. www.tuckborough.net /moria.html   (3442 words)

Mountains of Middle-earth During the War of the Dwarves and the Orcs (2793-2799), the Dwarves assailed and sacked the Orc stronghold at Gundabad. Irensaga was the northernmost, near the mouth of the valley; the Dwimorberg - where the entrance to the Paths of the Dead was located - was in the middle; and the Starkhorn was the southernmost, near the head of the valley. The colony lasted only five years before the Dwarves were overcome by Orcs and other evil creatures. www.tuckborough.net /mountains.html   (6332 words)

cotd704.html The Troll Lout has one less prowess and no +1 versus orcs and trolls, but is otherwise the same at a cost of one less influence. Radbug also doesn't have the corruption problem, doesn't have the +1 versus orcs and trolls, and has one lower body. The Old Troll fits best in all troll parties and can be used, in a pinch, for influencing. fan.theonering.net /morgulrats/cotd/cotd704.html   (602 words)

Middle Earth, Week 4 Daewen engaged the swordsman and, it seemed the shadow, the troll moved but slowly, and so that left the rest of us to cope with the seven orcs, three of whom were noticeably larger than the other four. There were a grand total of seven orcs, one troll, one Viking-looking man, and this giant shadow who seemed to be the boss. The sword came out of the troll (who didn't seem all that hurt) and swung at Cantrel, who slammed it to the ground, then threw the TROLL and the shadow. home.comcast.net /~evholmes/Tuesday/Tolkien/Tolkien-4.html   (1156 words)

Middle Earth, Week 4 There were a grand total of seven orcs, one troll, one Viking-looking man, and this giant shadow who seemed to be the boss. Daewen engaged the swordsman and, it seemed the shadow, the troll moved but slowly, and so that left the rest of us to cope with the seven orcs, three of whom were noticeably larger than the other four. The tossed orc bounced off and managed to land on his feet, but was too groggy to do much for some time. home.comcast.net /~evholmes/Tuesday/Tolkien/Tolkien-4.html   (1156 words)

The Death of Middle Earth She watched her son killing both orcs and elves, and she knew he was lost to her, marked for quick death, or worse - long life alone as an orc. By the time he was 30 he had already outstripped most orcs or men in his weapon skills and had destroyed a dozen orc tribes based in the Misty Mountains. He killed every orc in the clan, including his wife, and struck a vow with the earth. www.finitechess.com /cyberspace/me/1.htm   (1971 words)

Sword Forum International swordforum.com When I heard that he would be directing LotR, I suggested that each of the Middle Earth cultures should have its own idiosyncratic methods of fighting and of general movement as well. Given the richness of Tolkien's mythology, it would imply that each Middle Earth culture developed its own unique martial arts. From the sinister Orcs of Moria to the brave and fair Elves that resisted the malevolent charge on the front lines, Tony Wolf's work is seen in the unique fighting styles exhibited by each race to an almost anthropological depth. swordforum.com /articles/ent/tonywolf.php   (814 words)

Sports in Middle-earth Though in stature the least of Middle-earth's sentient denizens, Hobbits can in truth be considered the progenitors of modern English sport. While Orcs no longer participate in organized sports in Eriador or Gondor, there are rumors that in Mordor they do take part in cruel contests organized by the Dark Lord for the amusement of himself and the Nazgûl. Such contests can't be scheduled, of course, since Orcs can't be reliably expected to wander into Dwarf realms (unless part of a scheduled invasion from Mordor, of course). www.mindspring.com /~jsibleywebster/Play/SportsInME.html   (2787 words)

Lord of the Rings Fanatics Library - History of Moria in the 3rd Age n the middle of Third Age Khazâd-dûm (known as Dwarrowdelf among the Men and as Hadhodrond or Moria among the Elves), the ancient settlement of Durin's folk (the Longbeards) in the Mountains, was the only of the great dwarven cities still inhabited and prospering. At any rate, Moria was ones of the largest, or perhaps the largest orcish stronghold in Misty Mountains, from which the Orcs could make raids into Eriador (even going as far as the Shire), and encumber the traffic though Misty Mountains. The records are contradictory as to when Moria was inhabited by the Orcs (Unfinished Tales suggest that it happened immediately after appearance of Balrog, while the Tale of Years gives the date 2480, III). www.lotrlibrary.com /agesofarda/dangerinmoria.asp   (735 words)

Middle Earth: A Model For Us All. - Stormfront White Nationalist Community In "Lord of the Rings" Middle Earth is being taken over by a dark race (the orcs) and these simple-minded and aggressive orcs are being controlled by an even greater force. So basically I hope that one day, like in Middle Earth, the Caucasians will prevail, and not have their societies destroyed by invading armies of evil, satanic peoples. Obviously Middle Earth is based on medieval Europe, so that is just one of the many reasons why it is so great. www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?t=69304   (735 words)

Battles of Middle-earth In the year 2747, an army of Orcs from Mount Gram led by Golfimbul invaded the Northfarthing. The Orcs were defeated by a group of Hobbits led by Bandobras Took, who charged at Golfimbul and knocked the Orc leader's head off with a club. A company of axe-wielding Men who appeared to be part Orc crossed to the island in the middle of the Fords and attacked Theodred's position from both sides. www.tuckborough.net /battles.html   (7159 words)

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