They induced great terror in friends and foes alike. Tier: At least 7-B, likely 6-B | High 3-A. According to the own Lost Tale, when the armies of Melko attacked Gondolin and surrounded it, they could not climb the slippery stone of Amon Gwareth. In the Second Battle, Dagor-nuin-Giliath, he leads a f… The upper left side of Gothmog's body is swollen and pock-marked from a disease of some sort, as described by the desig… Peter Jackson wanted to show a hideously deformed orc, one that would aptly convey the "ugliness" of Mordor. Gothmog A Balrog generally took the form of a tall, menacing being roughly in the shape of a Man, having control of both fire and shadow and wielding a fiery whip with several thongs (Gothmog, the Lord of Balrogs in the First Age, used an axe as well). [10]:179 Later he beat down Tuor in single combat in the Square of the Palace, but the elf-lord Ecthelion of the Fountain, who was badly wounded, rose and stood over him. Tolkien, Gothmog, The Lord of Balrogs, was the most powerful of all the Balrogs. A Balrog is a powerful fictional monster in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. [7], Gothmog's Quenya name was Osombauko (or Oþombauko; IPA: [osomˈbaʊko] or Vanyarin [oθomˈbaʊko]). In the writings of J.R.R. In The Book of Lost Tales… After the great victory of the Ñoldor over the orcs, Fëanor pressed on towards Angband, but the Balrogs came against him. Gothmog was the Lord of Balrogs during the Ancient Times of Izumo and was the greatest Balrog ever to walk Dens. After the great victory of the Ñoldor over Morgoth's orcs, Fëanor pressed on towards Angband, but the Balrogs came against him. (Redirected from Gothmog (Third Age)) In J. R. R. Tolkien 's novel The Lord of the Rings, the Battle of the Pelennor Fields [pɛˈlɛnnɔr] was the defence of the city of Minas Tirith by the forces of Gondor and the cavalry of its ally Rohan, against the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron from Mordor and its allies the Haradrim and the Easterlings. There at the Nirnaeth he slew Fingon, thus allowing him to boast of having slain two of the five High Kings of the Noldor. The root of the name moko translates to "hate". Gothmog is a half-troll, a crossbreed of trolls and Variags. Balrogs, also known as the Valaraukar, were Maiar of fire who were corrupted and seduced by Morgoth into serving him. Biographical information He was mortally wounded by Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs (the only Balrog known by name). Balrogs appear also in Tolkien's The Silmarillion and other posthumously published books. Gothmog is portrayed as an Orc-general with a misshapen face. This allowed Gothmog to slay Fingon and beat the body to dust. When Morgoth's life was threatened by Ungoliant, his cries for help were answered by the Balrogs, who drove the Great Spider back and saved their master. Many who faced Balr… This page has been accessed 300,535 times. As the High Captain of Angband, his only equal in rank was Sauron. [6] Other Qenya names were Kalimbo,[7] Kosomot[8] or Kosmoko.[6]. He was the High Captain of Angband, one of Morgoth's most trusted generals, leading the Dark Lord's forces to victory in countless Battles. Prior to the Revolt of the Ñoldor, he was the High Captain of Angband and given the title "Lord of the Balrogs." At the Dagor-nuin-Giliath he mortally wounded Fëanor, but called a retreat upon the approach of the Sons of Fëanor with a sizable force. As the High Captain of Angband, his only equal in rank was Sauron. Gothmog (Sindarin IPA: [ˈɡoθmoɡ] - "Strife and Hate") was the Lord of Balrogs during the First Age, and the greatest Balrog ever to walk Middle-earth. Lord of Balrogs. [citation needed], His name in Sindarin means "Strife and Hate". It first appeared in print in his high fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, where the Fellowship of the Ring encounter one known as Durin's Bane in the Mines of Moria. He was a servant of Morgoth and High Captain of Angband during the First Age and probably led the group that saved Morgoth from Ungoliant in Ered Wethrin. Gothmog, the Lord of Balrogs in the First Age, used a black axe as well. Lord of Balrogs was the title of Gothmog. The Sons of Fëanor arrived and carried the body of their father away, but Fëanor had passed. The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Characters in The History of Middle-earth, https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Gothmog_(Balrog)?oldid=263670. Origin: Lord of the Rings Balrogs, or Balrogath ("Balrog-kind"), were Maiar corrupted by Morgoth during the creation of Arda, who cloaked themselves in shadow and flame and carried whips and swords.Famed Balrogs include Gothmog, slain by Ecthelion, and Durin's Bane, slain by Olórin (Gandalf). He was one of the chief servants of Melkor and held an authority hardly less than Sauron himself. [1] He next appeared at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, where he was also named high-captain of Angband, again inferring his power and status as essentially Morgoth's right-hand Balrog (Sauron, another spirit, played a more domestic than front-line role for his master). The issue of Balrog wings has been long-debated in Tolkien circles. Gothmog the Balrog, that had been the chieftain of the Balrogs during the Silmarilion Chronicles that led up to the Second Age of Middle Earth; And Durin's Bane, the Balrog who fought Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Gothmog was the Lord of Balrogs and the High-captain of Angband, one of the chief servants of the Dark Lord Morgoth during the First Age. During the Nirnaeth, Gothmog engaged the High King of the Ñoldor, Fingon, in battle. The dragon was accompanied by orcs and balrogs, among them Gothmog. Gothmog was the Lord of Balrogs and also Melkor’s lieutenant. Lord of the Balrogs, High Captain of Angband in the First Age of Middle Earth. Ecthelion stood no chance against the Lord of Balrogs, and lost his sword in the brief struggle. We know next to nothing about Gothmog, so don’t take my view here as some hidden truth that I’ve discovered. The most powerful of all the Balrogs, one of the chief servants of Melkor, who held an authority hardly less than Sauron himself. He fought many battles in the name of his master Morgoth, and was personally responsible for killing two of the High Kings of the Ñoldor. Gothmog turned in at the end of the bout, and at the last Gothmog, Lord of the Balrogs, smote him to the ground, inflicting a mortal wound, and the High King of the Ñoldor plunged to the ground. Then Gothmog led them to the northern gate of the city and piled his iron siege equipment against it until it broke from sheer pressure. He next appeared at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, where he was also named hi… Gothmog was the Lord of the Balrogs during the First Age and was the greatest Balrog ever to walk Middle-earth. 02-abr-2015 - Feanor vs Gothmog Lord of Balrogs - Tolkien the Silmarilion. They both fell into the Fountain of the King, where Gothmog, if not already killed by the spike, drowned with his opponent. Gothmog was initially one of the Maiar who gave their allegiance to Melkor. It was Gothmog, apparently, who led the army that destroyed Gondolin. Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs) & Thuringwethil (5) Idril Celebrindal/Tuor (4) Exclude Additional Tags Angst (28) Hurt/Comfort (18) Torture (17) Humor (14) Fluff (14) Slavery (13) Anal Sex (12) Dubious Consent (12) Alternate Universe - Modern Setting (11) Alternate Universe (10) Other tags to exclude FA 510[2] This page was last modified on 29 December 2020, at 17:06. Birth Gothmog was among them. He is played by Lawrence Makoare and voiced by Craig Parker. Gothmog was among them. He was mortally wounded by Kosomot, Lord of Balrogs. Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs) & Morgoth Bauglir | Melkor; Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs) & Maedhros | Maitimo; Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs) & Sauron | Mairon; Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs) Killing Feanor bought him a boatload of trouble; Implied/Referenced Torture; Set directly after Chapter 18; I swear we're almost done; POV Second Person Alongside orcs, dragons, and ents, the Balrog is one of the most memorable fantasy creatures glimpsed in The Lord of the Rings. Gothmog separated Fingon from the main host but was unable to kill Fingon until another Balrog appeared behind the Ñoldor "cast a throng of steel about him". Thereafter, he captured Húrin, father of Túrin Turambar, and dragged him back to Angband.[1]. [3] Gothmog reappeared as a general of Angband in several more major conflicts, including the Dagor Aglareb and the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Gothmog. Gothmog: The Lord of Balrogs by Andréa Boloch on ArtStation. They held the northern gates and were later confronted by Ecthelion of the Fountain, whom Gothmog dueled. He was the Lord of the Balrogs during the First Age of Middle-earth. Prior to the Revolt of the Ñoldor, he was the High Captain of Angband and given the title "Lord of the Balrogs. Death Tolkien. But then Ecthelion leaped forward, and stabbed Gothmog in the breast with the spike atop his helm. Maiar/Balrog [5]:359, 372, Gothmog already appears in the earliest stage of the legendarium of The Book of Lost Tales. The waters quenched the flames of Gothmog that kept him alive and drowned Ecthelion, ending the Battle of Gondolin. Gothmog (Sindarin IPA: [ˈɡoθmoɡ]) was a supporting antagonist in The Silmarillion by JR.R. Soon he stood alone, but long he fought on alone with all balrogs. The other answers saying that it’s probably not the case are arguably correct. 1 Abilities 2 Background 2.1 Creation Arc 2.1.1 Birth of Shinseijū Tree 2.2 End of Creation Arc 2.2.1 Legacy 3 Trivia Gothmog, like the rest of his kind, carried a fiery whip into battle, but he was also known to have wielded a great black axe. [10]:176 He also took a front-line position against Rog, and with treacherous strategy he cut off the rearguard of the House of the Hammer of Wrath, destroying them completely. The death of Fëanor at the hands of Gothmog, by LuisFBejarano, Gothmog was initially one of the Maiar who gave their allegiance to Melkor. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Titles Lord of Balrogs, High Captain of Angband[1] a number of references to 'shadow' crop up, and a lot of readers seem to take this in its modern sense - that is, a region of darkness caused by light being blocked [5][6], The name Gothmog is from the Quenyan terms gos or goth ("dread") and -mbaw ("compel, force, subject, oppress"). Even Tuor was thrown down, but Ecthelion sacrificed himself to kill Gothmog and buy the Gondolindrim a little more time. In the movie version, Gothmog is definitely an Orc, appearing in an expanded role compared to the book. Gothmog at the Storming of Gondolinillustration by Tom LobackGothmogappears in various versions of the material. He wields a black axe and whip of flame as his weapons. 178 views View 7 … A demonic, fiery beast wielding a whip of flame, the Balrog infamously catches the Fellowship during their tense escape from the Mines of Moria. [8], There was another concept of the Children of the Ainur, Melkor had a son Kosomot (later Gothmog) with an ogress called Fuithluin. In FA 510, Gothmog and the forces of Angband beseiged the Hidden City of Gondolin. Gothmog (Sindarin IPA: [ˈɡoθmoɡ] - "Strife and Hate") was the Lord of Balrogs during the First Age, and the greatest Balrog ever to walk Middle-earth. Balrogs induced great terror in friends and foes alike; many who faced Balrogs referred to them as monsters consisting purely of shadow and flame. [11] It is not, however, certain if it was another name for Gothmog, or it simply meant "a Balrog lord". [10]:183-4, In one of Tolkien's early Middle-earth writings, The Lay of the Children of Húrin, "Lungorthin, Lord of Balrogs" is mentioned. Nirnaeth Arnoediad ], the Lord of the Balrogs were First encountered by the Elves during the Age! An authority hardly less than Sauron himself deformed Orc, one that would aptly convey the `` ugliness '' Mordor... 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