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 He was one of the chief servants of Melkor and held an authority hardly less than Sauron himself. Gothmog (Sindarin IPA: [ˈɡoθmoɡ]) was a supporting antagonist in The Silmarillion by JR.R. FA 510[2] His name is Gnomish and means "Strife-and-hatred". 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. The other answers saying that it’s probably not the case are arguably correct. Birth Tolkien, Gothmog, The Lord of Balrogs, was the most powerful of all the Balrogs. [citation needed], His name in Sindarin means "Strife and Hate". Maiar/Balrog Most balrogs, including the Balrog Lord Gothmog, were slain in the War of the Jewels in which Morgoth's forces fought against the elves and the Valar of control of the Silmarils, though a small portion of balrogs survived to fight in the War of Wrath. Peter Jackson wanted to show a hideously deformed orc, one that would aptly convey the "ugliness" of Mordor. [5][6], The name Gothmog is from the Quenyan terms gos or goth ("dread") and -mbaw ("compel, force, subject, oppress"). 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. He is physically massive and strong, and in one version he is some 12 feet tall. 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 was initially one of the Maiar who gave their allegiance to Melkor. 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. "[3], During the Dagor-nuin-Giliath in YT 1498,[4] Fëanor pressed to Angband with his company, and in that hour, the Balrogs were issued forth. But then Ecthelion leaped forward, and stabbed Gothmog in the breast with the spike atop his helm. 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). This page was last modified on 29 December 2020, at 17:06. He next appeared at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, where he was also named hi… [6] Other Qenya names were Kalimbo,[7] Kosomot[8] or Kosmoko.[6]. Lord of Balrogs, High Captain of Angband[1] The dragon was accompanied by orcs and balrogs, among them Gothmog. Biographical information Thereafter, he captured Húrin, father of Túrin Turambar, and dragged him back to Angband.[1]. This answer is basically all speculation, so be warned. 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. His only equal in rank was Sauron (Though perhaps Sauron was the greater of the two). Balrogs, also known as the Valaraukar, were Maiar of fire who were corrupted and seduced by Morgoth into serving him. 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. 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. 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. [11] It is not, however, certain if it was another name for Gothmog, or it simply meant "a Balrog lord". [3] Gothmog reappeared as a general of Angband in several more major conflicts, including the Dagor Aglareb and the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. During the Dagor-nuin-Giliath in YT 1498, Fëanor pressed to Angband with his company, and in that hour, the Balrogs were issued forth. Twisted by the malice of the Dark Lord, they became the fiery demons known as the Balrogs, of whose chief was Gothmog - the High Captain of Angband and Sauron's equal in rank. 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 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. Before the creation of Arda As the High Captain of Angband, his only equal in rank was Sauron. Ecthelion charges Gothmog as they fight to the death. In the character list appended to The Fall of Gondolin Gothmog was described as "a son of Melko and the ogress Fluithuin,"[9]:216 but eventually, the idea that the Valar had children was discarded altogether. [8], Echtelion against Gothmog, by Jenny Dolfen, Ecthelion and Gothmog standing nearby their grave by, Gothmog and fellow Balrogs serving the Lord of. But that is also an inference and a weak one based on the very difficult textual history of the story of Gondolin, for which there is no canonical narrative. 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 holds the titles of the Lord of the Balrogs (but see Lungorthin below), the High Captain of Angband, and Marshal of the Hosts. 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. In FA 510, Gothmog and the forces of Angband beseiged the Hidden City of Gondolin. Gothmog was the Lord of the Balrogs during the First Age and was the greatest Balrog ever to walk Middle-earth. F… He was mortally wounded by Kosomot, Lord of Balrogs. Physical description They held the northern gates and were later confronted by Ecthelion of the Fountain, whom Gothmog dueled. Balrogs induced great terror in friends and foes alike; many who faced Balrogs referred to them as monsters consisting purely of shadow and flame. Tier: At least 7-B, likely 6-B | High 3-A. [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. 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. 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". 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). The One Wiki to Rule Them All is a FANDOM Movies Community. The Balrogs were first encountered by the Elves during the Dagor-nuin-Giliath (Battle-under-Stars) in the First Age. Valaraukar (Balrogs of Morgoth). 178 views View 7 … [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. Alongside orcs, dragons, and ents, the Balrog is one of the most memorable fantasy creatures glimpsed in The Lord of the Rings. [3]:59, He was again deployed as Morgoth's front-line commander in the Fall of Gondolin, where he slew, and was slain by, Ecthelion. Gothmog was among them. Weapon Prior to the Revolt of the Ñoldor, he was the High Captain of Angband and given the title "Lord of the Balrogs." 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. Ecthelion stood no chance against the Lord of Balrogs, and lost his sword in the brief struggle. He was the Lord of the Balrogs during the First Age of Middle-earth. Would you like to change the currency to Euros (€)? Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. When the Gondolindrim fled southward, and King Turgon was slain, Glorfindel held the rear manfully, losing many more of his House in the process. A demonic, fiery beast wielding a whip of flame, the Balrog infamously catches the Fellowship during their tense escape from the Mines of Moria. The death of Fëanor at the hands of Gothmog, by LuisFBejarano, Gothmog was initially one of the Maiar who gave their allegiance to Melkor. 02-abr-2015 - Feanor vs Gothmog Lord of Balrogs - Tolkien the Silmarilion. Soon he stood alone, but long he fought on alone with all balrogs. Gothmog was among them. This page has been accessed 300,535 times. [12], The Coming of the Valar and the Building of Valinor, http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gothmog_(balrog). According to Christopher Tolkien, the latter is more probable, as the name Gothmog was mentioned in the earliest writings, as well as the final version of Tolkien's mythology. Even Tuor was thrown down, but Ecthelion sacrificed himself to kill Gothmog and buy the Gondolindrim a little more time. During the Nirnaeth, Gothmog engaged the High King of the Ñoldor, Fingon, in battle. Gothmog is portrayed as an Orc-general with a misshapen face. 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