Balrog Balrogs (/ ˈbælrɒɡ / ⓘ) are a species of powerful demonic monsters in J. R. R. Tolkien 's Middle-earth. One first appeared in print in his high-fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, where the …

"Balrog" was the name of a masked Spaniard who made his debut as the second boss in the original Japanese version of Street Fighter II. However, when the game was localized in the United States, …

Aug 1, 2025 · The Balrog is the most powerful magical power available to both Mordor and Isengard faction, and is faced as a boss in the Good Campaign. Visual appearance follows the movie version.

Jul 25, 2022 · What is a Balrog? History, powers, and famous Balrogs throughout history, plus a look at the one Gandalf faced in The Lord of the Rings.

Oct 7, 2024 · Prime Video's The Rings of Power has brought back the Balrog of The Lord of the Rings, an ancient creature with a dark history that predates the creation of Midde-earth.

Sep 14, 2024 · Following the War of Wrath, one Balrog escaped and hid itself deep in the roots of the Misty Mountains.

We also cover Glorfindel's epic fight with a balrog, and how Durin's Bane reached Moria. We also cover common balrog questions like: how many balrogs were there?

Tolkien invented the name "Balrog", providing an in-universe etymology for it as a word in his invented Sindarin language. He may have gained the idea of a fire demon from his philological study of the …

What Did A Balrog Look Like? A Balrog possibly was of man-shape, although much larger. It had a mane that could be wreathed in flame and it could surround itself with darkness. The best description …

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