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Balrogs
Balrogs, or “Demons of Might” (loose translation in Elvish), are primordial spirits. Originally Maiar, these fiery demons carried swords and whips, moving quickly. Balrogs did have some mastery over magical arts. Most…
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Barrow-wights
Barrow-wights were evil spirits serving the Witch-King that possessed the corpses of the ancient kings and queens of the ancient land of Cardolan that once belonged to the Dunedain. The spirits were…