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.

Aug 20, 2024 · Long before Gandalf confronted the Balrog in the Mines of Moria, the Balrogs were part of the group of spirits known as the Maiar, which were created by the Valar as servants.

The Truth About Balrogs Volume 3: What IS a Balrog? (unrevised) by Conrad Dunkerson Well, that's an easy question right? A Balrog is a fallen Maia. Sometimes. In point of fact, the 'fallen Maiar' origin for …

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

May 12, 2021 · Gothmog is the one named Balrog in all of Middle-earth's lengthy mythos. The character is referred to as the Lord of Balrogs and serves as the primary captain of Morgoth's dungeon fortress …

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 …