has a whole number of heroes from various races and with different skills. The plot line is so in-depth and was originally written by J. R. R Tolkien with such care that each character is captivating and intriguing. From men to wizards and Elves, each race was well thought out and had a vital reason for being in the story.
As well as the heroes, there are a multitude of villains that direct the narrative and develop problems for the likes of the Fellowship to battle against. Some villains are just another number in Sauron's armies, but there are others that are a devastating dark force, the most evil of villains.
Cave Trolls were a troubling presence for the Fellowship in particularly in the Mines of Moria. The Fellowship was hesitant to take the path through the Mines of Moria, but when weighing up the situation, it seemed like that was the only way to go.
whilst in the mines. He touched an arrow attached to a skeleton, which caused it to topple into the well, creating a loud noise. The Fellowship was trying to pass through the mines unnoticed, but Pippin's error alerted the creatures that lived there. One of them was the Cave Troll. The humongous stature of the troll put his enemies at a disadvantage because of his strength and ability to tower over almost everyone and everything.
He posed a serious threat to the Fellowship, but thankfully, Legolas was able to take him down.
After the siege of Osgiliath, Gothmog was brought onto the screen, having led the army of Orcs through the battle. The evil side overpowered their opposition, eventually causing them to pull back. Gothmog was an important member of Sauron's minions and was second in command to the Witch King.
Having succeeded at Osgiliath, Gothmog delivered the line "the age of men is over, the time of the Orc has come." He would rest at nothing in a mission to elevate Orcs and Sauron to the highest powers and believed that man no longer had a place in Middle-earth, and certainly not as a superior being.
Shelob is regarded as one of the but interestingly, she isn't part of Sauron's army. Instead, she would kill anyone who crossed her path, whether good or evil.
As a neutral part of the trilogy, she was still presented as a great threat to everyone.
Frodo found out the hard way after he and Sam followed Gollum to her lair, unaware that Shelob lurked there. Fighting Frodo and Sam, she managed to injure Frodo with her stinger, followed by wrapping him in her web, with the intention of eating him later. Luckily, Sam intervened, but had he not, Frodo's fate would've been sealed, and he wouldn't have destroyed the Ring.
At first glance, Gollum is a sorry sight, appearing disheveled, lost, and fairly innocent. But that couldn't be further from the truth. His phrase "my precious," , which verbalized how corrupted he was by the Ring. Gollum's sole goal was to retrieve the Ring, but his life wasn't always that way.
Born a Stoor (similar to Hobbits), Gollum was known as Sméagol. Upon finding the Ring, his life took a dramatic turn as it overpowered him, and he was eventually shunned by his community, which left him to seek shelter in the Misty Mountains. Not only was Gollum ruthless in his physical fights, but his tendency to draw people in and betray them was very dangerous.
Tagging along with Sam and Frodo highlighted how manipulative he was, though Sam never fell for his act.
Unlike a Cave Troll or Gothmog, Grima Wormtongue was weak and pathetic, yet he remained one of the worst villains. The poison that he was able to spread simply through his conniving words was just as dangerous and influential as villains that had magical powers or strength. As King Theoden's Chief Advisor, he was able to carry out a lot of damage, preventing Theoden from helping his people.
Theoden became weaker at the hands of Wormtongue, who was constantly whispering in his ear, making it near impossible for anyone to come between them.
As Theoden lost his strength, all rational thinking was being lost, and Wormtongue was further able to convince him that he was being tricked by those who were on his side, .
The Balrogs were petrifying beings that were enveloped in flames, darkness, and shadows. In the movies, one particular Balrog is portrayed as a horrifying obstacle when the Fellowship passes through the Mines of Moria.
Not only were Orcs and a cave troll living there, but Durin's Bane made himself known, leaving Gandalf to fight him off.
To look at, the Balrog was stomach-churning, leaving no question as to whose side they were on. Acting as one of Sauron's servants, Durin's Bane confronted Gandalf with all its power. A whip caught Gandalf off-guard, causing him to plummet along with the Balrog. Its height and size were very much an advantage, making it all the more difficult to fight against.
, but to add to their ferocity was their leader, the Witch-King of Angmar. A servant to Sauron, the Witch-King was merciless in his actions, wholly corrupted by the Ring, Sauron, and his evil powers. Splitting between having a spiritual presence and being part of the physical world made him a constant threat.
His appearance was disturbing and unmistakable. Clad in black cloth and armor, like his fellow Ringwraiths, the Witch-King rode on a black horse, adding to his speed and ability. He did meet his demise at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields after Eowyn forced a sword through his metal mask.
Lurtz was an Uruk-Hai, a breed of Orc formed in Isengard. Orcs were to be feared, but Uruk-Hai were stronger and more capable with bows and arrows and swords. The goblin-like physique of Orcs wasn't anywhere near as powerful as the broader nature of the Uruk-Hai.
Immediately after Lurtz was created, he strangled an Orc with ease, proving his force and willingness to destroy anything in his path, making him the perfect servant for Sauron.
Lurtz also killed Boromir, firing arrows into his body with no glimmer of compassion or regret.
Saruman the White wasn't always on the side of evil. He was the first wizard to be sent to Middle-earth to help with defeating Sauron after his return. However, Saruman was won over by his lust for power, leaving him to succumb to the Dark Lord himself. Saruman became one of Sauron's most faithful servants.
Saruman betrayed Gandalf when he arrived at Orthanc, unaware of Saruman's dedication to the wrecking of Middle-earth.
The two were old friends, but they quickly turned to enemies after Gandalf resisted Saruman's urge for him to join Sauron's army. Saruman also contributed to the growing number of orcs that were made for Sauron's mission. The Orcs created at Isengard were printed with the emblem known as the White Hand of Isengard, representing Saruman.
Without Sauron, the trilogy wouldn't have come to fruition.The title, "is a direct reference to Sauron. All evil that sought to defeat Middle-earth was under Sauron's instruction and leadership, with the ambition to kill all those who opposed him.
However, like Saruman, Sauron wasn't rooted in evil.
Before his corruption, Sauron was known as Mairon and was part of the blessed realm. His obsession with order and detail was indicative of his wish to hold Middle-earth under his ruling. In the third age, he took on the form of a blazing eye, overlooking everything that went on. It was only because the Fellowship were able to distract the eye that Frodo was able to get into Mount Doom to destroy the Ring.
