The Encyclopedia of Arda - Flame of Udûn (original) (raw)

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Dates Dated back to the distant past; fled into hiding at the end of the First Age, but awoken in III 1980; Destroyed 25 January III 3019 Location Discovered beneath Khazad-dûm, which it subsequently occupied Origins A demon in the service of Melkor, the first Dark Lord Race Ainur Division Maiar (Balrogs) Pronunciation 'Udûn' is pronounced 'oo'doon' Meaning A reference to Melkor's fortress of Udûn (Utumno), the Balrog's ancient home Other names Durin's Bane, The Terror Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: F Alphabetical: U About this entry: Updated 26 June 2006 Updates planned: 1 The Balrog of Morgoth Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass." From Gandalf's challenge to the BalrogThe Fellowship of the Ring II 5_The Bridge of Khazad-dûm_ Gandalf's name for the Balrog that dwelt in the depths of Moria, that he faced on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and ultimately defeated. 'Flame' is a reference to its nature as a fire-demon, while 'Udûn' was the name of Morgoth's oldest and greatest fortress in the North of the world, more commonly called Utumno, and the Balrog's ancient home. There is no direct connection between this 'Udûn' and the rounded valley to the northwest of Mordor with the same name. There is an indirect connection, though: that region also took its name from the stronghold of Sauron's master. Indexes: Alphabetical: F Alphabetical: U Ainur About this entry: Updated 26 June 2006 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2006. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Dated back to the distant past; fled into hiding at the end of the First Age, but awoken in III 1980; Destroyed 25 January III 3019 Location Discovered beneath Khazad-dûm, which it subsequently occupied Origins A demon in the service of Melkor, the first Dark Lord Race Ainur Division Maiar (Balrogs) Pronunciation 'Udûn' is pronounced 'oo'doon' Meaning A reference to Melkor's fortress of Udûn (Utumno), the Balrog's ancient home Other names Durin's Bane, The Terror Indexes: Ainur Alphabetical: F Alphabetical: U About this entry: Updated 26 June 2006 Updates planned: 1 The Balrog of Morgoth

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You cannot pass." From Gandalf's challenge to the BalrogThe Fellowship of the Ring II 5_The Bridge of Khazad-dûm_ Gandalf's name for the Balrog that dwelt in the depths of Moria, that he faced on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and ultimately defeated. 'Flame' is a reference to its nature as a fire-demon, while 'Udûn' was the name of Morgoth's oldest and greatest fortress in the North of the world, more commonly called Utumno, and the Balrog's ancient home. There is no direct connection between this 'Udûn' and the rounded valley to the northwest of Mordor with the same name. There is an indirect connection, though: that region also took its name from the stronghold of Sauron's master. Indexes: Alphabetical: F Alphabetical: U Ainur About this entry: Updated 26 June 2006 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2006. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.