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The '''Fire of Orthanc''' was a mysterious substance used by [[Saruman]] to blast the culvert of [[Helm's Deep]]. It is usually assumed to be gunpowder.
The '''Fire of Orthanc''' is a type of explosive, supposedly created by [[Saruman]]. It was used by Saruman's army of [[Uruk-Hai]] to destroy the [[Deeping Wall]] of [[Helm's Deep]]. It is unknown whether it is just a single substance, or is made up of a list of ingredients, which would most likely include gunpowder.


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The Fire of Orthanc is a type of explosive, supposedly created by Saruman. It was used by Saruman's army of Uruk-Hai to destroy the Deeping Wall of Helm's Deep. It is unknown whether it is just a single substance, or is made up of a list of ingredients, which would most likely include gunpowder.