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| image=[[File:Paul Raymond Gregory - Glamdring.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption="Glamdring" by [[Paul Raymond Gregory]] | |||
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| othernames= | | othernames= | ||
| | | location=Central [[Misty Mountains]] east of [[Rivendell]] | ||
| type=City | | type=City | ||
| description=A series of tunnels and caverns inhabited by Goblins | | description=A series of tunnels and caverns inhabited by Goblins | ||
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| inhabitants=[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Gollum]], [[Nameless Things]] | |||
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| events=[[Thorin and Company]] are captured by the Great Goblin | | events=[[Thorin and Company]] are captured by the Great Goblin | ||
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'''Goblin-town''' was a [[Orcs#Goblins and Orcs|Goblin]] (or [[Orcs|Orc]]) dwelling which lay under the [[Misty Mountains]], ruled by the [[Great Goblin]]. | |||
'''Goblin-town''' was a [[Orcs|Goblin]] (or [[Orcs|Orc]]) dwelling which lay under | |||
Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a "back door" near the [[ | Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a "back door" (the [[Goblin-gate]]) near the [[Eagle's Eyrie]] in [[Rhovanion|Wilderland]], which served as a means of escape, and an access to the Wilderland.<ref name=pan>{{H|Pan}}</ref> A cave with a lake was deep beneath Goblin-town yet was connected to the Goblins' tunnels, with one passage leading to the "back door".<ref name=rid>{{H|Riddles}}</ref> | ||
==History== | |||
Long before the coming of the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Nameless Things|mysterious creatures]] were living in the caves.<ref name=rid/> Around {{TA|2480}} the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] started making secret strongholds in the mountains blocking the passages towards [[Eriador]]<ref name=ta/> and expanded those caves, digging tunnels to connect them; without their knowledge they drove those slimy creatures into dark corners. One of those "original owners" was [[Gollum]], who was living in [[Gollum's Lake|a nearby underground lake]], feeding himself on raw fish and Goblins that he killed.<ref name=rid/> | |||
The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by {{TA|2941}}<ref name=ta>{{app|TA}}</ref> travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the goblins opened another under the safer [[High Pass]] (the [[Front Porch]]).<ref name=pan/> | |||
During the journey to [[Lonely Mountain]], [[Thorin and Company]] rested in a cave and were captured by the Goblins. They were brought before the Great Goblin, who accused them of spying, and was enraged when he found that Thorin was carrying [[Orcrist]], a sword the Great Goblin remembered from [[Gondolin]]. With the help of [[Gandalf]], the Great Goblin was slain and Bilbo and the Dwarves escaped, pursued by force of Goblins.<ref>{{H|Hill}}</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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'''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:''' | '''2003: [[The Hobbit (2003 video game)|''The Hobbit'' (2003 video game)]]:''' | ||
:Goblin-town is a giant Dwarven mining complex with many lifts, bridges and train carts to spice up the action of the level. | :Goblin-town is a giant Dwarven mining complex with many lifts, bridges and train carts to spice up the action of the level. | ||
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | |||
:Goblin-town is a large network of tunnels and caverns that is ruled by Ashûrz, the new "Great Goblin". Locations such as the Great Goblin's Throne Room and Gollum's Cave are visitable. | |||
'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':''' | '''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':''' | ||
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Revision as of 23:37, 31 December 2020
Goblin-town | |
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City | |
"Glamdring" by Paul Raymond Gregory | |
General Information | |
Location | Central Misty Mountains east of Rivendell |
Type | City |
Description | A series of tunnels and caverns inhabited by Goblins |
People and History | |
Inhabitants | Orcs of the Misty Mountains, Gollum, Nameless Things |
Events | Thorin and Company are captured by the Great Goblin |
Gallery | Images of Goblin-town |
Goblin-town was a Goblin (or Orc) dwelling which lay under the Misty Mountains, ruled by the Great Goblin.
Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a "back door" (the Goblin-gate) near the Eagle's Eyrie in Wilderland, which served as a means of escape, and an access to the Wilderland.[1] A cave with a lake was deep beneath Goblin-town yet was connected to the Goblins' tunnels, with one passage leading to the "back door".[2]
History
Long before the coming of the Orcs of the Misty Mountains, mysterious creatures were living in the caves.[2] Around T.A. 2480 the Orcs of the Misty Mountains started making secret strongholds in the mountains blocking the passages towards Eriador[3] and expanded those caves, digging tunnels to connect them; without their knowledge they drove those slimy creatures into dark corners. One of those "original owners" was Gollum, who was living in a nearby underground lake, feeding himself on raw fish and Goblins that he killed.[2]
The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by T.A. 2941[3] travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the goblins opened another under the safer High Pass (the Front Porch).[1]
During the journey to Lonely Mountain, Thorin and Company rested in a cave and were captured by the Goblins. They were brought before the Great Goblin, who accused them of spying, and was enraged when he found that Thorin was carrying Orcrist, a sword the Great Goblin remembered from Gondolin. With the help of Gandalf, the Great Goblin was slain and Bilbo and the Dwarves escaped, pursued by force of Goblins.[4]
Portrayal in adaptations
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
- Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns.
1989: The Hobbit (comic book):
- Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- Goblin-town is a giant Dwarven mining complex with many lifts, bridges and train carts to spice up the action of the level.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Goblin-town is a large network of tunnels and caverns that is ruled by Ashûrz, the new "Great Goblin". Locations such as the Great Goblin's Throne Room and Gollum's Cave are visitable.
2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:
- Goblin-town is portrayed as a giant system of caverns with sprawling wooden walkways. The goblins have a central hub of dwellings, with the Great Goblin's throne being in the center.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Riddles in the Dark"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Over Hill and Under Hill"
Route of Thorin and Company |
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Bag End · Green Dragon · The Shire · Lone-lands · Last Bridge · Trollshaws · Trolls' cave · Rivendell · High Pass · Front Porch · Goblin-town · Goblin-gate · Eagle's Eyrie · Carrock · Beorn's Hall · Wilderland · Forest Gate · Elf-path · Mirkwood · Elvenking's Halls · Forest River · Lake-town · Long Lake · River Running · Desolation of the Dragon · Ravenhill · Back Door · Lonely Mountain · Great Hall of Thráin |