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The '''Great Goblin''' was the chief of the [[Orcs|Goblins]] who dwelt in [[Goblin-town]] beneath the [[High Pass]] in the [[Misty Mountains]].  He was described as “tremendous” and had a huge head.<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref>
The '''Great Goblin''' was the chief of the [[Orcs|Goblins]] who dwelt in [[Goblin-town]] beneath the [[High Pass]] in the [[Misty Mountains]].  He was described as “tremendous” and had a huge head.<ref name="Hill">{{H|Hill}}</ref>


In {{TA|2941}}<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref> his warriors captured [[Thorin and Company]] when they were crossing the [[Misty Mountains]] and took refuge in a [[Front Porch|cave]].  When the [[Dwarves]] and [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] were hauled before the Great Goblin he questioned them regarding their intentions, while accusing them of being spies, thieves, murderers, and friends of [[Elves]].  When one of his guards showed the Great Goblin [[Thorin]]'s sword [[Orcrist]] he howled with rage and rushed at Thorin with open mouth.  At that moment all of the lights in the cave were extinguished and a flashing sword stabbed right through the Gobins' leaderSoon the company learned that it was [[Gandalf]] who killed the Great Goblin with his blade [[Glamdring]].<ref name="Hill"/>
In {{TA|2941}}<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref> [[Thorin and Company]] were captured by the Great Goblin's people after taking refuge in a [[Front Porch|cave]] while crossing the [[Misty Mountains]].  When the [[Dwarves]] and [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] were hauled before the Great Goblin he questioned them regarding their intentions, while accusing them of being spies, thieves, murderers, and friends of [[Elves]].  When one of his guards showed the Great Goblin [[Thorin]]'s sword, [[Orcrist]], he howled with rage and rushed at Thorin with open mouth.  At that moment all of the lights in the cave were extinguished and a flashing sword stabbed the Great Goblin fatallyThe company soon realized that it was [[Gandalf]] who had killed the Great Goblin with his blade [[Glamdring]].<ref name="Hill"/>


It was the death of the Great Goblin that tickled [[Beorn]]'s fancy enough to gain the Company access to his hall and dinner.  Once Beorn confirmed their tale he warmed up to true friendship and provided the party with aid, advice, and mounts to ride to the border of [[Mirkwood]].<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>
It was the death of the Great Goblin that tickled [[Beorn]]'s fancy enough to gain the Company access to his hall and hospitality.  Once Beorn confirmed their tale he warmed up to true friendship and provided the party with aid, advice, and mounts to ride to the border of [[Mirkwood]].<ref>{{H|Queer}}</ref>


A further consequence of the Great Goblin's demise was a rekindling of the goblins' fury towards Dwarves, which led to preparations for war to secure domination of the North.  The goblins assembled at Mount [[Gundabad]] and were about to sweep southward when they learned of the death of [[Smaug]].  Altering their plans, the goblins marched by night through the mountains and appeared unexpectedly at [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], almost immediately after the arrival of [[Dáin Ironfoot]], and precipitated the [[Battle of Five Armies]].<ref>{{H|Burst}}</ref>
A further consequence of the Great Goblin's demise was a rekindling of the goblins' fury towards Dwarves, which led to preparations for war to secure domination of the North.  The goblins assembled at Mount [[Gundabad]] and were about to sweep southward when they learned of the death of [[Smaug]].  Altering their plans, the goblins marched by night through the mountains and appeared unexpectedly at [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]], almost immediately after the arrival of [[Dáin Ironfoot]], and precipitated the [[Battle of Five Armies]].<ref>{{H|Burst}}</ref>

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Great Goblin
Orc
John Howe - The Great Goblin.jpg
Biographical Information
DeathT.A. 2941
Physical Description
GenderMale

The Great Goblin was the chief of the Goblins who dwelt in Goblin-town beneath the High Pass in the Misty Mountains. He was described as “tremendous” and had a huge head.[1]

In T.A. 2941[2] Thorin and Company were captured by the Great Goblin's people after taking refuge in a cave while crossing the Misty Mountains. When the Dwarves and Bilbo were hauled before the Great Goblin he questioned them regarding their intentions, while accusing them of being spies, thieves, murderers, and friends of Elves. When one of his guards showed the Great Goblin Thorin's sword, Orcrist, he howled with rage and rushed at Thorin with open mouth. At that moment all of the lights in the cave were extinguished and a flashing sword stabbed the Great Goblin fatally. The company soon realized that it was Gandalf who had killed the Great Goblin with his blade Glamdring.[1]

It was the death of the Great Goblin that tickled Beorn's fancy enough to gain the Company access to his hall and hospitality. Once Beorn confirmed their tale he warmed up to true friendship and provided the party with aid, advice, and mounts to ride to the border of Mirkwood.[3]

A further consequence of the Great Goblin's demise was a rekindling of the goblins' fury towards Dwarves, which led to preparations for war to secure domination of the North. The goblins assembled at Mount Gundabad and were about to sweep southward when they learned of the death of Smaug. Altering their plans, the goblins marched by night through the mountains and appeared unexpectedly at Erebor, almost immediately after the arrival of Dáin Ironfoot, and precipitated the Battle of Five Armies.[4]

Portrayal in Adapatations

1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):

In the animated version of The Hobbit, the Great Goblin was voiced by John Stephenson.


2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:

The "Goblin King" was portrayed by Barry Humphries through voice acting and motion capture.[5]

See also

References