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| image=[[File:Audrey Corman - Morgul-blade.png|250px]] | | image=[[File:Audrey Corman - Morgul-blade.png|250px]] | ||
| | | caption="Morgul-blade" by Audrey Corman | ||
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| notablefor=Injuring [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] | |||
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The '''Morgul-knife''' was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref> | The '''Morgul-knife''' was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref> | ||
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At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]], the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill. Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}} | At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]], the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill. Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}} | ||
[[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].{{ | [[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].<ref name="House">{{RK|V8}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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'''1995-8: ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]'':''' | '''1995-8: ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]'':''' | ||
: "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's | : "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower. | ||
'''2001-03: [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]:''' | '''2001-03: [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]:''' | ||
Revision as of 13:52, 20 January 2018
| Morgul-knife | |
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| "Morgul-blade" by Audrey Corman | |
| Owner | Nazgûl |
| Notable for | Injuring Frodo |
The Morgul-knife was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the Nazgûl.[1]
History
Morgul-knife by Liz Danforth
At Weathertop, during his journey to Rivendell with the One Ring, the Hobbit Frodo Baggins was stabbed by the Lord of the Nazgûl.[2] A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a wraith.[3] Elrond was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,[3] but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill. Only his eventual departure to Eldamar offered a permanent cure.[source?]
Athelas (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other Mordor illnesses, such as the Black Breath.[4]
Etymology
morgul means "(dark) sorcery" in Sindarin.[5]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- The enchanted Morgul-knife, wielded by the Ringwraiths, strikes as short sword with many additional effects on a character.[6]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower.
2001-03: The Lord of the Rings (film series):
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings": "They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife..."
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Houses of Healing"
- ↑ Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary (accessed 26 December 2010)
- ↑ Wolfgang Baur (1994), Treasures of Middle-earth (2nd edition) (#2010), p. 38
- ↑ Gary Russell, The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring
| Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium | |
| Arrows: | Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow |
|---|---|
| Axes: | Dramborleg · Durin's Axe |
| Bows: | Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim |
| Knives: | Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting |
| Maces: | Grond |
| Spears: | Aeglos |
| Swords: | Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril · Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë |
