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'''Captain of Morgoth''' was present at the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] or ''Battle of Unnumbered Tears'' as the leader of the host from [[Morgoth]] that assailed [[Fingon]] at [[Eithel Sirion]]. | The '''Captain of Morgoth''' was present at the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] or ''Battle of Unnumbered Tears'' as the leader of the host from [[Morgoth]] that assailed [[Fingon]] at [[Eithel Sirion]]. | ||
He most probably perished in the charge initiated by [[Gwindor]] and joined by the host of Fingon. This charge 'swept away and destroyed' the evil host and passed on to [[Angband]]. | He most probably perished in the charge of [[Elves]] initiated by [[Gwindor]] and joined by the host of Fingon. This charge '''swept away and destroyed''' the evil host and passed on to [[Angband]]. | ||
The Captain most likely had instructions from Morgoth to ensure Fingon's force was brought to battle as early as possible so they could not outflank Morgoth's main army. | The Captain most likely had instructions from Morgoth to ensure Fingon's force was brought to battle as early as possible so they could not have the opportunity to outflank Morgoth's main army. | ||
It is not know whether the Captain of Morgoth was [[Orc]], [[Troll]] or [[Balrog]. | It is not know whether the Captain of Morgoth was [[Orc]], [[Troll]] or [[Balrog]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:57, 20 April 2007
The Captain of Morgoth was present at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad or Battle of Unnumbered Tears as the leader of the host from Morgoth that assailed Fingon at Eithel Sirion.
He most probably perished in the charge of Elves initiated by Gwindor and joined by the host of Fingon. This charge swept away and destroyed the evil host and passed on to Angband.
The Captain most likely had instructions from Morgoth to ensure Fingon's force was brought to battle as early as possible so they could not have the opportunity to outflank Morgoth's main army.
It is not know whether the Captain of Morgoth was Orc, Troll or Balrog.
