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Trolls in Tolkien's Middle-earth are a race of large, powerful, and generally unintelligent creatures. They were created or bred by the Dark Lords Melkor (Morgoth) and later Sauron for evil purposes, designed as a mockery of the Ents, just as Orcs were a mockery of Elves. Trolls possess great strength but limited intellect and have a variety of types with specific traits and roles.
Origins and Nature
Trolls were made during the Elder Days (the First Age), and their precise origin is unclear.
Trolls were bred for evil, often used as soldiers and engines of destruction by Melkor and Sauron.
They are often described as simple, brutal, and lacking in advanced language or culture.
Characteristics and Weaknesses
Most Trolls cannot endure sunlight.
They have thick skin, often covered in scales or armor-like hide.
Despite their strength and size, they are not very intelligent.
Types of Trolls
Hill Trolls: More man-like with scales.
Cave Trolls: Found in dark places like Moria.
Mountain Trolls: Larger than Hill Trolls and used by Sauron during the Siege of Minas Tirith.
Snow Trolls: Mentioned indirectly; associated with snowy or icy environments.
Olog-hai: A breed created by Sauron in the late Third Age, stronger, faster, smarter, and immune to sunlight.
Role in the Narrative
Trolls generally serve as antagonists and obstacles for the protagonists in Tolkien's stories.
They contribute to the dark, dangerous atmosphere of places like Moria.
Despite their power, trolls are ultimately defeated along with Sauron's forces, symbolizing the theme that evil forces, though formidable, can be overcome.
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