The Balrog

The Balrog is a fictional, powerful creature from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth universe, most notably appearing in "The Lord of the Rings." It’s a demon of shadow and flame, depicted as a gigantic, fiery beast with immense strength and dark, smoke-like features. Once a servant of Morgoth, it was awakened during the war of the Valar and later encountered by the Fellowship of the Ring in the Mines of Moria. The Balrog embodies chaos and destruction, capable of manipulating fire and shadow. Its presence symbolizes ancient evil and formidable challenge that heroes must confront.