Was the Balrog a Maia?

Balrogs, also known as the Valaraukar, were Maiar that were seduced and corrupted by Melkor into his service.

Could Sauron have controlled the Balrog?

Certainly Sauron knew of the existence of the Balrog (especially at the point when his orcs entered Moria), and the Balrog seems to have tolerated the presence of Sauron’s orcs. Gandalf, like the Balrog, was a Maiar, but aligned with the Valar(good), who were the eternal enemies of Morgoth(evil).

Is Gandalf more powerful than the Balrog?

The Balrog of Moria is a lot more powerful than Gandalf the Grey, who needs to use a ring of power to defeat the monster. He is also weaker than Saruman, another Maia. The Valar are simply the kings, and the Maiar, their people. They are as varied as any race, even human race.

Who is stronger Balrog or Smaug?

So, one glimpse into Smaug’s eyes and the Balrog falls under the spell. Even if it’s just for a second—a moment of hesitation or distraction, it’d be enough. Smaug would snatch up Durin’s Bane and gobble him up with his sword-sharp teeth (and we know swords can kill Balrogs). There you have it.

What is the connection between Melkor and the Balrogs?

Melkor was the Dark Lord of the First Age, and Sauron served as his lieutenant. The Balrogs were corrupted by Melkor’s power and splendor, and they lived in a subterranean domain called Utumno, which was carved by Melkor himself. Balrogs aren’t just independent spirits – no, they actually have (or had) a Lord, and his name was Gothmog.

Could the balrogs have done good?

The Balrogs could have done good. Unfortunately, they were corrupted by Melkor. Melkor was the first Dark Lord of Eä (the name for Tolkien’s fictional universe), and he was the predecessor of Sauron. Melkor was the Dark Lord of the First Age, and Sauron served as his lieutenant.

What are the balrogs of Morgoth?

Morgoth with Balrogs. Balrogs were originally Maiar, similar to that of Sauron and Saruman, but after Morgoth’s fall into darkness they followed after him and became his demon servants. The creature is referred to as the Balrog of Morgoth.

What happened to the Balrogs in The Lord of the Rings?

The remaining Balrogs fought in the War of Wrath. While most were destroyed, some managed to escape and hide in Earth’s deep caverns. Sauron gathered “all the evil things of the days of Morgoth that remained on earth and beneath it”, starting Accursed Years, however it is not clear whether or not Balrogs were involved.