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It is stated that they were created by Melkor, although it’s not clear exactly how. The Ent Treebeard says that trolls were “made in mockery” of ents, as Orcs were of elves, though not necessarily from Entish stock. During the wars of Beleriand, Gothmog, the Lord of Balrogs, had a bodyguard of trolls.
Where did trolls come from in LOTR?
Their exact origins are unknown, though it is stated by Treebeard that Trolls were “made in mockery of” Ents, similar to the way that Orcs were a twisted parody of the Elves. Many Trolls died in the War of Wrath, but some survived and joined the forces of Sauron, the greatest surviving servant of Morgoth.
What is the trolls name in Lord of the Rings?
Tom, Bert, and William (“Bill”) Huggins were three Stone trolls that Bilbo Baggins encountered in the Trollshaws, in Eriador, while with Thorin and Company on their quest to regain the Lonely Mountain (Erebor).
Are cave trolls Olog-hai?
Olog-hai were an elite stock of trolls that were likely bred by Sauron for the purposes of serving him as elite shock troops in his armies. They were a hardier form of troll than Cave Trolls, and were not turned to stone by daylight.
Can cave trolls talk?
Unlike the older race of the Twilight they could endure the Sun, so long as the will of Sauron held sway over them. They spoke little, and the only tongue that they knew was the Black Speech of Barad-dûr. Cave trolls attacked the Fellowship in Moria.
How is Bilbo caught?
He finds three trolls — Bert, Tom, and William — around a fire, roasting mutton and complaining of having no men to eat. Bilbo, trying to act like a burglar, is caught trying to pick William’s pocket. They capture him and put him into a sack, and then do the same to the rest of the dwarves who come looking for Bilbo.
How tall are Olog hai?
nine to eleven feet
Olog-hai, also called Black Trolls, were bred by Sauron from lesser Troll stock. They are nine to eleven feet in height, and have black, scaly hides.