An ancient and powerful demon wreathed in flames and darkness who was awakened by the dwarfs when they dug too deep in search of the precious metal mithril. The balrog pursues the Fellowship during their flight from Moria. After an epic battle with Gandalf at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, the balrog is bested, but drags Gandalf with it as it falls from the bridge.
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