“You know what they awoke in the darkness of Khazad-dum.

Shadow and Flame.”

The Silmarilliononly throws fuel on the proverbial fire with references to two Balrogs who fell into an abyss.

Blended image showing the Balrog with a map of Middle-earth and another city.

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Some argue that these Balrogs lost their wings during the fall.

Fans would eventually turn toChristopher Tolkienfor clarification.

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