Changes: Guldur Orcs

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During the quest to reclaim Erebor from the dragon Smaug, many Moria Orcs gathered at the Sorcery Hill within the center of the stronghold, drawn to the presence of the Necromancer (Sauron). They began to forge weapons and armor in preparation for their master's war in the east region of Rhovanion. After Gandalf was imprisoned by Sauron, the assembled force of orcs set off towards the region of Erebor, to wage war on the unsuspecting Dwarves, Elves, and Men, currently there. Like any other foul breed of orc, the orcs brought along terrible creatures of war with them. Huge and monstrous war trolls as well as flesh starved wargs joined the massive orc host.

During the Battle of Five Armies, Azog's host of 30,000 strong Guldur Orcs clashed with the allied forces in the valley of Erebor, and within the streets of the ruined city of Dale. During the day long fight, thousands were slaughtered at the hands of these orcs, the battle only being won when Thorin Oakenshield killed Azog at the precipice of Ravenhill, thus cutting off the commanding head of the orc army. The orc army was thus defeated, and lost a considerable amount of their forces; only a small number managed to escape the battle.

Description

Much like Azog himself, these orcs were a more disciplined and dangerous breed. They were tall, long-limbed, brutal, bloodthirsty and "bred for war". The Guldur Orcs were heavier-built and larger than the orcs that took over Erebor during the War of the Ring, though their armor and weapons are similar. Most were hive-minded brutes that worked directly under the orders of the one currently in charge of their forces. When their commanding officer was killed, they would completely lose all methods of strategy and organization.

Translations

French	Orques de Guldur

Appearances

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (First appearance)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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-{{Infobox_Race|title1 = Moria Orcs of Dol Guldur|image1 = Weta-workshop-design-studio-2-3854gundabx-armour-7-nk.jpg|caption1 = A heavily armored Moria orc of Dol Guldur|dominions = Dol Guldur (briefly); Moria (originally)|languages = Orkish, Black Speech, Westron|height = Between 6.5 - 7 ft|weight = over 200 lbs.|skin_color = Varied: (shades of brown, grey, white, green, yellow)|lifespan = Unknown|members = [[Azog]] the Defiler; [[Ragash]]|distinction = Larger than the other Moria Orcs}}
+{{Infobox_Race|title1 = Orcs of Dol Guldur|image1 = 2xAoTSm.jpg|caption1 = Dol Guldur Orcs|languages = Orkish, Black Speech, Westron|height = Tall as Men |weight = |skin_color = Shades of brown, grey, white, green, or yellow|lifespan = Unknown|members = [[Azog]] the Defiler; [[Ragash]]|distinction = Tall, broad-shouldered}}
+During the quest to reclaim Erebor from the dragon [[Smaug]], many [[Moria Orcs]] gathered at the Sorcery Hill within the center of the stronghold, drawn to the presence of the Necromancer ([[Sauron]]). They began to forge weapons and armor in preparation for their master's war in the east region of [[Rhovanion]]. After [[Gandalf]] was imprisoned by Sauron, the assembled force of orcs set off towards the region of Erebor, to wage war on the unsuspecting [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Men]], currently there. Like any other foul breed of orc, the orcs brought along terrible creatures of war with them. Huge and monstrous war [[Guldur Olog-hai|trolls]] as well as flesh starved [[wargs]] joined the massive orc host.
-<nowiki>  </nowiki>The '''Moria Orcs of Dol Guldur''' were a vile group of [[orcs]] that briefly settled in the ancient fortress of [[Dol Guldur]] in approximately [[TA 2941]]. None of them were originally from the abandoned fortress, but instead came from [[Moria]].
+During the [[Battle of Five Armies]], Azog's host of 30,000 strong Guldur Orcs clashed with the allied forces in the valley of Erebor, and within the streets of the ruined city of Dale. During the day long fight, thousands were slaughtered at the hands of these orcs, the battle only being won when [[Thorin Oakenshield]] killed Azog at the precipice of Ravenhill, thus cutting off the commanding head of the orc army. The orc army was thus defeated, and lost a considerable amount of their forces; only a small number managed to escape the battle.
-==History==
-When [[Azog|Azog the Defiler]] paid homage to the Necromancer of Dol Guldur ([[Sauron]]), a pact was made in which Azog would bring the armies of the [[Misty Mountains]] forth to conquer the North of [[Middle-earth]] and to revive the ancient kingdom of [[Angmar]]. During the [[Quest of Erebor|quest to reclaim]] [[Erebor]] from the [[Dragon]] [[Smaug]], many of the [[Moria Orcs|Orcs of Moria]]  met at the sorcery hill within the center of the stronghold and began to forge weapons and armor to prepare for war in the east region of [[Rhovanion]]. After [[Gandalf]] was imprisoned by Sauron, the assembled force of orcs set off towards the region of Erebor, to wage war on the unsuspecting [[Dwarves]], [[Elves]], and [[Men]],  currently there. Like any other foul breed of orc, the orcs of the Moria brought along terrible creatures of war with them. Huge and monstrous [[Guldur War Troll|war trolls]], as well as flesh starved [[wargs]] joined the massive orc host.
+== Description ==
-During the [[Battle of Five Armies]], Azog's host of 30,000 Guldur  Orcs clashed with the allied forces in the valley of Erebor, and within the streets of the ruined city of Dale. During the day long fight, countless thousands were slaughtered at the hands of these orcs, the battle only being won when [[Thorin Oakenshield]] killed Azog at the precipice of Ravenhill, thus cutting off the commanding head of the orc army. The allied forces were also aided by dozens of the mighty [[Great Eagles]], which were already doing considerable damage to Bolg's Gundabad army. The orc army was thus defeated, and lost a considerable amount of their forces: only a few hundred to about a thousand managed to escape the battle.
-==Description==
 [[File:ED87CF82-EDB5-4144-AD14-AAC0EA0C57B6.jpeg|thumb|220x220px]]
-These huge creatures were brutal, vicious, bloodthirsty and "bred for war". The Guldur Orcs were heavier-built and larger than the original Moria Orcs that came to the abandoned fortress. They were a hulking and muscular breed of orc that would not be matched in terms of size and strength until the creation of Saruman's Uruk-hai. Most were hive-minded "mindless brutes" that worked directly under the orders of the one currently in charge of their forces/kind. When their leader was killed, they would completely lose all methods of strategy/control and become truly mindless. The loss of their command/sense of purpose/control was their one major flaw, as a fighter/soldier, their primary motive was killing and war, all other things (self preservation, security, teamwork) did not truly apply to them. They can be equated to "A school of swarming piranhas”. This type of Moria Orcs look to be much larger than the smaller, more dwarf sized orcs of Moria, and instead of having greyish or greenish skin have a much more earth-like skin color.
+Much like Azog himself, these orcs were a more disciplined and dangerous breed. They were tall, long-limbed, brutal, bloodthirsty and "bred for war". The Guldur Orcs were heavier-built and larger than the orcs that took over Erebor during the War of the Ring, though their armor and weapons are similar. Most were hive-minded brutes that worked directly under the orders of the one currently in charge of their forces. When their commanding officer was killed, they would completely lose all methods of strategy and organization.
-==Appearances==
+== Translations ==
+{| class="article-table"
-*''[[The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug]]'' <small>(First appearance)   </small>
+!French
+!Orques de Guldur
+|}
+== Appearances ==
+*''[[The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug]]'' <small>(First appearance) </small>
 *''[[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies]]''
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 [[Category:Guldur Army Ranks]]
+[[Category:Azog's army]]
+[[Category:Kinds of Orcs]]