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[[ | {{Orc infobox|name=Lagduf|image=[[File:John Howe - Lagduf.jpg]]|caption=''Lagduf by [[John Howe]]''|location=[[Tower of Cirith Ungol]]|death=[[14 March]], [[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]]}} | ||
'''Lagduf''' (late [[Third Age]]) was an [[Orcs|Orc]] soldier who served under [[Shagrat]] in the garrison of the [[Tower of Cirith Ungol]]. During the [[War of the Ring]], a | |||
'''Lagduf''' (late [[Third Age]]) was an [[Orcs|Orc]] soldier who served under [[Shagrat]] in the garrison of the [[Tower of Cirith Ungol]]. During the [[War of the Ring]], a riot broke out in the Tower with a rival band of orcs from [[Minas Morgul]]. Lagduf attempted to escape with another Orc named [[Muzgash]], but they were both shot as they ran from the fortress.<ref>{{RK|VI1}}</ref> | |||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | |||
The earlier form of this character's name used by [[Tolkien]] was ''Laghorn''.<ref>{{SD|II}}, p. 26. Cf. also Index</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | |||
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''''' | |||
: Though unidentified, a trio of Uruk-hai are encountered by Samwise Gamgee on the stairs of the tower after the battle. Since only one Uruk ([[Snaga (Orc of Mordor)|Snaga]]) was encountered by Sam on the stairs in the novel, it is likely that the other two are meant to be Lagduf and [[Muzgash]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 19 December 2023
| Lagduf | |
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| Orc | |
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| Lagduf by John Howe | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Tower of Cirith Ungol |
| Death | 14 March, T.A. 3019 |
| Gallery | Images of Lagduf |
Lagduf (late Third Age) was an Orc soldier who served under Shagrat in the garrison of the Tower of Cirith Ungol. During the War of the Ring, a riot broke out in the Tower with a rival band of orcs from Minas Morgul. Lagduf attempted to escape with another Orc named Muzgash, but they were both shot as they ran from the fortress.[1]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]
The earlier form of this character's name used by Tolkien was Laghorn.[2]
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Though unidentified, a trio of Uruk-hai are encountered by Samwise Gamgee on the stairs of the tower after the battle. Since only one Uruk (Snaga) was encountered by Sam on the stairs in the novel, it is likely that the other two are meant to be Lagduf and Muzgash.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Tower of Cirith Ungol"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part One: The End of the Third Age: II. The Tower of Kirith Ungol", p. 26. Cf. also Index
