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[[File:Audrey Corman - Morgul-blade.png|thumb|''Morgul-blade'' by Audrey Corman]]
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'''Morgul blades''', or '''Morgul-knives''',<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref> were magical, poisoned daggers used by the [[Nazgûl]].
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The '''Morgul-knife''' was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the [[Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}: "''They tried to pierce your heart with a Morgul-knife...''"</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[Image:Morgul-knife.jpg|thumb|left|''Morgul-knife'' by [[Liz Danforth]]]]
[[File:Liz Danforth - Morgul-knife.jpg|thumb|left|''Morgul-knife'' by [[Liz Danforth]]]]
A victim of a morgul blade was [[Boromir (Steward of Gondor)|Boromir]], the eleventh [[Steward of Gondor]]. He eventually died of his wound but did not become a wraith.<ref>{{App|Stewards}}</ref>


At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]],  the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill. Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}}
At [[Weathertop]], during his journey to [[Rivendell]] with [[the One Ring]],  the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]] was stabbed by the [[Witch-king|Lord of the Nazgûl]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a [[Wraiths|wraith]].<ref name=FRII1>{{FR|II1}}</ref> [[Elrond]] was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,<ref name=FRII1/> but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill.<ref>{{RK|VI9}} </ref> Only his eventual departure to [[Eldamar]] offered a permanent cure.{{fact}}


The Morgul blades disintergrated if anyone but the owner touched or picked up the blade.{{fact}}
[[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].<ref name="House">{{RK|V8}}</ref>
 
[[Athelas]] (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other [[Mordor]] illnesses, such as the [[Black Breath]].{{fact}}


==Etymology==
==Etymology==


''[[morgul]]'' means "(dark) sorcery" in [[Sindarin]].<ref>[http://www.jrrvf.com/hisweloke/sindar/online/english.html Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary] (accessed 26 December 2010)</ref>
''[[Morgul]]'' means "(dark) sorcery" in [[Sindarin]].<ref>[http://www.jrrvf.com/hisweloke/sindar/online/english.html Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary] (accessed 26 December 2010)</ref>


==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==
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: "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower.
: "Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower.


'''2001-3: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]]'':'''
'''2001-03: [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]:'''
: Artist [[John Howe]] made the original design of the daggers of the Ringwraiths.<ref>[[Gary Russell]], ''[[The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring]]''</ref>
: Artist [[John Howe]] made the original design of the daggers of the Ringwraiths.<ref>[[Gary Russell]], ''[[The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring]]''</ref>
==See also==
*[[Morgul-wound]]


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Morgul-knife
Dagger
Audrey Corman - Morgul-blade.png
"Morgul-blade" by Audrey Corman
OwnerNazgûl
Notable forInjuring Frodo
GalleryImages of the Morgul-knife

The Morgul-knife was a magical, poisoned dagger used by the Nazgûl.[1]

History

Morgul-knife by Liz Danforth

At Weathertop, during his journey to Rivendell with the One Ring, the Hobbit Frodo Baggins was stabbed by the Lord of the Nazgûl.[2] A fragment of the blade remained within the wound, working its way toward his heart and threatening to turn Frodo into a wraith.[3] Elrond was able to remove the shard and heal the wound,[3] but each year on the anniversary of his stabbing Frodo became seriously ill.[4] Only his eventual departure to Eldamar offered a permanent cure.[source?]

Athelas (or Kingsfoil) was known to slow the poisonous effect of the morgul-blade. This treatment was also effective against other Mordor illnesses, such as the Black Breath.[5]

Etymology

Morgul means "(dark) sorcery" in Sindarin.[6]

Portrayal in adaptations

1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:

The enchanted Morgul-knife, wielded by the Ringwraiths, strikes as short sword with many additional effects on a character.[7]

1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:

"Morgul-knife" modifies a Nazgûl's prowess, and affects the corruption points of a character. "Morgul-blade" is a Permanent-event card, playable by a Ringwraith or a Ringwraith follower.

2001-03: The Lord of the Rings (film series):

Artist John Howe made the original design of the daggers of the Ringwraiths.[8]

See also

References

Weapons in Tolkien's legendarium
 Arrows:  Black Arrow · Dailir · Red Arrow
Axes:  Dramborleg · Durin's Axe
Bows:  Belthronding · Bow of Bregor · Bow of the Galadhrim
Knives:  Angrist · Barrow-blades · Morgul-knife · Sting
Maces:  Grond
Spears:  Aeglos
Swords:  Anglachel/Gurthang · Anguirel · Aranrúth · Dagmor · Glamdring · Glend · Gúthwinë · Herugrim · Narsil/Andúril ·  Orcrist · Ringil · Sword of Manwë