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Gollum

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	His addiction to the Ring was so great that he overcame his hatred and fear of the [[Sun]], the [[Moon]] and other creatures. He left the Mountains and pursued Bilbo, but the trail was cold. He made his way into [[Mordor]], where he was captured and forced to reveal what he knew about the Ring. Thus Sauron's spies learned from him the names "[[Shire]]" and "[[Baggins]]". By {{TA\|3017}} Gollum was then set free, but caught by [[Aragorn]], who turned him over to [[Gandalf]].		His addiction to the Ring was so great that he overcame his hatred and fear of the [[Sun]], the [[Moon]] and other creatures. He left the Mountains and pursued Bilbo, but the trail was cold. He made his way into [[Mordor]], where he was captured and forced to reveal what he knew about the Ring. Thus Sauron's spies learned from him the names "[[Shire]]" and "[[Baggins]]". By {{TA\|3017}} Gollum was then set free, but caught by [[Aragorn]], who turned him over to [[Gandalf]].

−	The [[Wizard]] managed to interrogate him and learned parts of the history of the Ring which he had not previously known. He placed him in the care of the [[Silvan Elves]] living in [[Thranduil]]'s ~~kingdom in~~ [[Mirkwood]]. In June of {{TA\|3018}}, Orcs raided the [[Elves of Mirkwood]] (in an obviously coordinated attack) allowing Gollum to escape. He resumed his search of the Ring and he was brought into [[Moria]] but could not open the [[Doors of Durin]].	+	The [[Wizard]] managed to interrogate him and learned parts of the history of the Ring which he had not previously known. He placed him in the care of the [[Silvan Elves]] living in [[Thranduil]]'s [[Woodland Realm]] of [[Mirkwood]]. In June of {{TA\|3018}}, Orcs raided the [[Elves of Mirkwood]] (in an obviously coordinated attack) allowing Gollum to escape. He resumed his search of the Ring and he was brought into [[Moria]] but could not open the [[Doors of Durin]].

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	Here Frodo's kindness in sparing Gollum's life was rewarded, for Gollum then teetered on the edge of the great pit, lost his balance and fell in, taking the Ring and finger with him with a last cry of "Preciouss!". Had Gollum not lived to play this final part, there would have been a good chance that Sauron would have regained the Ring, as he knew where Frodo was as soon as he put the Ring on.		Here Frodo's kindness in sparing Gollum's life was rewarded, for Gollum then teetered on the edge of the great pit, lost his balance and fell in, taking the Ring and finger with him with a last cry of "Preciouss!". Had Gollum not lived to play this final part, there would have been a good chance that Sauron would have regained the Ring, as he knew where Frodo was as soon as he put the Ring on.

−	===Personality===	+	==Personality==
−	Sméagol was the most inquisitive and curious-minded of his community. He owed his name to ~~the fact that he was interested~~ in roots, deep pools, he burrowed and tunnelled under trees, plants and mounds.	+	Sméagol was the most inquisitive and curious-minded of his community. He owed [[#Etymology\|his name]] to his interest in roots and deep pools; he burrowed and tunnelled under trees, plants and mounds.

	During his centuries of loneliness and under the Ring's influence, he developed a sort of multiple personality: his evil personality was a slave to the Ring and would kill for it, overwhelming his former self, who still vaguely remembered things like friendship and love. Not having anyone else to speak to, he often quarrelled with himself. Gollum both loved and hated the Ring and himself. He often referred both to the Ring and himself as "my Preciiouss", perhaps confusing the two entities.<ref name=guide/>		During his centuries of loneliness and under the Ring's influence, he developed a sort of multiple personality: his evil personality was a slave to the Ring and would kill for it, overwhelming his former self, who still vaguely remembered things like friendship and love. Not having anyone else to speak to, he often quarrelled with himself. Gollum both loved and hated the Ring and himself. He often referred both to the Ring and himself as "my Preciiouss", perhaps confusing the two entities.<ref name=guide/>
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	Other aspects of the Ring's corruption was the aversion to all living creatures, especially the [[Elves]] and all things Elven. The [[Elven rope]] burnt his skin, and [[lembas]] tasted like dust to him.		Other aspects of the Ring's corruption was the aversion to all living creatures, especially the [[Elves]] and all things Elven. The [[Elven rope]] burnt his skin, and [[lembas]] tasted like dust to him.

−	~~There is some debate about the nature of his impulse to kill Déagol. Some maintain that~~ Sméagol, as a Hobbit, was good at heart, and it was entirely the Ring's doing. But ~~the more popular and perhaps more~~ likely ~~opinion is~~ that Sméagol was harboring dark thoughts to begin with. Their argument bases on several points, including...	+	Sméagol, as a Hobbit, was perhaps good at heart, and his killing was entirely the Ring's doing. But it's also likely that Sméagol was harboring dark thoughts to begin with. Their argument bases on several points, including...
−	# The sight of the Ring at the ~~council~~ or at many points in the journey of the Fellowship did not cause anyone to suddenly murder someone else.	+	# The sight of the Ring at the [[Council of Elrond]] or at many points in the journey of the Fellowship did not cause anyone to suddenly murder someone else.
	# It is possible for Hobbits to be evil; for instance, [[Ted Sandyman]] and [[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]].		# It is possible for Hobbits to be evil; for instance, [[Ted Sandyman]] and [[Lotho Sackville-Baggins]].
−	# ~~In the chapter ''[[The Shadow of the Past]]'', Gandalf mentions that~~ Bilbo was corrupted far more slowly by the Ring because his adventures with it began with an act of mercy, while Gollum began his with murder.	+	#Bilbo was corrupted far more slowly by the Ring because his adventures with it began with an act of mercy, while Gollum began his with murder.<ref name=shadow>{{FR\|Shadow}}</ref>

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Gollum

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	==Appearence==		==Appearence==
	Sméagol was a Hobbit, but he spent long centuries (thanks to the Ring) in darkness and damp, influenced by the Ring. He was reduced to a small, extremely thin and wiry person, with scrawny neck, black skin, flat feet,		Sméagol was a Hobbit, but he spent long centuries (thanks to the Ring) in darkness and damp, influenced by the Ring. He was reduced to a small, extremely thin and wiry person, with scrawny neck, black skin, flat feet,
−	long thin hands with clammy fingers, and large pale eyes that seemed to glow. He vision was weak and developed an acute hearing.	+	long thin hands with clammy fingers, and large pale eyes that seemed to glow. His vision was weak and he developed an acute sense of hearing.

	He could move and climb silently like a spider, and although he had six teeth<ref>{{HM\|H}}</ref>, had the ability to give deep bites, and was able to bite off Frodo's finger.		He could move and climb silently like a spider, and although he had six teeth<ref>{{HM\|H}}</ref>, had the ability to give deep bites, and was able to bite off Frodo's finger.
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	===Early life===		===Early life===

Morgoth

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	\| accomplishments=Disrupted the [[Music of the Ainur\|Music]], [[Arda Marred\|corrupted]] [[Arda]], Controlled all of [[Middle-earth]] for a time, created [[Orcs]], destroyed the [[Two Trees]], stole the [[Silmarils]], took over [[Beleriand]], destroyed the [[Two Lamps]]		\| accomplishments=Disrupted the [[Music of the Ainur\|Music]], [[Arda Marred\|corrupted]] [[Arda]], Controlled all of [[Middle-earth]] for a time, created [[Orcs]], destroyed the [[Two Trees]], stole the [[Silmarils]], took over [[Beleriand]], destroyed the [[Two Lamps]]
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−	'''Morgoth''' ([[Sindarin\|S]], pron. {{IPA\|[ˈmorɡoθ]}}), also known as '''[[Morgoth#Names\|Melkor]]''', was the greatest of the [[Ainur]]. He fell from glory when he disrupted the [[Music of the Ainur]] and defied the will of [[Ilúvatar\|Eru Ilúvatar]]. Morgoth corrupted many of the Ainur to his allegiance, fought the [[Valar]], and corrupted [[Arda]]. His theft of the [[Silmarils]] and [[Wars of Beleriand\|wars]] against [[Elves]] and [[Men]] encompassed much of the history of the [[First Age]]. Eventually, Morgoth was bound in chains by the Valar and thrown into the [[Void]], leaving the permanent damage his evils had done, and his servant [[Sauron]], to trouble the world. One day, according to [[Final Battle\|prophecy]], Morgoth will rise again in great wrath, but he will be destroyed in the [[Final Battle\|Dagor Dagorath~~]] by [[Túrin\|Túrin Turambar~~]].{{Pronounce\|Sindarin - Morgoth.mp3\|Gilgamesh}}	+	'''Morgoth''' ([[Sindarin\|S]], pron. {{IPA\|[ˈmorɡoθ]}}), also known as '''[[Morgoth#Names\|Melkor]]''', was the greatest of the [[Ainur]]. He fell from glory when he disrupted the [[Music of the Ainur]] and defied the will of [[Ilúvatar\|Eru Ilúvatar]]. Morgoth corrupted many of the Ainur to his allegiance, fought the [[Valar]], and corrupted [[Arda]]. His theft of the [[Silmarils]] and [[Wars of Beleriand\|wars]] against [[Elves]] and [[Men]] encompassed much of the history of the [[First Age]]. Eventually, Morgoth was bound in chains by the Valar and thrown into the [[Void]], leaving the permanent damage his evils had done, and his servant [[Sauron]], to trouble the world. One day, according to [[Final Battle\|prophecy]], Morgoth will rise again in great wrath, but he will be destroyed in the [[Final Battle\|Dagor Dagorath]].{{Pronounce\|Sindarin - Morgoth.mp3\|Gilgamesh}}

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Morgoth

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	==The Future==		==The Future==
	Morgoth remains in the Void, unable to return to Arda as long as the Valar maintain their power over it. Nevertheless, according to the [[Second Prophecy of Mandos]], Morgoth will come back and attack Arda. He will fight a great battle, called the [[Final Battle\|Dagor Dagorath]], against the Valar and their allies, but will ultimately be slain by [[Túrin\|Túrin Turambar]], the Man he cursed. By finally defeating Morgoth, Túrin will avenge not only himself, but all members of the race of Men, since Morgoth seduced them long ago.		Morgoth remains in the Void, unable to return to Arda as long as the Valar maintain their power over it. Nevertheless, according to the [[Second Prophecy of Mandos]], Morgoth will come back and attack Arda. He will fight a great battle, called the [[Final Battle\|Dagor Dagorath]], against the Valar and their allies, but will ultimately be slain by [[Túrin\|Túrin Turambar]], the Man he cursed. By finally defeating Morgoth, Túrin will avenge not only himself, but all members of the race of Men, since Morgoth seduced them long ago.
		+	In other versions Eönwë is the one who will kill Morgoth for his love for Arien (previously named Urwendi), instead of Turin. This is said at the end of The Hiding of Valinor.

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