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| location=Central [[Misty Mountains]] east of [[Rivendell]] | | location=Central [[Misty Mountains]] east of [[Rivendell]] | ||
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| description=A series of tunnels and caverns ruled by the Great Goblin | | description=A series of tunnels and caverns ruled by the [[Great Goblin]] | ||
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| inhabitants=[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Gollum]], [[Nameless | | inhabitants=[[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Gollum]], [[Nameless things]] | ||
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'''Goblin-town''' was | '''Goblin-town''' was an [[Orcs#Goblins and Orcs|Orc]] dwelling under the [[Misty Mountains]], which was ruled by the [[Great Goblin]]. | ||
Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a " | Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a "[[Goblin-gate|back door]]" near the [[Eagle's Eyrie]] in [[Rhovanion|Wilderland]], which served as a means of escape, and an access to the Wilderland.<ref name=pan>{{H|Pan}}</ref> A cave with a lake was deep beneath Goblin-town yet was connected to the Orcs' tunnels, with one passage leading to the "back door".<ref name=rid>{{H|Riddles}}</ref> | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
Long before the coming of the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Nameless | Long before the coming of the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], [[Nameless things|nameless things]] were living in the caves.<ref name=rid/> Around {{TA|2480}} the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] started making secret strongholds in the mountains blocking the passages towards [[Eriador]]<ref name=ta/> and expanded those caves, digging tunnels to connect them; without their knowledge they drove those slimy creatures into dark corners. One of those "original owners" was [[Gollum]], who was living at [[Gollum's lake|a nearby underground lake]], feeding himself on raw fish as well as Orcs that he killed.<ref name=rid/> | ||
The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by {{TA|2941}}<ref name=ta>{{app|TA}}</ref> travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the | The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by {{TA|2941}}<ref name=ta>{{app|TA}}</ref> travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the Orcs opened another under the safer [[High Pass]]: The [[Front Porch]]).<ref name=pan/> | ||
During the journey to [[Lonely Mountain]], [[Thorin and Company]] rested in a cave and were captured by the | During the journey to [[Lonely Mountain]], [[Thorin and Company]] rested in a cave and were captured by the Orcs. They were brought before the Great Goblin, who accused them of spying, and was enraged when he found that Thorin was carrying [[Orcrist]], a sword the Great Goblin remembered from [[Gondolin]]. With the help of [[Gandalf]], the Great Goblin was slain and Bilbo and the Dwarves escaped, pursued by a force of Orcs.<ref>{{H|Hill}}</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | == Portrayal in adaptations == | ||
'''1977: [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]:''' | '''1977: [[The Hobbit (1977 film)|''The Hobbit'' (1977 film)]]:''' | ||
:Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns. | :Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns. | ||
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'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | '''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | ||
:Goblin-town is a large network of tunnels and caverns that is ruled by Ashûrz, the new "Great Goblin". Locations such as the Great Goblin's Throne Room and Gollum's Cave are visitable. | :Goblin-town is a large network of tunnels and caverns that is ruled by Ashûrz, the new "Great Goblin". Locations such as the Great Goblin's Throne Room and [[Gollum's lake|Gollum's Cave]] are visitable. | ||
'''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':''' | '''2012: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':''' | ||
:Goblin-town is portrayed as a giant system of caverns with sprawling wooden walkways. The goblins have a central hub of dwellings, with the Great Goblin's throne being in the center. | :Goblin-town is portrayed as a giant system of caverns with sprawling wooden walkways. The goblins have a central hub of dwellings, with the Great Goblin's throne being in the center. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Clap! Snap! The black crack!]] | * [[Clap! Snap! The black crack!]] | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:06, 12 February 2023
| Goblin-town | |
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| City | |
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| "Glamdring" by Paul Raymond Gregory | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Central Misty Mountains east of Rivendell |
| Type | City |
| Description | A series of tunnels and caverns ruled by the Great Goblin |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Orcs of the Misty Mountains, Gollum, Nameless things |
| Events | Thorin and Company are captured by the Great Goblin |
| Gallery | Images of Goblin-town |
Goblin-town was an Orc dwelling under the Misty Mountains, which was ruled by the Great Goblin.
Goblin-town was a series of tunnels and caverns, which went all the way through the mountains, with a "back door" near the Eagle's Eyrie in Wilderland, which served as a means of escape, and an access to the Wilderland.[1] A cave with a lake was deep beneath Goblin-town yet was connected to the Orcs' tunnels, with one passage leading to the "back door".[2]
History[edit | edit source]
Long before the coming of the Orcs of the Misty Mountains, nameless things were living in the caves.[2] Around T.A. 2480 the Orcs of the Misty Mountains started making secret strongholds in the mountains blocking the passages towards Eriador[3] and expanded those caves, digging tunnels to connect them; without their knowledge they drove those slimy creatures into dark corners. One of those "original owners" was Gollum, who was living at a nearby underground lake, feeding himself on raw fish as well as Orcs that he killed.[2]
The main gate of the town was in one of the passes of the Misty Mountains, but by T.A. 2941[3] travellers learned to avoid that dangerous road and the Orcs opened another under the safer High Pass: The Front Porch).[1]
During the journey to Lonely Mountain, Thorin and Company rested in a cave and were captured by the Orcs. They were brought before the Great Goblin, who accused them of spying, and was enraged when he found that Thorin was carrying Orcrist, a sword the Great Goblin remembered from Gondolin. With the help of Gandalf, the Great Goblin was slain and Bilbo and the Dwarves escaped, pursued by a force of Orcs.[4]
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
1977: The Hobbit (1977 film):
- Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns.
1989: The Hobbit (comic book):
- Goblin-town is, like in the book, a set of tunnels and caverns.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- Goblin-town is a giant Dwarven mining complex with many lifts, bridges and train carts to spice up the action of the level.
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Goblin-town is a large network of tunnels and caverns that is ruled by Ashûrz, the new "Great Goblin". Locations such as the Great Goblin's Throne Room and Gollum's Cave are visitable.
2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey:
- Goblin-town is portrayed as a giant system of caverns with sprawling wooden walkways. The goblins have a central hub of dwellings, with the Great Goblin's throne being in the center.
See also[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Riddles in the Dark"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Over Hill and Under Hill"
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| Bag End · Green Dragon · The Shire · Lone-lands · Last Bridge · Trollshaws · Trolls' cave · Rivendell · High Pass · Front Porch · Goblin-town · Goblin-gate · Eagle's Eyrie · Carrock · Beorn's Hall · Wilderland · Forest Gate · Elf-path · Mirkwood · Elvenking's Halls · Forest River · Lake-town · Long Lake · River Running · Desolation of the Dragon · Ravenhill · Back Door · Lonely Mountain · Great Hall of Thráin |
