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Orcs used wolves as steeds back in the [[First Age]]<ref>{{S|Beren}}</ref> as [[wargs]] well into the [[Third Age]], when wolf-riders came in the [[Battle of the Five Armies]].<ref>{{H|17}}</ref>
Orcs used wolves as steeds back in the [[First Age]]<ref>{{S|Beren}}</ref> as [[wargs]] well into the [[Third Age]], when wolf-riders came in the [[Battle of the Five Armies]].<ref>{{H|17}}</ref>


During the [[War of the Ring]] [[Saruman]] employed "Orcs into his service, and Wolf-riders, and evil Men" to harass [[Rohan]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref>  Before the [[Battle of the Hornburg]] scouts reported that Wolf-riders were roaming the valley about [[Helm's Deep]].<ref>{{TT|III7}}</ref>
During the [[War of the Ring]] [[Saruman]] employed "Orcs into his service, and Wolf-riders, and evil [[Men]]"<ref group=note>This reference seems to suggest that Worf-riders are not necessarily Orcs, making their identity uncertain. Cf. {{HM|Guide}}.</ref> to harass [[Rohan]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref>  Before the [[Battle of the Hornburg]] scouts reported that Wolf-riders were roaming the valley about [[Helm's Deep]].<ref>{{TT|III7}}</ref>
== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Warg-riding Orc scouts are encountered by the Rohan refugees on their way to Helm's Deep. During the skirmish, Aragorn falls from a cliff, and is later found by [[Brego (horse)|Brego]].
:A Warg-riding Orc scout is encountered by the Rohan refugees on their way to Helm's Deep. During the skirmish with warg riders, Aragorn falls from a cliff, and is later found by [[Brego (horse)|Brego]].
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Felix Sotomayor - Wolf Rider

Wolf-riders were mostly Orcs, who rode wolves.

Orcs used wolves as steeds back in the First Age[1] as wargs well into the Third Age, when wolf-riders came in the Battle of the Five Armies.[2]

During the War of the Ring Saruman employed "Orcs into his service, and Wolf-riders, and evil Men"[note 1] to harass Rohan.[3] Before the Battle of the Hornburg scouts reported that Wolf-riders were roaming the valley about Helm's Deep.[4]

Portrayal in Adaptations

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:

A Warg-riding Orc scout is encountered by the Rohan refugees on their way to Helm's Deep. During the skirmish with warg riders, Aragorn falls from a cliff, and is later found by Brego.

Notes

  1. This reference seems to suggest that Worf-riders are not necessarily Orcs, making their identity uncertain. Cf. Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth.

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