Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai
Orcs — called Yrch, Goblins or Uruk-hai — were bred or corrupted into the service of Morgoth and Sauron. Tolkien returned to their origin more than once and never settled it, so this archive records the question as open. Their societies are militarised and fractious: captains vie for favour, and loyalty runs only to the strongest leader or the promise of plunder.
Figures
Members
The standing soldiery of the Dark Powers — bred, corrupted, and never truly loyal.
Azog
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Mordor
The Orc who slew Thrór and was killed by Dáin at the Battle of Azanulbizar; greatly expanded in the films.
Bolg
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Mordor
Son of Azog, who led the Orc host at the Battle of Five Armies.
Lurtz
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Isengard
An Uruk-hai captain created for Peter Jackson’s films, who kills Boromir.
Uglúk
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Isengard
Leader of Saruman's Uruk-hai band that captured Merry and Pippin.
Grishnákh
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Mordor
A cunning Orc captain from Mordor who joined the pursuit of the hobbits.
Mauhúr
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Isengard
An Uruk-hai captain of the band Saruman sent to accompany his scouts.
Gorbag
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Mordor
Captain of the Uruks of Minas Morgul who quarrelled with Shagrat over Frodo’s belongings.
Shagrat
Orcs, Goblins & Uruk-hai · Mordor
Captain of the Tower of Cirith Ungol, left holding Frodo after Shelob’s attack.