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Snow-trolls

2023-09-29T22:53:45Z

Márcio Miranda:

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{{quote|[Helm] would go out by himself, clad in white, and stalk like a snow-troll into the camps of his enemies, and slay many men with his hands.|{{App|A2}}}}

'''Snow-troll''' was a term used to describe [[Helm Hammerhand]] on his solo raids against the [[Dunlendings]] during the [[Long Winter]] of {{TA|2758}} and {{TA|2759|n}}. Helm's deeds were long remembered in [[Dunland]] and struck fear in those who heard of them.<ref>{{App|A2}}, p. 1066</ref>

There is no other known reference to this term in the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], so it cannot be known whether snow-trolls ever truly existed within [[Arda]], even as mere folklore.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
Like [[half-trolls]], snow-trolls have been depicted in many adaptations.

{{Gallery
|title=Snow-trolls in adaptations
|height=150
|width=200
|lines=2
|File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - Hristorco.jpg|A Hristorco in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]''.
|File:SnowTroll.jpg| A Snow-troll in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II|The Battle for Middle-earth 2: The Rise of the Witch-king]].
}}

=== Television ===
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'':'''
:'''September 1: ''[[A Shadow of the Past]]'':'''
::While investigating a [[Dúrnost|fortress]] located within the [[Forodwaith]], [[Galadriel|Galadriel's company]] is ambushed by a stalking '''Hristorco''' ([[Quenya|Q.]] ''Ice-troll''),<ref group="note">''Hristorco'' is clearly meant to be [[Quenya]], a combination of ''[[Hris-]]'' ("ice") + ''[[Torog|Torco]]'' ("troll").</ref><ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/WizardWayKris/status/1594774313613242368</ref> a variation of [[Trolls]] that had long ago adapted to live within the harsh and cold climates of the northern realms that they call home.<ref>Amazon Prime's "X-Ray feature"</ref>

===Games===
'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
:Snow Trolls are large (10-12 ft tall), grey-white and rare creatures, who prey the [[Northern Waste|northern regions]] of Middle-earth. They turn into pillars of icy slag if exposed to the Sun.<ref>{{ICE|8004}}</ref><ref>{{ICE|2025}}</ref>

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king]]'':'''
:Snow Trolls are a playable unit in the [[Angmar]] faction. They are one of the strongest units, not only in that faction, but in the game overall. They are equipped with pickaxes, helmets and small shields. Snow trolls can be used also in the ''Create-a-hero'' section.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar]]'':'''
:A Snow-troll fought in the army of [[Skorgrím Dourhand]] during the [[Battle of Edhelion]]. He destroyed the city's gate and tried to kill [[Dorongúr Whitethorn]] and the player, but was slain himself by [[Elrond]] before he could complete his attempt.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings Online]], Introduction, ''Instance: The Refuge of Edhelion''</ref> Other Snow-trolls are found in the [[Ered Luin]] region.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Snow-trolls are encountered on the slopes of Mount [[Gundabad]]. They are implied to be hostile, even to the various Orcs and Trolls gathering at the mountain.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Snow-trolls|Images of Snow-trolls]]

{{references|notes}}
{{legend}}
[[Category:Trolls]]

Snow-trolls

2023-09-29T22:52:19Z

Márcio Miranda: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

__NOTOC__
{{Unnamed}}
{{quote|[Helm] would go out by himself, clad in white, and stalk like a snow-troll into the camps of his enemies, and slay many men with his hands.|{{App|A2}}}}

'''Snow-troll''' was a term used to describe [[Helm Hammerhand]] on his solo raids against the [[Dunlendings]] during the [[Long Winter]] of {{TA|2758}} and {{TA|2759|n}}. Helm's deeds were long remembered in [[Dunland]] and struck fear in those who heard of them.<ref>{{App|A2}}, p. 1066</ref>

There is no other known reference to this term in the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], so it cannot be known whether snow-trolls ever truly existed within [[Arda]], even as mere folklore.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
Like [[half-trolls]], snow-trolls have been depicted in many adaptations.

{{Gallery
|title=Snow-trolls in adaptations
|height=150
|width=200
|lines=2
|File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - Hristorco.jpg|A Hristorco in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]''.
|File:SnowTroll.jpg| A Snow-troll in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II|The Battle for Middle-earth 2: The Rise of the Witch-king]].
[[File:013-troll-de-las-nieves-alex-boca.jpg|thumb]]
}}

=== Television ===
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'':'''
:'''September 1: ''[[A Shadow of the Past]]'':'''
::While investigating a [[Dúrnost|fortress]] located within the [[Forodwaith]], [[Galadriel|Galadriel's company]] is ambushed by a stalking '''Hristorco''' ([[Quenya|Q.]] ''Ice-troll''),<ref group="note">''Hristorco'' is clearly meant to be [[Quenya]], a combination of ''[[Hris-]]'' ("ice") + ''[[Torog|Torco]]'' ("troll").</ref><ref>https://mobile.twitter.com/WizardWayKris/status/1594774313613242368</ref> a variation of [[Trolls]] that had long ago adapted to live within the harsh and cold climates of the northern realms that they call home.<ref>Amazon Prime's "X-Ray feature"</ref>

===Games===
'''1982-97: ''[[Middle-earth Role Playing]]'':'''
:Snow Trolls are large (10-12 ft tall), grey-white and rare creatures, who prey the [[Northern Waste|northern regions]] of Middle-earth. They turn into pillars of icy slag if exposed to the Sun.<ref>{{ICE|8004}}</ref><ref>{{ICE|2025}}</ref>

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king]]'':'''
:Snow Trolls are a playable unit in the [[Angmar]] faction. They are one of the strongest units, not only in that faction, but in the game overall. They are equipped with pickaxes, helmets and small shields. Snow trolls can be used also in the ''Create-a-hero'' section.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar]]'':'''
:A Snow-troll fought in the army of [[Skorgrím Dourhand]] during the [[Battle of Edhelion]]. He destroyed the city's gate and tried to kill [[Dorongúr Whitethorn]] and the player, but was slain himself by [[Elrond]] before he could complete his attempt.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings Online]], Introduction, ''Instance: The Refuge of Edhelion''</ref> Other Snow-trolls are found in the [[Ered Luin]] region.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Snow-trolls are encountered on the slopes of Mount [[Gundabad]]. They are implied to be hostile, even to the various Orcs and Trolls gathering at the mountain.

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Snow-trolls|Images of Snow-trolls]]

{{references|notes}}
{{legend}}
[[Category:Trolls]]

Grimbeorn

2023-09-29T16:54:11Z

Márcio Miranda:

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'''Grimbeorn the Old''' was the son of [[Beorn]].

==History==
Grimbeorn became a great lord in his own right. Like his father, he was the chieftain of the [[Beornings]] and he dwelt in the same regions of the [[Vales of Anduin]]. During his time, the [[High Pass]] and the [[Ford of Carrock]] were kept open and no [[Orcs|Orc]] or [[Wargs|Wolf]] dared to enter his land.<ref>{{FR|Meetings}}</ref>

==Etymology==
While ''Beorn'' is a word related to "bear", ''Grim'' (like in modern English) means "fierce", therefore his name can be translated as "Fierce bear".

==Genealogy==
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{{familytree| BEO | |BEO=[[Beorn]]''fl. {{TA|2941}}''}}
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{{familytree| GRI | |GRI='''GRIMBEORN'''''fl. {{TA|3019}}''}}
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Grimbeorn.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Grimbeorn in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
: Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the character. He was portrayed by sword smith Peter Lyon.

'''2014: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: Grimbeorn is the lord of all Beornings and lives at his home, the [[Beorn's Hall|Beorninghús]], with his wife Gírta and three children: the eldest daughter Langhár, the middle son Sterkist and the youngest, who becomes the [[Beorning]] player's character after Grimbeorn sends them to find the Ranger [[Aragorn]] at the urging of [[Radagast]]. During the [[War of the Ring]] Grimbeorn visits the camp of Vindurhal in the [[High Pass]] of the [[Misty Mountains]], but returns home soon after. After the destruction of [[The One Ring]], Grimbeorn is visited by [[Gandalf]], [[Legolas]] and the player on their journey back to [[Gondor]] after a brief visit to the northern lands. Already annoyed by a number of visitors, Grimbeorn is then forced to host a much larger procession when [[Elrond]] and much of his house stay at his lodge on their way to [[Minas Tirith]] for [[Arwen]]'s wedding.

{{references}}
[[Category:Beornings]]
[[Category:Rulers in Middle-earth]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]

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[[fi:Grimbeorn]]

File:Jason Jenicke - Grimbeorn the Old.jpg

2023-09-29T16:53:58Z

Márcio Miranda:

Grimbeorn, the old