| Name | Thorog |
| Level | 54 |
| Type | Arch-Nemesis |
| Morale | 310481 |
| Power | 52699 |
| Race | Dragon-kind |
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| Description | The ancient keep of Helegrod was once home to mighty dwarves during the times of Moria. The dragon Thorog coveted the riches that lay within and assaulted the city, slaying dwarves beyond count. Durin the Fifth strapped to his back M�rdanant, a gift of Eregion to his grandsire which passed from father to son through the long years. He strode with a small company of dwarves to the gates of Helegrod. Durin bellowed a challenge, and Thorog responded in kind! The battle was joined! So fierce was the fighting between dragon and dwarf that the very gates of Helegrod were split asunder.
After weary days and nights, Durin began at length to tire; all those in his company lay dead or dying, save Bruni who was called Yellowbeard in later years, whose wounds were too severe for him to continue waging battle. Still, mighty Thorog fought on, refusing to surrender the treasures of Helegrod to their rightful masters. Thorog prepared a white-hot jet of flame with which to roast Durin, whom he judged to be near death, but too late he realized his error. Too late! For lo! Durin swung M�rdanant with all that remained of his strength, and there ended Thorog's cruel reign. But Durin would not live to see victory, for Thorog's final gout of flame proved too strong for the dwarf�s stout shield, and he was ended. M�rdanant was lost with Durin; it remains to this day buried in the neck of Thorog�s corpse. |
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