Durin's Bane

"You cannot pass. The dark fire will not avail you, flame of Udûn. Go back to the Shadow! You shall not pass!" —Gandalf confronting Durin's Bane on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm Durin's Bane was a Balrog of Morgoth that had fled the destruction of the War of Wrath to hide deep below the Dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dûm. Although its true name and particular history are unknown, this Balrog eventually became an important figure during the War of the Ring after being roused by the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm and was named based on the...

Culture

Maiar

Weapon

Fiery whip, flaming sword

Born

Before the creation of Arda