Middle-earth is full of the fantastic, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. For all of the mystical Elves and cheery Hobbits, there are a lot of terrifying monsters that pop up throughout J.R.R.

Lord of the Rings has many powerful and enigmatic characters, some aiming to counter or support Sauron's influence. Among the elves, humans, dwarves and hobbits, there is a notable group of wizards ...