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In what ancient Dwarven city did the encounter between Gandalf and the Balrog occur?
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The dwarven city in which the battle occurred was originally known as Khazad-dum by the dwarves, and Hadhodrond by the elves (Sindarin). Both of these names mean "The Dwarrowdelf." Later, after the Balrog had been awaken, and Khazad-dum defiled and overrun by orcs, the name was changed to Moria, "The Black Pit." The fight between Gandalf and the Balrog had several stages in and outside Moria. First there was the Battle of the Bridge of Khazad-dum. This is where Gandalf destroyed the bridge and the Balrog fell, dragging Gandalf with him. They clutched and hewed at each other and hit ice cold water. After exiting that, the slimy, flameless Balrog tried to escape through the passages of the lower depths and then up the Endless Stair, which ironically, did have an end. Gandalf chased him all the way to Zirik-Zigal, the peak. Here he killed the Balrog.
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How would you describe Gandalf?
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