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He knows that the dwarves there accidentally woke a Balrog, a great demon of shadow and flame. The beast is still there.

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What did Gandalf say to Frodo in the Mines of Moria sitting at the place where he forgot the way?

In the book, he says nothing special to Frodo - it is at the guard room where he cannot decide that Pippin knocks something heavy down the well awakening the goblins and balrog. In the movie, there are two noteworthy exchanges, both which occurred elsewhere in the book. Frodo - (upon seeing Golum) "I wish Bilbo had killed him when he had the chance." Gandalf - "Many who live deserve death, and some that die deserve life - can you give it to them? Do not be so quick to deal out death and judgement. For Even the very wisest cannot see all ends." Frodo - "I wish the ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened" Gandalf - "So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us."


What is the name of the elf kingdom in Lord of the Rings?

Moria All Dwarven realms are underground but the one I think you are referring to are the Mines of Moria, Khazad-dum. It was destroyed and abandoned when the Dwarves woke up the Balrog. Other popular Dwarven realms are in Erebor, Iron Hills, Blue Mountains (and after the War of the Ring, the Glittering caves where Gimli was the lord).


How many of the thirteen dwarves died?

In the Hobbit Thorin Oakenshield died in the "Battle of the Five Armies" And Fili and Kili Died protecting Thorin. And in the Lord of The Rings 3 died Balin Oin and Ori in the mines of moria Fun Fact: Bombur is so fat 6 young dwarves have to carry him to a couch or bed ! Funny right? :D


Who is a Cole miner?

a person who goes into the cole mines


Who killed Gandalf the gray?

Sauron was a Maia, a demi-god of sorts, and thus could not be "killed." Sauron's bodily form was destroyed in the destruction of Numenor, and he was ever after unable to assume a fair form. When Isildur severed the Ring from him, Sauron's spirit was greatly diminished, but not destroyed. Sauron was finally destroyed by Frodo when he dropped the ring into Mt. Doom, the volcano. Even then, his spirit still lived on, but so diminished in power as to be completely defeated for many an age.

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What demonic Creature does Gandalf confront in the Mines of Moria?

It's called a "Balrog"


What creature took Gandalf to Moria?

Gandalf travelled with the rest of the Fellowship. There was a pony they had bought in Bree, but it was uses as a pack animal, and they had to release it before entering the mines of Moria. A great Eagle carried him from the mountain peaks above Moria after he defeated the Balrog and went through some changes.


What is the name of the creature Gandalf battled on the bridge to Khazad-dum in The Lord of the Rings?

A Balrog of Morgoth that had lived in the mines for many years. He defeats a balrog in the Mines of Moria.


Are the Mines of Moria inhabited by orcs in 'The Hobbit'?

The cave is the home to goblins of the mountain that attack Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves. Gollum also lives in the deepest part of the mountain, where he keeps the ring of power. Bilbo steals the ring and starts a riddle game with Gollum. He beats Gollum and escapes the caves and catches up with the dwarves. Gollum will later venture out of the cave to find Frodo and his precious.


Can you go through the corridor in Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria level?

I am not sure what you mean. There is not a "Mines of Moria" level in Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO), but there is an area called Moria. As far as corridors, Moria is full of corridors, so I'm afraid you'll have to be more specific as to what you mean.


Do you need to install LOTRO Shadows of Angmar to then install and play Mines of Moria?

No you only need to install Mines of Moria I believe.


Is lord of the rings online expansion pack mines of moria free?

Mines of Moria is not Free, but costs somewhere around $25.


What is the symbolic significance of the mines of Moria?

The Mines of Moria symbolize the descent to the dead, specifically Jesus' descent to the dead according to Christian beliefs. There are a great deal of similarities between Gandalf's journey in the mines and Jesus' death and resurrection. Gandalf stayed in the mines for three days, just like Jesus was dead for three days after his crucifixion. Gandalf also has to defeat a great evil, the Balrog (representative of original sin in Christian theology), in order to ascend from the dead and complete his task on earth. The analogy is not perfect since obviously the whole fellowship entered the mines and the fellowship as a whole does not symbolize anything related to Christianity, but when applied specifically to Gandalf the analogy works very well. Tolkien was actually a world renowned biblical scholar in his day, so reading his books can be a good intro to the Bible!


What is the Meaning of Mountains in Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring?

They were trying to go to Mordor and they had to go through the Mines of Moria.


What is Realm of dwarfs in lord of the ringscalled?

Mines of Moria


What are the ratings and certificates for Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG?

Lord of the Rings Online Mines of Moria - 2008 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:T


What is the Demon from the Mines of Moria called in the Lord of the Rings?

Balrog.