He is the ultimate source of evil in Middle-earth and beyond, predating Sauron, who was merely his servant. Morgoth's actions and influence form the foundation of much of the conflict in Tolkiens ...

The Morgoth vs. Sauron debate has raged for decades, but thanks to the extensive depth of Middle-earth lore, it's easy to work out which Lord of the Rings villain would come out on top.

Before we get into Sauron, it’s best to start with his predecessor and the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth: Morgoth. First known as Melkor, he was a Valar—or one of the most powerful beings in ...

Battles ensued, and those in Valinor were enlisted to help free Middle-earth from Morgoth’s rule, which is when the elves left Valinor as seen in the prologue to “Power of the Rings.” During ...

Morgoth is a famous Dark Lord of Middle-earth who is essentially the predecessor and mentor of The Lord of the Rings’ antagonist, Sauron. Indeed, Morgoth was the major Dark Lord for the First ...

But, while they're hugely important items that shaped the very history and topography of Middle-earth, I'll refrain from going off-track. So, what are the Silmarils?

Sauron (Charlie Vickers) is getting closer to his iconic appearance in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 ...

Morgoth was around long before the creation of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. He was originally known as Melkor and is an angel-like figure summonsed into Tolkien's version of Earth.

The Silmaril were some of the most sought-after items in Middle-earth; Morgoth took them to wear in his crown, and Feanor led an army to try and recover them. Feanor is a complicated character.

He emerged after Morgoth was finally defeated, and pled the Maia Eönwë for mercy. But out of fear of judgment, he fled and went into hiding in Middle-earth once again.