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The Fate of the Balrog
Following the defeat of Morog, one of the Balrogs managed to escape the chaos of the War of Wrath. While much is known about its infamous counterpart, Durin's Bane, the fate of this elusive Balrog remains unclear. This has led to speculative theories, particularly in non-canonical sources like Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, which suggests it may lie dormant, waiting for a moment to return. However, Tolkien's original writings leave this question open, leading fans to ponder the implications of such a powerful being potentially reemerging in the tale of good versus evil.