Azog the Defiler: The Orc Who Died 142 Years Before The Hobbit Began | LOTR Lore

In the films he hunts Thorin across Middle-earth, but in Tolkien’s books Azog was already gone long before Bilbo left the Shire. This is the full story of the Orc who murdered King Thrór at the gates of Moria, branded his own name on the dead king’s head, and set off the bloodiest war between Dwarves and Orcs, and of the Dwarf who finally ended him. Find out what really happened at Azanulbizar, and why his son Bolg was the one who led the Orcs at the Battle of Five Armies. Fall asleep tonight to the story of the Orc the Dwarves never forgot. 🌙 Lord of the Rings lore to sleep to — a calm, ambient story perfect for sleep, relaxation, or background listening. #LOTR #Azog #TheHobbit #Thorin #Moria #Tolkien #LoreToSleepTo #SleepStory #MiddleEarth #FantasyLore