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The great steed Rochallor (“ROH-hah-lore”) outran these beings after a duel in which his master died, though the body was rescued by Thorondor before it could be defiled by these beings. The island Tol Sirion (15[1])was captured and renamed Tol-in-Gaurhoth, or “Isle of” these beings, many of which were bred there from the sire Draugluin. It was said that the hound Huan could only be killed by the greatest of these beings, a prophecy that came true when he fought (*) Carcharoth (“CAR-har-awth”), who had been driven mad by the Silmaril (10[1])in his belly. During the Fell Winter, (10[1])these creatures crossed the Brandywine to attack the Shire. (-5[1])A group of these creatures chased Thorin’s company up some trees (-5[1])until they were set on (-5[1])fire by Gandalf. (0[1])Forces of Men, Elves, and Dwarves fought against Goblins and these creatures at the (0[1])Battle of the Five Armies. For 10 points, the armies of Sauron often contained what carnivorous animals? ■END■ (10[1])

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