Olog-hai

The Olog-hai have been bred by Sauron from lesser Troll stock and have until recently been a rare breed. Cunning and organized - yet as big and strong as their lesser brethren - the Olog-hai are superb warriors. They know no fear and thirst for blood and victory.

Detailed Description
The Olog-hai are also called Black Trolls, for they have scaly hides which are as black as their Torog blood. They are the smartest, and most dangerous of all the Troll breeds. These cunning and dangerous Trolls serve as Sauron's elite troops. Nine to eleven feet in height and utterly ruthless, they make superb commanders for the Dark Lord's Orc armies. Some, like the Olog called Rogrog, the Warlord of the Witch-king's armies in Angmar, even enjoy positions and extreme trust and responsibility.

Able to bear sunlight easily and as intelligent as many Men, the Olog-hai are flexible, reasoning creatures. They speak the Black Speech fluently and some know Westron and other common tongues. Most can write. They always wear armor and use weapons. Most carry blank shields and war hammers although they are adept at using almost any weapon. The Olog-hai also have a certain esprit d'corps, for unlike Orcs and lesser Trolls they rarely quarrel among themselves. Instead, they release pent-up anger by bullying lesser creatures, especially lesser Trolls, to whom they consider themselves much superior - as indeed they are.

Individuals

 * Ologûl
 * Lugronk
 * Rogrog
 * Umagaur