Tar-Goroth

Tar-Goroth was a Balrog in the service of the Dark Lord Sauron that serves as an antagonist alongside his master in Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

First Age
Tar-Goroth served as a general under Sauron in the army of Morgoth when the fallen Vala fought against the Free Peoples and the Host of Valinor. At the end of the War of Wrath, the Balrog was defeated in cast in the lava pits of Gorgoroth by Carnán.

Third Age
When the Bright Lord crafted the New Ring in Mount Doom, the creature was awakened and made his presence known to Sauron. Hoping to bring back his fallen lieutenant, the Dark Lord sent an Uruk Necromancer known as Zog to ressurect him. Despite Talion, Celebrimbor and Carnán trying to stop him, Tar-Goroth returned and fled.

Through the will of Sauron, he was able recover much of his strength and went on a rampage to slay those who do not obey his master or have the misfortune of crossing his path. Following the trail of fire and bodies, the heroes were able to track down the Balrog and confront him in Seregost. It was there that Tar-Goroth was defeated once again by Carnán and frozen in a lake, never able to return.

Appearances
Middle-earth: Shadow of War