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The Lord of the Rings influenced DnD, D&D
Added by · 9 August 2026
The evidence
Inspired by : Hobbits/halflings, orcs, ents, dwarves, elves, fantasy races and other creatures . Early D&D's balor is essentially an adaptation of the Tolkien-style Balrog concept, while avoiding the protected name.
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