Bert
From Tolkien Gateway
| "Bert" | |
|---|---|
| Troll (probably Stone-troll) | |
| File:Bert.jpg | |
| Physical Description | |
| Race | Troll (probably Stone-troll) |
| Gender | Male |
Bert was, with Tom and Bill, one of the three trolls that captured Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves during their eastward journey. During the fight with Thorin II Oakenshield, Bert received the end of a flaming stick in his eye.[1]
Etymology
Following Tolkien's use of modern names, logically "Bert" would be a "translation" of the troll's "real", Westron name, which is not recorded.[source?]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Bert is a member of the Hugath tribe of Stone Trolls of the Trollshaw. In Hobbit lore he is known as "Bert Huggins", while his real name is Bûrat, also known as "Bûrat the Tongue".[2]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Bert is playable both as an Hazard Creature and as a Minion. The troll is also given the MERP variant name, Bûrat.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Roast Mutton"
- ↑ R. Mark Colburn, Peter C. Fenlon, John D. Ruemmler, Terry K. Amthor, Jessica M. Ney (1989), Lords of Middle-earth Vol III: Hobbits, Dwarves, Ents, Orcs & Trolls (#8004)
