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'''Grishnákh''' was an orc of [[Mordor]], and possibly one of the [[Uruk-hai]]. He was present at the torture and interrogation of [[Gollum]] and therefore knew about [[the One Ring]]. Grishnákh was part of a raiding party which captured [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]] at [[Parth Galen]]. He was the captain of a group of orcs which joined Uglúk's forces on the plains of [[Rohan]] during the [[War of the Ring]]. After seeing [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]] imitate Gollum's croaking noise, he believed they had the One Ring and planned on taking it from them. Before he could accomplish this he was slain by the [[Riders of Éomer]] near the eaves of [[Fangorn Forest]].
'''Grishnákh''' was a captain of [[Orcs]] from [[Mordor]].<ref>{{App|Other}}</ref> He was described as being a short, crook-legged creature, broad, with long arms hanging almost to the ground.<ref name="Uruk">{{TT|III3}}</ref>


==Description==
==History==
Grishnákh was described as being short, crook-legged creature, broad, with long arms hanging almost to the ground.
On [[26 February]] {{TA|3019}}<ref name="Great">{{App|Great}}</ref> Grishnákh was part of a raiding party that captured [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] at [[Parth Galen]]. He was the captain of a group of Mordor-orcs which had joined [[Uglúk]]'s forces on the plains of [[Rohan]] during the [[War of the Ring]]. When Pippin awoke and heard the Orcs arguing he noted that Grishnákh's voice sounded softer but more evil than the others. Grishnákh threatened to report the doings of the mountain-orcs and of Uglúk to Lugbúrz ([[Barad-dûr]]).<ref name="Uruk"/>
 
On [[28 February]]<ref name="Great"/> Grishnákh and his followers split from Uglúk's company to head east, but fell back in with the [[Orcs of Isengard|Isengarders]] when [[Éomer]]'s riders drew near. In the nighttime when he had a chance, Grishnákh attempted to search the hobbits for [[the One Ring]] (how he knew about it is unknown; possibly he was present at the torture and interrogation of [[Gollum]] in Barad-dûr). After hearing Pippin imitate Gollum's croaking noise, he believed they had the One Ring and tried to escape with the two hobbits. Before he could accomplish this he was slain by the Riders of [[Éomer]] near the eaves of [[Fangorn Forest]].<ref name="Uruk"/>


==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==
In [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]], no individual orcs are identified - or identifiable, but one orc yells "Grishnákh" to another when they are surrounded by the [[Rohirrim]].
[[File:The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers - Grishnákh.jpg|thumb|left|Grishnákh in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'']]
In [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers]], Grishnákh is played by [[Stephen Ure]]. He is a common orc who is crushed by [[Treebeard]] after he attempts to kill the [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]]. While it is assumed this character is Grishnákh, the name is never spoken in the film.
 
'''[[1978]]: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:No individual orcs are identified - or identifiable, but one orc yells "Grishnákh" to another when they are surrounded by the [[Rohirrim]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] also tells one orc (as with the book) that if the Ring goes to Isengard there will be nothing "for poor Grishnákh".
 
'''[[2002]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Grishnákh is played by [[Stephen Ure]]. He is a common orc who is crushed by [[Treebeard]] after he attempts to kill Merry and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]].
 
'''2002: [[Pán prsteňov (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)|''Pán prsteňov'' (2001-2003 Slovak radio series)]]:'''
:The voice of Grishnákh is provided by Eduard Vitek.
 
'''[[2004]]: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring]]'':'''
:Grishnákh is a captain in the evil faction. He is voiced by [[David Lodge]].


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Revision as of 17:30, 7 June 2021

Grishnákh
Orc
John Howe - Grishnakh.jpg
"Grishnakh" by John Howe
Biographical Information
PositionOrc-captain
LocationMordor
AffiliationSauron
Death29 February, T.A. 3019
Edge of Fangorn Forest
Physical Description
RaceOrcs
GenderMale
HeightShort
GalleryImages of Grishnákh

Grishnákh was a captain of Orcs from Mordor.[1] He was described as being a short, crook-legged creature, broad, with long arms hanging almost to the ground.[2]

History

On 26 February T.A. 3019[3] Grishnákh was part of a raiding party that captured Merry and Pippin at Parth Galen. He was the captain of a group of Mordor-orcs which had joined Uglúk's forces on the plains of Rohan during the War of the Ring. When Pippin awoke and heard the Orcs arguing he noted that Grishnákh's voice sounded softer but more evil than the others. Grishnákh threatened to report the doings of the mountain-orcs and of Uglúk to Lugbúrz (Barad-dûr).[2]

On 28 February[3] Grishnákh and his followers split from Uglúk's company to head east, but fell back in with the Isengarders when Éomer's riders drew near. In the nighttime when he had a chance, Grishnákh attempted to search the hobbits for the One Ring (how he knew about it is unknown; possibly he was present at the torture and interrogation of Gollum in Barad-dûr). After hearing Pippin imitate Gollum's croaking noise, he believed they had the One Ring and tried to escape with the two hobbits. Before he could accomplish this he was slain by the Riders of Éomer near the eaves of Fangorn Forest.[2]

Portrayal in adaptations

1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):

No individual orcs are identified - or identifiable, but one orc yells "Grishnákh" to another when they are surrounded by the Rohirrim. Merry also tells one orc (as with the book) that if the Ring goes to Isengard there will be nothing "for poor Grishnákh".

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:

Grishnákh is played by Stephen Ure. He is a common orc who is crushed by Treebeard after he attempts to kill Merry and Pippin.

2002: Pán prsteňov (2001-2003 Slovak radio series):

The voice of Grishnákh is provided by Eduard Vitek.

2004: The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring:

Grishnákh is a captain in the evil faction. He is voiced by David Lodge.

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age", "Of Other Races"
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Uruk-hai"
  3. 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"