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| Troll (probably Stone-troll) | |
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| Physical Description | |
| Race | Troll (probably Stone-troll) |
| Gender | Male |
Tom was one of the three Trolls (with Bert and William) that captured Bilbo Baggins and the Dwarves. Tricked by Gandalf, he was turned to stone by the light of the Sun.[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- Tom is a member of the Hugath tribe of Stone Trolls of the Trollshaw. In Hobbit lore he is known as "Tom Huggins", while his real name is Tûma.[2]
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Tom is playable both as an Hazard Creature and as a Minion. The troll is also given the MERP variant name, Tûma.
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)
