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Carcharoth

Carcharoth

Carcharoth

J.R.R Tolkien Novels

Carcharoth's powers and abilities

Carcharoth's power and ferocity were evident when he fought against the valiant hound Huan, who was sent by the Valar to aid the Elves and Men in their struggle against Morgoth, the Dark Lord. Despite being mortally wounded by Carcharoth, Huan managed to defeat the werewolf before succumbing to his own injuries. Carcharoth's strength is emphasized by the claim that he held the power of a Silmaril within him. Silmarils were sacred gems created by the Elf Feanor, containing the light of the Two Trees of Valinor. These gems were incredibly powerful and possessed a kind of divine radiance. They were even capable of burning the hands of Morgoth, the most powerful of the Valar, leaving permanent scars.The statement that Carcharoth held the power of a consumed Silmaril suggests that he had absorbed the essence and energy of one. This would grant him immense power.