Orcs and their Names - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Cameron Waite · 06-14-2003, 07:10 PM

Where do the Orcs get their names? It seems very curious that such a vast host of seemingly endless creatures who are viewed as mere tools by their master would each have distinct names. Who names them? Surely Sauron doesnt take the time. Is there some maternal orc who spends its time naming or do they take names given to them by their comrades or do they choose their own?

06-14-2003, 07:10 PM	#1
Cameron Waite Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cirith Ungol Posts: 31	Orcs and their Names Where do the Orcs get their names? It seems very curious that such a vast host of seemingly endless creatures who are viewed as mere tools by their master would each have distinct names. Who names them? Surely Sauron doesnt take the time. Is there some maternal orc who spends its time naming or do they take names given to them by their comrades or do they choose their own? __________________ Shagrat Captain of the Tower