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An orc is a fictional creature found in many different fantasy universes. Orcs are typically non-magical, and are the same size and strength as men, and tend to be evil. They were popularised in Tolkien's works as "fallen" elves, but are well known from many other works, including Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons. They are related to goblins, which tend to be smaller and less strong than their orc brethren.

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How are Orcs so prolific in Tolkien?

Between that time and the War of the Ring, the orcs of the Misty Mountains take a beating in the War of the Dwarves and Orcs [TA2793-2799] and at the Battle of Five Armies [TA2941], and there is some fighting … There is no record of Gondor making a major attack against Mordor or Minas Morgul during this time, and Sauron had plenty of time to build up a large force of orcs. …
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