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Dragons are mortal creations of Morgoth
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As I'm sure you noted above, there is some dissension over that particular issue.
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No such thing happened to Smaug.
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Prove it.
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Also, the dragons would be incapable of battling the Balrogs, as they were lesser servants of Morgoth. I use the term "lesser" rather loosely, but the Balrog could simply order a dragon about.
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Again, as noted above there, is some dissension over which was "lesser."
As for Balrogs ordering Dragons about, we have examples of both.
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In front of the fire came Glaurung the golden, father of dragons, in his full might; and in his train were Balrogs...
-from "Of the Ruin of Beleriand"
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Balrogs were in Glaurung's train (meaning they were assigned to follow and obey him.)
Obviously Gothmog commanded Dragons at the Fall of Gondolin.
So, we have examples of both.
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Lastly, what kind of Dragon?
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I believe that the direction of the discussion tended toward the Great Dragons, and not those of lesser brood.
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Besides, the balrogs never leave their bodies, or at least it isn't mentioned. I think this means they were sort of incarnated, like the istari, and therefore can be killed. I'm pretty much sure the fall from Zirak-Zigil was Durin's bane's last fall.
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You are correct.
[ May 12, 2003: Message edited by: Kuruharan ]