How come you never hear of orc children in the books? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 04-06-2003, 07:13 PM

I believe Tolkien said that Orcs reproduced 'in the way of the children of Iluvatar', that is, I assume, by giving birth. Fully-formed Uruk Hai emerging from slime was the creation of Peter Jackson, not Tolkien.
Mind you, I don't really blame anyone for not wanting to think about this in too much detail. Orc sex, orc babies - ew!

04-06-2003, 07:13 PM	#9
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I believe Tolkien said that Orcs reproduced 'in the way of the children of Iluvatar', that is, I assume, by giving birth. Fully-formed Uruk Hai emerging from slime was the creation of Peter Jackson, not Tolkien. Mind you, I don't really blame anyone for not wanting to think about this in too much detail. Orc sex, orc babies - ew! __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling