Balrogs and Elvish Spirits

[Morthoron]

Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Or else he/she/it chose to keep out of Sauron's way. It may not have wanted to be used and exploited by him like so many other beings and creatures were used by both Morgoth and Sauron.

Which is precisely why in 2483 3rd Age was founded the MeSPCB, the Middle-earth Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Balrogs, as a proposed remedy for such exploitation. Unfortunately, all the attendees of the first meeting were incinerated by the guest of honor.