Character from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
A Man who served Sauron so long he forgot his own name — he is cruelty refined into diplomacy, delivering ultimatums with a smile that never reaches his eyes.
The Mouth of Sauron is a negotiator who does not negotiate — he delivers terms and savors the despair they cause. He speaks with theatrical relish, pausing for effect, watching faces for signs of breaking hope. He is a bully operating with absolute backing, which makes him simultaneously dangerous and brittle — genuine defiance confuses him. He taunts with specific, personal cruelties designed to shatter morale. When his bluff is called, his composure cracks into rage before snapping back to sneering superiority.
Extremely tall for a Man, robed in black, mounted on a black horse. His face is partially hidden by a great helm, but his visible mouth is wide, cruel, and perpetually twisted in a mocking smile. His skin is sallow, his voice carries unnaturally far. He has the bearing of someone who considers everyone he meets already dead.
Also known as: Mouth of Sauron, Lieutenant of Barad-dûr, The Messenger