Sauron is one of the world's greatest villains, but The Lord of the Rings told of a villain of even greater power. Morgoth is this shadowy antagonist of The Silmarillion fame, referred to only fleetingly in The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings is, of course, the masterwork of fantasy expert J.R.R. Tolkien, often published in three parts to offset its great length. While this work explored the identity of Sauron, one of the world's greatest villains, it only just touched on the demonic Morgoth and his actions.

The Silmarillion explored Middle-earth's history. While The Lord of the Rings covered a Third Age story, The Silmarillion dived into the Second Age, the First Age, and the days before that, including Morgoth's ascendancy in the Elder days. Even compared to Sauron, Morgoth was a destructive power that knew few limitations. As such, his impact on Middle-earth was profound and resonated through the ages.