[Mithadan]

Elrian, Boldog is found in HoME 3, Lays of Beleriand, and there may be references in other HoME volumes. Boldog was an "orc" captain who purportedly was either a Maia "clothed" as an orc, the result of an orc-Maia union or an orc body inhabited by a Maia spirit. The story itself, while somewhat undeveloped, is interesting. Boldog was a great captain who led orc forces with great success. At the time of Beren and Luthien's quest, Boldog was sent with a force of orcs to penetrate Doriath and kidnap Luthien, whose legendary beauty had reached Morgoth's ears. Boldog and his force were slain by warriors from Doriath. But this tale goes far in explaining Morgoth's interest in Luthien and why he did not slay or imprison Beren and Luthien out of hand.