Was Sauron a Balrog?

[Nerwen]

Originally Posted by Aganzir

Where's that said? I have somehow got the impression that they were of Aulë's people.

It's in the Valaquenta and in Of the Coming of the Elves.

Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Definitely not Aulë's. I don't know from where I have it, but for some reason I am convinced that they were originally like Arien. To my surprise, though, after trying to look it up, I did not find the quote. Maybe I just don't know where to look, but it's also possible that I am suffering from some unexplainable suggestion.

Are you thinking of this?

she was chosen because she had not feared the heats of Laurelin, and was unhurt by them, being from the beginning a spirit of fire, whom Melkor had not deceived nor drawn to his service.

Originally Posted by alatar

And note whereas Balrogs taste like roast chicken, Sauron would taste more feline.

Uh... yeah... whatever you say...