Skorg was a Great Orc of the Second Age. In the War of Sauron and the Elves he led a considerable force of orcs to secure the northern routes over the Misty Mountains. While campaigning with a small recon force in the vicinity of Mukargs last refuge he was attracted by the Ulûkai and after some search seized the evil gem. Upon his return to the main host he found it in confusion and disarray - as it was the custom of orcs lacking their leader. The power of the Ulûkai combined with a few sorcerers dispatched from Sauron soon gave him control again and formed the mass of goblins into a quite capable and effective fighting machine. The relative vicinity of Sauron wearing the One Ring further motivated the Orcs to an unheard-of discipline.Seeing the strength of the Northman cavalry Skorg also