Gollum "Trahald" (having to do with the idea of "burrowing", and rendered with a name based on Old English "smygel" of similar meaning). Several critics speculate that "Beowulf" Grendel could have been an inspiration for Gollum due to the many parallels between them – such as their affinity for water, their isolation from society due to personal choices, and their bestial description. Although Tolkien has never explicitly stated this, he has accredited "Beowulf" as one of his "most valued sources" when writing "The Hobbit". The Ring, which Gollum referred to as "my precious" or "precious", extended his life far beyond natural
The Ring (Chuck) Larkin reveals that FULCRUM was only one part of the Ring, however he died from a fatal gunshot wound before he could say anything further about what he knew. Unlike FULCRUM, which is primarily made up of rogue elements of the CIA, the Ring has operatives outside the intelligence community. How much the government knows about the organization is also unknown. Bryce Larkin was familiar with their existence, and Daniel Shaw has been tracking them for at least five years by the time he takes over command of Team Bartowski. In "Chuck Versus Operation Awesome" he reveals that the Ring