It’s well known that halflings were originally called hobbits before TSR was forced to change the name by the Tolkiens. Same, IIRC, with ents and treants.
What else came from Tolkien?
Orcs?
Our vision of goblins?
Balrog - Balor?
Giant Eagles?
High and wood elves?
I’m sure some were a case of having the same inspiration, and of course plenty of D&D is inspired by a million other things than Tolkien. But I’m curious which elements were adopted from Tolkien specifically.
What else came from Tolkien?
Orcs?
Our vision of goblins?
Balrog - Balor?
Giant Eagles?
High and wood elves?
I’m sure some were a case of having the same inspiration, and of course plenty of D&D is inspired by a million other things than Tolkien. But I’m curious which elements were adopted from Tolkien specifically.