Yes, my feeling exactly. Just think of it (as I do Jackson's 'The Hobbit') as Lard of the Rhinds. Oh! And don't look for much assistance from my 'Dictionary' - sadly.
The Stranger or the Giant that landed near the Harfoot camp was the one who said those words, Mana / Ure
He is also seeking something that has to do with the Stars, so that plot is developing too. It will all fit together down the line, right? I think hes is good guy, maybe one of the Wizards...