The Glamdring Sword of Gandalf

The Glamdring Sword of Gandalf

What is Glamdring? Glamdring, also known as Foe-Hammer or Beater, was a sword originally belonged to King Turgon of Gondolin, the ruler of the hidden land of Elves. It was stated that Turgon had wielded it during the first age Nirnaeth Arnoediad (The Battle of Unnumbered Tears) or the Fall of Gondolin. … Read more

Introduction to Thorin Oakenshield’s Sword –The Orcrist

Introduction to Thorin Oakenshield’s Sword –The Orcrist

What is Orcrist? The Orcrist, also known as the Biter or the Goblin Cleaver, was an Elven sword and mate of the Glamdring sword,forged forKing Turgon of Gondolin. The sword’s name ‘Biter’ was given by the Orcs, while they named Glamdring as ‘Beater.’ Along with the swords Sting and Glamdring, the Orcist … Read more

The Reforged Flame of the West – Aragorn’s Anduril Sword

The Reforged Flame of the West – Aragorn’s Anduril Sword

What is Anduril? In the Lord of the Rings series, Anduril(also ‘the Sword That Was Broken’ or ‘the Sword Reforged.’)is the sword of Aragorn, a ranger of the North. It was a sword that was reforged from the shards of another sword called Narsil, the longsword wielded by the former King Elendil … Read more