The Encyclopedia of Arda - an interactive guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien
Dates
Forged in the First Age sometime between I 116 and I 510; rediscovered by Thorin in May or June III 2941; entombed with Thorin late III 2941
Origins
Forged in Gondolin
Race
Forged by Elves, and later borne by a Dwarf; the name 'Biter' was given to the sword by the Orcs
Settlements
Made in Gondolin; ultimately buried with Thorin beneath Erebor
Other names

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 11 June 2019
  • Updates planned: 1

Biter

A name for Thorin’s sword Orcrist

A name among the Orcs for the great sword Orcrist, borne by Thorin during the Quest of Erebor. The name 'Biter', though, was much older than Thorin's time, and dated back to the days of the First Age, when it was used by the Gondolindrim in the Wars of Beleriand.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 11 June 2019
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2001, 2019. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
There's a great value Discus package to suit you, including everything you need to start DISC profiling right away.
The Encyclopedia of Arda
The Encyclopedia of Arda
Menu
Homepage Search Latest Entries and Updates Random Entry