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Dates
Forged in the First Age sometime between I 116 and I 510; rediscovered by Gandalf in May or June III 2941; probably passed into the West 29 September III 3021
Location
Originated in Gondolin; lost for many centuries, but later found in a Troll-hole in the woods of Trollshaws
Origins
Forged in Gondolin for Turgon
Race
Originally wielded by a Noldorin Elf; later carried by a Wizard (one of the Maiar)
Family
The sword's original wielder, Turgon, belonged to the House of Fingolfin
Settlements
Held in Gondolin before it was lost
Other names

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  • Updated 9 January 2020
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Beater

The Orcs’ name for Glamdring

The name used by the Orcs for Glamdring, the sword of Turgon that was later carried by Gandalf.


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  • Updated 9 January 2020
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