I hope you all enjoy this video, but today, I also want to call attention to a great loss for the Tolkien fandom. Artist Greg Hildebrandt passed away this week at 85. His work is simply iconic - from the Tolkien calendars to the original poster for Star Wars. We are so blessed as a fandom to have had his immense talent bring life to this world we love. I'll be praying for his wife Jean and their family during this difficult time. Should you wish, here is the link to Greg's store where you can purchase prints and books of his artwork and help support his family: www.spiderwebart.com/default.asp
So much Hildebrandt art on my walls growing up! I can still see his painting of Gandalf the White revealing himself to Aragon, Gimli and Legolas in my mind's eye
Greg may be gone be he will never be forgotten. 🫶🏽 I am sending strength, prayers, and positive vibes to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Greg! 🌹
*Fun fact:* Speaking of dragons, In the "Shadow of War" game, you can find a very old orc captain who ages ago served Morgoth as his sniper. He mentions that the dragons of the Third Age are pretty lame and weak compared to the monstruos ones he saw when he was born during Morgoth's reign
In the game, you can find a Drake (lesser dragon) scale and Celebrimbor does say that it was easy to identify as a drake as they are much more dingy than actual dragons.
I never thought about it, but Gold in Arda has the highest concentration of 'Morgoth' in it. That's why Dragons love to horde it and lay upon it. It's like a dog or cat that lays on your coat when you are out of the house to comfort them.
I love how Peter Jackson utilized so much of the original text for Bilbo and Smaug's conversation, it totally brought me back to reading that chapter for the first time as a kid. Easily my favorite part of the entire Hobbit trilogy.
Even the abridged version in the Silmarillion did not prepare me for how dark the tale of Turin and Niniel would read in restored novel of The Children of Hurin. Glaurung is Tolkien's most sadistic villain.
So the video made by "wizards and warriors" will fit you well a 8-ish hour long video which goes through the total history of middle earth with great quality and animation, from the very creation to the battle of Dagor-Dagorath.
I love how Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were able to meet again after playing Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in "Sherlock". They were Smaug and Bilbo Baggins! 😎
At the end you said there's something special about Tolkien's dragons. I would agree with you, but I would also add that there is something special about every character Tolkien created. Even one so small as Fatty Bolger or Barleman Butterbur or Hob Hayward. Truly Professor Tolkien was a genius.
With how much he contributed to his great battlefield victories and his role in the story of Turin, I feel that it is Glaurung, not Sauron, who was Morgoth's greatest servant. FA Sauron may have seemed more versatile, but the only tale we have of him during that time was of getting the snot kicked out of him by a mythical doggo.
Per the Valaquenta: "In the beginning he was of the Maiar of Aulë, and he remained mighty in the lore of that people. In all the deeds of Melkor the Morgoth upon Arda, in his vast works and in the deceits of his cunning, Sauron had a part, and was only less evil than his master in that for long he served another and not himself. But in after years he rose like a shadow of Morgoth and a ghost of his malice, and walked behind him on the same ruinous path down into the Void." We aren't told many of the details of what Sauron did but it is clear that he served Morgoth well for a long time, even if it was seldom out on the battlefield.
I absolutely love dragons in pretty much every context-games, movies, you name it. I find their design and the stories behind them always fascinating. They’re my favorite magical creatures, not just because of their lore but also because I just really like giant reptiles that, more often than not, breathe fire, lol. There’s so much depth to explore with these fascinating "creatures," and I also love *The Lord of the Rings*. I was thrilled to see a video diving into these mystical beings of Middle-earth. Amazing work on the video-congratulations!
@@NerdoftheRingsgreat video about the dragons mate 😊. Did Smaug know about the history of his dragon ancestors? Did he know and admire Ancalagon The Black? Was Ancalagon a hero to him.
Turin and Nienor: *Make passionate love* Glaurung watching them from the distance: "If they only knew how related both lovebirds are" 😈 Morgoth: "Even I find this situation disturbing af" 💀 Sauron: 🤭
Plot twist: Turin & Nienor are secret Targaryans! Glaurung: “Ha! You’ve been boning your sister!” Turin: “Oh, really! That was unexpected. Okay.” Glaurung: “You’re not….horrified?” Turin: “No, I’m good. Thanks for being a great wingman. Without the wings, I mean.” Glaurung: “Really? You’re both okay with with this?” Neinor: “Oh, totally.” Turin: “Yep.” Glaurung: “This has been…an unexpected journey.”
The Dragons of GRRM are like nukes. Tolkein's dragons are overgrown children of the serpent from the garden of Eden. They lie, and their lies curse you. They emanate the malice of their creator.
FromSoft's dragons (Elden Eing, Dark Souls, etc) are discussions about the fultility of chasing immortality, especially through force. for example, when eating Dragon Hearts in Elden Ring, the player gain dragon eyes and according to lore will eventually become a wyrms fated to drag their belly through the dirt during their long life. Human trying to gain immortally often become half dragon hybrids which usually look painful or awkward (except best girl Half-Breed Priscilla who deserves only the best in the world) I love that while all these fanatsy stories all involve dragons, fire and cool battles, they each use dragons to represent such different themes. Seath from Dark Souls acts differents than Smaug from the hobbit who also acts differently than Drogon from ASOIAF. I love this type of variety.
As an author of many academic publications, I love your increased use of references to your other videos (academics love citations tremendously, especially when we can cite ourselves! 😮). Beyond pure vanity, these provide a greater way to help those just catching up on your videos a way dive into details which intermix with the current story. Keep up the great work
I tuned in figuring I would watch just a couple of minutes of dragon lore - and ended up watching the entire video, absolutely riveted by these tales and how you presented them! Why aren't THESE stories made into movies??!! Smaug's terrifying bones (and sunken cursed treasure) are the perfect D&D lake adventure too! OK, gotta go cue up the Hobbit movies again for more Middle Earth dragon desolation! Great video, as usual!
Thank you for another amazing video! The music sound effects voice overs dragon voices everything was perfect! You really put the work in on this video and it shows!
Even thoe the game War in the North isn’t considered strictly canon, but it was cool that they played with the idea that Dragons like Úrgost still are around hiding in remote areas of Middle earth.
Loved the video and i do enjoy listening to Tolkien lore. When you said that Smaug knew every piece of treasure in his hoard i just imagined Smaug sitting and using one of the many halls as a desk with a giant logbook documenting and counting every coin, golden item and gem down and made my self laugh and wish somebody had drawn it!
Great video Matt! This was one of your best videos ever. I love watching your weekly videos. It's quite funny how Morgoth basically grounds Glaurung for 200 years. Also I have a minor lore question. Did Tolkien ever mention the final fate of the ents and entwives, and if yes, could you explain it
I’ve always been curious of the origins of dragons. It is said that Melkor is not wholly capable of creating something new but only corrupt things created by others. Orcs are corrupted elves, trolls are corrupted ents, even balrogs are corrupted Maia. But what were the dragons? I don’t know if that has ever been answered.
So, if Morgoth cannot "make" new life/creations, he can only corrupt things and imbue them with his power... what did the dragons start as? What have I always missed about this? and if Morgoth did make the dragons as full constructs... does that suggest that Sauron is actually INCREDIBLY strong if his power alone is more than a match for literally any dragon that did exist? but postulates that Morgoth Could have made a dragon that Could have overpowered the ring and destroyed it? Like... if Morgoth brewed his dagons stronger, they could have been more potent expressions of his power?
You have to remember that Sauron was once a Maiar under Aüle the Smith. His powers of sub-creation were almost peerless among the Maiar. Also the Ring being able to bind and preserve the power of the Three Elven Rings means it was made not with any special metal but was imbued with the immense power binding it to the fabric of creation itself, as if the Ring was the concentration of all of Sauron's malice and will to dominate and he pressed these qualities into a small but nearly indestructible conduit. The problem however is because the Ring was forged from a physical thing it can be undone in the physical realm but only under the same circumstances as it was created.
It is no mere coincidence or fancy that Sauron chose to forge the Rings of Power in Mount Doom-- an active volcano whose roots go all the way down to the foundations of the world.
08:40 The connection between dragons and Morgoth is like the connection between the One Ring and Sauron. The essence of the matter is this: all sub-creations brought forth through spiritual incarnation are intertwined with each other because the soul cannot be divided. This is why the dragons' wills are coordinated with Morgoth's. This is where the dragons' free will comes from.
I have to disagree. Morgoth's relationship with his creatures is very different from Sauron and the Ring. Yes it is true that souls cannot be divided and souls cannot be created nor imbued _unless_ with the express permission of Iluvatar as in the case of the Dwarves. HOWEVER, Morgoth's real power is distortion: he bends and breaks creatures to his will and all of his servants were once very different creatures. The Balrogs were once Maiar, Orcs were once Men or Elves. Given how dragons multiply and live as sentient creatures, it is very possible that they were once a different race of creatures that Morgoth bent and broke to his will and poured so much of his power that they ended up being his most powerful non-Maiar servants. My theory is there was an entire ecosystem of living creatures during the earleist ages of Middle-Earth that Morgoth subdued and corrupted to create his most iconic servants.
@@MarvinT0606 You could say Saurons ring twisted those who wore is nearly (not as much) as much as Morgoth twisted his races. I'd say Morgoth did it more directly but I do agree with you.
Man I would so love to see a movie or series set in the First Age, Morgoth was truly a badass dark lord, makes Sauron and mordor look like a playground with kids.
There were the unknown evils in the world from when melkor and iluvatar made their opposing songs. Maybe they mean one of those creatures and demons was just the word given. Not creatures of Melkor but still nameless evils that lived underground and harrassed men
The dragons of middle Earth, one of the most dangerous and intelligent beings to possibly ever exist created by the dark Lord himself. Truly magnificent beast
If you get a chance, please do a compilation of the Elven realms. Rivendell ,Lothlorien, Gondolin,Doriath, The Grey Havens, Nargathrond and wherever it was that Thranduil lived - it’s escaping me at the moment.
"Gondorian folktales abound with drakes, lesser versions of the great dragons who supposedly slumber under the earth. Yet here in Mordor, I've seen them with my own eyes (though from a safe distance) and they are nothing like the storybooks say. They are lethal hunters of the air, rapacious and cruel, apt to torment their prey before eating it. This scale, taken from a drake carcass we found in a graug cave, gives some sense of their size, and how strong they must be to carry such weight aloft." *Idril of Gondor*
@TheCrazyCanuck420 Kind of a big leap. Is there any hint somwhere in tolkiens writing or are they from the time, he did not decide yet morgoth could not create and never bothered to go back to them?
Glaurung is a proto dragon in many ways. So obscenely powerful, but unrefined in many ways. He’s flightless and slimy and doesn’t have fire breath as such, but has this unique connection with Morgoth and a power of voice. Compare his deception and power over memory with the later Smaug, who is nearly matched wit while mincing words with a hobbit.
@@valentinkambushev4968I’m fine with either but above all we gotta FEEL that enormity. His corpse falling out of the sky was akin to an asteroid impact.
I believe there are other dragons out there even into the 4th age, some of them are probably living in the withered heath or the northern waste, so Smaug was probably not the last dragon in existence, I still wonder why Sauron never bothered sending his Nazgul and other servants to the withered to search for dragons to recruit since he did have plans to recruit Smaug for the war of the ring.
@ ah of the “great” dragon. So there are other dragons presumably, but he’s truly the last “great”. Probably others won’t achieve what he did. Makes sense
The stuff in Tolkien's works are so fascinating and engaging. Honestly, I liked the Rings of Power, even though it was not canon, and I like the games and stuff, but it does not compare to what he wrote and how he described Christianity in lessons and trials in his books. God loves you all!
I really do wish, we could have seen more appearances of dragons, and that we'd get more descriptions of what the battle between Earendil and Ancalagon. But I guess it serves as more of legends that convicts awe, wonder, and interest into these classic winged reptiles. And to think of what creatures Morgoth used to breed such creatures, it's all very interesting
It would be cool if you would make a theory video about "What if Fingolfing never fought Morgoth" meaning that one of the greatest elves ever would survive longer and be able to influense the war more. I'd love to hear your theory about what would happen then!
Would love to see The Story of Turin as a film. these first age tales are so badass. What if in ROP we see some dragon action? how upset will people be lol. Dragons are awesome fantasy story telling. These massive flying disasters with sharp teeth and breathing fire.
Great video, Matt! Any I have a question for you: Is it possible to wield two or more Rings of Power at once, like how Thanos was able to wield multiple Infinity Stones in combat? 🧐
the children of hurin are pretty much based on the fanfic that tolkien wrote of the story of kullervo on kalevala. retaining the fate of turin from the original tale of kullervo who also fell to his own sword.
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I hope you all enjoy this video, but today, I also want to call attention to a great loss for the Tolkien fandom. Artist Greg Hildebrandt passed away this week at 85. His work is simply iconic - from the Tolkien calendars to the original poster for Star Wars. We are so blessed as a fandom to have had his immense talent bring life to this world we love. I'll be praying for his wife Jean and their family during this difficult time.
Should you wish, here is the link to Greg's store where you can purchase prints and books of his artwork and help support his family: www.spiderwebart.com/default.asp
So much Hildebrandt art on my walls growing up! I can still see his painting of Gandalf the White revealing himself to Aragon, Gimli and Legolas in my mind's eye
Greg may be gone be he will never be forgotten. 🫶🏽 I am sending strength, prayers, and positive vibes to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Greg! 🌹
They did more to open Tolkiens world to people except Jackson
The videos keep getting better and better! I wish you would share the tokens and maps, they look sooo good!
Indeed, peaceful positive vibes to his people. Rest in Peace good sir.😢❤
*Fun fact:* Speaking of dragons, In the "Shadow of War" game, you can find a very old orc captain who ages ago served Morgoth as his sniper. He mentions that the dragons of the Third Age are pretty lame and weak compared to the monstruos ones he saw when he was born during Morgoth's reign
dude yes! i remember finding him and eventually recruiting him to my side simply because i loved that little nod to the deep lore so much
Shadow of War isn’t canon to the story but good point. Dragons were definitely mightier during the war of wrath.
In the game, you can find a Drake (lesser dragon) scale and Celebrimbor does say that it was easy to identify as a drake as they are much more dingy than actual dragons.
Where in the game is that?
@@damm41
The Eltariel DLC
I never thought about it, but Gold in Arda has the highest concentration of 'Morgoth' in it. That's why Dragons love to horde it and lay upon it. It's like a dog or cat that lays on your coat when you are out of the house to comfort them.
Makes sense. Probably the reason for the sickness too
That’s weirdly cute.
"That's it, you're grounded. No leaving the dungeons of Angband for 200 years!!" 🐉🐲
I think that's called a sentence
That's like what, the lives of two or three generations of middle earth men?😅
Hah! "Grounded". Reckon that was accurate as well
Glaurung*
"aww come on i had em"
Morgoth*
"TO YOUR DUNGEON!! No fire until you old enough, and who are these orcs that went with you?"
Who exactly are you quoting?! Yourself? I dont think tolkein wrote like a dorky dad. 😂
Glaurung: Leaves Angband too early
Morgoth: "Okay buddy, you're going to timeout."
Glaurung : but why ,😔
I love how Peter Jackson utilized so much of the original text for Bilbo and Smaug's conversation, it totally brought me back to reading that chapter for the first time as a kid. Easily my favorite part of the entire Hobbit trilogy.
Things like that will make me forever unable to understand why people hate those movies overall
@@indominuswrex9465because for every good scene like that there are 10 bad ones.
BARREL RIDER??
@@PoorManatee6197for every 2 good movies there is 1 bad one, if the battle of the 5 armies didn’t exist, I would be happy
@@HollowR6SI at least got to enjoy the majesticness of Thorin for a whole other movie. T'would've been a loss indeed
The iron stand of the Dwarves against Glaurung will never not be epic.
Even the abridged version in the Silmarillion did not prepare me for how dark the tale of Turin and Niniel would read in restored novel of The Children of Hurin. Glaurung is Tolkien's most sadistic villain.
I really enjoy the longer in-depth videos. This one is no exception.
So the video made by "wizards and warriors" will fit you well a 8-ish hour long video which goes through the total history of middle earth with great quality and animation, from the very creation to the battle of Dagor-Dagorath.
Loving me some 'Glowrung'
@Rodero2443 as would the channel "Tolkein Untangled".
Superb in-depth videos.
@@Rodero2443 I said long in depth, not a complete trilogy. LOL!!!
I love how Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were able to meet again after playing Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in "Sherlock". They were Smaug and Bilbo Baggins! 😎
John watson
How did you know the arkenstone had gone?
Elementary my dear burglar…
@@ErnestLordGoringWe're going to defeat you.
I ejaculate dear Hobbit.
One of my favourite ever TV shows and hands down my favourite interpretation of Sherlock Holmes.
Brilliant writing and acting.
Thanks!
Glaurung was by far the most evil dragon. By his fault Túrin and hus sister went into full Alabama mode. Even Smaug would find him disgusting 😂😂
Headcanon: Glaurung's favorite video game is "The coffin of Andy and Leyley" (if you know, you know).
Yeah, this is why I hate Glaurung more than anything else in lotr.
Glaurung dying* "you like yo brother" dies* 😂😂
Glaurung: "Now that's...a...punchline! Hehehehe...heh...hehhuhghh..."*dies
I feel like he personally did the actual most& his magic and foresight in battle
At the end you said there's something special about Tolkien's dragons. I would agree with you, but I would also add that there is something special about every character Tolkien created. Even one so small as Fatty Bolger or Barleman Butterbur or Hob Hayward. Truly Professor Tolkien was a genius.
let's not forget about Christopher Tolkien work either
@@pouletvert8707 indeed
With how much he contributed to his great battlefield victories and his role in the story of Turin, I feel that it is Glaurung, not Sauron, who was Morgoth's greatest servant.
FA Sauron may have seemed more versatile, but the only tale we have of him during that time was of getting the snot kicked out of him by a mythical doggo.
I LOVE Glaurung as a villain. So cunning and ruthless and just...vile!
@@myriadmediamusings in Sauron's defense, it was thanks to Luthien being a half-maiar that Huan beat him.
Man gothmog is the real man
saruon is just overpower starscream
Per the Valaquenta: "In the beginning he was of the Maiar of Aulë, and he remained mighty in the lore of that people. In all the deeds of Melkor the Morgoth upon Arda, in his vast works and in the deceits of his cunning, Sauron had a part, and was only less evil than his master in that for long he served another and not himself. But in after years he rose like a shadow of Morgoth and a ghost of his malice, and walked behind him on the same ruinous path down into the Void."
We aren't told many of the details of what Sauron did but it is clear that he served Morgoth well for a long time, even if it was seldom out on the battlefield.
Whereas Tolkien says pretty blatantly that Sauron was Morgoths greatest servant
I absolutely love dragons in pretty much every context-games, movies, you name it. I find their design and the stories behind them always fascinating. They’re my favorite magical creatures, not just because of their lore but also because I just really like giant reptiles that, more often than not, breathe fire, lol. There’s so much depth to explore with these fascinating "creatures," and I also love *The Lord of the Rings*.
I was thrilled to see a video diving into these mystical beings of Middle-earth. Amazing work on the video-congratulations!
The voices are so epic, really sets the channel apart. Thanks.
I love the irony of one of Melkor's creations creating discord among his forces with Glaurung acting against his wishes.
Hi Nerd of the Rings, thank you for another banger vid. If I may, would u cover the topic about the Dunelendings?
That's a great idea - especially before War of the Rohirrim comes out!
@@NerdoftheRingsgreat video about the dragons mate 😊. Did Smaug know about the history of his dragon ancestors? Did he know and admire Ancalagon The Black? Was Ancalagon a hero to him.
@@NerdoftheRings Yep, would be a good video!
Turin and Nienor: *Make passionate love*
Glaurung watching them from the distance: "If they only knew how related both lovebirds are" 😈
Morgoth: "Even I find this situation disturbing af" 💀
Sauron: 🤭
What's even worse: Morgoth probably made Hurin watch his children going Alabama.
For real, that was disturbing asf.
So evil...
Plot twist: Turin & Nienor are secret Targaryans!
Glaurung: “Ha! You’ve been boning your sister!”
Turin: “Oh, really! That was unexpected. Okay.”
Glaurung: “You’re not….horrified?”
Turin: “No, I’m good. Thanks for being a great wingman. Without the wings, I mean.”
Glaurung: “Really? You’re both okay with with this?”
Neinor: “Oh, totally.”
Turin: “Yep.”
Glaurung: “This has been…an unexpected journey.”
The Dragons of GRRM are like nukes. Tolkein's dragons are overgrown children of the serpent from the garden of Eden. They lie, and their lies curse you. They emanate the malice of their creator.
FromSoft's dragons (Elden Eing, Dark Souls, etc) are discussions about the fultility of chasing immortality, especially through force. for example, when eating Dragon Hearts in Elden Ring, the player gain dragon eyes and according to lore will eventually become a wyrms fated to drag their belly through the dirt during their long life. Human trying to gain immortally often become half dragon hybrids which usually look painful or awkward (except best girl Half-Breed Priscilla who deserves only the best in the world)
I love that while all these fanatsy stories all involve dragons, fire and cool battles, they each use dragons to represent such different themes. Seath from Dark Souls acts differents than Smaug from the hobbit who also acts differently than Drogon from ASOIAF. I love this type of variety.
And dragons in DnD have a superiority complex towards all other creatures with different ways of going about it, whether good or evil.
This video was better than any Amazon "LOTR" show.
You should be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Literature for your depth of knowledge of Tolkin. Thank you.
As an author of many academic publications, I love your increased use of references to your other videos (academics love citations tremendously, especially when we can cite ourselves! 😮). Beyond pure vanity, these provide a greater way to help those just catching up on your videos a way dive into details which intermix with the current story. Keep up the great work
NOTR episode in November on Dragons? I’ll take it!
Dragons are just so cool in any story
THANK YOU!!! I love dragons
Thank u young nerd❤
I tuned in figuring I would watch just a couple of minutes of dragon lore - and ended up watching the entire video, absolutely riveted by these tales and how you presented them! Why aren't THESE stories made into movies??!! Smaug's terrifying bones (and sunken cursed treasure) are the perfect D&D lake adventure too! OK, gotta go cue up the Hobbit movies again for more Middle Earth dragon desolation! Great video, as usual!
Thank you for another amazing video! The music sound effects voice overs dragon voices everything was perfect! You really put the work in on this video and it shows!
Very good episode. This is the type of content I like the most from you. Good old NotR. Thanks Matt.
I love these weekly deep dives into a Tolkien subject and this one on dragons definitely didn’t disappoint! 💞
Love how you take smog as "smawwgg", its like you are using your southern up bringing into effect.
insanely good video, good job bro, i always love your content
Even thoe the game War in the North isn’t considered strictly canon, but it was cool that they played with the idea that Dragons like Úrgost still are around hiding in remote areas of Middle earth.
It has far more respect for the lore than Rings of Power
Loved the video and i do enjoy listening to Tolkien lore. When you said that Smaug knew every piece of treasure in his hoard i just imagined Smaug sitting and using one of the many halls as a desk with a giant logbook documenting and counting every coin, golden item and gem down and made my self laugh and wish somebody had drawn it!
I love your vids!! They always make my boring days much better :D Hope you have an awesome weekend
Great video Matt! This was one of your best videos ever. I love watching your weekly videos. It's quite funny how Morgoth basically grounds Glaurung for 200 years. Also I have a minor lore question. Did Tolkien ever mention the final fate of the ents and entwives, and if yes, could you explain it
Fantastic video mate thank you 😊
Wonderful video, thanks my friend!
Thanks for putting this together 🐉
Thks Matt❤
God bless you mate❤
Amazing video! :) thank you Nerd of the Rings :)
Reading Glaurung destroy Nargothrond was so sad. I also like how you make the same voices Andy Serkis makes in his reading of the Silmarillion. ❤️
I’ve always been curious of the origins of dragons. It is said that Melkor is not wholly capable of creating something new but only corrupt things created by others. Orcs are corrupted elves, trolls are corrupted ents, even balrogs are corrupted Maia. But what were the dragons? I don’t know if that has ever been answered.
Thanks for yet another fantastic video!
Nailed the Smaug voice. Nice job
far away the most comprehensive channel on this medium I've only just dabbled with thus far, all alone in the dark
So, if Morgoth cannot "make" new life/creations, he can only corrupt things and imbue them with his power... what did the dragons start as? What have I always missed about this? and if Morgoth did make the dragons as full constructs... does that suggest that Sauron is actually INCREDIBLY strong if his power alone is more than a match for literally any dragon that did exist? but postulates that Morgoth Could have made a dragon that Could have overpowered the ring and destroyed it?
Like... if Morgoth brewed his dagons stronger, they could have been more potent expressions of his power?
You have to remember that Sauron was once a Maiar under Aüle the Smith. His powers of sub-creation were almost peerless among the Maiar. Also the Ring being able to bind and preserve the power of the Three Elven Rings means it was made not with any special metal but was imbued with the immense power binding it to the fabric of creation itself, as if the Ring was the concentration of all of Sauron's malice and will to dominate and he pressed these qualities into a small but nearly indestructible conduit. The problem however is because the Ring was forged from a physical thing it can be undone in the physical realm but only under the same circumstances as it was created.
It is no mere coincidence or fancy that Sauron chose to forge the Rings of Power in Mount Doom-- an active volcano whose roots go all the way down to the foundations of the world.
Nice job! This was really good! Thanks
That thumbnail is fire! Pun intended.
What about the most important dragon of all? The Green Dragon! 🍺
Smaug cuts a hell of a heel promo. 😂
Smog mightily puzzled at the unfamiliar smell of Hobbit. 😂 That was hilarious
Until u realize his vast knowledge not unlike Treebeard not having a name for the hobbits in Entish.
29:03 still such a hard ass quote to this day😭😭 so cold
the power of his words, and his gays 💅
Slayyy
08:40 The connection between dragons and Morgoth is like the connection between the One Ring and Sauron. The essence of the matter is this: all sub-creations brought forth through spiritual incarnation are intertwined with each other because the soul cannot be divided. This is why the dragons' wills are coordinated with Morgoth's. This is where the dragons' free will comes from.
I have to disagree. Morgoth's relationship with his creatures is very different from Sauron and the Ring. Yes it is true that souls cannot be divided and souls cannot be created nor imbued _unless_ with the express permission of Iluvatar as in the case of the Dwarves. HOWEVER, Morgoth's real power is distortion: he bends and breaks creatures to his will and all of his servants were once very different creatures. The Balrogs were once Maiar, Orcs were once Men or Elves. Given how dragons multiply and live as sentient creatures, it is very possible that they were once a different race of creatures that Morgoth bent and broke to his will and poured so much of his power that they ended up being his most powerful non-Maiar servants. My theory is there was an entire ecosystem of living creatures during the earleist ages of Middle-Earth that Morgoth subdued and corrupted to create his most iconic servants.
@@MarvinT0606 You could say Saurons ring twisted those who wore is nearly (not as much) as much as Morgoth twisted his races. I'd say Morgoth did it more directly but I do agree with you.
Man I would so love to see a movie or series set in the First Age, Morgoth was truly a badass dark lord, makes Sauron and mordor look like a playground with kids.
I agree - Cirdan first noticed something in Saruman’s character or at least recognized Gandalf’s trustworthiness over that of Saruman
This is a topic I can never get enough of. I wish we got a few more dragon appearances in the third age.
15:00 I would like to know what he meant by "Demons". Balrogs are the most powerful. There may have been lesser evil Maia that tormented Men.
There were the unknown evils in the world from when melkor and iluvatar made their opposing songs. Maybe they mean one of those creatures and demons was just the word given.
Not creatures of Melkor but still nameless evils that lived underground and harrassed men
It's always a good day when there's a new upload on your channel 💍
I like to think that the first dragons were born from Sauron pulling a Loki on some ordinary reptile.
The dragons of middle Earth, one of the most dangerous and intelligent beings to possibly ever exist created by the dark Lord himself.
Truly magnificent beast
This was such a great view
Shout out to the Komodo dragon for being the only dragon we can see in real life.
Dragon Sickness, the effect of avarice in blackness: a trait cast down through the lineage of Glaurung.
If you get a chance, please do a compilation of the Elven realms. Rivendell ,Lothlorien, Gondolin,Doriath, The Grey Havens, Nargathrond and wherever it was that Thranduil lived - it’s escaping me at the moment.
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You can hear the development of your voice and narrative style in this compilation.
Smaug*
"Wait where's my 2nd favorite cup? It was exactly right here for decades"
"Gondorian folktales abound with drakes, lesser versions of the great dragons who supposedly slumber under the earth. Yet here in Mordor, I've seen them with my own eyes (though from a safe distance) and they are nothing like the storybooks say. They are lethal hunters of the air, rapacious and cruel, apt to torment their prey before eating it. This scale, taken from a drake carcass we found in a graug cave, gives some sense of their size, and how strong they must be to carry such weight aloft."
*Idril of Gondor*
Now I'm picturing someone absolutely blowing Morgoth's mind by telling him that he could put wings on the dragon.
We need a MORGOTH trilogy of movies
thanks. been bored with hearing about Bezolk & Muskrax of the 7th Age
How did morgoth create the dragons? Always thought, he could not create life.
He could corrupt, so dragons are probably roided up evil lizards.
@TheCrazyCanuck420 Kind of a big leap.
Is there any hint somwhere in tolkiens writing or are they from the time, he did not decide yet morgoth could not create and never bothered to go back to them?
@@Casa-de-hongos nah it roided komodo dragons 4 sure
We know that monsters existed with no alliance so perhaps dragons were corrupted and or mutated creatures
Maybe why eventually they get wings
I think there are some implications that Illuvitar saw what Morgoth was trying to create and let him do so as he knew Morgoth would eventually fail
This video brings more weight and context to Thranduil's line, "i have faced the serpents of the north..."
Glaurung is a proto dragon in many ways. So obscenely powerful, but unrefined in many ways. He’s flightless and slimy and doesn’t have fire breath as such, but has this unique connection with Morgoth and a power of voice. Compare his deception and power over memory with the later Smaug, who is nearly matched wit while mincing words with a hobbit.
I really want to see a live action Ancalagon the Black
Well that would be awesome to see Ancalagon in live action and we would see a Kaiju of a Dragon in action
@@primal1233 Live action sucks! Give me animated Ancalagon the Black!
@@valentinkambushev4968I’m fine with either but above all we gotta FEEL that enormity. His corpse falling out of the sky was akin to an asteroid impact.
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This is epic
I believe there are other dragons out there even into the 4th age, some of them are probably living in the withered heath or the northern waste, so Smaug was probably not the last dragon in existence, I still wonder why Sauron never bothered sending his Nazgul and other servants to the withered to search for dragons to recruit since he did have plans to recruit Smaug for the war of the ring.
Smaug is stated to be the last of the "great" dragons, so everything afterwards is not going to match up to him.
@ ah of the “great” dragon. So there are other dragons presumably, but he’s truly the last “great”. Probably others won’t achieve what he did. Makes sense
The stuff in Tolkien's works are so fascinating and engaging. Honestly, I liked the Rings of Power, even though it was not canon, and I like the games and stuff, but it does not compare to what he wrote and how he described Christianity in lessons and trials in his books. God loves you all!
Now THIS could make a decent movie/series 😁
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Glaurond is a grade a AH for doing that to Turin. His superpower is gaslighting turin and his sister
I really do wish, we could have seen more appearances of dragons, and that we'd get more descriptions of what the battle between Earendil and Ancalagon. But I guess it serves as more of legends that convicts awe, wonder, and interest into these classic winged reptiles. And to think of what creatures Morgoth used to breed such creatures, it's all very interesting
It would be cool if you would make a theory video about "What if Fingolfing never fought Morgoth" meaning that one of the greatest elves ever would survive longer and be able to influense the war more. I'd love to hear your theory about what would happen then!
So basically what you're saying is is that when a dragon dies it HAS to crush something when it hits the ground/lands?
Would love to see The Story of Turin as a film. these first age tales are so badass. What if in ROP we see some dragon action? how upset will people be lol. Dragons are awesome fantasy story telling. These massive flying disasters with sharp teeth and breathing fire.
Great video, Matt! Any I have a question for you: Is it possible to wield two or more Rings of Power at once, like how Thanos was able to wield multiple Infinity Stones in combat? 🧐
Your Glaurung has a little Richard Nixon in it 😁
Did Smaug know about the history of his dragon ancestors? Did he know and admire Ancalagon The Black? Was Ancalagon a hero to him.
Glaurung is my favorite dragon 😍😍. Such an evil being.
Imagine fumbling a ez w and letting your best dragon die
If Morgoth can only corrupt what Eru has created, then what exact race did these dragons came from before Morgoth corrupted them?
Ancalagon the Black ❤🎉
the children of hurin are pretty much based on the fanfic that tolkien wrote of the story of kullervo on kalevala. retaining the fate of turin from the original tale of kullervo who also fell to his own sword.
Why the heck did she trust the dragon's word without checking if Turin was alive or not?!?!
Because dragons in Tolkien's work have a persuasive tongue similar to Saruman's.
I cany only imagine the amounts of food morgoth army went thru
NOTR you can't tame dragons, especially not in the month of November 🐉😏
what's the significance of November here, for those who don't know?
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Tf does no nut November have to do with dragons?