The History of Glamdring, Foe-hammer - Artifacts of Arda
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- Glamdring the Foe-hammer was the sword of King Turgon of Gondolin and Gandalf the Grey, and though it has a short history, it is one of many fascinating threads between the Silmarillion and the Lord of the Rings! Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts about Glamdring in the description below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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I learned English just so I could read Tolkien in his original language. and I don't regret it 😬
It truly reads like one of those ancient epics, like Edda or Gilgamesh.
Ouch, I don't envy you that task! What is your native tongue?
@@A407RAC Spanish, apparently it's easier when you're young, but it was fun 👍
@@Nachoman515 congratulations - I've covered French, German and Latin but by no means fluent in any - yours was the harder task! What do you find strangest about English?
and yet I've never read the books;
and have played D&D for 40 yrs...
I like how these artefacts bring all the anthologies of middle earth together, through their histories. I can just imagine Turgon's reaction if Gandalf brought it with him to the Undying Lands. Yet another great way to end the weekend, thanks Yoystan!
Gandalf, being the magnanimous being that he was, probably presented it to him personally, with a bit of narrative about the sword's further history.
Presumably, glorfindel’s sword would not have been with turgon’s sword, so orcrist could have been ecthelion’s sword. I am thinking orcs would not touch elvish swords, so it may have been taken from gondolin by trolls? Turgon to balrog: payback is a bitch, ain’t it?
Turgon: Oh you found my sword!
Gandalf: I did?
Manwe: YES! You found my toothpick! I knew it was right idea to send you with Istari!
This what I love about the world of Tolkien and it's lore. Everything and everyone have an connection with each other, through weapons, foods and even places.
"These were forged in Gondolin!......you could not wish for a finer blade!"
Perfect sword for the perfect story for the perfect wizard 😊
I would love to follow this swords back story and journey up to the troll hoard. What a tale that would b!
Better believe I'm part of the army of fans who will point and say that's going to b Gandalfs sword!! Haha
I myself would be eager to hear tales of Glamdring wielded in the Dagorbragolac
I love the thought of Glamdring going back to Valinor and Gandalf (now Olorin again, I guess) proudly presenting it to King Turgon. "This blade, my liege, has walked a wondrous path through the threads of history, almost as wondrous as your own. Many dark creatures have fallen before it. Many fearful soldiers have rallied around it. It shaped fates beyond reckoning and helped save Middle Earth from the Foulest Shadow. And now, my king, it returns to its rightful owner. Wear it proudly. Carry its legend."
@The Contemplator Because it makes for a more respectful and dramatic exchange.
Finders keepers.
Noldorin craftsmanship is just too awesome.
I blame Tolkien regularly for my bladesmithing hobby.
He names the greatest desire of any bladesmith that ever was...or will be.
"So passed the sword of the Barrow-downs, work of Westernesse. But glad would he have been to know its fate who wrought it slowly long ago in the North-kingdom when the Dúnedain were young, and chief among their foes was the dread realm of Angmar and its sorcerer king. No other blade, not though mightier hands had wielded it, would have dealt that foe a wound so bitter, cleaving the undead flesh, breaking the spell that knit his unseen sinews to his will."
No...other...blade.
I hear those words every time I hammer on a blade.
I see you, Yoystan, poking around here...
Do you need a blade?
Orcrist was definitely carried by someone favored by Turgon, Ecthelion of the Fountain!
Could it have been Gothmogs bane?
My all time favorite name for a sword= Foe-Hammer!
My favorite weapon of Arda! I want a replica SO bad!
Same. It's my favorite Noldorian blade. I hope to gift one of two to my spouse for our wedding.
Glamdring is so amazing! A work of art.
I've been wondering about Glamdring for so long. Thank you for filling in the gaps.
Thank you for the indepth on Glamdring. Excellent work!
I'm currently in Bree, the Hobbits of the Shire are very difficult to leave. They have tendency to shove ale and sweets in your face.
Another awesome vid sir. It was an awesome blade for an awesome character.
I still like to hold on to my theory of Turgons last words "Great shall be the victory of the Noldor" which laid a curse on Glamdring and Sting, and also Orcrist, that those weapons forged in Gondolin played such a key role in the final defeat of the legacy of Morgoth. Glamdrings time with Gandalf was more than great.
It would be awesome to see Glamdring again in Live Action again (not in the series but somewhere else) because it's part of the big 4 in Swords in Middle Earth!!!
Thanks Mellon, for the history of one of the most (again 4 way tie) important swords in the legendarium....Until Sauron's Plans per age, Marion Baggins Out!!! (Back in person Baby)
I love glamdring foehammer. It’s a wonderful weapon. I think it lived on to be found when the rise of evil came in later ages…
Glamdring has been my favourite weapon in Arda since I first read the trilogy waaay back in grade 7, and then doubly so when the film’s depiction of that legendary blade was so profoundly beautiful-better even than my own imagination had conceived of it. All the blade craft in those films were praiseworthy but to me it seems like that particular blade was crafted with a deep reverence and appreciation of its history and importance to the mythology
Nice vid, man, thanks for making this 🗡
I met your channel through Nerd of the Rings and I really enjoyed diving in your videos! ❤
Nice explanation. Thanx. 😎
Alright artifacts of arda is always a good watch
This is by far my favorite sword in the legendarium. It's amazing how much of a history it had in Middle Earth, from the First Age to the beginning of the Fourth Age. I believe it should've been returned to Elrond after Sauron's penultimate demise, as it was no longer needed for battle.
Glamdring has always been my favorite sword from Tolkien's works, although that is in large part because of the sword used in the movies. I've always loved that subtle leaf-style blade shape with the sharp point. It just looks like a sword that really would be carried by a hero of old and used on foul, evil creatures on some great quest! The fact that in the movies it doesn't glow blue in the presence of orcs was a bit irritating though, ditto for Orcrist. There was no reason to make that change and plenty of reasons not to. Still, Peter Lyon & Weta Workshops did a superb job on all the Swords from LOTR, although I was disappointed with many of the swords in "The Hobbit". Orcrist was fine, but some of the dwarf swords were pretty ridiculous-looking.
One long-standing theory about Glamdring and its "companions" in the troll hoard is that it was taken from the treasures of Scatha the Worm, the dragon slain by Fram. For this dragon, in turn, might have been at Gondolin as one of the monsters who sacked it, maybe even being the same one that Tuor stabbed in the foot.
@@Enerdhil Conceivably. After all, the entire, surviving dragon race had to flee Beleriand after the War of Wrath, to begin with. Maybe some of them salvaged a few goodies along the way.....
HEAR ME OUT: Orcrist was Tuor's sword and he gave Sting to Tuor's toddler, Earendil... Fast forward to Shelob's lair where Earendil's sword, Sting, and Galadriel's Phial, made in respect/or from part of the Light of Earendil, the Silmaril he wore upon his brow, was used against Shelob, the spawn of Ungoliant.
I own this sword scabbard and all it is one of my prize possessions. I hope to get the plaque signed by sir Ian himself someday.
I love Glamdring, love it's history and lore and how it connects Turgon and Gandalf together, if loosely. Also love how it connects the latter maybe indirectly to one of my fav characters; Fingolfin. Tolkien was a master-craft writer to inspire other writers. And this video is of a similar calibre, love this artefact!
Another great video thank you 🙏
Great vid. Always great to learn more about the artifacts
I love these. Please make more!
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Another wonderful Tolkien tale, told in your usual eloquence. Thank you, as always, for the way you add more meaning & depth to an already fascinating world.
Someone said that Ecthelion wore it. But what about Rog?
Ecthelion quite possibly and most likely bore Orcrist, but Rog probably used a big war hammer in keeping with his house!
@@MenoftheWest That's right. But he may have been gifted with it. Still, Ecthelion is the more logical choice. Maeglin would have used his father's sword, I think.
Do orcrist or Ringil next please
Awesome video!
Once again , beautiful 🍃
cool vid Yoystan enjoyed it
Pretty sick backstory, I love when the goblins in the hobbit films freak out calling it the beater.
I thought it said in the appendices of Return of the King that Glamdring was given to Aragorn and kept in the vaults of Minas Tirith as a treasure.
I don't remember reading that, but that would be an AWESOME ending for the sword!
I don't remember it, but that would be a fitting end for it. Gandalf wouldn't need it anymore when he went West. I may not remember it 'cause it has been over 20 years since I've been able to read LOTR. Getting old wouldn't suck so bad if I could still read other things than Large Print. I even asked the library if they had The Hobbit and LOTR in large print. They don't. 😥
@@debbie4503 On the other hand, putting Glamdring to rest in some place of honor in the Undying Lands would also be a worthy ending to the weapon's story, and even serve as a kind of homecoming for Turgon and his legacy. Either one is a good ending.
I haven't read that and I don't think it's true. Gandalf would have no reason to give his sword to Aragorn.
We know from Return of the King VI 7 "Homeward Bound" that Gandalf had Glamdring with him when he and the hobbits stopped over in Bree. After that Glamdring is not mentioned again. We can presume he took it with him, as we know he took Narya, when he sailed on the White Ship, but the ultimate fate of the sword is not mentioned in the text.
It’s so cool to think about all the things that Sword has seen!
"...With a troll cave in between." 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you 😊
I wander which sword was inspired by Excalibur.
Thanks!
Anything from the first age is automatically awesome
Maybe it stayed in Middle Earth and was renamed Excalibur.
Beautifully done as always. Glad to learn more the powerful weapons of Middle Earth
A beautiful, strong weapon, rich with history and power. I see it at your side, Yoy Boy bearing it as a king bears a crown. You are the warrior king of my middle earth imagination
I do love the elven swords, however I love my mace best ;P
I love the design of Glamdring in the Peter Jackson movies, it's a simple yet elegantly designed sword. Definitely suits a weapon meant for a king, and later for a great wizard like Gandalf
Another great video
The story of Glamdring. Its a great story.
The weapons forged in the first age or before were created by an unknown master. There true strength and power is only guessed. I wonder where they are in the Fourth age?
Glamdring, Foe-Hammer. Or the way I like to call it, Beater 🙂
Well done my friend
The foe hammer reminds me of the Umbra sword from the Elder Scrolls
Morrowind is a brilliant game.
Always been my favorite sword.
Yes my good Man!
Glamdring was a mighty sword indeed, and a worthy weapon to Gandalf of the Heren Istarion, and without it he might well have fallen to anyone of the great perils he faced after saving the blade from the plunder of Tom, Bert, and William. If I might ask, does the weapon welded by the ranger Yoystan carry a title or esteem that could be likened that of the Foe-Hammer?
Thank you for the question! I wield the blade named for the White Tree of Westernesse, Nimloth the Fair! It was forged by the Elves of Gondolin in the First Age, and came to me and my bloodline :)
@@MenoftheWest My High Elven Minstrel, Celebaerlinn of Gondolin wields The Blade, Agarband. "Prisoner of Blood" or "Sanguine Prison". Forged from Obsidian with a Ruby-Engraved Hilt. ^^
I'm a bit more hobbit-y in the way I named my weapons. For camping & survival, I carry a stout "kukri" knife of Nepalese make, which I have simply named, "Rufus" for the slight tinge of its rosewood handle. I might even be tasteless enough to name a good weapon, "Bob."
Do a run down of the Dwarf who found the arken stone please! Love the Chanel lone time fallower.
well done
Have you done a video about Peter Lyon?
Thank you
Aiya¡ Mae givannen Eruhini.
Now could be great to see the history of Huor's axe that killed 70 trolls "dramborleg" I think it was named.
And too imrahil sword and armor, and the sword and armor of vidugavia,king of the North...and finally the dwarf axe of azhagal. At least this weapons please, because it concerns me very near.
Thanks, friend, for your work and dedication.
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I love Tolkien channels like this one, In Deep Geek, and The Broken Sword. If you like these check out Darth Gandalf. It’s on par with these but only has 6000 subs or so. Let’s muster an army and ride to his aid.
You mentioned that weapons were not needed in Valinor. I’ve often wondered for what purpose the Noldor - before the Kinslaying at Alqualondë - not only made swords/weapons, but also learned how to wield them. It takes time and training to become a good swordsman, even for an Elf. Considering that the Elves held their ground against Morgoth’s forces upon their return to Middle Earth, they must have been quite proficient at it. Without enemies, what drove them to learn swordsmanship back in Valinor?
Hey, do you think that Glamdring or in general the weapons that were created in the 1st Age were better than those from the later ages? Like a different unique alloy or some kind of magic used in the process?
I was thinking that because they were crafted as weapons that would be used against Balrogs, dragons, and other Maiar. For example, Fingolfin used Ringil to wound Morgoth. Would any other weapons from 2nd or 3rd age be able to do that? Same for Sauron, who died from Aeglos and Narsil, both crafted in the 1st Age. And Durin's Bane, while facing Gandalf, has his sword completely melt as soon as it meets Glamdring. And lastly, Shelob's wounds from the Sting were described as the worst she ever got, which I think has to do with Sting being a 1st age weapon.
I would love the reference, if there is one, to glamdrings change from a blue handle to a white one, which coincides Gandalfs resurrection to Gandalf the white.
Just a question here but what would happen if the Balrog killed Frodo and gained the one ring? Would love to hear it as a theory!
Gandalf: Lord Turgon I present you with Glamdring a small remnant of the realm of Gondolin
Turgon: while it brightens my heart to see it once again Mithrandir I would be more glad to see it kept by the one who has wield it most skillfully for none know when Melkor shall break free of the timeless void and bring forth the Dagorbragolac
"He wields the Foe-Hammer! The Beater! Bright as daylight!"
I just bought a decent replica from Amazon. Now I just collect the rest of the weapons !
"Turgon aran Gondolin tortha gar a matha i vegil Glamdring gûd daedheloth, dam an Glamhoth".
I believe both gandalf's sword sting and the weapons they found, including the loot had a much darker tail behind them. I believe they belonged to survivors that made their way east and came upon a foul end
Sting didn't go into the west frodo gave it SAM when he left
can't wait for Dragon profiles from their channel so that we could get a full history and not just a summary.
I could imagine Glamdring going to Aragorn for a keepsake and reminder of the Elder Days in either Gondor or Arnor. Artifacts that rare and prestigious should remain with the people in Middle-Earth.
Now that Harfoots are confirmed to be in the upcoming Amazon series, any chance we could get a video on them?
What if the watcher at the walls of Moria got the ring? The fellowship was unable to save frodo. What do you think would happen?
Very appropriate that the Sword of the King of Gondolin would be used to slay the Last(?) Balrog .
A burning question I have is who the small Mithril cuirass, Bilbo and Frodo wore, was made for.
They should've made it glow in the movies
@Men of the West Could you explain why you believe Glamdring would glow blue when Tolkien describes it as glowing white in multiple instances? I cannot find reference to blue glow outside of Sting.
Good question! I may be wrong, but I believe the description of “chill flame” or “cold light” brings to mind a blue glow rather than white or any other color. Furthermore, Ringil glowed blue in the text. However, that might have been an incorrect assumption I made about these swords as well.
@@MenoftheWest Regarding Glamdring, Tolkien's latest description in The Lord of the Rings differentiating it from Sting shows it took on a white brilliance (thus the cold light being a reference to white).Look here if you will concerning Glamdring:
The Fellowship of the Ring II 5 The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
As for Ringil, I believe it is only in poetic verse that is is described as blue ice, whereas in other instances it is attributed a cold gleam like that of the stars. However, it was not batch-made, like Orcrist and Glamdring so it may very well have had a blue color like Sting, the text isn't clear.
I always thought it was so crazy they just ran up on these. In a troll cave of all places.
Can you please make a what if video called What if Sauron had The Serpentine(Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu) as his armies?
Hey @Men of the West would you kindly make a video about why Denethor hated Faramir so much? Like, what did Faramir do or not do that caused so much loathing? I've never understood that. And I don't remember if a reason was given in the books. Well that is, if the content is enough to warrant a video.
I have a contention on the story of the swords. The Noldori were the finest craftsmen and made things to last. While Gandalf might not recognize the era and dwarven hatred of elves would dismiss the fine elvish craftsmanship. Neither truly understanding the gift bestowed upon them. Elrond a wise loremaster and warrior instantly recognized the craftsmenship.
But a Goblin King recognized millenia old swords? Named them as well? These were swords lost in legend or stored in hoards. Possibly dragon hoard?
Orcs (aka goblins) are corrupted Elves, so maybe the Goblin King as a youngster saw the sword or drawings by orcs who had seen it personally. Also word of mouth regarding runes on the blade etc. So not improbable that a known blade of orc destruction was known to an old goblin king
@@trebormills I considered this as well but we are talking about 3 ages or thousands of years. I just haven't seen or read any indication that orcs/goblins have a long lifespan.
@@kosto7845 if we know bucephalus, name of the horse in our universe I can't see why they wouldn't know the name of sword.. hell Excalibur is even better example.
Does anyone know why Glamdring changes color in the movies specifically the scene where Gandalf is talking to Pippin in Minias Terith
So did Gandalf obtain Glamdring by chance, or by providence? Is it "Epic Random Loot" or destiny?
best lotr sword :)
When you read all the Tolkien and get used to his style of naming things then come back around to the Hobbit and hear Tom, Bert and Will! Are characters in that world. You’re just like wtf, yeah those are the guys that got Turgon’s sword.
It's going to have to get reforged for the new LI system on Weds...
Oh man so true lol
Out of all the great , powerful swords of middle earth, the balanced craftsmanship of men, the beating, bleeding hammers and maces of the dwarves and the shining swords of the elves, I’d always want to hold glamdring, simply because there so much history in something so simple, and it’s bearing of trust, from Elrond to Gandalf as there is no one he would trust more with a sword of his kin.
as bright as daylight the sword will one day sit on my wall, I will make sure of it 🤣🤣
I feel like it had to go with Gandolf. Otherwise it would have faded as magic faded away in the 4th age. Which would be a sad way for such a awesome blade to end.
I have a copy of Glamdring
What about the history of "Bo Bo" the mighty sword of Chudistan?
Turgon reformed the official language of his people, despite what jackson did with the movies.
The language would be Quenya because gandalf can read Sindarin but needed Elrond to read it.
The Beater and The Biter.
Didn’t this sword kill two balrogs??? Didn’t the gondilin king kill one and Gandalf killed another
Good question! But I do not believe Turgon slew a Balrog during the Fall of Gondolin himself.
I remember one of them fought a balrog so the other escaped but I couldn’t remember who exactly it was lol
Now we need Orcrist
How could Gandalf not read the runes on the sword? Exactly how many Elven languages are there?
The language used was probably extinct and he only came to Middle Earth in the Third Age.
Remember the Hobbit was written for his children
These characters were less developed
@@seanmoran6510 yes, I know. Nevertheless, later editions should have had a revision.
Durin's Bane's Bane?