What kind of sword is Orcrist?

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1. What kind of sword is Orcrist?
2. Who first wielded Orcrist?
3. What is Orcrist made of?
4. Was Orcrist ecthelion a sword?
5. What was Gandalf sword called?
6. Does Glamdring Orcrist glow?
7. Who owns Orcrist?
8. How old is Gandalf?
9. Where did Gandalf get his sword?
10. Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?
11. What race was Gandalf?
12. Do all elven swords glow blue?
13. Did Orcrist glow blue?
14. Is Gollum good or bad?
15. Who owned Orcrist before Thorin?
16. Is Legolas older than Gandalf?
17. Who is better Gandalf or Dumbledore?
18. What sword does Gandalf carry?
19. Who destroyed Gondolin?
20. Do wargs climb trees?

What kind of sword is Orcrist?

Elven sword Orcrist (also called the Goblin-cleaver) was an Elven sword from Gondolin, the mate of Glamdring, which became the sword of Thorin II Oakenshield during The Quest of Erebor.

Who first wielded Orcrist?

Origin. Orcrist (which meant the "Goblin-cleaver") was forged in the Elvish hidden city of Gondolin in the First Age. It was wielded by Ecthelion of the Fountain, a Lord of the city, who used to "slice a thousand necks" in battle. The sword's pommel was made of a dragon's tooth.

What is Orcrist made of?

The blade is made from tempered spring steel and the dragon's tooth grip is cast from CC60 urethane, painted and sealed under resin. On the cross is the name "Orcrist" etched in runes and the gently curvaceous blade, ground from spring steel, features etched elven runes stating "The Serpent's Tooth".

Was Orcrist ecthelion a sword?

Luckily, Tolkien described the weapons used by most of the lords of Gondolin. The only ones who used swords were Maeglin, Salgant, Penlod, Glorfindel, and Ecthelion. Maeglin used his father's swrod, Anguirel, so Orcrist wasn't his. ... Therefore, the most likely answer is that Orcrist belonged to Ecthelion.

What was Gandalf sword called?

Glamdring Glamdring (also called the Foe-hammer and the Beater) was a hand-and-a-half sword, forged for Turgon, the Elven King of Gondolin during the First Age, and much later owned by the wizard Gandalf.

Does Glamdring Orcrist glow?

The Goblins had Orcrist after Bilbo and the Dwarves were captured, but no mention of it glowing then. Gandalf uses Glamdring to kill the Great Goblin and it glows then. Later in the Goblin-tunnels, both swords glow as Gandalf and Thorin fight back the Goblins.

Who owns Orcrist?

Thorin

Orcrist
Location	Gondolin, Trollshaws, Erebor
Owner	Thorin
Appearance	Sword with a jewelled hilt, glowed blue in the presence of Orcs
Created	Gondolin, First Age

How old is Gandalf?

24,000 years old The closest approximation of Gandalf's physical age is 24,000 years old, according to Gandalf himself. Yet, various dates of key events in other Tolkien texts show that Gandalf has actually only walked in his physical form for just over two thousand years.

Where did Gandalf get his sword?

[edit] At Gandalf's side Glamdring, along with Orcrist and Sting, were found in their cave nearby. Gandalf claimed the weapon as his own, amazed by its appearance and inscription. The inscription was set in a script of runes Gandalf did not know; he needed the knowledge of Elrond for that.

Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming?

Why can't the dwarves hear the goblins coming? "...they slipped on soft shoes, and they chose out their very quickest runners with the sharpest ears and eyes. These ran forward, as swift as weasels in the dark, and with hardly any more noise than bats."

What race was Gandalf?

Maia Gandalf/Ethnische Herkunft

Do all elven swords glow blue?

A featured mark of elven blades made during this time was their unique ability to glow blue when orcs or goblins were nearby. The swords retained their power over the years and three very important blades (Glamdring, Orcrist and Sting) appear in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Did Orcrist glow blue?

A featured mark of elven blades made during this time was their unique ability to glow blue when orcs or goblins were nearby. ... They [the goblins] came scurrying round the corner in full cry, and found Goblin-cleaver [Orcrist], and Foe-hammer [Glamdring] shining cold and bright in their astonished eyes.

Is Gollum good or bad?

“Smeagol is a joyful, sweet character. ... He is not evil, conniving or malicious - these personality traits belong to Gollum, who should never be confused with Smeagol. “Smeagol would never dream of wielding power over those weaker than himself. He is not a bully.

Who owned Orcrist before Thorin?

Orcrist
Owner	Thorin
Appearance	Sword with a jewelled hilt, glowed blue in the presence of Orcs
Created	Gondolin, First Age
Notable for	Being Thorin's Blade

Is Legolas older than Gandalf?

Gandalf has a younger form in Middle-Earth who is appeared to be about 60 but in reality he is 2019 making him older than Middle-Earth. Legolas was not born in TA 87, that date was made up for a reference book to the films. His actual date of birth is unknown.

Who is better Gandalf or Dumbledore?

Gandalf is more fully fleshed-out, but as an immortal, he's not a normal person. ... Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.

What sword does Gandalf carry?

Glamdring Creator. Glamdring (also called the Foe-hammer and the Beater) was a hand-and-a-half sword, forged for Turgon, the Elven King of Gondolin during the First Age, and much later owned by the wizard Gandalf.

Who destroyed Gondolin?

Maeglin For a list of other meanings, see The Fall of Gondolin (disambiguation). The Fall of Gondolin, or the Siege of Gondolin, was a dramatic battle in which the hidden city of Gondolin was destroyed after its location was betrayed to Morgoth by Maeglin.

Do wargs climb trees?

They continue through the forest as it gets dark, until they come to a clearing. There, they hear the howls of Wargs (evil wolves) gathering together and climb the trees. The Wargs think that the travelers are spies from a nearby village that they had planned to raid with the goblins that night.