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

Foe-hammer, Glamdring

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Beater

The Orcs’ name for Glamdring

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

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

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