Dates

Reforged from Anglachel c. I 490 or shortly thereafter; broken I 499

Origins

Reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond from a sword originally made by Eöl the Dark Elf

Races

Forged by Elves, but borne by a Man

Cultures

Originally used among the Elves of Nargothrond, and later the Men of Brethil

Family

The sword's bearer Túrin was of the House of Hador

Settlements

Associated with Nargothrond and later Ephel Brandir in Brethil

Other names

Black Thorn of Brethil, Gurthang; originally known as Anglachel

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Iron of Death

Túrin’s black sword Gurthang

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

In Elvish, Gurthang: the name given by Tûrin to his black sword after it was reforged by the smiths of Nargothrond.

See also...

Black Sword of the South, Gurthang

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