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How did Gandalf the White get Glamdring back?

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How did Gandalf the White get Glamdring back?

Gandalf bore Glamdring at his side when the Fellowship of the Ring left Rivendell in T.A. 3018. Gandalf’s spirit perished there but was sent back because his task was not yet complete. He had Glamdring with him when he met the Three Hunters; he gave it to Háma at Edoras when asked to surrender it.

Does Gandalf the White have Glamdring?

Peter Jackson’s film trilogies. In Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie series, Glamdring is one of Gandalf’s primary weapons, the other being his staff. While it does not glow in the films it is still powerful, especially in Gandalf’s fight with the Balrog.

Does Glamdring orcrist glow?

Glamdring (and other blades forged by the Noldor in Beleriand such as Orcrist) did glow in the presence of Orcs – with a ‘cold light’.

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Who made Gandalfs sword?

Made by the Elven-smiths of old, Orcrist had a beautiful scabbard and jeweled hilt. There were runes on the sword which bore its name. At first glance, Gandalf identified the sword as a “good blade.” Like Glamdring and Sting, Orcrist glowed whenever Orcs were near.

What’s special about Glamdring?

Glamdring was the sword of Turgon, the King of Gondolin. It was one of the many powerful weapons forged by the Elves of Gondolin, preparing for the inevitable battle against Morgoth during the first age. Yes, it was a rather unique weapon, wielded by a mighty elf.

Why did Bilbo’s blade stop?

Sting had the magical ability to detect orcs or goblins nearby. When orcs or goblins were present, it glowed blue, as it did when the Fellowship encountered orcs in the mines of Moria. This was a common property of First Age Elf blades, particularly those forged in Gondolin.

Did Thorin lose orcrist?

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Thorin used Orcrist throughout the rest of the Quest of Erebor to slay goblins in the Goblin caves after the killing of the Great Goblin, but he lost it when he was captured by the Wood-elves of Mirkwood. Orcrist was confiscated and was not returned to him until after the Battle of Five Armies.