Galion
| Galion | |
|---|---|
| Nando | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Butler |
| Realm | Thranduil's Halls, Woodland Realm |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
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[edit] History
Galion served King Thranduil (and presumably also Thranduil's son Legolas). It was Galion's love of wine that gave Bilbo a chance to free Thorin and his companions when they were imprisoned there during the Quest of Erebor. On a night of feasting, the butler drank deeply with his friend the captain of the guards: so deeply that both fell asleep. With the aid of the captain's keys and his Magic Ring, Bilbo was able to rescue the Dwarves and organise a daring waterborne escape.[1]
[edit] Etymology
The name Galion is said to be not Sindarin, although perhaps "'Sindarized' in shape".[2][note 1]
[edit] Portrayal in adaptations
1968: The Hobbit (1968 radio series):
- Peter Baldwin provided the voice of Galion.
2003: The Hobbit (2003 video game):
- This video game depicts only Galion, and not the Captain of the Guard. The butler does not succumb to drunkenness, but because Bilbo puts three herbs - Moonleaf, Willowweed and Spider's Bane - in his mug. This change was possibly made to ensure a more favourable game rating.
Notes
[edit] References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Barrels Out of Bond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 54