Azaghâl
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| Azaghâl | |
|---|---|
| Dwarf | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Lord of Belegost |
| Family | |
| Parentage | unknown |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Azaghâl |
Azaghâl was the Lord of the Dwarves of Belegost during the First Age.
The first we hear Azaghâl when he was on the Men-i-Naugrim in East Beleriand when he was waylaid by Orcs; Maedhros came to his rescue saving his life and treasure; the Dwarf donned him his helm made by Telchar.
During the Nírnaeth Arnoediad the Dwarves of Belegost covered the retreat of the Sons of Fëanor by surrounding the Dragon Glaurung. They hewed at him with their axes, for his scales were not strong enough to shield the blows of Dwarven axes. In his rage Glaurung struck down Azaghâl, and crawled over him. With his last breath Azaghâl drove a knife into his belly, and so wounded him that he fled the field with many of the dismayed Beasts of Angband following. The Dwarves raised up the body of their lord and bore him away; and with slow steps they walked behind singing a dirge in deep voices, as it were a funeral pomp in their country, and gave no heed to their foes; and none dared attack them.
Etymology
Azaghâl is one of the few Khuzdul names known. It is not determined whether this was his birthname or an epithet. Its meaning is not know, but it has been argued that it is of the same root as the Adûnaic verb azgara, "to wage war". Azaghâl would then mean "warrior".
