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'''Gwindor''' was a Prince of the [[Elves of Nargothrond]].
'''Gwindor''' was a prince of the [[Elves of Nargothrond]].
 
==History==
==History==
He was the son of [[Guilin]] and brother of [[Gelmir (son of Guilin)|Gelmir]]. While he was in [[Nargothrond]], he was betrothed to [[Finduilas]] the daughter of [[Orodreth]]. His brother was lost during the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. Wishing to avenge his loss, he joined the [[Union of Maedhros]] and followed [[Fingon]] to battle.
He was the son of [[Guilin]] and brother of [[Gelmir (son of Guilin)|Gelmir]]. While he was in [[Nargothrond]], he was betrothed to [[Finduilas]] the daughter of [[Orodreth]]. His brother was lost during the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. Wishing to avenge his loss, he joined the [[Union of Maedhros]] and followed [[Fingon]] to battle.


During the assault, Gwindor led a small company of Elves of Nargothrond stationed at [[Barad Eithel]]. But the hosts of [[Morgoth]] were prepared; they brought his brother and mutilated and slew him. At the sight of Gelmir's mangled corpse, he charged on the plains of [[Anfauglith]], and thus beginning the battle of [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. It is said that Morgoth trembled before his ire as he approached, and he reached the Stairs of Angband, but his followers were killed and he was captured and taken inside [[Angband]] before he could destroy the dark lord.<ref>{{S|Fifth}}</ref>
During the assault, Gwindor led a small company of Elves of Nargothrond stationed at [[Barad Eithel]]. But the hosts of [[Morgoth]] were prepared; they brought his brother, still alive, then mutilated and slew him in front of the company. At the sight of Gelmir's mangled corpse, he charged on the plains of [[Anfauglith]], and thus beginning the battle of [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. It is said that Morgoth trembled as his company pounded on his gates, but he had ambushed the company within Angband itself, and all but Gwindor were slain.<ref>{{S|Fifth}}</ref>
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Beleg is Slain.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''Beleg is Slain'']]
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Beleg is Slain.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''Beleg is Slain'']]
He spent fourteen years as a captive slave in the mines of Angband where the strength and beauty of his body was ruined, and he lost a hand. But he escaped and while in [[Taur-nu-Fuin]] he was found by [[Beleg]] who was looking for his friend [[Túrin]]. Gwindor helped Beleg locate the [[Orc]]-band that had captred Túrin, and they freed him. But Túrin thought Beleg was an orc and killed him before realizing his mistake. Gwindor consoled Túrin in his grief and led him to Nargothrond.
He spent fourteen years as a captive slave in the mines of Angband where the strength and beauty of his body were ruined. But he escaped, and while in [[Taur-nu-Fuin]], he was found by [[Beleg]] who was looking for his friend [[Túrin]]. Gwindor helped Beleg locate the [[Orc]]-band that had captured Túrin, and they freed him. But Túrin thought Beleg was an orc and killed him before realizing his mistake. Gwindor consoled Túrin in his grief and led him to Nargothrond.
===Return to Nargothrond===
===Return to Nargothrond===
Túrin was admitted in the Elven realm thanks to Gwindor, but now Gwindor was worn out and did not have the power he once had before his capture. "Agarwaen" (Túrin's name while he stayed there) gained much influence among the Elves of Nargothrond and even Finduilas fell in love with him, a fact that Gwindor accepted without bitterness for Túrin. Believing that Finduilas would save Túrin from his fate, Gwindor revealed Agarwaen's identity to Finduilas, while he tried to persuade Túrin to return her feelings.
Túrin was admitted in the Elven realm thanks to Gwindor, but now Gwindor was worn out and did not have the power he once had before his capture. "Agarwaen" (Túrin's name while he stayed there) gained much influence among the Elves of Nargothrond and even Finduilas fell in love with him, a fact that Gwindor accepted without bitterness for Túrin. Believing that Finduilas would save Túrin from his fate, Gwindor revealed Agarwaen's identity to Finduilas, while he tried to persuade Túrin to return her feelings.


But when Túrin talked about open warfare upon Morgoth's forces, Gwindor could see the incoming doom of Nargothrond approach and counselled against this, only to be ignored. Orodreth the [[King of Nargothrond]] built a bridge, which not only eliminated the defense provided by the river [[Narog]], but also revealed the location of the Kingdom.
But when Túrin talked about open warfare upon Morgoth's forces, Gwindor could see the incoming doom of Nargothrond approach and counselled against this, only to be ignored. Orodreth the [[King of Nargothrond]] built a bridge, which not only eliminated the defence provided by the river [[Narog]], but also revealed the location of the Kingdom.


Indeed, Gwindor was right and [[Glaurung]] with a band of Orcs came. The Elves were driven towards the plain of [[Tumhalad]], where most of them, including King Orodreth and Gwindor, were slain in [[Battle of Tumhalad|battle]]. Before dying, he assigned the protection of Finduilas to Túrin, and that she alone could save him from the Curse of Morgoth; however his prophecy did not come to be, as Túrin failed to protect her.<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref>
Indeed, Gwindor was right and [[Glaurung]] with a band of Orcs came. The Elves were driven towards the plain of [[Tumhalad]], where most of them, including King Orodreth and Gwindor, were slain in [[Battle of Tumhalad|battle]]. Before dying, he assigned the protection of Finduilas to Túrin, and that she alone could save him from the Curse of Morgoth; however his [[foresight]] did not come to be, as Túrin failed to protect her.<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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The name is not explained, however in ''[[The Etymologies]]'', the name-element ''-dor'' (a compounded form of [[Noldorin]] ''[[taur]]'') has the sense of "king, master".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry TA, TA3</ref>
The name is not explained, however in ''[[The Etymologies]]'', the name-element ''-dor'' (a compounded form of [[Noldorin]] ''[[taur]]'') has the sense of "king, master".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry "TA", "TA3"</ref>


It has been suggested that the first element of the name could be ''gwind'' "pale blue".<ref>{{webcite|website=EoA|articleurl=http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/g/gwindor.html|articlename=Gwindor}}, citing {{LR|Etymologies}}, entry WIN</ref>
It has been suggested that the first element of the name could be ''gwind'' "pale blue".<ref>{{webcite|website=EoA|articleurl=http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/g/gwindor.html|articlename=Gwindor}}, citing {{LR|Etymologies}}, entry "WIN"</ref>
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==Genealogy==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In all early versions of the [[legendarium]], the character was called '''''Flinding''''', being changed in ''[[The Earliest Annals of Beleriand]]'' to '''''Findor''' son of Fuilin'' and then to ''Gwindor son of Guilin''.<ref>{{SM|7In}}, p. 312, note 40</ref>
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Revision as of 18:22, 12 March 2021

Gwindor
Noldo
Kimberly - Gwindor.jpg
"Gwindor" by Kimberly
Biographical Information
TitlesPrince of Nargothrond
LocationNargothrond
DeathF.A. 495
Battle of Tumhalad
Family
ParentageGuilin
SiblingsGelmir
SpouseBetrothed to Finduilas; never married
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorDark
WeaponrySword
GalleryImages of Gwindor

Gwindor was a prince of the Elves of Nargothrond.

History

He was the son of Guilin and brother of Gelmir. While he was in Nargothrond, he was betrothed to Finduilas the daughter of Orodreth. His brother was lost during the Dagor Bragollach. Wishing to avenge his loss, he joined the Union of Maedhros and followed Fingon to battle.

During the assault, Gwindor led a small company of Elves of Nargothrond stationed at Barad Eithel. But the hosts of Morgoth were prepared; they brought his brother, still alive, then mutilated and slew him in front of the company. At the sight of Gelmir's mangled corpse, he charged on the plains of Anfauglith, and thus beginning the battle of Nirnaeth Arnoediad. It is said that Morgoth trembled as his company pounded on his gates, but he had ambushed the company within Angband itself, and all but Gwindor were slain.[1]

Ted Nasmith - Beleg is Slain

He spent fourteen years as a captive slave in the mines of Angband where the strength and beauty of his body were ruined. But he escaped, and while in Taur-nu-Fuin, he was found by Beleg who was looking for his friend Túrin. Gwindor helped Beleg locate the Orc-band that had captured Túrin, and they freed him. But Túrin thought Beleg was an orc and killed him before realizing his mistake. Gwindor consoled Túrin in his grief and led him to Nargothrond.

Return to Nargothrond

Túrin was admitted in the Elven realm thanks to Gwindor, but now Gwindor was worn out and did not have the power he once had before his capture. "Agarwaen" (Túrin's name while he stayed there) gained much influence among the Elves of Nargothrond and even Finduilas fell in love with him, a fact that Gwindor accepted without bitterness for Túrin. Believing that Finduilas would save Túrin from his fate, Gwindor revealed Agarwaen's identity to Finduilas, while he tried to persuade Túrin to return her feelings.

But when Túrin talked about open warfare upon Morgoth's forces, Gwindor could see the incoming doom of Nargothrond approach and counselled against this, only to be ignored. Orodreth the King of Nargothrond built a bridge, which not only eliminated the defence provided by the river Narog, but also revealed the location of the Kingdom.

Indeed, Gwindor was right and Glaurung with a band of Orcs came. The Elves were driven towards the plain of Tumhalad, where most of them, including King Orodreth and Gwindor, were slain in battle. Before dying, he assigned the protection of Finduilas to Túrin, and that she alone could save him from the Curse of Morgoth; however his foresight did not come to be, as Túrin failed to protect her.[2]

Etymology

The name is not explained, however in The Etymologies, the name-element -dor (a compounded form of Noldorin taur) has the sense of "king, master".[3]

It has been suggested that the first element of the name could be gwind "pale blue".[4]

Genealogy

 
 
Guilin
b. F.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GWINDOR
d. F.A. 495
 
Gelmir
d. F.A. 472
 


Other versions of the legendarium

In all early versions of the legendarium, the character was called Flinding, being changed in The Earliest Annals of Beleriand to Findor son of Fuilin and then to Gwindor son of Guilin.[5]

References