Lotr frodo5/12/2023 ![]() Other examples are the mention of Gondolin and the appearance of Elrond in The Hobbit, which were only later brought into alignment with the The Lord of the Rings and the unpublished mythology by a third edition of the book. It should also be noted that Tolkien initially used names from his The Silmarillion writings rather at random in The Hobbit, and the first drafts of the sequel which would become the The Lord of the Rings. ![]() Furthermore, Gildor would not describe himself as one of the Exiles.įurthermore, it is said that there were only two children Idril and Orodreth "in the third generation from Finwë to go with the exiles." ![]() The only such instance would be Glorfindel, and it is doubtful that if that was the case, there would be no mention of it in Tolkien's writings. It is very unlikely (probably impossible), however, that he would be allowed to return to Middle-earth. He might have been resurrected by Mandos, and then married Amarië. This means that he could only have a son after he died in Middle-earth, and went to the Halls of Mandos. In The Silmarillion, it is stated that Finrod had no wife, since he loved Amarië of the Vanyar, who refused to go with him to the exile. There is, however, strong evidence against it. Some argue that the name "Inglorion", which means "Son of Inglor" suggests, that he was in fact the son of Finrod Felagund himself, who was at that time still called Inglor. If " House of Finrod" is read to mean " House of Finarfin," he can be placed among the Ñoldor who joined the host of Finarfin during the Exile, and came to Beleriand under Finrod Felagund. Gildor calls himself "Gildor Inglorion of the House of Finrod." He also says: "We are Exiles, and most of our kindred have long departed and we too are only tarrying here a while, ere we return over the Great Sea." At the time when The Lord of the Rings was written, Finrod still meant the character later known as Finarfin. The question has arisen of the identity of this character. Gildor may have been among those that departed over the Sea into the West. Along with Elrond, Galadriel and Gandalf, they journeyed to the Grey Havens. Where they wandered is not known, but on September 22, 3021, Gildor and Frodo met once again in the same spot in Woody End where they had met three years earlier. Gildor had told Frodo they were tarrying in Middle-earth before heading to the Grey Havens to pass over the Sea to the Undying Lands. Gildor and the Elves continued on their way. Word also reached Rivendell, and Glorfindel rode out to find Aragorn and the Hobbits as they were pursued by the Nazgûl from Weathertop. Gildor was true to his word, for both Tom Bombadil and Aragorn heard of Frodo's peril from Gildor. He also promised to send out word to Elves and others to be on the lookout for Frodo and help him on his journey. ![]() Gildor then advised Frodo to leave quickly, to take with him friends he could trust, and to flee from the Nazgûl. But it is said: "Do not meddle in the affairs of Wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger." The choice is yours: to go or wait."įrodo: "And it is also said, 'Go not to the Elves for counsel, for they will say both no and yes.'" - The Fellowship of the Ring, " Three is Company" Gildor: "That Gandalf should be late, does not bode well. He was reluctant to give Frodo any advice in Gandalf's absence. Gildor perceived that the Enemy was seeking for Frodo, though he did not know why. Frodo had greeted Gildor by saying, "Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo" (A star shines upon the hour of our meeting) impressed with his knowledge of the ancient tongue and lore he commended Frodo and named him Elf-friend. įrodo stayed up late talking to Gildor about the many dangers that the Hobbits might soon face. They camped in a clearing in the Woody End near Woodhall and the Elves provided the Hobbits with bread and fruit and a fragrant drink. The starlight glimmered in their hair and eyes. To the three Hobbits, Gildor and the Elves appeared to shimmer as they walked through the night. He invited Frodo, along with Sam Gamgee and Pippin Took, to spend the night in the Elves' company. Gildor recognized Frodo, though they had never met, for he knew Bilbo. On September 24, 3018, Gildor and a company of Elves were passing through the Shire, singing as they walked, and inadvertently caused a Nazgûl who was seeking Frodo to flee.
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