In Tolkien's book The Silmarillion, Hurin was the head of the house of Hador at the time of the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. He was transported to Gondolin by the eagles along with Huor, but was allowed to return to his people. His forces fought alongside the elves, and a valiant rearguard action by them along the river Sirion cost Morgoth's forces dear and enabled Turgon's army to escape back to Gondolin. Sadly, Hurin was captured by Morgoth, whereupon he was transported back to Angband and chained to a chair to watch the tragedy which would befall his loved ones, who were cursed. Morgoth also worked foul sorcery upon him to distort his will and perceptions.
He saw the tragic events which afflicted his children Turin and Nienor, and, when finally freed by Morgoth, went forth to confirm the truth of what he saw. He met his wife Morwen one last time and learnt from her what had befallen; after which he fell into a state of madness in which he returned to the gates of Gondolin and cried out, revealing its location to Morgoth. He then went to Nargothrond, slew Mim the petty dwarf and retrieved the Nauglamir, which for some Morgoth-encursed reason he gave to Elwe, triggering the events which led to the fall of Doriath.
He saw the tragic events which afflicted his children Turin and Nienor, and, when finally freed by Morgoth, went forth to confirm the truth of what he saw. He met his wife Morwen one last time and learnt from her what had befallen; after which he fell into a state of madness in which he returned to the gates of Gondolin and cried out, revealing its location to Morgoth. He then went to Nargothrond, slew Mim the petty dwarf and retrieved the Nauglamir, which for some Morgoth-encursed reason he gave to Elwe, triggering the events which led to the fall of Doriath.
Pronounced HOO-rin. It should have a rightward-slanting dash over the "U", but I don't think you can put those on Urban Dictionary.
by Andy May 23, 2004
Twat tartan for twats. Items of clothing such as caps that chavs must wear at a forty degree angle to their heads. Can be reffered to as "chavberry".
"Don't touch my burberry peak fucker, otherwise i will throw bottle-caps at you"
"I am hard because i am wearing a fake pair of burberry socks"
"I am hard because i am wearing a fake pair of burberry socks"
by Andy June 01, 2004
IAB - something someone says when they come back from being away from their computer. Similar to the use of "BRB" but for when you come back, not leave. Translates to "I Am Back"
"iab, so where were we?"
by Andy June 19, 2006
A large realm in southern Magnamund, covering most of the eastern half of the continent at the time of the World of Lone Wolf gamebooks. The capital is the city of Shadaki, and it also contains a number of other major cities such as Ghol-Tabras. In addition, it controls the formerly free cities such as Andui, Forlu and Karnali and a number of desolate areas such as Lara and the Lissan Plains.
The Empire is ruled by the Wytch-King Shasarak by means of fell magic and the fearsome Shadakine army. Particularly important are the Shadakine Wytches, who control each city partly by means of the powerful influence of the Kazim Stones they possess. Shasarak has also called demons to his aid, has opened a portal to the demonic plane and is a powerful magician in his own right.
The Empire is ruled by the Wytch-King Shasarak by means of fell magic and the fearsome Shadakine army. Particularly important are the Shadakine Wytches, who control each city partly by means of the powerful influence of the Kazim Stones they possess. Shasarak has also called demons to his aid, has opened a portal to the demonic plane and is a powerful magician in his own right.
The Shadakine Empire at its peak stretched from the Tentarias, the northern border of Southern Magnamund, to the south coast of the continent.
After the fall of Shasarak, most of the area became a single realm under the rulership of the wizard Grey Star, but Shadakine supporters continued to cause unrest. The free cities returned to their independence.
After the fall of Shasarak, most of the area became a single realm under the rulership of the wizard Grey Star, but Shadakine supporters continued to cause unrest. The free cities returned to their independence.
by Andy April 25, 2004
Singular Drakkar. A human or humanoid people in the Lone Wolf world, who live in a number of kingdoms in western Magnamund such as Nyras, Nyvoz and Ghatan. They are warlike and are aligned to and ruled by the Darklords; as a result, they often appear in the Darklord armies as far afield as Sommerlund and Anari.
Drakkarim warriors wear heavy armour and grated helmets which mask their faces. They wield heavy weapons such as maces and axes, and are more powerful and intelligent than Giaks. Thus, they are often used for special operations such as siege warfare and as a vanguard. A special unit, the Death Knights, are especially feared.
Drakkarim warriors wear heavy armour and grated helmets which mask their faces. They wield heavy weapons such as maces and axes, and are more powerful and intelligent than Giaks. Thus, they are often used for special operations such as siege warfare and as a vanguard. A special unit, the Death Knights, are especially feared.
Lone Wolf stood to face the three Drakkarim warriors as they charged through the breach in the wall.
by Andy May 11, 2004
Hunting for trolls.
Trollers hang around under bridges with troll guns at night (since trolls turn to stone in daylight), in the hope of bagging a troll head as a trophy.
As a VERY endangered (i.e. nonexistent) species, trolls are protected by law, and trolling is therefore illegal.
Trollers hang around under bridges with troll guns at night (since trolls turn to stone in daylight), in the hope of bagging a troll head as a trophy.
As a VERY endangered (i.e. nonexistent) species, trolls are protected by law, and trolling is therefore illegal.
by Andy June 27, 2004
Late 60's, early 70's style funk rhythm guitar, often accomplished using a wah pedal and 9th chords. Listen to the theme of "Shaft."
by Andy December 27, 2003