Definitions by andy

Eglarest 

Fortress in the Falas region of Beleriand, mentioned in Tolkien's book The Silmarillion. Like Vinyamar, it was ruled by Cirdan and populated by Teleri, until it became a haven for elves fleeing other parts of Beleriand as Morgoth's forces overran it after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. It was eventually broken and sacked by Morgoth's forces, and the surviving elves fled to Balar.

It is located on the western coast.

Eglarest by Andy May 11, 2004

Estolad 

A realm in Beleriand, inhabited by edain (humans friendly to elves), mainly as a stopping-off point before moving on to places like Nargothrond and Mithrim. It is to the north of Doriath, just outside the Girdle of Melian, and is sparsely populated.

It's a place in Tolkien's Silmarillion.

Estolad by Andy May 11, 2004

Gelmir 

Elf of Nargothrond, a minor character in Tolkien's book The Silmarillion. He rode forth against Morgoth in the Dagor Bragollach but fell and was captured. He was then paraded in front of the elves at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad by orcs, and was slain. This served the intended purpose of provoking the elves, led by his brother Gwindor, to attack prematurely, beginning the disaster which was this battle.

Morgoth often enslaved elves and apparently set them to work in Angband, although some, including Gwindor, later escaped.

Gelmir by Andy May 11, 2004

Oliphaunt 

1) Westron (English) name for the Mumak, an elephant or elephant-like monster used in battle by the Haradrim in Lord of the Rings.

2) In Dungeons and Dragons, a larger and more powerful creature similar to an elephant.

The name's just a corruption of "elephant", really.

Oliphaunt by Andy May 11, 2004

Narog

River in western Beleriand, which runs close to Nargothrond. It provided a natural defence for this city against the forces of Morgoth, which mostly fear water. That is, until Turin foolishly advised the elves to build a bridge, which provided a handy access route for Glaurung...

It's featured in Tolkien's book The Silmarillion - see the map at the back for exact details of where it goes.

Narog by Andy May 11, 2004

Glaurung 

A major character in Tolkien's book The Silmarillion, Glaurung was the first and one of the greatest of the Uruloki. Although without wings, he could breathe fire and cause hypnosis and was a formidable adversary. He played a crucial role in Nirnaeth Arnoediad in routing the elven armies, and later led orkish forces in attacks in Beleriand.

As the forces of Nargothrond, inspired by Turin, became increasingly assertive, Glaurung launched an attack on the previously hidden city, using a bridge built to enable the city's elves to go to war. He routed and burned the city, slaying many of its defenders, including Gwindor.

He hypnotised Turin, sending him on a wild goose chase to Mithrim, and later Nienor, who developed complete amnesia as a result (hence her marriage to her brother Turin).

Slain by Turin as he came forth against a host from Brethil. Turin attacked his vulnerable underside, mortally wounding the dragon.

He's usually depicted in pictures as a huge green worm-like dragon.

Glaurung by Andy May 11, 2004

Ossiriand

Known as the realm of the seven rivers, Ossiriand was a region of eastern Beleriand roughly equivalent to the later realm of Lindon. It was populated mainly by Laiquendi who remained elusive and invisible.

It's a place in Tolkien's Silmarillion.

Ossiriand by Andy May 11, 2004