Gondolindrim

From the One Wiki to Rule Them All, the Lord of the Rings Encyclopedia.

The Gondolindrim (Sindarin for the 'Gondolin-people') sometimes called the Hidden People were the people of Gondolin, the people of Turgon.

They were made up mostly of the Noldorin exiles from Valinor but there were some Sindar amongst them.

Strong in both mind, body, and spirit they became highly skilled in the arts and crafts and were well cultured.

For nearly five-hundred years they lived in peace and prosperity trusting in the secrecy of their hidden city and refusing to take part in the affairs and Battles of the Beleriand, save for the Nirnaeth Arnoediad where fortunately for them, the secret of Gondolin was preserved thanks to the bravery of the Men of Dor-lómin. However, their secret would not remain a secret for long as others such as Húrin were used in finding its location, and then later from a threat from within.

It was Maeglin, son of Eöl who bitterly resented the fact that he could not win the affection of the woman he desired and jealous of the one who did, betrayed the people of Gondolin after being captured by Morgoth. This led to the Fall of Gondolin and the near destruction of its people; however, a group of them were saved by Tuor and Idril and the bravery of Glorfindel.

The remaining Gondolindrim fled to the Havens of Sirion where they mourned greatly for the loss of their great city. There they lived in peace under the lordship of Tuor and Idril and later their son Eärendil until the deadly attack on the refuge by the Sons of Fëanor who were seeking the recovery of the Silmaril. Most all there were slain and if any did survive they probably went over the sea to Valinor.

[edit] References

• The Silmarillion pgs. 138, 159 & 192
• Unfinished Tales pgs. 31-2 & 42
• The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
• The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 22-23