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Guilin was a noble Elf of Nargothrond and the father of Gelmir and Gwindor.

Biography[]

Though little is known about him, Guilin was the father of Gelmir and Gwindor, both of whom played major roles in the First Age. Gelmir's death initiated the Nírnaeth Arnoediad,[1] which resulted in the captivity and enslavement of Gwindor in Angband.[2]

References[]

  1. The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter XX: "Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad"
  2. The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter XXI: "Of Túrin Turambar"
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