Mithril Armor? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lostgaeriel · 01-23-2003, 11:08 AM

There may be no other mention of mithril used for armour in The Lord of the Rings, but many other 'mithril goodies' are mentioned in the book:

Galadriel's ring, Nenya, the Ring of Water was made of mithril (and set with a diamond).

The Guard of the Citadel at the Court of the Fountain (and only there) wore helms made of mithril. Their surcoats may have been embroidered in true-silver - the text isn't specific in that.

The emblems and letters on Durin's Doors were made using ithildin or starmoon - which is made from mithril.

The crown on the Standard of Arwen was made of mithril and gold.

The new gates of the City were made of mithril and steel.

The ship Vingilot that Eärendil sails through the skies was made of mithril and elven-glass. (Read again Bilbo's Song of Eärendil in Many Meetings.)

[ January 23, 2003: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

01-23-2003, 11:08 AM	#6
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	There may be no other mention of mithril used for armour in The Lord of the Rings, but many other 'mithril goodies' are mentioned in the book: Galadriel's ring, Nenya, the Ring of Water was made of mithril (and set with a diamond). The Guard of the Citadel at the Court of the Fountain (and only there) wore helms made of mithril. Their surcoats may have been embroidered in true-silver - the text isn't specific in that. The emblems and letters on Durin's Doors were made using ithildin or starmoon - which is made from mithril. The crown on the Standard of Arwen was made of mithril and gold. The new gates of the City were made of mithril and steel. The ship Vingilot that Eärendil sails through the skies was made of mithril and elven-glass. (Read again Bilbo's Song of Eärendil in Many Meetings.) [ January 23, 2003: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.