References by Title

Gil-galad by oshun

Gil-galad is first met by most reader in The Lord of the Rings, but his story is deepened and expanded in The Silmarillion.

Published on 1 October 2007.

Gildor Inglorion by oshun

Gildor Inglorion is one of the many links between The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings, providing a final glimpse in the Third Age of the exiled Noldor.

Published on 1 March 2011.

Gilfanon by darthfingon

A character appearing only in The Book of Lost Tales, Gilfanon nonetheless survives later in the legendarium in the character of Pengolodh.

Published on 1 December 2009.

Glaurung by oshun

Known as the Father of Dragons, Glaurung is the first of these mighty monsters to emerge in the legendarium.

Published on 1 January 2014.

Glorfindel of Gondolin and Glorfindel of Rivendell by oshun

Glorfindel is one of several among Tolkien’s notable heroes who have provoked a substantial amount of controversy, most notably in the appearance of two essential Glorfindels and the ensuing debate over whether they are the same character.

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Published on 1 January 2010.

Gorlim the Unhappy by Robinka

Before he was the Unhappy, he was one of the nine faithful servants of Barahir and deeply in love: an oft-overlooked but tragic figure from The Silmarillion.

Published on 1 August 2019.

Grief, Grieving, and Permission to Mourn in the "Quenta Silmarillion" by Dawn Walls-Thumma

In a book as full of death as the Quenta Silmarillion, grief and mourning are surprisingly absent. The characters who receive grief and mourning—and those who don't—appear to do so due to narrative bias. Grief and mourning (or a lack of them) serve to draw attention toward and away from objectionable actions committed by characters.

Published on 15 April 2024.

Guilin of Nargothrond by oshun

What we know of Guilin of Nargothrond occurs only through inference, as his personal history is never described in any of Tolkien's writings.

Published on 1 September 2016.

Gwindor of Nargothrond by Lotrfan

Given a richer and more nuanced characterization in The Children of Húrin, Gwindor is a tenacious character who gives us insight into the lives of captives of Morgoth. The effects of his captivity haunt him as he becomes a pawn in the tragic tale of Túrin.

Published on 1 June 2018.

Haldad by oshun

The first known leader of the Haladin, Haldad was succeeded by his heroic daughter Haleth, the best-known person from his house.

Published on 1 August 2017.

Haleth by oshun, Hrymfaxe

Among the women of the legendarium, Haleth is heroic and a leader of her people, the Haladin.

Published on 1 February 2008.

Hareth by oshun

On the surface, Hareth of the Haladin is yet another woman defined primarily by her [male] relations but who, with a closer look at the details of the text, begins to come to life and ask for a story of her own.

Published on 1 April 2019.

How to Review by JunoMagic

This comprehensive essay discusses how to write balanced and effective fiction critiques with a special emphasis on Tolkien fan fiction.

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Published on 31 March 2007.

Huan the Hound of Valinor by oshun

The famed hound, Huan is one of the most if not the most truly noble beasts in The Silmarillion and a hero by the standards of almost any reader.

Published on 1 April 2011.

Huor by Robinka

Huor's deeds in the text reveal a man of heroic temperament and passionate love.

Published on 1 March 2015.

Húrin Thalion, Part 1 by Melesta

A character who remained in the legendarium, largely unchanged, since its earliest writings, Húrin lives an early life defined by valor and heroism. This first part of his biography explores his heroic youth, including connections to ancient and medieval history.

Published on 2 June 2023.

Húrin Thalion, Part 2 by Melesta

After the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Húrin's heroic life takes a turn for the tragic and illustrates themes of courage, betrayal, and the promises and perils of vision. Although given one of the most inconclusive endings in the legendarium, Húrin retains a heroic reputation that resonates through the ages to follow.

Published on 4 August 2023.

Idril Celebrindal by Lindariel

Idril Celebrindal's footprint in the canon is light and hard to discern beyond the bare bones given in The Silmarillion and The Fall of Gondolin, yet she exists at the epicenter of the most ancient and shifting ground of Tolkien's entire legendarium.

Published on 4 July 2021.

In the House of the Fairbairns by Simon J. Cook

The first of some posts on the Elf-tower on the western margin of The Lord of the Rings attempts to frame the relationship between the narrative and the appendices of The Lord of the Rings and an analysis of Frodo's dream-visions. 

Published on 10 February 2024.

Indis by oshun

Indis is remarkable in that, as far as is written in any of the published works of Tolkien, she is the only second wife named for any major figure within the Eldar. Her story ensnares her, for better or worse, with the dramatic tale of the Finwean Noldor.

Published on 1 July 2013.

Interview with Artist ArlenianChronicles by Anérea

In this interview, Cassandra (ArlenianChronicles) talks about the inspiration and creative process behind her art, which is distinguished by its emotionally rich relationships and often novel AU takes on Silmarillion characters.

Published on 11 March 2023.

Interview with Artist Busymagpie by Anérea

Interview with fanartist Busymagpie where she shares a bit of her background in art, her motivations and methods, and how she came to create her alter-ego Nastymagpie's spicier images.

Published on 22 April 2023.

Interview with Artist Ismene by Anérea, Ismene

Ismene is a self-taught artist known for her striking illustrations, most recently the artwork depicting Varda that is featured on the cover of Tolkien and Diversity.

Published on 21 July 2023.

Interview with Artist Mirra Kan by Anérea

Blue Wizards, Faithful Haradrim, Black Númenóreans; I chatted with Mirra about her evocative—and somtimes provocative—art drawing attention to some of Middle-earth's Oriental cultures and the Western perception of them.

Published on 4 January 2024.

Interview with artist Ruslan Shapolov by Anérea

A behind the scenes look at the creating of a book of Silmarillion illustrations by Ukranian artist Ruslan Shapolov.

Published on 18 October 2023.