Círdan the Shipwright, The Complete Travels

Círdan the Shipwright, The Complete Travels | Tolkien Explained

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One of the oldest elves ever to roam Middle-earth, Círdan the Shipwright is also one of the wisest. Despite his greatest desire to see Valinor, his fate would be to help others make the trip before he would finally sail in the Last Ship himself.
He would see both Morgoth and Sauron rise and fall, and rise again. His incredible foresight leads him to gift his Ring of Power, Narya, to Gandalf.
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@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын

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@taylorgarrett1623 2 жыл бұрын

You do fantastic videos! I’ve been waiting for a detailed one over The Fall of Gondolin ever since you created ones over The Children of Hurin & Beren and Luthien. We need you to finish Tolkien’s original trilogy!!

@jonystyles9473 2 жыл бұрын

Thandruil went in the last boat too... " two elf kings"...

@alexandermayr7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks but I am not interested in the words of a Neo-Nazi.

@owengreig1088 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexandermayr7 Not sure what you mean by that unless you mean that he's not afraid to stand up to the enemies of Western civilization.

@KenLives333 8 ай бұрын

o/ Where is the map of Beleriand you use at 1.00 from? It's beautiful!

@Marc-fl7mz 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is the unsung hero of the elves and really of Middle Earth. The elf was just constantly in the background holding it all together while forever longing to be home.

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Most underated mvp

@10000Winters 2 жыл бұрын

For real. I imagine everyone coming to him for advice while he’s like sanding his boat and he’s just like, “look, man, I’m just trying to get home.”

@anatoldenevers237 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty amazing that he's been doing the same business for so long, even after Beleriand gets wiped out he just moves inland and sets up a new harbor at the Grey Havens, and keeps building his ships for the next 7,000+ years.

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

@@anatoldenevers237 Like the wise old uncle you seek counsel from

@Thechezbailey 2 жыл бұрын

As useful as Elrond or Glorfindel, but he never got the love #TeleriLife

@Thescott16 2 жыл бұрын

Valar upon seeing Cirdan arriving on their shores, "Who are you? How did you get here?" "I'm Shipwright, and I'm a shipwright."

@gorghor Жыл бұрын

@Legal Inuman Sessions I think every elf that had ever heard of him would vouch for him, and that Ingwe, and even Ulmo and perhaps the other Valar would revere him.

@thewhitestag33 Жыл бұрын

Police squad reference right?

@jmad318 Жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@ClockworkEngineer 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is the Glorfindel of non-fighting.

@Comet_373 Жыл бұрын

@sidsdabest2416 2 күн бұрын

Couldn't have said it any better

@linhlekhanh9435 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan raised both Gil-galad and Earendil ,so I imagine him as a tired grandpa of the elves

@DavidtheNorseman 2 жыл бұрын

A good example to us all of keeping on keeping on with doing it right himself in spite of other people being stupid/bad/silly. I see him as wise and patient rather than tired but definitely the wise old Uncle/Grandpa. Still giving good advice whether people took it or not :-)

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

Wise to the end

@Zhoriizon313 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine how old he had to be, for the description to say he looks old and have a long white beard as almost no elves are known to have grown beards or look old. Fascinating character.

@benc.5558 2 жыл бұрын

When ten thousand years old you reach, look as good you will not, hmm?

@zachs-a4487 2 жыл бұрын

He’s by far the oldest elf left in middle earth by the time of lotr

@HeartlessRandomguy 2 жыл бұрын

@@benc.5558 Good one

@HeartlessRandomguy 2 жыл бұрын

He's at least as old as Galadrial, if not older

@josuesolisgamboa3376 2 жыл бұрын

@@HeartlessRandomguy Galadriel is way younger

@TheCradM 2 жыл бұрын

So many characters. So many stories. But only one worthy of telling their tales.

@mrsealpoop7781 2 жыл бұрын

That man? Nicholas Cage.

@rebekahv5185 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT,@@mrsealpoop7781?!

@yesayawuri2784 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsealpoop7781 LOL

@acephas3 2 жыл бұрын

Right. This dude been in nearly EVERY story of EVERY age, like Galadriel. That’s what’s up.

@kris6038 2 жыл бұрын

Dude is even older than Galadriel

@anatoldenevers237 2 жыл бұрын

@@kris6038 He's probably one of the oldest non Ainur creatures in Middle Earth during LOTR, aside from Treebeard, maybe a few other Ents and whatever Tom Bombadil is.

@Greendalewitch 2 жыл бұрын

@@anatoldenevers237 Thats a fair assessment. He was either born or awoke in Cuivíen after all, meaning he was one of the very first elves to enter the world and might even have conversed with Treebeard that told Merry and Pippin about the time when the Elves taught the trees to speak, recalling how they wanted to talk to everything.

@odied1750 2 жыл бұрын

All the other elf lords doing great deeds and dying in flashy manners, while Cirdan here is being the responsible elder making sure everyone has a chance to get home safe, that some top tier support right there

@gothia6515 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most mind blowing characters of the lore. Thats for sure.

@zonderafspraak 2 жыл бұрын

Círdan is my favorite, so glad he got his own video. Such a good example of selfless service and humility. I mean, he gave is ring of power to Gandalf because he knew he needed it more. What a stud.

@SpecialOrder_937 Жыл бұрын

Imagine giving the ring of fire to one who loves the waters 😐

@mancamiatipoola Жыл бұрын

That is so, but also he gave the ring of fire to a worthy person because he really did not need it. The ring of fire was made to amplify destructive powers and to aid in combat. Cirdan was a shib builder and an architect. He was a great creator and had no use for a destructive tool. Now, if they had given him the ring of water...well, he might have kept that one. :)

@HighKingoftheElves 2 жыл бұрын

The eternal witness to Tolkien’s story. From the silmarillion to the lord of the rings.

@aarushpalit504 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan the shipwright Had a lot of foresight Bearded elf with lot of might Left middle Earth in the night

@vinz4066 2 жыл бұрын

Here Take my Like Sir

@aarushpalit504 2 жыл бұрын

@@vinz4066 haha thanks mate!

@ardian_g 2 жыл бұрын

You have a lime from me too

@monitor-mindtheover-void6712 2 жыл бұрын

When you realise Cirdan is older than Galadriel😲. Cirdan is one of the most underrated and interesting character in the legendarium.

@sweeperboy 2 жыл бұрын

He's in fact older than Galadriel's dad...

@louisbrown4620 2 жыл бұрын

He is one of the first to awaken. That’s as old as it gets.

@matthewbuchheim35 Жыл бұрын

@@louisbrown4620 yet still young to tom bombadil. He was walking around before the first acorn. I wonder how old he is

@IsoscelesWrestling_Official 4 ай бұрын

⁠@@matthewbuchheim35Well Tom Bombadil is just straight up ancient,he is on his own list

@MrMortull 2 жыл бұрын

Legolas Greenleaf: I'm the bro-est Elf bro. Shipwright the Cirdan: ...Hold my boat.

@painfan476 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is a great example of: "Good things come to those who wait"

@gabrielaleactus9932 Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!

@arjunsharma7517 11 ай бұрын

But how

@therealelderking5830 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan was the ultimate badass. He even grew a beard, not many elves can match that.

@rejvaik00 Жыл бұрын

_"It's the beards"_ - Aragon

@lizzies4964 2 жыл бұрын

"Caught in an enchantment of their own making for 200 years" just sounds like Tolkien's way of saying they were getting it on for two centuries.

@gavinsmith9871 2 жыл бұрын

I bet that's how Luthian was made.

@di3486 2 жыл бұрын

They froze in place. Literally inert.

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if they sang let's Marvin gaye and get it on 😊😂👍

@ladyalaina42 2 жыл бұрын

I read it was 20 years?

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

@@ladyalaina42 Even for a elf that would be quick 😉😂 But seriously speaking.. I think indeed it was two centuries but I could be wrong.. Memory not as good as it once was

@OneFlyingTonk 2 жыл бұрын

Círdan was lowkey my favourite elf when I was young because he was just chill all the time whilst carrying possbily one of the heaviest burdens any character endured. Cheers to this guy for living 70 milennia and not giving a damn about his own interests, instead helping others achieve theirs.

@mariapazgonzalezlesme 2 жыл бұрын

When you are elf and have a beard, now that's I call a chad.

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

And like a king without being a king

@ThePsyMinded 2 жыл бұрын

It's just that he was the only elf that didn't shave. Duh!

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePsyMinded Gillette. The best a elf can get Cirdan: 'no' 😂

@simoncooper6752 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, Círdan the shipwright, probably one of the most underrated characters, especially for those who've only seen the films. Great video as always. ❤

@kotarojujo2737 2 жыл бұрын

he's actually have a cameo in Pj's film, he appears very briefly in prologue and the ending in Grey Havens.

@Jayjay-qe6um 2 жыл бұрын

"Take this ring, Master... for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness that you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill. But as for me, my heart is with the Sea, and I will dwell by the grey shores until the last ship sails. I will await you." -- Cirdan, Appendix B

@metalsadman Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an npc guiding the players thru their quest

@oSimian 2 жыл бұрын

The true embodiment of the word "selfless", Cirdan was

@etienneporras7252 2 жыл бұрын

I think most Tolkein fans have gotten used to the idea of Elves living for "a long-ass time". But realizing that by the time Cirdan left over the Sea he was 11,534 Years of the Sun old is just mind boggling. I also don't often think of Elves as growing old, but Cirdan clearly got close.

@samoht5674 2 жыл бұрын

The oldest elf that remained in middle earth. Lol

@etienneporras7252 2 жыл бұрын

@@samoht5674 Very much so.

@catintheoven 2 жыл бұрын

yeah the fact he'd visibly aged quite a lot as well

@etienneporras7252 2 жыл бұрын

@@catintheoven exactly!

@anatoldenevers237 2 жыл бұрын

@@etienneporras7252 Probably tiring for him doing the same job, building his ships for 10,000+ years and always wanting to get on one himself. Amazing character.

@classyname42 2 жыл бұрын

In The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Tom sees the last ship leave Middle-Earth and he sees 3 Elven kings. So that's Celeborn and Cirdan and the 3rd must have been Thranduil. It's interesting to think about those three leaving together.

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

Would've been a sad sight but cirdan a much deserved reward

@Max-px5ym 2 жыл бұрын

Aaah and those 3 kings looking to the shores : "Guys guys it's Tom Bombadil!! Ooooh my Eru we forgot to say goodbye"

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

@@Max-px5ym Toms in his own world so he wouldn't mind 🤣

@themadmallard 2 жыл бұрын

and about what they would have to talk about. i bet that would make for some fun short comics

@alanmike6883 2 жыл бұрын

@@themadmallard Cirdan to celeborn about Elronds father: 'when I helped his father build the ship and sent him westward, I didn't actually think it was gonna make to the valor. Dude cost me a bag of gold' Celeborn and thranduil: 😨 😂

@infocarl6081 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is maybe the most patient elf in all of tolkiens work and one of the most faithful also. Like who can wait 10,000 years or 70,000 years in a place and where he helps future heroes in battles against the dark lords and also help all the people in the story to sail to the western sea. What a true legend.

@Sevenigma777 2 жыл бұрын

Yo this dude really needs to get props for his pronunciation of everything. It sounds so perfect and brings out the beauty in the language and is no easy thing to pronounce so eloquently.

@markusrobinson3858 2 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! You synthesize the Silmarillion in a way that makes Tolkien's vast mythology accessible to those of us without the patience to put it all together the way you do. Thank you!

@sshannon233 Жыл бұрын

👌👌👌

@valritz1489 2 жыл бұрын

And as the Last Ship sailed on beyond the bent waters of the world, the mists began to part in welcome, for it bore at its helm one who had dreamt of sailing this course--dreamt when it had not been the only Straight Road. Cirdan, ancient and grey, beheld the white shores of Tol Eressea, which he had twice before seen depart without him, and his eyes glittered with unshed tears. "Eldest," murmured his companion, though he as well could barely speak for the sight, "is it bitter, I wonder, to at last have one's dream come so easily after so long a wanting?" "Bitter? Bitter, no, except perhaps in such a fashion as bitterness leavens the sweet to ease its coming." And now the old elf's eyes glittered with mirth as well as tears, and a smile cracked his bearded face. "For I alone among the Eldalie have known the depths of hunger to know true satiety, the deepest thirst to know the quenching. O! I will see Elwe again! May he look upon me and see my beard, and think me a wizened invalid thou brought to serve you wine on this long voyage!" And his laughter rang out like a great bell of brass, its clapper long muffled and kept from sounding. Celeborn himself could naught but smile, for as he looked upon the Eldest of the Elves in Middle-Earth, he knew that none would mistake him for any but who he was. The flame of Cirdan's spirit, undimmed since Elder Days and which had burned brightly beside a Ring of Power, shone forth from him in his rejoicing, and in answer the bells of Tol Eressea sounded in welcome--for their brother long afield had at last returned to the Undying Lands.

@198EE4 9 ай бұрын

Did you write this or pull it from somewhere? Good either way.

@Pixis1 2 жыл бұрын

In terms of him being "Shipwright the Shipwright," there's at least one other character referred to this way. Legolas Greenleaf means "Greenleaf Greenleaf." Maybe Elves occasionally took the translation of their names as an epithet or title when conversing with other races in the Common Speech. It would convey the meaning and the person's identity to those who don't speak Elvish.

@Talancir 2 жыл бұрын

yo, these are Elvish versions of "Moon Moon."

@SnkrPrince 2 жыл бұрын

“What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!” - Frodo “Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so. With Pity.” -Gandalf

@laura-bianca3130 2 жыл бұрын

At least someone cares for the old books 👍🏻

@DudesfromMiddleEarth 2 жыл бұрын

in the movies, he says something similer but a bit differently

@unitedweanalyse5193 2 жыл бұрын

One channel to rule them all One channel to find the fans One channel to enlighten us And in anticipation (for the next video) bind them In the land on Middle-Earth where the true lore lies

@laura-bianca3130 2 жыл бұрын

One of Tolkien's best characters, no doubt ♥️

@lilkev1929 2 жыл бұрын

I love how much effort my man puts into the pronunciations of various Sindarin or Black Speech words. Really shows how much a scholar of Tolkien he is - and how into the subject matter he is.

@darthr01g41 Жыл бұрын

Cirdan was an elf's elf! A whole saga could be made just of this great elf!

@skatemetrix 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan enabled the Elven diaspora from Middle Earth, he helped to build the last Elven safe havens in the late First Age (of the Sun) when Morgoth's armies were running amok in Beleriand, he built the Gray Havens, he redirected the first Numenorian Army in the Second Age when Sauron threatened to take over all of Eriador and the north-west of Middle Earth and thus saved Gil-Galad's people from Sauron, he also gave Gandalf the Elven Ring of Fire which helped ensure Gandalf's mission became a success. And above all else he suffered sea-longing for tens of thousands years, he watched hundreds of thousands of Elves leave Middle Earth while he stayed behind and he STILL made sure to provide the last ever boat to set sail to Valinor and ONLY then did he at last sail to the undying lands. He was there from the beginning of his race and was there when Elves left Middle Earth entirely. Legend!

@anybrody 2 жыл бұрын

The very same generation with those Finwë, Elwë, Ingwë. This elven-granpa taking care of those elven-brat until the end of time. Respect!

@orrointhewise3913 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Had no idea he endured and had been denied so much over the years Tears would have been the least of his acts of relief upon seeing the light

@ger128 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how every last character in Lord of the Rings has his own detailed backstory

@Morbos1000 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see these histories of Elves or other very long lived beings I think "boy they had a lot of down time". Despite all the wars and travels you are probably looking at 90% or more of his life just hanging out, working on his ships, and generally doing elf stuff with the occasional big event occurring.

@jebpayne1710 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is an under appreciates character! Made it through so many ages and wars, he does not get enough love, i hope that changes with the new LOTR prime show.

@mauser98kar Жыл бұрын

True sigma chad of Legendarium. He just stood by the side, doing his deeds, and yet his impact is incalculable.

@funnyhappyharry746 2 жыл бұрын

The day TomDaBombadil19 isn’t on the Patreon credits is the day this channel truly days. The mad lad has become iconic at the end of these vids 😂 I always wait to hear our favorite boi mentioned at the end despite me knowing absolutely nothing about the patron!

@JustSnowglow 2 жыл бұрын

YES! Finally more people will appreciate this legend! One of my favorites.

@NemieVlog 2 жыл бұрын

Círdan is an underrated elf of middle earth. Thank you for sharing this information about Círdan, you're the best.

@sal191_ 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is like comfort food. Thanks for doing this :D

@mjury67 2 жыл бұрын

Given that Cirdan was bearded and old, it might be said the weight of Middle Earth ultimately ages everyone.

@ryancruz1876 11 ай бұрын

All Elves age. Tolkien even wrote an essay explaining how and why the elves age called “Ageing of Elves”.

@sandram6283 Жыл бұрын

Cirdan what a magnificent character 👏 Definitely one of my top 3 favorites .

@ChiaraSiasat 2 жыл бұрын

Círdan, I feel like is one of those completely underrated characters in the legendarium. Also its so interesting to know that Círdan had a notion to know who the Istari were when they arrived to ME, I can’t remember though if he was the one who told Elrond and Galadriel or if the other 2 elves figured it out themselves. I would love to see a video on Aldarion eventually 👀 ☺️ This was another amazing video my friend!

@Airidescent 2 жыл бұрын

"No homies get left behind" - Cirdan probably

@Jaasau Жыл бұрын

Truly one of the greatest elves, because he exemplified the true purpose and nature of the Eldar.

@TheCinderestBlockAround 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan, the elf with a beard.

@leonardofaber5823 2 жыл бұрын

"An" elf with a beard is more precise, but ok, kkkl

@ryancruz1876 11 ай бұрын

Mahtan also has a beard.

@eonwe3559 2 жыл бұрын

This video is by far, one of my favorites from Nerd of the Rings. So detailed, sophisticated and well done.

@losttribe3001 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been recovering from eye surgery and while I temporarily have no depth perception, I’ve been binge watching your channel. I’ve read the Hobbit and LOTR trilogy, but never made it through the Silmarillion. So it’s nice to get these little snippets you put together from that, the unfinished tales and Christopher Tolkien’s. It really expands the world and creates amazing depth. Thanks and cheers.

@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you are enjoying the channel and I wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery!

@christianvincentcostanilla8428 Ай бұрын

So cirdan is an : An accidental hero or Merlin

@braylon3233 2 жыл бұрын

Hurray! I've been waiting patiently waiting for this one. one of my favorite characters in Tolkiens world!

@gandalfolorin-kl3pj 2 жыл бұрын

Nerd, this story brought tears to my eyes. You not only know your ME history, but you tell it as though you were there. That touches the heart. Namarie.

@unitedweanalyse5193 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video man, keep it up! Can't believe how underrated this guy is, even though he appears in the stories of almost every age. I used to have trouble understanding the Silmarillion, but now I no longer do. Not to mention that you're videos are sooo much fun to watch, even the videos that tell me stuff I know already. A must-watch channel for any Tolkien fan. Keep up the good work!

@aleciok 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge Tolkien fun and I found out about this channel only 1 month ago. I've already watched all your videos related to great characters, but I was wondering why nothing was told about Cirdan in a dedicated video. And here It Is !!! Great job, you are a wonderful story teller.

@mokolokotoko1 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you put in the amount of years before and after the release of The Nature of Middle Earth in your videos. It gives a great amount of context and helps me readjust to the new time of Middle Earth.

@Astroviking_ 2 жыл бұрын

Man Cirdan was such an awesome character I didn’t know how great and good he was, thanks a lot for this video!

@ericparker9371 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on Halbarad and the Rangers of the North who come to Aragorn’s aid in Return of the King. We get so know so little about that group and their lives from the books and basically nothing from the movies.

@kevinmcnamara2082 5 ай бұрын

I love this channel. Woke up and poured some coffee and got to hear about one of my favorite characters in Tolkien’s world! Cheers and happy holidays to all of us left behind.

@shubhammitra4227 2 жыл бұрын

I can literally feel the amount of love with which this video was made. Hats off!

@guardianstranscript 2 жыл бұрын

You sir, are becoming one amazing storyteller. Keep up the good work!

@GSS1Sirius 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I see the maps in videos like this I'm curious about the "little" things depicted, like castles, towers or various others names of rivers, lakes, small mountains, small patches of woods, etc. I guess not literally everything has something to talk about, but it still intrigues me.

@davidwilliambarker 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying the Complete Travels videos, especially the ones about characters I might previously have considered 'minor.' Excellent work. Thanks.

@jockel4256 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@justanothervoice2538 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, I am always moved by your selection of music. It really helps make the videos.

@tony_delvecchio 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best fantasy characters ever ❤️ As usual GREAT VIDEO ❤️

@admiralxeno434 2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking forward to this for so long! Thank you!

@ytbmax9371 2 жыл бұрын

I am always so hyped when you upload, good job!

@AngelsArmour 2 жыл бұрын

You really have a gift of bringing to life the depth of each of Tolkien's characters. Love these videos!

@Chris-mm1tv 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this one for ages, very good overview.

@jamiegregg9211 2 жыл бұрын

awesome vid Matt really enjoyed this one

@rafaelpereiradenovo 2 жыл бұрын

A video that i've been waiting for a long time!👍

@danneradio 2 жыл бұрын

Incredably high quality videos, big thanks

@clarechaddon2545 2 жыл бұрын

Cirdan is so AWESOME!!!

@Oudeis000 3 күн бұрын

Cirdan epitomizes the virtues of faithfulness and selflessness. He kind of reminds me of someone who gets stuck holding open a door as people keep streaming by. Though I’m sure that he was happy and fulfilled in aiding others to go to their reward, I suspect that each sailing must have been tinged with weariness as it was not yet his turn.

@isabellacordoba3450 2 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL

@CocoZK2009 27 күн бұрын

Happy to see my fan art listed, this is the happy moment of making fan art.

@elanacurl 2 жыл бұрын

Ty for these videos sweetie... love the in depth details 😊

@dalepride8671 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this amazing video!

@SargeantRho Жыл бұрын

one of the most impressive storys i have heard in your channel!

@MaximilianMKGill 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man.

@thehighguarduk4820 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, really well told and explained of a truly wonderful, honourable, loyal, brave, wise and extraordinary selfless character.

@sinlogico Жыл бұрын

Finally got around to watching this one. What a great video about a great part of Tolkiens world. Thank you!

@SJT0813 2 жыл бұрын

As someone, who hasn't read the books, I wonder how there didn't seem to be any animosity or a sense of betrayal between Celebor and Galadriel, since the latter more or less "abandoned" the former for the time being, when she boarded the ship without him... Do you think there was a mutual understanding, that they'd someday meet again in Valinor, when the time was right and it's just a "mortal-thing" to think otherwise? ;) Also, brilliant, or shall I say "mithril-like" content, I love how you make one feel as if you were talking about real ancient history, looking forward to the next one

@AnnaMarianne 2 жыл бұрын

Tolkien wrote that for the Elves it was normal for the husband and wife to spend even long periods of time separatedly, as they pursued their own goals. Galadriel and Celeborn lived apart already earlier, in the Second Age. So when Galadriel chose to pass over the Sea before Celeborn did, from the Elvish point of view that would be normal and acceptable. That said, you can hear from Celeborn's words to Aragorn in RotK that he is saddened by Galadriel leaving already, as it would be a while until they would see again.

@dumbanddumber3172 2 жыл бұрын

this is your best video so far, how can it be so underatted?

@scarychannel792 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a clip for Cirdan from the time I waited for a clip for him Thank you very much.Keep going:) :) :) 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@elleditsilver 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, one of my favourite characters! Absolutely love your video. I always wondered if Cirdan had children or a wife of his own, he seems like the perfect husband and father.

@mr.jack_playz1356 2 жыл бұрын

Once again AMAZING video

@Diavolo 2 жыл бұрын

another absolute banger! love my man shipwright the shipwright

@cicknobb5321 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks nerd! Happy Saturday

@rudiberton7876 2 жыл бұрын

Man your video is amazing bro

@lorcankelly8871 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video as always

@louisbrown4620 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the most important elf in the history of Arda. What a tale!

@davidgiosoto 2 жыл бұрын

Just read the Appendix A section on the North Kingdom and the sunken ship. Wanted more info on Cirdan and felt like I manifested this lol. Awesome video as always!

@VoiceoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын

This was Such a Great VIdeo Nerd of the Rings! I Learned so much! I think Cirdan is one of my Favorite Elves now! What an Amazing Story and conviction he had to help others before himself. Somthing cool Tolkien put into that for us all to learn. Help Others before yourself? Perhaps? Very Cool! Well done!

@ketugrahagraha3673 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible story. Thank you!

@fgdj2000 Жыл бұрын

Just finished The Silmarillion for the first time and noticed how much of a presence he was in the background (both in TS and in LR Appendices). I really appreciate your content. My favorite Tolkien channel.