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There they escaped to the boat, and as they struggled to climb the waves, Isildur was able to prevent the sword from falling into the deep waters.Īnduril was found by Déagol (the apology of the Seven Noldor) a few years later, and his life ended when he lost control of it during a fight with Sméagol. During his journey north, where he planned to reunite with his brothers and station a second army to prevent future attacks, Isildur was pursued by Orcs and Trolls who fought them to the banks of the Anduin River. Elendil in the battle for Middle-earth against SauronĪnduril It passed into the hands of Isildur after the assassination of the War of the Last Days. After the Early Fire, it was kept in the House of Elendil. During the last days of the West, it was wielded by Ar-Pharazon, who used it to overthrow Sauron after the Battle of Zemel. Its blade was long and sharp, but not so thick and heavy that it was rendered useless in close combat (like murderous swords of other times).Īnduril spent several stories after the retreat from Valinor.

Its cover was hard as steel and shiny as Wallacian. 'Notes from the Appendix A '), remains an uncertain matter.Īnduril is an excellent sheath sword, created by the Noldor in Valinor many thousands of years ago, when there was little need for lethal weapons. Still, we know that Andúril means "Luminous Flame."Įven if there is some connection between the name of the sword and Elendil's words, "There is a force in him that is nevertheless reflected in his ability to resist Sauron and turn his own power against him" (JRRT. Traditionally, the names of ancient weapons have been the names of their own choosing (although this may even be the case with Anduril). Anduril is an unusual name for a legendary weapon.