Daurin
From Tolkien Gateway
| Daurin | |
|---|---|
| Noldo | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Tórin |
| Location | Valinor |
| Death | North of Valmar, next to the Two Trees |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Daurin, also called Tórin was a Noldo of the Elder Days. He was notable for attacking Melkor and Ungoliant when they were attempting to destroy the Two Trees. After he had cut off one of Ungoliant's legs, she threw a web around him and Melkor killed him. He then took his blade which was laced with the black, poisonous blood of Ungoliant and proceeded to destroyed Telperion, then named Silpion.[1]
Other Versions of the Legendarium
The character that was to become Daurin was originally supposed to be Fëanor but this was abandoned. Then his name was changed to Daurlas, a kinsman of Fëanor, and finally to Daurin (Tórin)[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "VI. The Theft of Melko and the Darkening of Valinor", p. 169
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part One, "VI. The Theft of Melko and the Darkening of Valinor": "Notes and Commentary", p. 172
