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Their leader was [[Egalmoth]]. They were a folk of "unaccounted wealth", and were arrayed in many bright colours, for the "heavenly arch" referred to a rainbow. Their arms were set with jewels that flamed in the light over the sky. Every shield of that battalion was of the blue of the heavens and its boss a jewel built of seven gems: rubies, amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, chrysoprases, topazes, and amber. An opal of great size was set in each of their helms. They were great swordsmen, but they also had the best archers along with the [[Folk of the Swallow]], so they were positioned in the broad places of the walls.<ref name=Gondolin>{{LT2|III}}</ref>{{rp|173}}  
Their leader was [[Egalmoth]]. They were a folk of "unaccounted wealth", and were arrayed in many bright colours, for the "heavenly arch" referred to a rainbow. Their arms were set with jewels that flamed in the light over the sky. Every shield of that battalion was of the blue of the heavens and its boss a jewel built of seven gems: rubies, amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, chrysoprases, topazes, and amber. An opal of great size was set in each of their helms. They were great swordsmen, but they also had the best archers along with the [[Folk of the Swallow]], so they were positioned in the broad places of the walls.<ref name=Gondolin>{{LT2|III}}</ref>{{rp|173}}  


During the [[Fall of Gondolin]], [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]] gathered his armies in the [[North Gate of Gondolin|North Gate]] and knocked it down. The folks of the Arch and the Swallow defended the walls in the northern part, pouring rains of arrows over the hosts of [[Orcs]], helping the houses that fought below.<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|176-177}} When the gate was lost, the [[House of the Fountain]] arrived to help, but a great gap was opened in the western wall, and bands of the Arch and the Swallow battled amid the wreck against the coming enemies.<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|180}} Slowly the battle in that part of the city was lost and they retreated towards the [[Square of the Folkwell]], where the guard of the Arch, the Swallow and others was scattered and gathered together, forming a good battalion. Led by [[Tuor]], they marched to the [[Square of the King]].<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|182}} There some of them helped their lord Egalmoth to rescue captives and wandering men,<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|183}} and probably many of them survived, as it is said that his lord dwelt after in the [[Mouths of Sirion]].<ref>{{LT2|IIIn}}, p. 215</ref>
During the [[Fall of Gondolin]], [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]] gathered his armies in the [[North Gate of Gondolin|North Gate]] and knocked it down. The folks of the Arch and the Swallow defended the walls in the northern part, pouring rains of arrows over the hosts of [[Orcs]], helping the houses that fought below.<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|176-177}} When the gate was lost, the [[House of the Fountain]] arrived to help, but a great gap was opened in the western wall, and bands of the Arch and the Swallow battled amid the wreck against the coming enemies.<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|180}} Slowly the battle in that part of the city was lost and they retreated towards the [[Square of the Folkwell]], where the guard of the Arch, the Swallow and others was scattered and gathered together, forming a good battalion. Led by [[Tuor]], they marched to the [[Square of the King]]. There they met their lord Egalmoth, who had been in charge of the engines of the south. Some of them helped their lord Egalmoth to rescue captives and wandering men,<ref name=Gondolin></ref>{{rp|182-183}}  
 
Probably many of them survived as [[Exiles of Gondolin|exiles]], as it is said that their lord dwelt after in the [[Mouths of Sirion]].<ref>{{LT2|IIIn}}, p. 215</ref>


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House of the Heavenly Arch
Noble House
Rondador - House of the Heavenly Arch.png
General Information
Other namesFolk of the Arch
LeaderEgalmoth
LocationsGondolin
AffiliationHouse of the Swallow
"But they of the Heavenly Arch being a folk of uncounted wealth were arrayed in a glory of colors."
The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "The Fall of Gondolin"

The House of the Heavenly Arch was one of the Twelve Houses of the Gondothlim, according to the early version of the Legendarium in The Book of the Lost Tales.

History

Their leader was Egalmoth. They were a folk of "unaccounted wealth", and were arrayed in many bright colours, for the "heavenly arch" referred to a rainbow. Their arms were set with jewels that flamed in the light over the sky. Every shield of that battalion was of the blue of the heavens and its boss a jewel built of seven gems: rubies, amethysts, sapphires, emeralds, chrysoprases, topazes, and amber. An opal of great size was set in each of their helms. They were great swordsmen, but they also had the best archers along with the Folk of the Swallow, so they were positioned in the broad places of the walls.[1]:173

During the Fall of Gondolin, Gothmog gathered his armies in the North Gate and knocked it down. The folks of the Arch and the Swallow defended the walls in the northern part, pouring rains of arrows over the hosts of Orcs, helping the houses that fought below.[1]:176-177 When the gate was lost, the House of the Fountain arrived to help, but a great gap was opened in the western wall, and bands of the Arch and the Swallow battled amid the wreck against the coming enemies.[1]:180 Slowly the battle in that part of the city was lost and they retreated towards the Square of the Folkwell, where the guard of the Arch, the Swallow and others was scattered and gathered together, forming a good battalion. Led by Tuor, they marched to the Square of the King. There they met their lord Egalmoth, who had been in charge of the engines of the south. Some of them helped their lord Egalmoth to rescue captives and wandering men,[1]:182-183

Probably many of them survived as exiles, as it is said that their lord dwelt after in the Mouths of Sirion.[2]

References

Twelve houses of the Gondothlim
King (leader: Turgon) · Wing (Tuor) · Mole (Meglin) · Swallow (Duilin) · Heavenly Arch (Egalmoth) · Pillar (Penlod) · Tower of Snow (Penlod) · Tree (Galdor) · Golden Flower (Glorfindel) · Fountain (Ecthelion) · Harp (Salgant) · Hammer of Wrath (Rog)