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Orcrist
File:Orcrist 1.JPG

Race

Sword

Made by

Elves

Owners

Thorin Oakenshield

Status

Alive

Battles/Wars

Goblin Wars
Battle of Five Armies

Relatives

Glamdring

Orcrist was a sword made for the Goblin Wars and was owned by Thorin Oakenshield during the Battle of Five Armies.

Biography[]

Creation and Goblin Wars[]

Orcrist was made for the Goblin Wars probably was fought when Gandalf and Elrond were young. Orcrist was used for an unknown man who fought in the Goblin Wars. When the War ended Orcrist probably stayed with the solider

Trolls[]

At one point three trolls steal Orcrist and put in their cave for many years along with another sword named Glamdring. They probably have in that troll cave for at least for 20 to 30 years.

Thorin Oakenshield[]

At one point a group of 13 dwarfs, a wizard, and a hobbit came into the cave and a Dwarf named Thorin Oakenshield claims it and takes it through his journey. At Rivendell he learns the sword is named Orcrist. He takes all the way to Lonely Mountain.

War[]

During the Battle of Five Armies Thorin used it against the Goblins . On Thorin Oakenshield’s death bed an unamed Dwarf places Orcrist in his chest.

Later Life[]

It is unknown what happens to Orcrist after the Battle of Five Armies. It probably went to Thorin’s cousin Dain from the IronHills.

Appearance[]

Orcrist is probably made of iron and gold. The handle is made of copper or gold. The main part is probably made of Iron. Orcrist is of Elvish make so that is way it looks similar to Glamdring and Sting.

Trivia[]

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