
Last of all the eastern force to stand firm were the Dwarves of Belegost, and thus they won renown. Often Hador, and Galdor after him, had borne it in war and the hearts of the host of Hithlum were uplifted when they saw it towering high amid the battle, and they cried: “Of more worth is the Dragon of Dor-lómin than the gold-worm of underrated characters event ☆ AZAGHÂL

Upon its crest was set in defiance a gilded image of the head of Glaurung the dragon for it had been made soon after he first issued from the gates Morgoth. It had a visor (after the manner of those that the Dwarves used in their forges for the shielding of their eyes), and the face of one that wore it struck fear into the hearts of all beholders, but was itself guarded from dart and fire. It was wrought by Telchar, the smith of Nogrod, whose works were renowned. A power was in it that guarded any who wore it from wound or death, for the sword that hewed it was broken, and the dart that smote it sprang aside. The Helm of Hador was made of grey steel adorned with gold, and on it were graven runes of victory.


Middle-earth meme ☆ 4/5 objects ☆ the dragon-helm of dor-lómin
