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The '''Gwaith-i-Mírdain''' was a brotherhood formed by [[Celebrimbor]] and the other master craftsmen of [[Eregion]] in the [[Second Age]] and remained close to the [[Dwarves]] of [[Khazad-dûm]] and their [[mithril]] mines. They cooperated for about a thousand years, and their rare friendship was the closest between [[Elves]] and Dwarves in history. Celebrimbor helped to construct the famous and magical [[West-gate of Moria]]. They were said to be the most talented artisans to have worked since the time of [[Fëanor]] himself (who was Celebrimbor's grandfather).  
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The '''Gwaith-i-Mírdain''', the '''People of the Jewel-smiths''', was a brotherhood of [[Elves|Elven]] master craftsmen of the [[Second Age]] who created the [[Rings of Power]].
 
==History==
The Gwaith were founded by [[Celebrimbor]] and other [[Noldor]] of [[Lindon]] who settled in [[Eregion]], close to the [[Dwarves]] of [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]] and their ''[[mithril]]'' mines. Their capital was [[Ost-in-Edhil]] ({{SA|750}}<ref>{{App|B1}}</ref>).
 
Noldor and [[Dwarves of Khazad-dûm|Dwarves]] cooperated for about a thousand years, and their rare friendship was the closest between [[Elves]] and [[Dwarves]] in history. Celebrimbor helped to construct the famous and magical [[Doors of Durin|West-gate of Moria]]. The Gwaith were said to be the most talented artisans to have worked since the time of [[Fëanor]] himself (who was Celebrimbor's grandfather).
 
[[Sauron]], after failing with [[Gil-galad]] and [[Elrond]], targeted the Gwaith. In the guise of [[Annatar]] the "Lord of Gifts" in {{SA|1200}} he presented himself as an agent of the [[Valar]] and taught them how to forge the [[Rings of Power]]. The Gwaith were easily tempted since they wanted to bring to [[Middle-earth]] the joys of Valinor<ref>{{S|V}}</ref><ref name="L">{{L|131}}</ref>. The Rings would prevent or slow the decay of the mortal world, preserve what was desired or loved and also enhance the natural powers of a possessor even if that would mean disrupting the natural course of the mortal world.<ref name="L"/><ref>{{L|181}}</ref><ref>{{L|154}}</ref>
 
The Gwaith together with "Annatar" made several rings in {{SA|1500}}. Because of their friendship with the Dwarves, Celebrimbor presented King [[Durin III]] with [[Ring of Thrór|a Ring of Power]]<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>. When Annatar had left (actually for [[Mordor]]) about {{SA|1590}} Celebrimbor made the [[Three Rings]]<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> partly using the teachings of "Annatar".
 
Then Sauron betrayed them and forged [[the One Ring]]. However, the Gwaith realized his plan and denied to hand him their Rings, resulting in the [[War of the Elves and Sauron]]. Eregion was devastated in {{SA|1697}} and the survivors of the Gwaith followed [[Elrond]] and retreated to [[Rivendell]].


Their skill was subverted by [[Sauron]], in the guise of [[Annatar]] the "Lord of Gifts" in {{SA|1200}}, who focused their abilities on forging the [[Rings of Power]] in {{SA|1500}} and indeed Celebrimbor present King [[Durin III]] with [[Ring of Thrór|a Ring of Power]]. The Rings were completed in {{SA|1590}}, when Sauron betrayed them and forged the [[One Ring]]. However the Gwaith realized his plan and denied to hand him their rings, resulting in the [[War of the Elves and Sauron]]. Eregion was devastated and the Gwaith retreated to [[Rivendell]]
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
Gwaith-i-Mírdain means "Brotherhood of Jewel-smiths" in [[Sindarin]] (from ''[[gwaith]]'' = "host, people" and ''[[mírdan]]'' = "jewel-smith").
''Gwaith-i-Mírdain'' means "Brotherhood of Jewel-smiths" in [[Sindarin]] (from ''[[gwaith]]'' = "host, people" and ''[[mírdain]]'' = "jewel-smiths").
 
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Gwaith-i-Mírdain
Organisation
Angus McBride - Celebrimbor.gif
"Celebrimbor" by Angus McBride
Pronunciationgweyeth-ee-mear-deyen
Other namesMírdain , People of the Jewel-smiths
Date foundedS.A. 750
FounderCelebrimbor
Notable membersMainly Noldor
LocationHeadquartered at the House of the Mírdain in Ost-in-Edhil, Eregion
DisbandedS.A. 1697
Notable forForging the Rings of Power
GalleryImages of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain

The Gwaith-i-Mírdain, the People of the Jewel-smiths, was a brotherhood of Elven master craftsmen of the Second Age who created the Rings of Power.

History[edit | edit source]

The Gwaith were founded by Celebrimbor and other Noldor of Lindon who settled in Eregion, close to the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm and their mithril mines. Their capital was Ost-in-Edhil (S.A. 750[1]).

Noldor and Dwarves cooperated for about a thousand years, and their rare friendship was the closest between Elves and Dwarves in history. Celebrimbor helped to construct the famous and magical West-gate of Moria. The Gwaith were said to be the most talented artisans to have worked since the time of Fëanor himself (who was Celebrimbor's grandfather).

Sauron, after failing with Gil-galad and Elrond, targeted the Gwaith. In the guise of Annatar the "Lord of Gifts" in S.A. 1200 he presented himself as an agent of the Valar and taught them how to forge the Rings of Power. The Gwaith were easily tempted since they wanted to bring to Middle-earth the joys of Valinor[2][3]. The Rings would prevent or slow the decay of the mortal world, preserve what was desired or loved and also enhance the natural powers of a possessor even if that would mean disrupting the natural course of the mortal world.[3][4][5]

The Gwaith together with "Annatar" made several rings in S.A. 1500. Because of their friendship with the Dwarves, Celebrimbor presented King Durin III with a Ring of Power[6]. When Annatar had left (actually for Mordor) about S.A. 1590 Celebrimbor made the Three Rings[7] partly using the teachings of "Annatar".

Then Sauron betrayed them and forged the One Ring. However, the Gwaith realized his plan and denied to hand him their Rings, resulting in the War of the Elves and Sauron. Eregion was devastated in S.A. 1697 and the survivors of the Gwaith followed Elrond and retreated to Rivendell.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Gwaith-i-Mírdain means "Brotherhood of Jewel-smiths" in Sindarin (from gwaith = "host, people" and mírdain = "jewel-smiths").

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