Gate of Wood
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| Gate of Wood | |
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| Gate | |
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| "The First Gate of Gondolin" by Alarie | |
| Other names | Wooden Gate, First Gate, Guarded Gate, Dark Gate, Outer Gate of Gondolin[1] |
| Location | Orfalch Echor |
| Appearance | Pillared arch with riveted wooden portcullis |
| Creator | Gondolindrim |
The Gate of Wood, also known as the Dark Gate,[1] was the first of the Seven Gates of Gondolin.
History[edit]
The Gate of Wood was placed at the end of the secret passage and the beginning of the Orfalch Echor, in an arch bordered by pillars. It was essentially a wooden portcullis that rose upon being touched in a certain place, an attribute which may have been cancellable in the case of siege. It was guarded by the Elemmakil's Outer Guard stationed in a nearby cavern. It was followed by the Gate of Stone.[2]
