| Gnome | |
| Gelmir | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Nelmer (Q) |
| Position | King of the Gnomes |
| Location | Valinor Great Lands |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Golfinweg |
| Children | Fingolfin |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Gelmir was the son of Golfinweg, the first Gnome King, according to the early version of the legendarium associated with The Book of Lost Tales and The Lay of the Children of Húrin.[1]
History
Following his father's death, Gelmir led the Gnomes to the Great Lands. He was slain in the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, and his son Fingolfin died trying to save Fëanor, who was caught and tortured after the battle.[1]
Only Turgon, Gelmir's grandson, along with a remnant of his people, as well as the sons of Fëanor, managed to escape from the battle.[2]
Etymology
The name Gelmir is in Noldorin, but its meaning is unclear. Its Qenya cognate is Nelmer.[1]
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
The name Gelmir was also applied to Finwë, the first king of the Gnomes, at several points in the legendarium.[3][4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Sí Qente Feanor and Other Elvish Writings", in Parma Eldalamberon XV (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, Patrick H. Wynne, and Bill Welden), "Index of Names for The Lay of the Children of Húrin", entries Turgon & Feanor, p. 63
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Sí Qente Feanor and Other Elvish Writings", in Parma Eldalamberon XV (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, Patrick H. Wynne, and Bill Welden), "Index of Names for The Lay of the Children of Húrin", entry Nínin Unothradin, p. 61
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Sí Qente Feanor and Other Elvish Writings", in Parma Eldalamberon XV (edited by Christopher Gilson, Arden R. Smith, Patrick H. Wynne, and Bill Welden), "Index of Names for The Lay of the Children of Húrin", p. 60
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, "I. Prose Fragments Following the Lost Tales: (ii)", p. 8