Orcrist

Item from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Goblin-cleaver — an ancient Elven sword of Gondolin that glows blue near orcs, wielded by Thorin Oakenshield and buried with him beneath the Lonely Mountain.

Also known as: Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver, Biter, Thorin's sword

What They Know

• Orcrist was found in the same troll-hoard as Glamdring and Sting
• Goblins call it 'Biter' and fear it as deeply as they fear Glamdring
• The sword was placed on Thorin's tomb in Erebor — it reportedly glows when enemies approach the Mountain
• The blade was confiscated by the Wood-elves of Mirkwood when they captured Thorin, then returned after his death

Connections

• wielded_by — thorin
• guards — erebor

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