The Lord of the Rings · Character
Golasgil
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 1
Golasgil comes from the far Langstrand, bringing with him the feeling of a distant coast and a people drawn from scattered villages and open country. The contrast between his household and the lightly equipped folk around it hints at a quiet, practical authority.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Golasgil is the lord of Anfalas, a distant region whose people are represented among the defenders of Minas Tirith. He leads a varied company of hunters, herdsmen, and villagers, with his own household better equipped than most. His brief mention gives a glimpse of the far-flung communities that answer the call to defend Gondor, but no further personal arc is described.
Description
Golasgil is identified as a lord of Anfalas, the Langstrand, but the text offers no individual description of his features or clothing. His household stands out as better equipped than the hunters, herdsmen, and villagers gathered from the region. His precise build, coloring, hair, eyes, age, and distinguishing marks remain unspecified.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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