The Lord of the Rings · Character
Gwaihir
Also known as Gwaihir the Windlord
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 14
Gwaihir is a vast presence in the sky, his wings driving the air before him like a sudden gale. His keen gaze seems to reach beyond ordinary sight, lending him the majesty and alertness of an ancient creature of the heights.
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 14
- Books
- 1
Gwaihir, the Windlord, is the mightiest of the descendants of old Thorondor. His far-seeing eyes spot two small, dark figures from high above, and the rush of his wide wings sweeps over them like a gale. The text offers no further account of his personal history or relationships.
Description
Gwaihir is a great eagle, described as the mightiest of the descendants of old Thorondor. His wide wings create a gale-like rush as he passes, and his keen, far-seeing eyes command the most distinctive detail of his appearance. The text does not specify his feather color, markings, or other physical features.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Gandalffriend
Gwaihir calls Gandalf his friend and willingly bears him to Mount Doom. He has carried Gandalf before and answers his request for a swift rescue flight.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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