Círdan the Shipwright, The Complete Travels | Tolkien Explained

[@NerdoftheRings]

Don't forget to join my interview with John Rhys-Davies (Gimli)! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3_RgXhmfdWlr5o Go here and click "Set Reminder" so you don't miss it!

[@taylorgarrett1623]

You do fantastic videos! I’ve been waiting for a detailed one over The Fall of Gondolin ever since you created ones over The Children of Hurin & Beren and Luthien. We need you to finish Tolkien’s original trilogy!!

[@jonystyles9473]

Thandruil went in the last boat too... " two elf kings"...

[@owengreig1088]

@@AlexFoobar104 Not sure what you mean by that unless you mean that he's not afraid to stand up to the enemies of Western civilization.

[@KenLives333]

o/ Where is the map of Beleriand you use at 1.00 from? It's beautiful!

[@sagesigman8269]

Cirdan is the embodiment of Elven wisdom and memory in Middle Earth. For he sacrificed not just his truest desire, but those he loved most in the quest he was charged with: to provide a way home for those who remained... or returned to... Middle Earth. He was the living reminder... that the Valar and Eru... had not forsaken the elves. He was an aged soul watching and waiting until all who had remained were at last borne hence on swift wind when the Call of the West could no longer be denied.

[@Marc-fl7mz]

Cirdan is the unsung hero of the elves and really of Middle Earth. The elf was just constantly in the background holding it all together while forever longing to be home.

[@alanmike6883]

Yes Most underated mvp

[@10000Winters]

For real. I imagine everyone coming to him for advice while he’s like sanding his boat and he’s just like, “look, man, I’m just trying to get home.”

[@anatoldenevers237]

Pretty amazing that he's been doing the same business for so long, even after Beleriand gets wiped out he just moves inland and sets up a new harbor at the Grey Havens, and keeps building his ships for the next 7,000+ years.

[@alanmike6883]

@@anatoldenevers237 Like the wise old uncle you seek counsel from

[@Thechezbailey]

As useful as Elrond or Glorfindel, but he never got the love #TeleriLife

[@Thescott16]

Valar upon seeing Cirdan arriving on their shores, "Who are you? How did you get here?" "I'm Shipwright, and I'm a shipwright."

[@gorghor]

@Legal Inuman Sessions I think every elf that had ever heard of him would vouch for him, and that Ingwe, and even Ulmo and perhaps the other Valar would revere him.

[@Fibonaccisghost]

Police squad reference right?

[@jmad318]

Underrated comment

[@RumpleVonStiltskin735]

”State your name, rank and intention.” ”Shipwright, shipwright, -fun- rest.”

[@linhlekhanh9435]

Cirdan raised both Gil-galad and Earendil ,so I imagine him as a tired grandpa of the elves

[@DavidtheNorseman]

A good example to us all of keeping on keeping on with doing it right himself in spite of other people being stupid/bad/silly. I see him as wise and patient rather than tired but definitely the wise old Uncle/Grandpa. Still giving good advice whether people took it or not :-)

[@alanmike6883]

Wise to the end

[@ClockworkEngineer]

Cirdan is the Glorfindel of non-fighting.

[@Comet_373]

Fr

[@sidsdabest2416]

Couldn't have said it any better

[@tompark5047]

Even in war you still need a Harbourmaster!

[@rechannel864]

his the sam wwise of the elves bruh

[@Zhoriizon313]

Imagine how old he had to be, for the description to say he looks old and have a long white beard as almost no elves are known to have grown beards or look old. Fascinating character.

[@benc.5558]

When ten thousand years old you reach, look as good you will not, hmm?

[@zachs-a4487]

He’s by far the oldest elf left in middle earth by the time of lotr

[@HeartlessRandomguy]

@@benc.5558 Good one

[@HeartlessRandomguy]

He's at least as old as Galadrial, if not older

[@josuesolisgamboa]

@@HeartlessRandomguy Galadriel is way younger

[@TheCradM]

So many characters. So many stories. But only one worthy of telling their tales.

[@mrsealpoop7781]

That man? Nicholas Cage.

[@rebekahv5185]

WHAT,@@mrsealpoop7781?!

[@yesayawuri2784]

@@mrsealpoop7781 LOL

[@acephas3]

Right. This dude been in nearly EVERY story of EVERY age, like Galadriel. That’s what’s up.

[@kris6038]

Dude is even older than Galadriel

[@anatoldenevers237]

@@kris6038 He's probably one of the oldest non Ainur creatures in Middle Earth during LOTR, aside from Treebeard, maybe a few other Ents and whatever Tom Bombadil is.

[@Greendalewitch]

@@anatoldenevers237 Thats a fair assessment. He was either born or awoke in Cuivíen after all, meaning he was one of the very first elves to enter the world and might even have conversed with Treebeard that told Merry and Pippin about the time when the Elves taught the trees to speak, recalling how they wanted to talk to everything.

[@odied1750]

All the other elf lords doing great deeds and dying in flashy manners, while Cirdan here is being the responsible elder making sure everyone has a chance to get home safe, that some top tier support right there

[@gothia6515]

One of the most mind blowing characters of the lore. Thats for sure.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

When you realise Cirdan is older than Galadriel😲. Cirdan is one of the most underrated and interesting character in the legendarium.

[@sweeperboy]

He's in fact older than Galadriel's dad...

[@louisbrown4620]

He is one of the first to awaken. That’s as old as it gets.

[@matthewbuchheim35]

@@louisbrown4620 yet still young to tom bombadil. He was walking around before the first acorn. I wonder how old he is

[@IsoscelesWrestling_Official]

⁠@@matthewbuchheim35Well Tom Bombadil is just straight up ancient,he is on his own list

[@Bleiser3]

@@matthewbuchheim35 tom bombadil was something that tolkien had in his every story that he told to his kids

[@zonderafspraak]

Círdan is my favorite, so glad he got his own video. Such a good example of selfless service and humility. I mean, he gave is ring of power to Gandalf because he knew he needed it more. What a stud.

[@SpecialOrder_937]

Imagine giving the ring of fire to one who loves the waters 😐

[@mancamiatipoola]

That is so, but also he gave the ring of fire to a worthy person because he really did not need it. The ring of fire was made to amplify destructive powers and to aid in combat. Cirdan was a shib builder and an architect. He was a great creator and had no use for a destructive tool. Now, if they had given him the ring of water...well, he might have kept that one. :)

[@Freedmoon44]

​@@mancamiatipoolawell he needed it de facto to provide Elves Hope and delay their end on middle earth, him being the single greatest hope of the elves means that his ring brought the most hope etc... But Gandalf he knew would one day give courage to the men (like in Minas Tirith) and would also give courage to himself in part due to the Ring, which is an effectively better use of the Ring. However no matter which Ring he wouldnt have hesitated, his heart was looking West Valinor was where his heart was, no matter how much he looked at middle earth, its never been his duty to protect Middle Earth, fight the Darkness etc... his duty is to make sure all those who wishes to leave for Valinor and are accepted there does leave, he didnt need any Ring, any power to acheive his duty, he already had the power to do that, and his greatest wish, to cross to Valinor was always going to eventually be acheived, and no Power in Middle Earth not even the One Ring could allow him to reach Valinor against the wishes of the Valar. He has no need for power, thus there are no need for hesitation so long as he knows who Gandalf is and what he will do

[@HighKingoftheElves]

The eternal witness to Tolkien’s story. From the silmarillion to the lord of the rings.

[@classyname42]

In The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Tom sees the last ship leave Middle-Earth and he sees 3 Elven kings. So that's Celeborn and Cirdan and the 3rd must have been Thranduil. It's interesting to think about those three leaving together.

[@alanmike6883]

Would've been a sad sight but cirdan a much deserved reward

[@Max-px5ym]

Aaah and those 3 kings looking to the shores : "Guys guys it's Tom Bombadil!! Ooooh my Eru we forgot to say goodbye"

[@alanmike6883]

@@Max-px5ym Toms in his own world so he wouldn't mind 🤣

[@themadmallard]

and about what they would have to talk about. i bet that would make for some fun short comics

[@alanmike6883]

@@themadmallard Cirdan to celeborn about Elronds father: 'when I helped his father build the ship and sent him westward, I didn't actually think it was gonna make to the valor. Dude cost me a bag of gold' Celeborn and thranduil: 😨 😂

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"Take this ring, Master... for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness that you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill. But as for me, my heart is with the Sea, and I will dwell by the grey shores until the last ship sails. I will await you." -- Cirdan, Appendix B

[@metalsadman]

Sounds like an npc guiding the players thru their quest

[@olorin3815]

@@metalsadmani mean he pretty much was that 😂

[@therealelderking5830]

Cirdan was the ultimate badass. He even grew a beard, not many elves can match that.

[@rejvaik00]

_"It's the beards"_ - Aragon

[@painfan476]

Cirdan is a great example of: "Good things come to those who wait"

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

Wow!!!

[@arjunsharma7517]

But how

[@etienneporras7252]

I think most Tolkein fans have gotten used to the idea of Elves living for "a long-ass time". But realizing that by the time Cirdan left over the Sea he was 11,534 Years of the Sun old is just mind boggling. I also don't often think of Elves as growing old, but Cirdan clearly got close.

[@samoht5674]

The oldest elf that remained in middle earth. Lol

[@etienneporras7252]

@@samoht5674 Very much so.

[@catintheoven]

yeah the fact he'd visibly aged quite a lot as well

[@etienneporras7252]

@@catintheoven exactly!

[@anatoldenevers237]

@@etienneporras7252 Probably tiring for him doing the same job, building his ships for 10,000+ years and always wanting to get on one himself. Amazing character.

[@OneFlyingTonk]

Círdan was lowkey my favourite elf when I was young because he was just chill all the time whilst carrying possbily one of the heaviest burdens any character endured. Cheers to this guy for living 70 milennia and not giving a damn about his own interests, instead helping others achieve theirs.

[@simoncooper6752]

Ah, Círdan the shipwright, probably one of the most underrated characters, especially for those who've only seen the films. Great video as always. ❤

[@kotarojujo2737]

he's actually have a cameo in Pj's film, he appears very briefly in prologue and the ending in Grey Havens.

[@lizzies4964]

"Caught in an enchantment of their own making for 200 years" just sounds like Tolkien's way of saying they were getting it on for two centuries.

[@gavinsmith9871]

I bet that's how Luthian was made.

[@di3486]

They froze in place. Literally inert.

[@alanmike6883]

I wonder if they sang let's Marvin gaye and get it on 😊😂👍

[@ladyalaina42]

I read it was 20 years?

[@alanmike6883]

@@ladyalaina42 Even for a elf that would be quick 😉😂 But seriously speaking.. I think indeed it was two centuries but I could be wrong.. Memory not as good as it once was

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

When you are elf and have a beard, now that's I call a chad.

[@alanmike6883]

And like a king without being a king

[@ThePsyMinded]

It's just that he was the only elf that didn't shave. Duh!

[@alanmike6883]

@@ThePsyMinded Gillette. The best a elf can get Cirdan: 'no' 😂

[@oSimian]

The true embodiment of the word "selfless", Cirdan was

[@valritz1489]

And as the Last Ship sailed on beyond the bent waters of the world, the mists began to part in welcome, for it bore at its helm one who had dreamt of sailing this course--dreamt when it had not been the only Straight Road. Cirdan, ancient and grey, beheld the white shores of Tol Eressea, which he had twice before seen depart without him, and his eyes glittered with unshed tears. "Eldest," murmured his companion, though he as well could barely speak for the sight, "is it bitter, I wonder, to at last have one's dream come so easily after so long a wanting?" "Bitter? Bitter, no, except perhaps in such a fashion as bitterness leavens the sweet to ease its coming." And now the old elf's eyes glittered with mirth as well as tears, and a smile cracked his bearded face. "For I alone among the Eldalie have known the depths of hunger to know true satiety, the deepest thirst to know the quenching. O! I will see Elwe again! May he look upon me and see my beard, and think me a wizened invalid thou brought to serve you wine on this long voyage!" And his laughter rang out like a great bell of brass, its clapper long muffled and kept from sounding. Celeborn himself could naught but smile, for as he looked upon the Eldest of the Elves in Middle-Earth, he knew that none would mistake him for any but who he was. The flame of Cirdan's spirit, undimmed since Elder Days and which had burned brightly beside a Ring of Power, shone forth from him in his rejoicing, and in answer the bells of Tol Eressea sounded in welcome--for their brother long afield had at last returned to the Undying Lands.

[@198EE4]

Did you write this or pull it from somewhere? Good either way.

[@aarushpalit504]

Cirdan the shipwright Had a lot of foresight Bearded elf with lot of might Left middle Earth in the night

[@vinz4066]

Here Take my Like Sir

[@aarushpalit504]

@@vinz4066 haha thanks mate!

[@ardian_g]

You have a lime from me too

[@kamalmiah3752]

And me😊

[@infocarl6081]

Cirdan is maybe the most patient elf in all of tolkiens work and one of the most faithful also. Like who can wait 10,000 years or 70,000 years in a place and where he helps future heroes in battles against the dark lords and also help all the people in the story to sail to the western sea. What a true legend.

[@markusrobinson3858]

BRAVO! You synthesize the Silmarillion in a way that makes Tolkien's vast mythology accessible to those of us without the patience to put it all together the way you do. Thank you!

[@sshannon233]

X

[@sshannon233]

👌👌👌

[@MrMortull]

Legolas Greenleaf: I'm the bro-est Elf bro. Shipwright the Cirdan: ...Hold my boat.

[@michaelnelson8618]

"hold my boat" has caused my spirit to fly to Mandos.

[@ChiaraSiasat]

Círdan, I feel like is one of those completely underrated characters in the legendarium. Also its so interesting to know that Círdan had a notion to know who the Istari were when they arrived to ME, I can’t remember though if he was the one who told Elrond and Galadriel or if the other 2 elves figured it out themselves. I would love to see a video on Aldarion eventually 👀 ☺️ This was another amazing video my friend!

[@laura-bianca3130]

One of Tolkien's best characters, no doubt ♥️

[@SnkrPrince]

“What a pity that Bilbo did not stab that vile creature, when he had a chance!” - Frodo “Pity? It was Pity that stayed his hand. Pity, and Mercy: not to strike without need. And he has been well rewarded, Frodo. Be sure that he took so little hurt from the evil, and escaped in the end, because he began his ownership of the Ring so. With Pity.” -Gandalf

[@laura-bianca3130]

At least someone cares for the old books 👍🏻

[@DudesfromMiddleEarth]

in the movies, he says something similer but a bit differently

[@Pixis1]

In terms of him being "Shipwright the Shipwright," there's at least one other character referred to this way. Legolas Greenleaf means "Greenleaf Greenleaf." Maybe Elves occasionally took the translation of their names as an epithet or title when conversing with other races in the Common Speech. It would convey the meaning and the person's identity to those who don't speak Elvish.

[@Talancir]

yo, these are Elvish versions of "Moon Moon."

[@michaelandreipalon359]

​@@TalancirDo I hear a Gundam ZZ reference?

[@losttribe3001]

I’ve been recovering from eye surgery and while I temporarily have no depth perception, I’ve been binge watching your channel. I’ve read the Hobbit and LOTR trilogy, but never made it through the Silmarillion. So it’s nice to get these little snippets you put together from that, the unfinished tales and Christopher Tolkien’s. It really expands the world and creates amazing depth. Thanks and cheers.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much for watching! So glad you are enjoying the channel and I wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery!

[@christianvincentcostanilla8428]

So cirdan is an : An accidental hero or Merlin

[@unitedweanalyse5193]

One channel to rule them all One channel to find the fans One channel to enlighten us And in anticipation (for the next video) bind them In the land on Middle-Earth where the true lore lies

[@JustSnowglow]

YES! Finally more people will appreciate this legend! One of my favorites.

[@Sevenigma777]

Yo this dude really needs to get props for his pronunciation of everything. It sounds so perfect and brings out the beauty in the language and is no easy thing to pronounce so eloquently.

[@orrointhewise87]

Wow Had no idea he endured and had been denied so much over the years Tears would have been the least of his acts of relief upon seeing the light

[@unitedweanalyse5193]

Amazing video man, keep it up! Can't believe how underrated this guy is, even though he appears in the stories of almost every age. I used to have trouble understanding the Silmarillion, but now I no longer do. Not to mention that you're videos are sooo much fun to watch, even the videos that tell me stuff I know already. A must-watch channel for any Tolkien fan. Keep up the good work!

[@darthr01g41]

Cirdan was an elf's elf! A whole saga could be made just of this great elf!

[@NemieVlog]

Círdan is an underrated elf of middle earth. Thank you for sharing this information about Círdan, you're the best.

[@sal191_]

This channel is like comfort food. Thanks for doing this :D

[@aleciok]

I'm a huge Tolkien fun and I found out about this channel only 1 month ago. I've already watched all your videos related to great characters, but I was wondering why nothing was told about Cirdan in a dedicated video. And here It Is !!! Great job, you are a wonderful story teller.

[@eonwe3559]

This video is by far, one of my favorites from Nerd of the Rings. So detailed, sophisticated and well done.

[@gandalfolorin-kl3pj]

Nerd, this story brought tears to my eyes. You not only know your ME history, but you tell it as though you were there. That touches the heart. Namarie.

[@ger128]

It's amazing how every last character in Lord of the Rings has his own detailed backstory

[@mokolokotoko1]

I love that you put in the amount of years before and after the release of The Nature of Middle Earth in your videos. It gives a great amount of context and helps me readjust to the new time of Middle Earth.

[@braylon3233]

Hurray! I've been waiting patiently waiting for this one. one of my favorite characters in Tolkiens world!

[@Astroviking_]

Man Cirdan was such an awesome character I didn’t know how great and good he was, thanks a lot for this video!

[@jebpayne1710]

Cirdan is an under appreciates character! Made it through so many ages and wars, he does not get enough love, i hope that changes with the new LOTR prime show.

[@davidwilliambarker]

I'm really enjoying the Complete Travels videos, especially the ones about characters I might previously have considered 'minor.' Excellent work. Thanks.

[@shubhammitra4227]

I can literally feel the amount of love with which this video was made. Hats off!

[@Morbos1000]

Whenever I see these histories of Elves or other very long lived beings I think "boy they had a lot of down time". Despite all the wars and travels you are probably looking at 90% or more of his life just hanging out, working on his ships, and generally doing elf stuff with the occasional big event occurring.

[@kevinmcnamara2082]

I love this channel. Woke up and poured some coffee and got to hear about one of my favorite characters in Tolkien’s world! Cheers and happy holidays to all of us left behind.

[@lilkev1929]

I love how much effort my man puts into the pronunciations of various Sindarin or Black Speech words. Really shows how much a scholar of Tolkien he is - and how into the subject matter he is.

[@mauser98kar]

True sigma chad of Legendarium. He just stood by the side, doing his deeds, and yet his impact is incalculable.

[@sandram6283]

Cirdan what a magnificent character 👏 Definitely one of my top 3 favorites .

[@anybrody]

The very same generation with those Finwë, Elwë, Ingwë. This elven-granpa taking care of those elven-brat until the end of time. Respect!

[@guardianstranscript]

You sir, are becoming one amazing storyteller. Keep up the good work!

[@skatemetrix]

Cirdan enabled the Elven diaspora from Middle Earth, he helped to build the last Elven safe havens in the late First Age (of the Sun) when Morgoth's armies were running amok in Beleriand, he built the Gray Havens, he redirected the first Numenorian Army in the Second Age when Sauron threatened to take over all of Eriador and the north-west of Middle Earth and thus saved Gil-Galad's people from Sauron, he also gave Gandalf the Elven Ring of Fire which helped ensure Gandalf's mission became a success. And above all else he suffered sea-longing for tens of thousands years, he watched hundreds of thousands of Elves leave Middle Earth while he stayed behind and he STILL made sure to provide the last ever boat to set sail to Valinor and ONLY then did he at last sail to the undying lands. He was there from the beginning of his race and was there when Elves left Middle Earth entirely. Legend!

[@AngelsArmour]

You really have a gift of bringing to life the depth of each of Tolkien's characters. Love these videos!

[@AnthonySchepis]

I must say, it’s already my favorite lore, but your videos really enhance going back and watching/ reading LOTR. I’ve picked up the books again, with this channels in depth look, all of Tolkien is even more enjoyable than before. Thanks for your channel!!

[@johanabigasova6770]

Nowë Círdan and his life is inspiration to all people. World would be better place if there is more man like him. 12:22 Gil-galad looks like: " That's not good, I don't like it." I like your videos. 26.7.2021 I was watching some Thranduil's videos and accidentally found The Complete Thranduil's travels, so I decided to watch it. During time I watched videos from your channel, I learned some new information, especially in this video. Círdan was one of most mysterious Elves for me, before you made this video and I watched it.

[@fgdj2000]

Just finished The Silmarillion for the first time and noticed how much of a presence he was in the background (both in TS and in LR Appendices). I really appreciate your content. My favorite Tolkien channel.

[@danneradio]

Incredably high quality videos, big thanks

[@funnyhappyharry746]

The day TomDaBombadil19 isn’t on the Patreon credits is the day this channel truly days. The mad lad has become iconic at the end of these vids 😂 I always wait to hear our favorite boi mentioned at the end despite me knowing absolutely nothing about the patron!

[@HazerWayne]

Off topic from Cirdans amazing character, but one of my favorite illustrations from all of your videos is when you describe Morgoths forces at 7:15 as sad as it was for the elf’s, I can’t help but think how badass Morgoths forces were compared to Sauron’s orcs of the third age.

[@thehighguarduk4820]

Fantastic video, really well told and explained of a truly wonderful, honourable, loyal, brave, wise and extraordinary selfless character.

[@sinlogico]

Finally got around to watching this one. What a great video about a great part of Tolkiens world. Thank you!

[@tony_delvecchio]

One of the best fantasy characters ever ❤️ As usual GREAT VIDEO ❤️

[@Jaasau]

Truly one of the greatest elves, because he exemplified the true purpose and nature of the Eldar.

[@Dr_Cole]

The story of Cirdan is the story of Middle Earth. What an epic being who impacted the lives of so many.

[@elleditsilver]

Yes, one of my favourite characters! Absolutely love your video. I always wondered if Cirdan had children or a wife of his own, he seems like the perfect husband and father.

[@ericparker9371]

Would love to see a video on Halbarad and the Rangers of the North who come to Aragorn’s aid in Return of the King. We get so know so little about that group and their lives from the books and basically nothing from the movies.

[@CocoZK2009]

Happy to see my fan art listed, this is the happy moment of making fan art.

[@Diavolo]

another absolute banger! love my man shipwright the shipwright

[@VoiceoftheRings]

This was Such a Great VIdeo Nerd of the Rings! I Learned so much! I think Cirdan is one of my Favorite Elves now! What an Amazing Story and conviction he had to help others before himself. Somthing cool Tolkien put into that for us all to learn. Help Others before yourself? Perhaps? Very Cool! Well done!

[@davidgiosoto]

Just read the Appendix A section on the North Kingdom and the sunken ship. Wanted more info on Cirdan and felt like I manifested this lol. Awesome video as always!

[@MaximilianMKGill]

Great video man.

[@Baelor-Breakspear]

The art in these videos is absolutely amazing

[@SJT0813]

As someone, who hasn't read the books, I wonder how there didn't seem to be any animosity or a sense of betrayal between Celebor and Galadriel, since the latter more or less "abandoned" the former for the time being, when she boarded the ship without him... Do you think there was a mutual understanding, that they'd someday meet again in Valinor, when the time was right and it's just a "mortal-thing" to think otherwise? ;) Also, brilliant, or shall I say "mithril-like" content, I love how you make one feel as if you were talking about real ancient history, looking forward to the next one

[@AnnaMarianne]

Tolkien wrote that for the Elves it was normal for the husband and wife to spend even long periods of time separatedly, as they pursued their own goals. Galadriel and Celeborn lived apart already earlier, in the Second Age. So when Galadriel chose to pass over the Sea before Celeborn did, from the Elvish point of view that would be normal and acceptable. That said, you can hear from Celeborn's words to Aragorn in RotK that he is saddened by Galadriel leaving already, as it would be a while until they would see again.

[@Airidescent]

"No homies get left behind" - Cirdan probably

[@davidhermans4002]

Well done my friend! Cirdan and Glorfindel are my favourite Elves in all of Tolkien's works. Keep up the good work, I love listening to you and the other amazing Tolkien content creators as I walk my dog Samwise Gamgee every night. 😊

[@cicknobb5321]

Thanks nerd! Happy Saturday

[@newtonhislop6299]

As always love the detail and in-depth info you bring

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much! So glad you are loving the vids!

[@Jmac1962]

It is SO exciting when I see a new video on this awesome channel!!! Thank you, sir!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Thanks so much! :)

[@rafaelpereiradenovo]

A video that i've been waiting for a long time!👍

[@justthinkingoutloud2538]

Gotta say, I am always moved by your selection of music. It really helps make the videos.

[@nooneinparticular5273]

13:08 man I love that picture. All the wizards standing there all serious like, scowling, staves in hand, then Radagast just has a possum in his hand hahahaha

[@TheMasonK]

I can just imagine the look on Cirdan’s face once he finally gets to see “white shores, and beyond them a far green country into a swift sunrise.” I can imagine it would be a complicated mix of happiness and relief.

[@samoht5674]

He's Noldor right? Hadn't he seen them before or stayed behind?

[@TheMasonK]

@@samoht5674 no Cirdan was a Sindar Elf. He’s often grouped with the Noldor because he supported them when many Sindar would not

[@samoht5674]

@@TheMasonK Ah, now I remember. Thanks for clarifying.

[@TheMasonK]

@@samoht5674 we’re all here to learn! No problem in asking a question!

[@anatoldenevers237]

@@TheMasonK I always feel so bad for Cirdan, watching everyone else leave as he stays there building his ships for 10,000 years. Can't imagine how it must have felt for him when his own ship finally departed.

[@Pianowithmitchy]

I love the portrayal of Cirdan in season 2 of ROP. Such a gentle loving and wise character

[@ytbmax9371]

I am always so hyped when you upload, good job!

[@cirdantheshipwright8172]

Finally some acknowledgement for the most unsung Hero in Tolkien lore. Well constructed! Loved this

[@michaelandreipalon359]

2:00: Just like Day-Day, June 6 of 1944. Am quite fascinated that Cirdan also took part in land conflicts personally, as mentioned at the Last Alliance. As an aside, I really pity the Cirdan from Battle for Middle-earth's II's Sauron campaign. The Grey Havens sure got got by orc naval forces... wonder if such battles also occurred in the book canon? 15:41: How long, and was it slender or scruffy? 16:33: The end of the Fourth Age, more likely.

[@louisbrown4620]

Probably the most important elf in the history of Arda. What a tale!

[@mjury67]

Given that Cirdan was bearded and old, it might be said the weight of Middle Earth ultimately ages everyone.

[@ryancruz1876]

All Elves age. Tolkien even wrote an essay explaining how and why the elves age called “Ageing of Elves”.

[@The-Allfather-Odin]

He couldn't die of old age, though

[@j.b8381]

Great story! Idea for future video: history of some of the famous jewels, like Elessar

[@papasy3748]

Sauron's patience, profound as it was, is overwhelmingly dwarfed by Cirdan's. That unbelievable streak of constancy and dutifulness combined with the foresight to give Narya to Gandalf instead of Saruman, cements his legacy as the Elf's elf. Shoutout Cirdan the Cirdan😏

[@TheLinkToEverything_RI]

I’m rewatching this video🔥 I love the great city’s of Middle Earth. The Gray Havens sound so nice. I’d like to go there.

[@zacharylavoie6889]

I've been waiting for this video forever. Thank you so much!

[@tominiowa2513]

Did you wait as long as Círdan waited to go to Valinor? 😉

[@zacharylavoie6889]

@@tominiowa2513 yes. Yes I did

[@snakebomber5251]

This is the greatest channel of all time for Tolkien fans