Círdan the Shipwright, The Complete Travels | Tolkien Explained

One of the oldest elves ever to roam Middle-earth, Círdan the Shipwright is also one of the wisest. Despite his greatest desire to see Valinor, his fate would be to help others make the trip before he would finally sail in the Last Ship himself.
He would see both Morgoth and Sauron rise and fall, and rise again. His incredible foresight leads him to gift his Ring of Power, Narya, to Gandalf.
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Tuor and Voronwe - Anke Eissmann
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[@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"...

[@AlexFoobar104]

Thanks but I am not interested in the words of a Neo-Nazi.

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@josuesolisgamboa3376]

@@HeartlessRandomguy Galadriel is way younger

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@gothia6515]

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

[@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: 😨 😂

[@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]

👌👌👌

[@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

[@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

[@HighKingoftheElves]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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' 😂

[@painfan476]

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

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

Wow!!!

[@arjunsharma7517]

But how

[@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.

[@therealelderking5830]

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

[@rejvaik00]

_"It's the beards"_ - Aragon

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@davidwilliambarker]

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

[@oSimian]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@TheCinderestBlockAround]

Cirdan, the elf with a beard.

[@leonardofaber5823]

"An" elf with a beard is more precise, but ok, kkkl

[@ryancruz1876]

Mahtan also has a beard.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@M_elliote34]

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

[@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.

[@Airidescent]

"No homies get left behind" - Cirdan probably

[@freishavocadoo7399]

So the meme 'i guide others to a treasure i cannot possess' literally sums up Cirdan's entire life for his hope to sail back to Valinor LOL

[@billysanpidro]

Elvish chieftains Nowë and Lenwë was with Elwë and Olwë when Orome met with the first Children of Iluvatar in Cuivienen. In the Sundering of the Elves, Lenwë found refuge in the ancient forest of Greenwood and his faction became the wood elves. His descendants were Thranduil and Legolas. Elwë later known as Thingol married Melian the Maia. Luthien was their daughter. Nowë settled in the Falas. A friend to the Maia Ossë (personification of the ocean waves), he later became known as Cirdan the Shipwright.

[@laura-bianca3130]

One of Tolkien's best characters, no doubt ♥️

[@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!

[@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

[@Carbonbasedlyfeform]

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.

[@darthr01g41]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@sal191_]

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

[@braylon3233]

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

[@scottdebrestian9875]

"Hey, isn't that Círdan over there?" "Nowë!" "No, I think it really is him."

[@ger128]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@isabellacordoba3450]

THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@jamesrosales89]

tears and chills watching this

[@JustSnowglow]

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

[@Jaasau]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@RyanVonAegir]

So Cirdan's name is basically the elf version of Boaty McBoat Face? Nice

[@combatofmiddle-earth1547]

Likeliness that this comment will be loved by nerd of the rings: 100%

[@mauser98kar]

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

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

Tolkein was an incredible author, but he had no conception of just how long 60,000 years is as a concept. Even rocks are ground to dust in such time. In 60 millenia, all of the Elven architecture would turn into pebbles, the rivers and coasts would change wildly, and the cultures of men would change so much as to be unrecognisable.

[@NemieVlog]

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

[@rickjohnson9558]

After 5000 years wouldn’t you want to do something other than build ships? Being an elf must have been boring as crap

[@GSS1Sirius]

Every time I see the maps in videos like this I'm curious about the "little" things depicted, like castles, towers or various others names of rivers, lakes, small mountains, small patches of woods, etc. I guess not literally everything has something to talk about, but it still intrigues me.

[@sandram6283]

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

[@Freedmoon44]

Small reminder, the Grey Havens was the last hope of the Elves, it was founded by Cirdan (and Gil-Galad ofc) and the only reason why it was the last hope is litteraly because Cirdan is the ONLY one alive in middle earth that could and had the duty to keep the straight path Open, meaning if either Cirdan or the Havens fell, Darkness won. Imagine being so important that your life is more valuable to Elvenkind than even High King Gil-Galad by litteraly just being the only one left blessed by the Valar to send his ships back home

[@guardianstranscript]

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

[@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.

[@eonwe3559]

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

[@jockel4256]

Nice

[@aymanchoudhury7976]

imagine being 72000 years old. like goddamn

[@JohnyAngelo]

The OG of the OGs...

[@sanjaymagesh9284]

Great Video!

[@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.

[@kotarojujo2737]

Ah yes, Uncle Iroh of elves in Tolkien's world

[@lawrenceiverson1924]

Also "Arwen " means "Lady" so when we say "Lady Arwen" we are saying "Lady Lady" Yup!!

[@DrBackBeat]

We have found him at long last. The Moon Moon of Middle Earth.

[@Diavolo]

another absolute banger! love my man shipwright the shipwright

[@annaroselarsen4218]

Great video!

[@TheSamwhyte]

Any chance of a video on Beorn and the Skin-Changers?

[@facundomoralesdiorio3802]

My god I can't even imagine how Cirdan would feel after getting in the last ship and sailing West.

[@justthinkingoutloud2538]

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

[@BaraJFDA]

Goddamn, Nowë/Círdan is between 10,000 and 70,000 years old. The oldest Elf in all of Endórë. 😳

[@danneradio]

Incredably high quality videos, big thanks

[@etherealrose2139]

I'm pretty sure this entire video is just a way for nerd of the rings to pretend to know how to pronounce a made up language as much as possible. Lol

[@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.

[@shubhammitra4227]

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

[@adrienrenaux6211]

They'd better throw a good welcome party for him in Valinor. They were there thanks to him

[@bhagadaurovilleevolutionin3533]

Except those who never left Valinor...

[@kayakfishingadventures4188]

Great video and glorious background music. Please could you share some detail about the soundtracks you using, particularly the last two?Cheers!

[@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.

[@elisha6137]

I love Cirdan! One of my favorite characters! Feel like he's so underrated. Do you think we'll see him in #lotronprime? I sure hope so!

[@louisbrown4620]

I would imagine that he has to be. He has his hand in so much of the 2nd age.

[@BM-wf9uf]

An elf with a beard... I can't unsee that.

[@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.

[@tony_delvecchio]

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

[@FeanaroNoldoran]

Anti-Feanorian propaganda

[@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!!