The Dragons of Middle-earth [COMPILATION]

[@NerdoftheRings]

I hope you all enjoy this video, but today, I also want to call attention to a great loss for the Tolkien fandom. Artist Greg Hildebrandt passed away this week at 85. His work is simply iconic - from the Tolkien calendars to the original poster for Star Wars. We are so blessed as a fandom to have had his immense talent bring life to this world we love. I'll be praying for his wife Jean and their family during this difficult time. Should you wish, here is the link to Greg's store where you can purchase prints and books of his artwork and help support his family: www.spiderwebart.com/default.asp

[@alwaysthinkin]

So much Hildebrandt art on my walls growing up! I can still see his painting of Gandalf the White revealing himself to Aragon, Gimli and Legolas in my mind's eye

[@erikbender1967]

I really enjoy the longer in-depth videos. This one is no exception.

[@Rodero2443]

So the video made by "wizards and warriors" will fit you well a 8-ish hour long video which goes through the total history of middle earth with great quality and animation, from the very creation to the battle of Dagor-Dagorath.

[@luudest]

You can hear the development of your voice and narrative style in this compilation.

[@TetsuShima]

*Fun fact:* Speaking of dragons, In the "Shadow of War" game, you can find a very old orc captain who ages ago served Morgoth as his sniper. He mentions that the dragons of the Third Age are pretty lame and weak compared to the monstruos ones he saw when he was born during Morgoth's reign

[@MurkyTheSquid]

dude yes! i remember finding him and eventually recruiting him to my side simply because i loved that little nod to the deep lore so much

[@JurassicTheory]

I love how Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman were able to meet again after playing Sherlock Holmes and Dr. James Watson in "Sherlock". They were Smaug and Bilbo Baggins! 😎

[@jwentup8704]

Hi Nerd of the Rings, thank you for another banger vid. If I may, would u cover the topic about the Dunelendings?

[@NerdoftheRings]

That's a great idea - especially before War of the Rohirrim comes out!

[@valentinkambushev4968]

The iron stand of the Dwarves against Glaurung will never not be epic.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

far away the most comprehensive channel on this medium I've only just dabbled with thus far, all alone in the dark

[@jalidguerrero16]

Ash nazg durbatulûk ash nazg gimbatul ash nazg thrakatulûk agh burzum-ishi krimpatul

[@myriadmediamusings]

With how much he contributed to his great battlefield victories and his role in the story of Turin, I feel that it is Glaurung, not Sauron, who was Morgoth's greatest servant. FA Sauron may have seemed more versatile, but the only tale we have of him during that time was of getting the snot kicked out of him by a mythical doggo.

[@NerdoftheRings]

I LOVE Glaurung as a villain. So cunning and ruthless and just...vile!

[@valentinkambushev4968]

@@myriadmediamusings in Sauron's defense, it was thanks to Luthien being a half-maiar that Huam beat him.

[@sajjadalhachami7574]

Man gothmog is the real man saruon is just overpower starscream

[@danielwoodgate5897]

Fantastic video mate thank you 😊

[@STMukr]

Thks Matt❤ God bless you mate❤

[@JurassicTheory]

Great video, Matt! Any I have a question for you: Is it possible to wield two or more Rings of Power at once, like how Thanos was able to wield multiple Infinity Stones in combat? 🧐

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

Urulóki is likely a reference to the Norse God Loki who was the God of Fire in mythology.

[@FemaleVillageElder]

If you get a chance, please do a compilation of the Elven realms. Rivendell ,Lothlorien, Gondolin,Doriath, The Grey Havens, Nargathrond and wherever it was that Thranduil lived - it’s escaping me at the moment.

[@danielwoodgate5897]

Did Smaug know about the history of his dragon ancestors? Did he know and admire Ancalagon The Black? Was Ancalagon a hero to him.

[@MrTNT-Minecraft]

THANK YOU!!! I love dragons

[@i_DONT_get_IT]

NOTR episode in November on Dragons? I’ll take it!

[@KingMordred]

Turin and Nienor: *Make passionate love* Glaurung watching them from the distance: "If they only knew how related both lovebirds are" 😈 Morgoth: "Even I find this situation disturbing af" 💀 Sauron: 🤭

[@valentinkambushev4968]

What's even worse: Morgoth probably made Hurin watch his children going Alabama.

[@NickBergOne]

That thumbnail is fire! Pun intended.

[@Lomanofran]

I haven't seen the entire video so I don't know if it's mentioned, but in addition to Gostir, another dragon called Lhamthanc is mentioned in the etymologies of The Lost Road.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Oh wow! I didn't realize that!!

[@Nerdsofhistory-m7v]

Great video Matt! This was one of your best videos ever. I love watching your weekly videos. It's quite funny how Morgoth basically grounds Glaurung for 200 years. Also I have a minor lore question. Did Tolkien ever mention the final fate of the ents and entwives, and if yes, could you explain it

[@senseiAR]

I love your vids!! They always make my boring days much better :D Hope you have an awesome weekend

[@SirWhig-esq.]

Ancalagon the Black ❤🎉

[@EricRuskoski]

Nice job! This was really good! Thanks

[@AlyxGlide]

thanks. been bored with hearing about Bezolk & Muskrax of the 7th Age

[@Casa-de-hongos]

How did morgoth create the dragons? Always thought, he could not create life.

[@KingMordred]

Cannot imagine the giant amount of stress Bilbo experienced while facing Smaug alobe. In his place I would get a PTSD so strong I would have welcomed Gandslf with a bskooza the monent he reappeared at my door

[@ZoltánFekete-j3e]

I missed the great Firework-Dragon from Hobbiton....😅

[@JurassicTheory]

NOTR you can't tame dragons, especially not in the month of November 🐉😏

[@AlyxGlide]

what's the significance of November here, for those who don't know?

[@thefishinthesea.7963]

@@AlyxGlide 🚫 🥜 november

[@conlangknow8787]

​@@AlyxGlidethose who know 😈 Balkan rage mango mango mango 🥭

[@shadowkid4090]

🗿🗿🗿

[@QazwerDave]

Did Morgoth create dragons ?!?! Can evil create life ?!?!

[@TetsuShima]

Glaurung was by far the most evil dragon. By his fault Túrin and hus sister went into full Alabama mode. Even Smaug would find him disgusting 😂😂

[@valentinkambushev4968]

Headcanon: Glaurung's favorite video game is "The coffin of Andy and Leyley" (if you know, you know).

[@jason11279]

Well sh*t, now I feel like playing Dwarf Fortress again.

[@JDgq3yj]

That Glaurung was a nasty piece of work!

[@primal1233]

I really want to see a live action Ancalagon the Black

[@juanchoguerrero9143]

Well that would be awesome to see Ancalagon in live action and we would see a Kaiju of a Dragon in action

[@valentinkambushev4968]

@@primal1233 Live action sucks! Give me animated Ancalagon the Black!

[@danzy2plays788]

woo new video

[@joshuastrittmatter4188]

Hot take: Dragons and Balrogs were at the very least equal in power-if not the former being more powerful overall than the latter. The fact that the coming of the winged dragons drove back the forces of the Maiar and Valar and very nearly solidified victory for Morgoth says a lot.

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

It's crazy how the next named Dragon after Ancalagon would not show up until close to 5,500 years. Seeing as he was killed by a man, it's likely all previous were pretty weak.

[@Micah-t7v]

Your top priority right now is: Huan, Poems review, HOME box set 4 reveiw

[@NerdoftheRings]

Huan is already written and recorded - releasing in one week...and featuring newly commissioned artwork!! It might be one of my favorites I've done in several months! Also, I will def be getting on filming those reviews this week!

[@Micah-t7v]

@ Yes! can’t wait for Huan!😊

[@ethanlane4326]

Why did did lake town build on a lake just to burn? You would think they would go south

[@cmdrwriker]

the voices..

[@djashovel]

What if sauron was in Game of Thrones or The elders Scrolls Could he conquer those worlds

[@valentinkambushev4968]

I don't know. Those worlds have some pretty tough nations and magic users. He can probably conquer Oz and Wonderland, but the other worlds probably won't be so easy.

[@johnhendrickse9731]

I think he would rule westaros from the shadows as a meastar

[@sagarah8217]

Dragons would not be seen again until Ricky the Dragon Steamboat arose

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

15:00 I would like to know what he meant by "Demons". Balrogs are the most powerful. There may have been lesser evil Maia that tormented Men.

[@AkitakitaNeruFan]

There were the unknown evils in the world from when melkor and iluvatar made their opposing songs. Maybe they mean one of those creatures and demons was just the word given. Not creatures of Melkor but still nameless evils that lived underground and harrassed men

[@theRANDOMGAMEER]

okay unrelated question How Skilled was Thranduil as a swordsman? compared to others

[@Morteza1313]

So much death 😢😢😢

[@djashovel]

what if smaug was in game of thrones Smaug seeing the targaryens: ABOMINATION!!!

[@leobrazil4090]

Are there any good dragons at least 1 in this story of JRR Tolkien?

[@NerdoftheRings]

Nope! They all seem to be evil when it comes to Middle-earth.

[@Ace-cr9qt]

Are all dragons evil?

[@djashovel]

Yes

[@NerdoftheRings]

All the ones we know of are. Not much reason to think there would ever be a good one. No "Toothless" equivalent for the How to Train Your Dragon fans. haha.

[@thescorchingpteranodon7986]

Tolkien was very simple minded: either you are a good guy or a bad guy in his books.

[@juanchoguerrero9143]

Well the Dragons are of evil origin but not all

[@Ace-cr9qt]

@ Can you make a video on dorwinion ?

[@elfsemail]

You didn’t mention my favorite dragon, Chrysophylax !🐉🐲

[@elfsemail]

You didn’t mention my favorite dragon, Chrysophylax !🐉🐲