{"product_id":"1993-tolkien-fingolfin-and-morgoth-90705","title":"1993 Tolkien Fingolfin and Morgoth Poster, The Lays of Beleriand, by John Howe, Middle Earth pre Lord of the Rings, print wall art decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e1993 Tolkien Fingolfin and Morgoth Poster, The Lays of Beleriand, by John Howe, Middle Earth pre Lord of the Rings, print wall art decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is from from a 1993 collection of Tolkien posters from John Howe who is one of the leading artists in Tolkien artwork. This scene shows the duel between Fingolfin and Morgoth.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the Noldor were defeated, Fingolfin rode to Angband, unhindered by any of Morgoth's servants, smote upon the gates of Angband and shouted his challenge for all to hear, mocking Morgoth. Morgoth, though still said to be the \"mightiest of all things in this world\", was reluctant to face Fingolfin, because despite his might, he alone of the Valar knew fear. But Fingolfin's insults could not be ignored without Morgoth losing face before his captains. As such, he donned black armor, took up a great mace, and emerged from Angband. Fingolfin drew his sword, Ringil, and the duel began.\u003cbr\u003e\nMany times Morgoth attempted to smite Fingolfin, but the Elven King managed to dodge all of Morgoth's blows, and wounded the Dark Lord seven times. But after a time, Fingolfin grew weary, and Morgoth beat him to the ground three times. Fingolfin rose up and continued to fight each time, but as Mandos had foretold, no power of the Elves could defeat Morgoth, a Vala. Eventually, Fingolfin stumbled backwards into one of the many pits carved by Morgoth's failed strikes, and Morgoth stepped on the Elven King's neck and killed him. However, Fingolfin's last, desperate stroke managed to cut into Morgoth's heel.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 11.8 in x 18.1 in (30 cm x 46 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Fingolfin's Challenge to Morgoth - The Lays of Beleriand\u003cbr\u003e\nIn that vast shadow once of yore\u003cbr\u003e\nFongolfin stood: his shield he bore\u003cbr\u003e\nwith field of heaven's blue and star\u003cbr\u003e\nof crystal shining pale afar.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn overmastering wrath and hate\u003cbr\u003e\ndesperate he smote upon that gate\u003cbr\u003e\nthe Gnomish King, there standing lone\u003cbr\u003e\nwhile endless fortresses of stone\u003cbr\u003e\nengulfed the thin clear ringing keen\u003cbr\u003e\nof silver horn on baldric green.\u003cbr\u003e\nHis hopeless challenge dauntless cried\u003cbr\u003e\nFingolfin there: \"come open wide,\u003cbr\u003e\ndark king, your ghastly brazen doors!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Howe is best-known for his artwork of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Howe illustrated the Lord of the Rings board game created by Reiner Knizia, and re-illustrated the maps of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion in 1996–2003. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters are sent as unframed. They will be sent in a cardboard backed envelope for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the FAQ section for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lampposted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62495343640963,"sku":"LU7FH","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/il_fullxfull.3364796006_8yc4.jpg?v=1788183329","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1993-tolkien-fingolfin-and-morgoth-90705","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}