Telchar was a Dwarf of Nogrod in the Blue Mountains during the First Age. After apprenticing under Master Gamil Zirak, Telchar became a Legendary Master Craftsman. Telchar was commonly regarded amongst the greatest smiths of all times save only the Elves Fëanor and Celebrimbor. Among his many works were the knife Angrist, the sword Narsil (later reforged as the sword Andúril), and the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin.

Telchar created many items at his Forge in the Great Dwarven City of Nogrod. Nogrod was home to Dwarven House of the Firebeards in the Blue Mountains. The Firebeards of Nogrod traded often with the Elves and Men of Beleriand. They aided the Elven King Elu Thingol to delve the caves of Menegroth and helped with his treasuries and weapons.

The Knife Angrist:
Angrist was crafted by Telchar and it eventually came into possession of the Elf Curufin. The knife was taken by a man named Beren from Curufin and Beren used the knife to cut a Silmaril from Morgoth’s Iron Crown. The knife broke when Beren attempted to cut a second Silmaril and it cut Morgoth instead. Angrist was left behind when Beren escaped the Fortress of Angband. {Fan Fiction for Movie Connection: Though it is not recorded, some say the knife reemerged before the end of the First Age and it came into possession of the Elf Celebrimbor. Lord Celebrimbor then reforged the knife during the Second Age; then gifted it to Lord Celeborn and the Lady Galadriel of Lothlórien. The knife was gifted by Lord Celeborn in the Third Age to Aragorn, the future King of the Reunited Kingdom.}

The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin:
The Dragon-helm was crafted by Telchar in the likeness of Glaurung, the Father of Dragons. It is said to have magical properties that protected its wearer and struck fear into the hearts of enemies. Telchar made the helm for Azaghâl, King of the Broadbeam Dwarves of the neighboring Dwarven City Belegost in the Blue Mountains. The helm could only be borne by one of great stature and strength. King Azaghâl gave the helm as a gift to the Elf Lord Maedhros; after Maedhros saved his life from an ambush by Orcs. The helm was eventually passed to the High King of the Ñoldor Elves who in turn gifted the helm to Hador, a great chieftain of men and first Lord of Dor-lómin. The Dragon-helm is last seen in possession of Hador’s legendary great-grandson Túrin. In battle Túrin wore the Dragon-helm and fought many Orcs of Morgoth in Beleriand. Túrin was monstrous in war and he called himself Gorthol, “The Dread Helm”.

The Sword Narsil:
Narsil was crafted by Telchar in the First Age. The Sword is recorded as an heirloom of the House of Elros, First King of Númenor during the Second Age. <Speculation from askmiddlearth about how Narsil went from being crafted by Telchar to being a Númenórean heirloom.> [Though it is not recorded, it is likely the sword came into the possession of the Elf Lord Maglor by way of trade with the Dwarves of Nogrod.] Maglor, a son of Fëanor (Fëanor, creator of the Silmarils) vowed an oath along with his brothers against any who would take a Silmaril and keep it from the House of Fëanor. After attacking and bringing about the Third Kinslaying because of a Silmaril; Maglor and his brother Maedhros came upon Elrond and Elros, the two young sons of Eärendil and Elwing. Maglor would not allow Elrond and Elros to be slain and in the absence of their parents Maglor took them into his house and raised them as his own. [Maglor then passed Narsil on to Elros.]

During the Second Age, the Sword is passed down to Tar-Elendil, great grandson of Elros and fourth King of Númenor. Tar-Elendil’s first born is a daughter named Silmariën. Laws at the time in Númenor prevented women from ruling. Silmariën married a nobleman and her decedents became the Lords of Andúnië. Silmariën also inherited some heirlooms from her father including the Sword Narsil and the Ring of Barahir. These heirlooms are eventually passed down thru many generations to Elendil, the last Lord of Andúnië during the Downfall of Númenor. Elendil would go on to found the Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor in Middle-earth. King Elendil wielded Narsil in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men before falling to Sauron. Narsil was broken but Elendil’s son Isildur used it to cut the One Ring from Sauron’s hand. In the Third Age; Narsil were reforged and renamed Andúril by the Elves of Rivendell for Aragorn, heir to the line of Elendil.

***Three Legendary Items seemed too short a list for such a renowned craftsman. The following weapons of legend do not say who created them. I like to think Telchar crafted them as well; therefore they have been added to this collection. ***

The Great Axe Dramborleg:
Dramborleg was a Great Axe wielded by Tuor during the First Age. Tuor, a hero of men and grandfather to Elrond and Elros used the Axe to kill Balrogs and Orcs during the Fall of Gondolin. Dramborleg became an heirloom of the Kings of Númenor and was lost in its downfall.

The Bow of Bregor:
The Bow of Bregor was a magnificent Bow used in the First Age by Bregor, Chieftain of the House of Bëor (House of Bëor is the oldest of the Three Houses of Men). Bregor is father to Barahir (The Ring of Barahir’s namesake); Bregor is also the Third Great Grandfather to Elrond and Elros. {Speculation and Fan Fiction: Though it is not recorded, it is said that Bregor was killed during the Battle of Sudden Flame and that before Bregor fell; his last arrow was released with such force that it traveled thru numerous enemies before pinning and killing a Fierce Orc Captain to the fortress wall of Angband itself}. It is recorded that The Bow became an heirloom of the Kings of Númenor and was lost in its downfall.

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There is no record of what became of Telchar and he is not mentioned during the events of the famous Nauglamír. The Nauglamír was a necklace crafted by the Dwarves of Belegost from treasures of the Elf King Elu Thingol. Once finished, King Thingol requested the Dwarves of Nogrod set a Silmaril in the necklace, making it the fairest object in the world. Ownership of the necklace caused bloodshed between the Dwarves and Elves.

Telchar being a Master Smith would definitely have been involved with the Nauglamír if he was around but since he is not mentioned many believe he wasn’t alive during this time. For not having a great deal told about him, Telchar is a very interesting character. So here is some fan fiction to continue his story a little more.

{Fan Fiction: For many years Telchar was offered by Durin, King of the Longbeards to come and take on apprentices at Khazad-dûm. To bring his legendary crafting skills to the Forges of Durin’s Folk. After losing so many of his friends including his close friend King Azaghâl during the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Telchar decided to accept King Durin’s offer. Telchar's last creation in the Blue Mountains was a statue of King Durin; to give as a gift when he reached Khazad-dûm.

The great dwarven smith traveled east from the Blue Mountains to the Misty Mountains; Telchar eventually married into the Durin Line by wedding a daughter of King Durin. Telchar’s forging skills were passed down and they greatly enhanced the craftwork of the Longbeards for generations to come. The Doors of Durin was built by two of the greatest craftsmen in the Second Age, the Elf Lord Celebrimbor and the Master Dwarf Narvi. It is said Narvi is a descendant of Telchar and that he used the Forging Hammer of Telchar when he built the Doors of Durin with Celebrimbor.}

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Telchar was made using:
Head = Coronation Gimli (Painted Beard and Hair Charcoal Gray, then drybrushed Flat White. Painted Beard and Hair weights Glossy Black, then painted Gold Metallic. Inserted Magnet into Head for connection to body.)

Body = Thorin Oakenshield (Removed his coat. Buckle is a modified Celtic Earring. Painted outfit Dark Brown then went back over with Light Brown leaving the trim Dark Brown. Painted all metal items Metallic Silver. Painted Waist Belt and Shoulder Belt Flat Black. Attached Pouch from Assassins Creed. Filled hole in back with sanded down fodder. Removed Hands and Forearm just below Elbow and inserted Magnets. Inserted Magnet into Neck for connection to Head.)

Gloves = Coronation Gimli (Installed Gloves with Magnets. Drybrushed Gloves Flat Black for gritty look.)

Telchar’s Blacksmith Apron = Fenir Greyback Coat (Coat cut to shape of Apron. Straps and belt from fodder, painted Flat Dark Black.)

Telchar’s Forging Hammer = cut pieces from Magic the Gathering Garruk Wildspeaker axe (Painted wood Dark Brown, Painted Metal Metallic Gun Metal Gray.)

Angrist/Knife = Assassins Creed Altair Knife (Painted Metallic Silver, Painted Grip Clear Yellow, Painted handle wrap Flat Dark Brown.)

Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin = Build a Gladiator WWE Triple H Spartan Helmet (Carved Dragon Image on top with Dremel, Mounted Dinosaur Head and Tail from Fire Fly Figure Fodder on to dremeled dragon body, Dragon back spines custom cut from plastic and glued in place. Painted entire Helmet Chrome, Dragon and Trim painted Clear Yellow.)

Narsil/Sword = LOTR King Elendil (Painted Chrome, Painted hand grip Flat Black.)

Dramborleg/Axe = Spawn Medieval Axe (Applied putty to fill in nicks on the blade, installed handle from weapon fodder. Painted Chrome, Painted Dragon insert and axe tip Clear Yellow. Painted wood Flat Dark Brown. Painted Handle wrap Flat Light Brown.)

Bow of Bregor = DC Arsenal Bow & Quiver (Painted Bow Flat Dark Brown, Painted ends Metallic Silver and Tips Clear Yellow. Painted Quiver Flat Light Brown with Flat Dark Brown Trim and drew line down the center of Arsenal logo to make a mirrored dwarvish looking rune for the letter B. Painted arrows Flat Light Tan and feathers Flat Black.)

Telchar’s Dragon Forge Diorama = Styrofoam, Elmer’s Glue, Tissue Paper and Fodder (Outlined the stones in Styrofoam, covered stones with mixture of Elmer’s Glue and Water. Applied Tissue Paper over the stones and covered again with glue-water mixture. After letting set and dry for 24hours painted Flat Dark Charcoal Gray, then Drybrushed Flat Gray.

Forging Anvil = Thor’s Hammer (Added fodder on the sides of Hammer and a Celtic button on the front and back. Mounted hammer with a bolt to part of a Gimli Ring Pedestal. Painted Flat Black then Drybrushed Metallic Silver on top of the Anvil.)

Forge hot coals = Crafting Beads and Silicone (Mix beads with silicone and formed into a hot coal pile. Painted first layer Clear Orange, Drybrushed second layer with Flat Black and did the Highlights with Flat Orange/Flat Yellow.)

Barrels = from a Model Truck, (Used Dremel to rough the sides of the barrels up. Painted three coats of Flat Dark Brown. Painted Metal Bands Black. For the quench barrel, put button into barrel and dremeled hole to put sword into. Made two quenching rods for sword to be suspended in water out of toothpicks.)

Dragon Head over Forge = Lion Head Gauntlets from God of War Kratos (Drilled out Eyes and installed Yellow Beads for Jeweled Eye look. Drybrushed Head Metallic Gun Metal Gray. Painted teeth Metallic Silver.)

Forging Atlantean Sword = Sword of Conan cast from Casting Cave (Painted half the blade Metallic Silver and Clear Orange. Drybrushed Orange/Yellow/White for Highlights.)

Coal Box = Popsicle Sticks and Black Fishtank Gravel. Shovel from Fodder (Constructed Box from popsicle sticks. Painted Flat Dark Brown and Drybrushed Flat Black. Drybrushed shovel Flat Black.)

Jewel Box = Popsicle Sticks and Crafting Beads (Constructed Box from popsicle sticks. Painted Flat Dark Brown.)

Jewel Crafting Table/Crafting Tool Box/Crafting Anvil = Diamond Select Jekyll and Hyde Lab Table / Indiana Jones Fodder Chest / Fodder Anvil (Added lower shelf with Popsicle Sticks. Painted all Flat Dark Brown. Drybrushed Chest Flat Black, painted metal straps Metallic Gun Metal Gray. Painted top of anvil Metallic Silver. Crafting Anvil Jewel made from large bead painted Flat Gray, glued smaller blue beads onto the large bead.)

Weapons Display Rack / Armor Stand = Popsicle Sticks (Constructed out of Popsicle Sticks and painted Flat Dark Brown.)

Display Armor / Display Shield = Build a Gladiator WWE Triple H Spartan Armor / Build a Gladiator WWE Triple H Spartan Shield and Warcraft Lothar Shield (Removed Bottom Straps from WWE Armor, painted all Chrome, shoulder pieces Metallic Gun Metal Gray and painted trim Clear Yellow. Cut Lion Head out of Warcraft Shield and mounted on WWE Shield; painted all Chrome, painted Lion Head and Trim Clear Yellow; painted bolts Flat Black.)

King Durin Statue = Miniature Gimli / Action Figure Base / Gimli Ring Pedestal (Cut section off of Gimli Ring Pedestal, sanded down action figure base for rough look and mounted on top of Pedestal for Table top look. Glued fodder on top of miniature Gimli’s helmet. Gimli’s axe handle was missing, fixed by gluing axe head onto a toothpick. Glued items together and painted all Flat Charcoal Gray. Drybrushed miniature Gimli Flat White.)

Appreciate you taking the time to check out this custom and reading a little about an intriguing character from Middle-earth.

***Wanted to say Thanks to everyone who Voted in the "Welcome to Middle-earth Contest" and giving Telchar and the Dragon Forge the Bronze!***