The Complete Travels of Gimli | Tolkien Explained

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  • We tell the life story of Gilmi, son of Glóin. One of the greatest dwarves of the Third Age, Gimli is known for his fighting, his ferocity, and his friendships. We cover his beginnings in the Blue Mountains, west of The Shire, to his time in Erebor, his journeys as a member of the Fellowship of the Ring, and his time after The Lord of the Rings as Lord of the Glittering Caves.
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    Gimli - David Sevilla
    Artanis and Feanor - Tolman Cotton
    The Gift of Galadriel - Magdalena Olechny
    Galadriel - Anato Finnstark
    Farewell to Lorien - peet
    The Passing of Boromir - Donato Giancola
    The Rohirrim - Ivan Cavini
    The Riders of Rohan - Turner Mohan
    Gimli - Sergio Pena
    Legolas - Magali Villeneuve
    Riders of Rohan - Anke Eissmann
    Gandalf Returns - Ted Nasmith
    Approaching Edoras - Ted Nasmith
    Helm's Dike - Mariusz Gandzel
    Legolas and Gimli - Sebastian Giacobino
    Gimli at Helm's Deep - Donato Giancola
    The Glittering Caves - Ted Nasmith
    The Glittering Caves of Aglarond - Ted Nasmith
    Fangorn - Adam Burton
    Orthanc Destroyed - John Howe
    The Voice of Saruman - Thaldir
    The Door of the Dead - John Howe
    The Door of the Dead - Anke Eissmann
    Legolas - Kinko White
    Gimli and Legolas - Anke Eissmann
    The Shadow of Sauron - Ted Nasmith
    The Field of Cormallen - Tolman Cotton
    The Coronation of King Elessar - The Brothers Hildebrandt
    The Wedding of Aragorn and Arwen - The Brothers Hildebrandt
    Erebor - Caoranach
    Erebor - Alan Lee
    The Glittering Caves - Paul Lasaine
    The Gate of Minas Tirith - Eric Faure-Brac
    Minas Tirith - Ludovic Bourgeois
    Moria Gate Battle - WETA
    Gimli - Magali Villeneuve
    Dwarves of the Ered Luin - Sam McKinnon
    Gimli on Caradhras - Jay Johnstone
    Legolas and Gimli Depart - Turner Mohan
    Legolas and Gimli Reach the Shores of Valinor - Ted Nasmith
    For learn about Gimli, check out:
    The Lord of the Rings (and the appendices)
    The Encyclopedia of Arda
    Tolkien Gateway
    #gimli #tolkien #lordoftherings
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  • @NerdoftheRings
    @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +473

    Which of Tolkien's dwarves is your favorite?

  • @oSimian
    @oSimian 3 роки тому +3332

    I never get enough of hearing the beautiful ending where Legolas takes Gimli to sail to Aman!

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +317

      It's such an incredible ending to their stories.

    • @WhoIsCalli
      @WhoIsCalli 3 роки тому +44

      Me too. A great ending I always feel

    • @luudest
      @luudest 3 роки тому +183

      ‚120 Fourth Age: In this year on March 1st came at last the Passing of King Elessar. It is said that the beds of Meriadoc and Peregrin were set beside the bed of the great king. Then Legolas built a grey ship in Ithilien, and sailed down Anduin and so over Sea; and with him, it is said, went Gimli the Dwarf. And when that ship passed an end was come in Middle-earth of the Fellowship of the Ring.‘
      I remember reading the ending in the appendix. I almost cried.

    • @ericajones6316
      @ericajones6316 3 роки тому +102

      I love the story of there friendship because if you think about it they both had to get over so much to be just friends like the most obvious one, legolas is a elf and gimli is a dwarf. But they also had to get over more like. Legolas's father inprisons gimli's father and the hatred over that. And the fact that they became great friends to the point they are like brothers is truly amazing. I have seen much friendships in life that rise and fall but I have never seen a friendship more inspiring then legolas and gimli.

    • @markoldfield4736
      @markoldfield4736 3 роки тому +27

      Old friends taking their final journey together

  • @lizzies4964
    @lizzies4964 3 роки тому +2095

    Anyone: Galadriel's maybe not perfect.
    Gimli: I'm about to end this man's entire career.

  • @BenitoAndito
    @BenitoAndito 3 роки тому +1031

    Gimli: "Fëanor! I'm on 3 hairs already!"
    Fëanor: "I'm on... zero... "
    Gimli: "Hah, I'll have no pointy ear outscoring me!"

    • @spangelicious837
      @spangelicious837 3 роки тому +45

      Oh, the burn! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @246vili
      @246vili 2 роки тому +31

      Lol. That burn might have been able to destroy the Ring of Power.

    • @junker1192
      @junker1192 2 роки тому +10

      The virgin noldorin elf vs the chad dwarf

    • @cdg196
      @cdg196 2 роки тому +9

      *Virgin Elf asks for one strand of hair three times.” Fails.
      *Chad Dwarf asks once for a strand of hair.” Gets three strands of hairs.

    • @junker1192
      @junker1192 2 роки тому +13

      @@cdg196 Not to mention all of this happens in front of Galadriel's husband. Based dwarf is based.

  • @PetarJevro
    @PetarJevro 3 роки тому +2013

    The fact that Gimli's video lasted a minute more than Legolas's one could be a hidden easter egg to their first bet that Gimli won by 1 score. Don't know if Nerd had that one in mind, but nonetheless, cool stuff :D

    • @FlyingAxblade_D20
      @FlyingAxblade_D20 3 роки тому +43

      eyyy, good cal!

    • @shantellakaladypersephone8671
      @shantellakaladypersephone8671 2 роки тому +39

      👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 EXCELLENT CATCH!

    • @JuanXM
      @JuanXM 2 роки тому +15

      😂😂 hadn't noticed that

    • @user-kb9tv8dx2l
      @user-kb9tv8dx2l 2 роки тому +97

      That still only counts as one

    • @lostnumbr
      @lostnumbr 2 роки тому +46

      He was twitching because he's got my axe imbedded in his nervous system.

  • @WhoIsCalli
    @WhoIsCalli 3 роки тому +1191

    Why does Gimli’s story bring more tears to me than any of the other fellowships. Maybe because he has the most lines that overcome resentment.

    • @quantumgravity92
      @quantumgravity92 3 роки тому +63

      maybe words like friendship really hits you from the inside

    • @lavatun
      @lavatun 3 роки тому +46

      THAT STILL ONLY COUNTS AS ONE!..

    • @davidflak
      @davidflak 3 роки тому +68

      Same here. I think it comes from the fact that he may not be the wiser but the most passionate. He's not the hero that acts because it's the right thing to do but the one whose acts reflect what he believes in. Loyalty, friendship and honor.

    • @lazyegg
      @lazyegg 3 роки тому +18

      Same here. Gimli's story is touching and sure can bring tears

    • @Robinsos79
      @Robinsos79 3 роки тому +33

      I think it's touching to see a gruff, salty dwarf become fast friends with those who were once his enemies. Gimli is that friend that can be a little much to take with you when you go out, but he's the first one you call when you're in trouble.

  • @slannstarmaster6555
    @slannstarmaster6555 3 роки тому +383

    Nerd of the rings: does a 30 min video
    Gimli: That still only counts as one!

  • @MikeMike-gj9vg
    @MikeMike-gj9vg 3 роки тому +300

    I love when Legolas comes to defend Gimli when Eomer threatened him -
    "I'll kill you if you threaten my friend"

  • @XxscopedevilxX
    @XxscopedevilxX 3 роки тому +508

    7:50 I still feel that the gift Gimli requested and received from Galadriel is one of the best pieces of character and lore building in any medium. Perfectly executed in the extended edition of the film, we clearly see the admiration Gimli has for her when he's asked by Legolas.
    The fact that the true meaning behind this gesture is unbeknownst by him (and I'd imagine most viewers) makes this such a powerful scene when you do finally research and realize the significance behind it.

    • @gushlergushler
      @gushlergushler 2 роки тому +6

      It was news to me aswell as it is not mentioned in the Silmarillion to my knowledge. Where is it written that Feanor asked Galadriel? I hvae not yet finished the unfinished tales.

    • @emjdedios
      @emjdedios 2 роки тому +21

      Legolas' smile when Gimli told him says it all.

    • @AMcGrath82
      @AMcGrath82 2 роки тому +13

      @@gushlergushler Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn."

    • @gushlergushler
      @gushlergushler 2 роки тому +11

      @@AMcGrath82 I have since read it and it really does put so much more significance to that scene. It is wonderful.

    • @emilygilmer4692
      @emilygilmer4692 10 місяців тому

      What is the significance?

  • @avonthesageoc4980
    @avonthesageoc4980 3 роки тому +660

    Valar:no dwarves
    Gimli and Legolas: *have a beautiful friendship that truly benefits all of middle earth*
    Valar: *crying at the sheer greatness and wholesomeness of the friendship* maybe this can be an exception

    • @ProMuchacho
      @ProMuchacho 3 роки тому +58

      He may also meet Aule

    • @jaeger2780
      @jaeger2780 3 роки тому +42

      Don't forget in the Second Song dwarves are supposed to be recognized as sons of Eru

    • @futbolusa
      @futbolusa 2 роки тому +7

      I thought the reason was actually because he possessed the hair of galadriel which is not of the moral realm. Kind of like why Frodo and Bilbo were allowed

    • @trumansshadow3652
      @trumansshadow3652 2 роки тому +31

      If they're hearts werent touched by the story of Gimil, then truly Morgoth and Sauron should have been allowed to destroy them 🤣

    • @Inglescomgus
      @Inglescomgus 2 роки тому +4

      Which is so stupid to think about, like, why would the Valar only allow elves there? Aren't men and even dwarves children of Iluvatar as well? Would it be because only elves are immortal? I don't remember seeing any reason for that on the books.

  • @RC-fg7cd
    @RC-fg7cd Рік тому +50

    I’d like to imagine Gimli meeting Aulë would be quite an emotional experience for him.

    • @willchen4138
      @willchen4138 Рік тому +23

      It would be quite an honor for Aulë.

  • @muhammadsyamim3065
    @muhammadsyamim3065 Рік тому +24

    The fact that Dain didn't sold out Bilbo to the Nazgul really says a lot about the characters of those dwarves. They really love their burglar

  • @louisdemm1758
    @louisdemm1758 2 роки тому +216

    You don't realize how unique Gimli was until you read most of Tolkien's other works. He truly was a gem of a dwarf.

    • @arthurwong4386
      @arthurwong4386 2 роки тому

      What happened to other dwarves in Tolkien's other works?

    • @johndododoe1411
      @johndododoe1411 Рік тому +2

      Much better than Mim.

    • @caocao7925
      @caocao7925 Рік тому

      @@johndododoe1411 who is mim?

    • @marathuzula9024
      @marathuzula9024 Рік тому +13

      I'm of the opinion that Tolkien wrote the Dwarves to freely, and ignorantly always get themselves in trouble. In the same way that Aule freely, and ignorantly created the dwarves. Their punishment in life, was to suffer for his creation. Many dwarves started great relationships. But, were always impertinent in how they felt betrayals from elves and men in the same way Aule suffered when his creation was found out.

  • @georginachard8604
    @georginachard8604 3 роки тому +214

    learning that most of Gimli's anger when first meeting men, which is shown in the films as him just being proud and quick to anger, is actually most of the time in defense of Galadrial is so much better and makes much more sense

    • @lostnumbr
      @lostnumbr 2 роки тому +46

      I find in the movie Gimli isn't really angry at the riders, he just thinks eomer is being rude and replies with a little passive aggressive attitude. But Legolas does not take threats on his bffs life lightly and is genuinely ready to kill every one of those men to protect him.

  • @joeschmo8755
    @joeschmo8755 3 роки тому +72

    “Let them come. There’s is one dwarf yet in Moria who still draws breath!”

  • @km69stang
    @km69stang 3 роки тому +597

    At 62 years old, Gimli was CONSIDERED too young to go on the adventure! For reference, Kili was 77 and Fili was 82. I looked it up!

    • @FlyingAxblade_D20
      @FlyingAxblade_D20 3 роки тому +84

      fuck me, I'm only 50 & it's only 2021...time to fight anyway. Tabasco on every blade!

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 3 роки тому +94

      As Dwarves live to 250 he is what a human would be in his 20s at the time. Dain killed Azog at 35 years, which for Dwarves is like a middle schooler killing the Orc leader.

    • @hankhicks1108
      @hankhicks1108 2 роки тому +42

      Fili and Kili were Thorin's nephews, so nepotism counts for something.

    • @Cloofinder
      @Cloofinder 2 роки тому +24

      62 to be too young to go to Erebor, but at 262 he was given the honor to go to the undying lands.

    • @jaredhouston4223
      @jaredhouston4223 Рік тому +2

      A mere child

  • @mez4700
    @mez4700 2 роки тому +143

    Gimli: never thought i’d be fighting side by side with an elf
    Legolas: what about side by side with a friend?
    Gimli: aye, I can do that.

    • @lostnumbr
      @lostnumbr 2 роки тому +16

      Shall I describe it to you? Or would you like me to get your a box?

    • @TmanaokLine
      @TmanaokLine 2 роки тому +2

      Classic!

    • @EsteemedReptile
      @EsteemedReptile 2 роки тому +2

      It's lines like this that make Gimli my hero.

  • @unlimitedduckgamer
    @unlimitedduckgamer 2 роки тому +87

    I always end up getting teary eyed everytime I hear about Legolas and Gimli sailing into the west together to Aman. It's such a touching story that really shows true friendship. May their friendship never be forgotten until the end of days.

  • @marionbaggins
    @marionbaggins 3 роки тому +350

    What is so weird for the Movie fans, Tolkien actually created the Killing Counting Game between Legolas and Gimli in the Books...

    • @JorikPar
      @JorikPar 3 роки тому +108

      Almost all of the jokes that make me really laugh in the films are actually in the book. Always amazes me when reading (or listening the audio book).

    • @slannstarmaster6555
      @slannstarmaster6555 3 роки тому +27

      And Gandalf iconic quotes are from the movie and not the book

    • @marionbaggins
      @marionbaggins 3 роки тому +18

      @@slannstarmaster6555 well, some are

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 3 роки тому +12

      They stopped after Helm's Deep. The movies stretched it too far.

    • @DAEDRA_66
      @DAEDRA_66 2 роки тому +1

      @@JorikPar Do know where I can get a good version of the audio book?

  • @NarutoOnlineGermany
    @NarutoOnlineGermany 3 роки тому +412

    Legolas " what is this ? Some kind of goblin Mutant?"
    Gloin: soon to be your bestie

    • @dman7644
      @dman7644 3 роки тому +4

      i get it

    • @FlyingAxblade_D20
      @FlyingAxblade_D20 3 роки тому +2

      @@dman7644 LMAO, good shot

    • @Cydonius1
      @Cydonius1 3 роки тому +5

      Legolas was so arrogant but he changed in 60 years

    • @Kwijiboz
      @Kwijiboz 3 роки тому +7

      One of the worst lines in the hobbit trilogy, and there are many...

    • @meganyu9185
      @meganyu9185 3 роки тому

      LMAO, I remember this!

  • @Swatta637
    @Swatta637 Рік тому +20

    Ah wow. The story of gold not having power over Gimli, and him treasuring Galadriels hair above all is so sweet. Same with Legolas helping his, by that time, old friend to sail to Valinar. Very touching.

  • @walterhoover4059
    @walterhoover4059 2 роки тому +14

    My favorite line from Gimili is “Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”

  • @theconquerer5616
    @theconquerer5616 2 роки тому +188

    Imagine how happy the god who made dwarves was to finally see one of his creations make it across the sea ⚒️❤️

    • @MarvinT0606
      @MarvinT0606 2 роки тому +62

      that must have been awkward
      "Hey Aule, one of your creations got here"
      "---what?"

    • @rogueascendant6611
      @rogueascendant6611 Рік тому +28

      Gimli is really the only dwarf that were permitted to enter the Undying Land. In fact, I would be happy if Aule finally talk to one of his children after a very long time that haven't contacted them at all.

    • @johndododoe1411
      @johndododoe1411 Рік тому +6

      Especially compared to the apprentices of that same god.

    • @willchen4138
      @willchen4138 Рік тому +20

      Overall Dwarves came out ahead over Elves and Men. AFAIK, there's no massive kin slaying among Dwarves and overall they resisted evil fairly effectively. That god has a lot to be proud of.

  • @that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG
    @that.canadian.vaper.guyTCVG 2 роки тому +13

    What I love about Gimli, is that he has the fierceness that Dwarves are known for, yet he had the uncanny ability to befriend those that he once was at odds with. That singular fact made Gimli possibly the most important Dwarf in Tolkien's writings, helping to both mend and establish important relations.

  • @thegungadfly8930
    @thegungadfly8930 3 роки тому +308

    Thank you for this. The Dwarves are the most difficult of Tolkien’s creatures to understand, yet you have brought them to life with this recital. Thank you also for finding such beautiful illustrations.

    • @simonmorris4226
      @simonmorris4226 3 роки тому +13

      I’m a Midlands engineer from generations of smiths, miners and masons. They aren’t difficult to understand at all. Most of my family are just like them!🪓⚒⛏. Baruk Khazad! Khazad Ai Menui!

    • @thegungadfly8930
      @thegungadfly8930 3 роки тому +10

      @@simonmorris4226 “Beware the Dwarves!! The Dwarves are amongst you!”.

    • @ardian_g
      @ardian_g 2 роки тому +5

      @@thegungadfly8930 I must correct you lad! It's "AXES OF THE DWARVES! THE DWARVES ARE UPON YOU!"

    • @TheTeodorsoldierabvb
      @TheTeodorsoldierabvb Рік тому +3

      Interesting perspective, I find them very close to my heart, and Elves to be most alien. I can't imagine the worldview one has on the world after living for 1000 years.

    • @rogueascendant6611
      @rogueascendant6611 Рік тому +3

      @@TheTeodorsoldierabvb In retrospect, the Dwarves felt more kinship to Men than Elves. After all both races shared mortality and the free will of their desire - either greed and stubborn personality. The reason why Elves felt 'alien' to the rest of Middle Earth is because they are a race that is more related to the Valars, angelic beings that served the One, Eru Illuvatar, creator God of their world and universe.

  • @dw1419
    @dw1419 3 роки тому +77

    Last time I was this early, Gimli was only a twinkle in Gloin’s eye.

  • @pirwzy
    @pirwzy 3 роки тому +232

    I have to imagine Gimli was able to see, if not meet, Aulë. That must have been interesting.

    • @AzoiatheCobra
      @AzoiatheCobra 3 роки тому +17

      damn... give this man the rights to write fan fic

    • @ashleyrossiter4591
      @ashleyrossiter4591 3 роки тому +8

      Agreed! never occurred to me

    • @KororaPenguin
      @KororaPenguin 3 роки тому +21

      And also pay his respects to Bilbo, Frodo, and Sam at their final resting places in the Gardens of Irmo.

    • @jaspershepherdsmith9047
      @jaspershepherdsmith9047 3 роки тому +17

      I think Gimli would've been a bigger fan of Tulkas tbh

    • @paulbarbat1926
      @paulbarbat1926 2 роки тому +21

      @@jaspershepherdsmith9047 sure, but Aulë is the Smith Vala who forged the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves

  • @maxsoap5650
    @maxsoap5650 3 роки тому +218

    Book Gimli: PROTECT THE TOMB!!
    Movie Gimli: LOL TROLL GO SMASH

    • @AchmadBadra
      @AchmadBadra 3 роки тому +1

      hulk : SMASH!!!

    • @maxsoap5650
      @maxsoap5650 3 роки тому

      The colour is off , more like Joe Fixit: SMASH!!! lol

    • @theolima8929
      @theolima8929 3 роки тому +1

      gimli in the movies is RIDICOULS

    • @ivanzalez
      @ivanzalez 2 роки тому +4

      @@theolima8929 I agree: in the books he has a true depth and personality; in the movie, he's depicted more like a clown unfortunately.

    • @theolima8929
      @theolima8929 2 роки тому +1

      @@ivanzalez He is like the funny, fat and stumbling friend of the "cool guy".

  • @slowyz.8484
    @slowyz.8484 2 роки тому +71

    For some reason this video made me cry.
    I love Gimli's story. Him departing with Legolas to the west is the cutest and most heartwarming thing ever.
    Thank you

  • @sallybradshaw4576
    @sallybradshaw4576 3 роки тому +47

    Of course Gimli is my favorite! He's a wholesome axe boy.

  • @Mogloth
    @Mogloth 3 роки тому +54

    Galadriel gifting Gimli 3 strands of her hair gets me every time.

  • @TheMetalMenace
    @TheMetalMenace 3 роки тому +127

    The best thing on a lazy saturday is a new Nerd Of The Rings video!

  • @andybrummel5555
    @andybrummel5555 3 роки тому +30

    The most honorable Dwarf that ever lived! Ty for the wonderful story of such an amazing character. Much Love to Gimli son of Gloin.

  • @introvertswag6494
    @introvertswag6494 2 роки тому +18

    I don't know why, but this video just hit different than the others. Maybe I'm a dwarf at heart, but I felt so much emotion when Gimli went to Valinor with Legolas, so he could be with his friend until the end of his days.

  • @LegalSC
    @LegalSC 3 роки тому +33

    That Durin's Bane art is gorgeous. THAT is what a Balrog should look like.
    The humanoid form is somehow so much more intimidating than what we got in the film. I suppose because you can see it as the dangerous intelligence it is rather than just a big scary monster.

  • @spiderdude2099
    @spiderdude2099 2 роки тому +8

    Gimli being likely the first dwarf in thousands of years to speak kindly towards an elf is a really powerful moment. To say nothing else of his deeds in the war of the ring, I think this alone was probably the beginning of mending the trust between their two peoples. I’m so glad he was granted exception to sail to the undying lands, he deserved it.

  • @robfisher3790
    @robfisher3790 3 роки тому +101

    Enough is enough. You sir, need to do a reading of LoTR. Your voice and narration of the book is fantastic. Make it happen.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +21

      Haha! That would indeed be really fun. Very time-consuming, but fun!!

    • @joydevsarkar4474
      @joydevsarkar4474 2 роки тому +3

      Pls start a patrion

    • @TmanaokLine
      @TmanaokLine 2 роки тому +2

      @@NerdoftheRings DO IT! Please

    • @sofanmax
      @sofanmax Рік тому +1

      @@NerdoftheRings YES

  • @davidflak
    @davidflak 3 роки тому +20

    Gimli's story ended up being way sweeter than I expected. Friendship, honor and love, thank you for that Gimli.

  • @Stalicone
    @Stalicone 2 роки тому +3

    Not an elf, not a ring bearer yet permitted to reside in the undying lands. Truly, Gimli is unique.

  • @ShadowThemeFFVI
    @ShadowThemeFFVI 3 роки тому +108

    I’m so happy I found this channel. You do an excellent job of telling Tolkien’s stories in a simple way and yet with all the emotion of a huge fan of the books, I welled up at the end of this video even though I knew perfectly well what was coming. Tolkien’s work stays with you through a lifetime, unabated.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +13

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you found the channel as well. Happy to hear you are enjoying it!

  • @Daffa137
    @Daffa137 3 роки тому +34

    Finally my favorite character got the spotlight!

    • @davidrider9866
      @davidrider9866 3 роки тому +2

      Woo finally someone who is not a huge legolas fanboy

  • @Daggerfall40
    @Daggerfall40 3 роки тому +87

    I was waiting for a video about Gimli. Bless you, laddie!

  • @lostnumbr
    @lostnumbr 2 роки тому +7

    Something about Gimli's tale really hits me right in the feels. He treasures his friends above all and his unlikely best friend loves him so dearly that he can't bear to leave him behind making him the only dwarf to ever join the elves in the gray havens.

  • @bengorniak2721
    @bengorniak2721 3 роки тому +50

    Your content is beyond helpful for those of us who have a hard time with comprehensive reading like I do. Reading a book while listening to its audio book and then going back and reviewing content like this to cement what was read and extra information to fill in blanks.
    So thankful and grateful.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +7

      So glad my videos are helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

    • @bengorniak2721
      @bengorniak2721 3 роки тому +4

      And the music to go with the videos....😭❤😭❤😭

  • @hellalive8973
    @hellalive8973 2 роки тому +19

    That was actually a really moving end for Gimli. I tried to read the books as a kid but found them to be quite a laboring read so never went back. I like these vids showing me what happened after

    • @alexeyagapov4205
      @alexeyagapov4205 2 роки тому +1

      I somehow read the books when I was a kid. I have no idea how I did it, but I did. Returning to the books now, I was a bit scared of their "density" in advance, but to my pleasant surprise it's going great so far. I'm getting very excited as the action builds up, and I'm expecting to revisit all the awesome characters and events which are sort of embedded in my subconscious, as well as illustrated by the amazing movies I watched countless times :)
      Rambling aside, I would encourage you to pick up the books again - chances are you will find it easier this time. The beginning (about the history of the hobbit race) can be a bit daunting, as well as the constant descriptions of nature - but you can get used to those very quickly and they do help paint the picture. Nature is an important theme in the books, and being constantly aware of how it looks and feels, in specific Tolkien-brand detail, really does wonders for immersion.

    • @hellalive8973
      @hellalive8973 2 роки тому

      @@alexeyagapov4205 you’re probably right. I managed to get through the ASOIAF series and there’s few book series as daunting as those. Ok I’m sold I’ll give it another go

  • @marissabulso6439
    @marissabulso6439 Рік тому +4

    Gimli and Galadriel’s first encounter is one of the most beautiful passages in the entire trilogy. 😭❤️
    And I love it’s immediate effect on Legolas. Galadriel’s words open his heart to Gimli and, suddenly, one of the most beautiful and truest friendships is begun-a ripple effect of Galadriel’s own love and compassion.

  • @leonsarsfield5445
    @leonsarsfield5445 3 роки тому +23

    Tolkien would be proud

  • @vinnythewebsurfer
    @vinnythewebsurfer 10 місяців тому +2

    There’s just something really touching about how Galadriel had the wisdom and knowledge needed to help set Gimli straight and get the ball rolling to unite elves and dwarfs as friends and allies once again.
    Both come from mighty and unimaginable heights. Both had fallen from grace and carry countless marks of shame. Both by the end could finally start shedding those burdens as they fade into history, united once again.

  • @morgothbauglir8687
    @morgothbauglir8687 3 роки тому +393

    I liked gimli’s character in the trilogy but it’s sad that he really only served as a comedic element. Book Gimli is so much better. Gimli and Legolas friendship is just legendary, and the fact that he, of all the dwarves, came to Aman. I mean just imagine his wonder when he meets his maker, Aulë, or as the dwarves call him, Mahal. Also, idk if those in the Halls of Mandos can have visitors, but imagine Gimli visiting Feänor’s cell and taunting him because Galadriel gave him her hair but not to Feänor. Lol, jk, that’s not Gimli but it would be pretty funny

    • @leonardofaber5823
      @leonardofaber5823 3 роки тому +12

      Probably he never met Aulë, for in Aman he never set foot upon

    • @morgothbauglir8687
      @morgothbauglir8687 3 роки тому +24

      @@leonardofaber5823 oh damn, ur right. He only went to Tol Eressëa. But it would’ve been pretty cool if that did happen

    • @xianxiii3029
      @xianxiii3029 3 роки тому +59

      I wouldn't said "Sad", it's actually a testament to Gimli's character and personality, that yes as a typical rowdy Dwarven member of the fellowship, he was used for timed comedy moments, but however Gimli is still seen as a powerful member of the group, and repeatedly shown to keep up with all members and have no fear when going toe to toe with anyone who threatened his friends or the missions he was tasked with. So even in the light hearted moments, not once do Gimli's character look stupid or unaware of the horrors that lay wait. He was proud, strong, and with his few words spoken, always held weight to the greater audience. Anyways that's just my opinion.

    • @leonardofaber5823
      @leonardofaber5823 3 роки тому +4

      @@morgothbauglir8687 yep. Not even the Elves could go there

    • @morgothbauglir8687
      @morgothbauglir8687 3 роки тому +31

      @@xianxiii3029 I agree, Gimli was not just some witless moron in the films. His behaviour lines up with the typical dwarf characteristics and he was portrayed great in the films. I just like book Gimli better. One such example from the books is Gimli’s convo with Legolas about the Glittering Caves. That passage is one of my favourites, and it would’ve been so awesome if it was in the movies, but obviously, movies are movies and it’s not always simple and practical to do those types of translations from text. By no means do I think movie Gimli was bad, and that’s honestly my fault if that’s the picture you had. I shouldn’t have said “sad”, it is a bad way to describe it, so that’s on me, sorry.

  • @EhlistarsWrath
    @EhlistarsWrath 3 роки тому +40

    The question never asked: how did Dwalin survive to be over 400 years old?! 😰 you’d think a sassy goblin would stab him or something at one point

  • @robbybeckmeyer828
    @robbybeckmeyer828 3 роки тому +19

    Sometimes when I feel down, I think of Gimli meeting and talking with Aulë as the only dwarf in the Undying Lands

  • @NerdoftheRings
    @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +18

    Shoutout to Chief40123, who added the motion work on the Gandalf v Balrog and the Isengard shots!

  • @corvaxblackfeather6529
    @corvaxblackfeather6529 2 роки тому +10

    As others wrote before me... i can only add that it moves me to tears to hear from Gimli's story .... it's wonderfull, adventures and full of loyalty and friendship ... he's a true Dwarf for sure .. but what moved me most is the friendship with Legolas and the fact that he went with him when he left Middleearth.

  • @pr1mogaming
    @pr1mogaming 3 роки тому +13

    "They call it a mine...A MINE!"

  • @1DeathEater
    @1DeathEater 3 роки тому +19

    I promised myself I wouldn't cry....
    Fucking broke that instantly...

    • @MrAstrojensen
      @MrAstrojensen 3 роки тому +3

      I will not say "do not weep", for not all tears are an evil.

  • @HiddelS143
    @HiddelS143 2 роки тому +67

    There’s only one rule: Don’t disrespect Gimli’s waifu.

    • @shinon748
      @shinon748 2 роки тому +7

      Or counter with another equally worthy waifu(Arwen).

  • @eskimoesa
    @eskimoesa 3 роки тому +8

    Gimli really be simpin Galadriel hard lol.. Great video as always!

  • @chegeny
    @chegeny 3 роки тому +10

    I like how this video was posted on the anniversary of Legolas hearing seagulls for the first time. Gimli's reaction to losing his friend proved his profound emotional depth.

  • @SavoxYT
    @SavoxYT 2 роки тому +5

    I love that illustration of Galadriel giving Gimli the hairs. It's so wholesome. That smile on her face shows she knows there's no darkness in his heart.

  • @mcarr416ix
    @mcarr416ix 3 роки тому +8

    Gimli has always been my favorite character in all of Tolkien's work. There's been lots of different great and timeless characters but it always comes back to Gimli for me. Love his story through Lord of the Rings and his friendship with Legolas is incredible.

  • @hoo7797
    @hoo7797 2 роки тому +6

    The end to Gimli's tale is a happy one, perhaps even the happiest one.

  • @rodgerbane3825
    @rodgerbane3825 3 роки тому +20

    This is exceedingly well done and very heart touching, maybe its the nature of the subject but I always thought the dealings with Galanderal and Gimli was among the more profound parts of Tolkien's work.

  • @elishashmalo3731
    @elishashmalo3731 3 роки тому +29

    Dude the quality of your content is insane!!! And I can here your passion (which I share) for these works in your voice. This channel is a jewel

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much! I really appreciate it and am glad my love of Middle-earth shines through!

    • @galicredstone
      @galicredstone 2 роки тому

      It's a Silmaril among the charnel stones of UA-cam.

  • @Drum_Druid
    @Drum_Druid 3 роки тому +48

    I know I'm repeating myself but you have a fabulous voice. I'm ashamed to admit it but at the end of your videos a few tears from emotion always fall.
    You should read ebooks as a profession (if you don't already).
    p.s. congratulate Chief40123 for the amazing job on the shots!

  • @Sactown15
    @Sactown15 3 роки тому +19

    I would hope Amazon would do a series on The War in The North with the dwarves.

    • @mfcabrini
      @mfcabrini 3 роки тому

      Are you related to anyone named John Riddle, an officer from the Southern US and his son John from Caldwell, Idaho?

    • @Sactown15
      @Sactown15 3 роки тому +1

      @@mfcabrini Sorry I don't

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 3 роки тому

      With what material? Tolkien purposely wrote it as a record instead of a narrativr so people would use their imagination.
      God, these "gap fillers" are annoying.

  • @hugoakerlund5114
    @hugoakerlund5114 3 роки тому +17

    One of my favorite characters of LOTR for sure. Second only to Aragorn and of course Sam.

  • @mboyd92
    @mboyd92 3 роки тому +5

    That ending made me so happy somebody started chopping onions.

  • @monitor-mindtheover-void6712
    @monitor-mindtheover-void6712 3 роки тому +8

    One of my most beloved characters in all of fiction.

  • @boreca8
    @boreca8 3 роки тому +8

    i dont know but im kind of addicted with the lord of the ring series and the history

  • @quaffdowngin
    @quaffdowngin 3 роки тому +11

    Wow! You brought me to tears again! I thought this would just be a rehash of your Legolas video. How wrong I was! Fascinating to get the different perspectives! Their different stories and character journeys. More please! There are a lot of great middle earth UA-cam channels, and yours is my favorite.

  • @timtaxevasion
    @timtaxevasion 2 роки тому +5

    Gimli's and Legolas' friendship is the most heartwarming thing

  • @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970
    @konnorrockkonnoisseur4970 11 місяців тому +2

    The idea of Gimli reuniting with Galadriel again across the sea fills me with great joy. It’s like seeing a long lost friend in Heaven, and it’s a beautiful thing to think about

  • @ChiaraSiasat
    @ChiaraSiasat 3 роки тому +6

    What a great video to come home from work to! Gimli is definitely one of my favorites his loyalty and peerless fighting skills with his axe. I adore his close friendship with Legolas and how he endeared himself to Galadriel.

  • @YonBaBa
    @YonBaBa 2 роки тому +6

    I love that you do voices for each character lol the dwarf ones are the best.

  • @sylvainquainon4379
    @sylvainquainon4379 3 роки тому +2

    Becoming addicted to your videos.
    The voice over, the maps, the knowledge, the pace, it's amazing work. It's been pushing me to reconnect with Tolkien's work. Now treated myself to all his books in hardcover/illustrated editions, re-reading everything after 20 years before the Amazon show starts. :D

  • @gandalfolorin-kl3pj
    @gandalfolorin-kl3pj 3 роки тому +3

    The end of this tale always makes me weep. Thank you, Nerd, for your hard work and great re-telling of this story. Namarie.

  • @NawDawgTheRazor
    @NawDawgTheRazor 3 роки тому +3

    Such a beautiful story of friendship, loyalty, and character growth. Almost cried at that ending.

  • @somedandy7694
    @somedandy7694 3 роки тому +4

    Not gonna lie; I almost cried a little when seeing the part about Gimli being allowed to the Blessed Realm.
    I want a feature-length animated cartoon about Gimli made called Elf-Friend.
    Quick question, though: what happens if/when you die in the Land of the White Shores? I thought that was Middle Earth's immortality.

    • @AnnaMarianne
      @AnnaMarianne 2 роки тому

      Mortal beings still die in Aman. It's called the Undying Lands because of the immortals who live there. The land itself doesn't have the power to make anyone immortal. Instead, in the Undying Lands are located great Halls/caves of Mandos, where the spirits of the dead Elves, Men and Dwarves go. The dead Elved are ultimately given new bodies and come alive again. The dead Dwarves stay in the Halls until the end or the world, when there will be a new world made - the Dwarves will help to shape it. And the dead Men (and Hobbits) depart from the Halls, are given a ship in a haven and sail out of the universe, to some unknown destination outside of it (probably they go to Eru).

  • @XxDivinitysQuakexX
    @XxDivinitysQuakexX Рік тому +1

    Gimli has always been one of my favorites. Learning that he goes to the Undying Lands with Legolas to spend the rest of his days warmed my heart so much it brought me to tears. Such a beautiful friendship.
    I have been binge watching all of your videos lately and I really enjoy them. This one, so far, is my favorite ❤ thank you for what you do!

  • @nunobarros3629
    @nunobarros3629 Рік тому

    I recently found your channel and truly love the way you tell Professor Tolkien's stories.
    But THIS particular video made tears roll down....

  • @Dolencd
    @Dolencd 2 роки тому +3

    As I discover more and more stories from Middle Earth Gimli is slowly but surely becoming my favourite besides Gandalf.
    He always stood his ground and was willing to put it on the line when someone talked ill of someone. Mostly Lady Galadriel. I don't know why but the story about gifting 3 of her hair to Gimli always brings tears to my eyes.
    Gimli managed to form friendships so great that they influenced 2 entire races.

  • @DunkleNacht15
    @DunkleNacht15 3 роки тому +7

    I don't now know why, but I always cry when I hear the story's of one of the 9

  • @SquirrelASMR
    @SquirrelASMR 3 роки тому +2

    That's my wee lad, Gimli!

  • @royalhero4608
    @royalhero4608 3 роки тому +75

    I love the films, they shaped my childhood perhaps more than anything else. But since reading the books, I think THE worst 'adaptation' is what PJ did to Gimli. In the books he's such a stoic character, and full of pride for his people in a restrained way. I get the films needed some kind of 'comic relief' to appeal to all audiences, but really not a good change.

    • @rodericblack4657
      @rodericblack4657 3 роки тому +11

      Even if they wanted comic relief, they went way overboard. Gimli absolutely did not need to be what they turned him into. I like John Rhys-Davies portrayal of him but the way he was written is a huge disappointment.

    • @anders630
      @anders630 3 роки тому +3

      Yes, while I can sort of see why from a more modern movie perspective, this was such a mood breaker for someone who had read the books several times.

    • @simonmorris4226
      @simonmorris4226 3 роки тому +5

      I agree! Two major things he got wrong were Gimli Son Of Gloin and Faramirs response to finding the ring was borne by Frodo. Ruins the story arc of the healing of the rifts between the Free Peoples caused by Morgoth and Sauron and that those that desired the ring perished and those that refused it survived!

    • @larseunic
      @larseunic 3 роки тому +1

      Movie Gimli is miserable.

    • @johndoe5432
      @johndoe5432 2 роки тому +5

      No, as much as I love the films I think the greatest travesty in them his his portrayal of Denethor. Denethor is just completely mischaracterized in the films as some sort of cartoonish villain and coward.

  • @nathanthaxton7492
    @nathanthaxton7492 3 роки тому +35

    "THAT STILL ONLY COUNTS AS ONE!" Gimli son of Gloin.

    • @cicknobb5321
      @cicknobb5321 3 роки тому +1

      "And my axe" Gimli, Gloins son

  • @Nuck82
    @Nuck82 3 роки тому +4

    Finally!!! Just found your channel the other week and have gone thru a bunch. and was looking for this one, glad I now don't have to go searching for something that wasn't there

  • @mfcabrini
    @mfcabrini 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much. Your latest video explains not only Gimli's life, but also clarifies many threads of family relationships and dwarvish history.

  • @puzzleheaddesign3789
    @puzzleheaddesign3789 2 роки тому

    Dunno why but some of your videos just bring me to tears with a certain type of joy.

  • @adamschroering741
    @adamschroering741 3 роки тому +3

    I’m not crying...
    You’re crying 😭
    Thanks again amigo! Great narration 🙏🏻

  • @rangerofthenorth1970
    @rangerofthenorth1970 3 роки тому +3

    Nerd of the Rings@ You make my day better every Sathurday....Im hoping to see more videos about the wars of legendarium....keep up with good work!!!!

  • @jasonsinn9237
    @jasonsinn9237 11 місяців тому +1

    I like to imagine that Aule visited Gimli after he arrived in Tol Eressea and they spent many long days together talking about his adventures and the good of the Dwarves. Sauron and Saruman's betrayals probably hurt Aule horribly, but seeing one of his own children, this eloquent, humble dwarf who helped save the world, probably gave him so much pride and happiness.

  • @ghostinyourattic3545
    @ghostinyourattic3545 Рік тому +2

    Gimli is the most honorable of dwarfs, the friendship of he and Legolas is beautifully done.

  • @cheeeney
    @cheeeney 3 роки тому +4

    Sometimes you really can't beat a happy ending. Nothing but love for my boy Gimli x

  • @allensmith5177
    @allensmith5177 3 роки тому +3

    Yes....yes....YES!!! thank you sooo much for this somebody has truly done him justice 🖤🖤💜💜

  • @MultiUroX
    @MultiUroX 3 роки тому +1

    I can't get enough of this. I don't even skip anymore when literally ervery second time youtube recomends it. Very nice video.

  • @markus-hermannkoch1740
    @markus-hermannkoch1740 2 роки тому +2

    I like all of your travel videos. But it is this one I return to time and time again. Gimli is such a gentledwarf.

  • @Divine_Chareka
    @Divine_Chareka 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much Nerd Of The Rings, This dwarf deserved a video. 👐

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  3 роки тому +2

      Agreed! Gimli is awesome!

    • @Divine_Chareka
      @Divine_Chareka 3 роки тому +1

      @@NerdoftheRings keep up the amazing work brother 👏👏

    • @allenrussell1947
      @allenrussell1947 2 роки тому

      If you haven't read the books here's a sample of why you should; Gimli lamenting leaving Lothorien and Galadriel:
      "The travellers now turned their faces to the journey; the sun was before them, and their eyes were dazzled, for all were filled with tears. Gimli wept openly.
      'I have looked the last upon that which was fairest,' he said to Legolas his companion. 'Henceforward I will call nothing fair, unless it be her gift.'....
      'Tell me, Legolas, why did I come on this Quest? Little did I know where the chief peril lay! Truly Elrond spoke, saying that we could not foresee what we might meet upon our road. Torment in the dark was the danger that I feared, and it did not hold me back. But I would not have come, had I known the danger of light and joy. Now I have taken my worst wound in this parting, even if I were to go this night straight to the Dark Lord. Alas for Gimli son of Glóin!'"

  • @1Wilful
    @1Wilful 3 роки тому +14

    I always think of poor John Rhys Davies who played Gimli, allergic to the latex makeup and with terrible puffy eyes, unable to see in so many scenes of the movies.

  • @MikeRomigh
    @MikeRomigh 3 роки тому

    I love these videos following each character. I really love the way you end them, making it sound so beautiful and peaceful for the characters we all love so much. It really is beautiful and often brings tears to my eyes!

  • @WIld-cHILd-1273
    @WIld-cHILd-1273 Рік тому +1

    The amount of depth Tolkien gives in his stories is unfathomable