Thorondor

Thorondor is a significant figure in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium, primarily appearing in The Silmarillion. He is described as the King of the Great Eagles, a majestic and powerful race of birds who serve as messengers and allies to the Valar and later to the Free Peoples of Middle-earth. Thorondor's dominion spanned the vast mountain ranges of the north, particularly the Crissaegrim in the Misty Mountains.

His lineage is ancient, tracing back to the earliest days of Arda. Thorondor was a creature of immense size and strength, capable of carrying multiple people in his talons and soaring through the skies for great distances. His keen sight and unwavering loyalty made him a crucial ally during the First Age of Middle-earth.

Thorondor played a pivotal role in several key events. He rescued Lúthien Tinúviel from the tower of Sauron in Tol-in-Gaurhoth and later aided Beren and Lúthien in their quest for a Silmaril. He also rescued the bodies of the Elven-lords Fingon and Eärendil from the battlefield of the War of Wrath, carrying them to safety. His descendants, including Landroval and Gwaihir, continued the tradition of the Great Eagles as protectors and helpers. Thorondor's legacy is one of courage, guardianship, and a symbol of hope during dark times.