Summary

Glorfindel is one of the firstborn of the elves and was once the Lord of the House of the Golden Flower in Gondolin. In the First Age he face against a Balrog in Cirith Thoronath. In the Third Age he was a major fighter in the battle of Fornost where Witch-king of Angmar was defeated. A thousand years later he was sent by Elrond to take Frodo to Rivendell.

Power and Stats

Tier: Low 7-B, possibly 7-A, likely far higher | At least Low 7-B, possibly 7-A, likely far higher

Key: Base | Re-embodied

Name: Glorfindel

Origin: Lord of the Rings

Gender: Male

Age: Thousands of years old

Classification: Elf, Lord of the House of the Golden Flower, Emissary of the Valar

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses, Regeneration (Mid-low), Plant Manipulation, Immortality (Type 1), Non-Physical Interaction, Acausality (Type 2; Changes to the past or future are unable to affect the "Music in being", otherwise referred to as the present)^[1]. Resistance to Mind Manipulation (The barrier of Unwill within every individual mind prevents mental penetration by even the likes of Sauron without consent.)^[2] and Soul Manipulation (Soul with free-will are considered indestructible)^[3]

Speed: Peak Human

Attack Potency: Small City level, possibly Mountain level, likely far higher (Fought and defeated a Balrog, although they would both mutually fall to their deaths moments after)^[4][5] | At least Small City level (An "air of special power and sanctity" is described as surrounding the reimbodied Glorfindel, with the Witch-King fleeing before him rather than face him)^[6], possibly Mountain level, likely far higher (His 'spiritual power' is said to have risen greatly as a result of his "self-sacrifice".^[6] As a result, he was said to be almost an equal to the Maiar of Valinor whom he was companions with. This may include Olorin, a Maia spirit considered to be "mighty" for even one of his rank, but as the statement of the two becoming friends may follow the prior assertion in chronology, it is uncertain if he is a genuine peer to Olorin in might)^[6]

Speed: At least Peak Human, likely Supersonic+ to High Hypersonic (Likely faster than before, although he was still limited by bodily constraints) (Fought a Balrog, presumably dodging his attacks) | At least Peak Human, likely Supersonic+ to High Hypersonic (Likely faster than before, although he was still limited by bodily constraints) (Presumably far faster than before)

Lifting Strength: Likely Class T (Comparable to the Balrogs)

Striking Strength: Small City level, possibly Mountain level, likely far higher | At least Small City level, possibly Mountain level, likely far higher

Durability: Small City level, possibly Mountain level, likely far higher | At least Small City level, possibly Mountain level, likely far higher

Stamina: Superhuman (He fought for hours during the Fall of Gondolin)

Range: Extended melee range

Standard Equipment: His sword and shield

Intelligence: Gifted combat skills, Above Average otherwise

Weaknesses: None notable

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