Seven Gates: The Path to Gondolin | Silmarillion Animated

Hidden deep within the Encircling Mountains, Gondolin stood as the last great refuge of the Noldor, veiled from the eyes of Morgoth. Its only passage, the Orfalch Echor, was guarded by the legendary Seven Gates, each a marvel of Elven craftsmanship and an impenetrable shield against the darkness. From the wooden gate at the valley’s entrance to the mighty Gate of Steel, these defenses were designed to withstand any assault. Yet, even the strongest walls could not stand forever...

This video brings to life the grandeur and mystery of Gondolin’s hidden way, showcasing breathtaking artwork and a vivid retelling of its legendary fortifications.

Voiceover models used in this video were created for artistic purposes, capturing the voices of the ancient beings of Middle-earth.

00:00 - Tumladen, the Vale Hidden in Time
00:27 - The Orfalch Echor: The Secret Way
01:06 - The Dry River
02:04 - The Gate of Wood: The First Sentinel
02:47 - The Gate of Stone: A Hidden Threshold
03:30 - The Gate of Bronze: The Gleaming Barrier
03:59 - The Gate of Writhen Iron: Wrought in Shadow
05:13 - The Gate of Silver: Telperion’s Light
05:43 - The Golden Gate: Laurelin’s Radiance
06:32 - City of Seven Names
07:04 - Maeglin’s Craft: The Seventh and Final Gate


Artists & Contributors:

Robert Holtby
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5926217/
Alexandre Martin
https://www.artstation.com/alexandre196
Ostap Nenych
https://www.artstation.com/ostap_nenych
Dmitry Popilyuk
https://www.artstation.com/blenderman_3d
Vincent Boudewijn
https://www.artstation.com/vboudewijn
Finlay Cleland
https://www.artstation.com/finlaycleland
Etwo
GTM_Design ‪@GtmDesigns‬
Ted Mebratu
https://tedm.artstation.com/
Nicolas Chacin
https://www.artstation.com/nicolaschacin
Filip Olejka ‪@FilipOlejkaMusicComposer‬
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7405544/
David Donges ‪@davidddonges‬
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6407778/

Based on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien

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