---------------------- | Artifact Lore Vol. X | | Headgear and Gloves | ---------------------- The Hard Leather Cap of Thranduil The hunting cap of King Thranduil, to whose ears come all the secrets of his forest domain. The Metal Cap of Thengel A ridged helmet made of steel, and embossed with scenes of valour in fine-engraved silver. It grants the wearer nobility, clearness of thought and understanding. The Steel Helm of Hammerhand A great helm as steady as the heroes of the Westdike. Mighty were the blows of Helm, the Hammerhand! The Dragon Helm of Dor-Lomin The legendary dragon helm of Turin Turambar, an object of dread to the servants of Morgoth. The Iron Helm 'Holhenneth' A famous helm of forged iron granting extraordinary powers of mind and awareness. The Iron Helm of Gorlim A headpiece, gaudy and barbaric, that betrayed a warrior when he most needed succour. The Metal Cap of Thorin Mighty was Thorin Oakenshield as he emerged from the Gate of the Lonely Mountain on the day of the Battle of the Five Armies, clad in shining armour, part of which was this helm. He gleamed like gold in the dying fire of the day, red light leapt from his eyes, and his foes were terrified at the mere sight of him. The Iron Helm of Knowledge This helm, designed by Petty-Dwarves ages ago to act as the brain of a long lost project, is made of finest glass. Its light banishes all secrets, and makes audible whispers from the deceased. The Metal Cap of Celebrimbor This once belonged to Celebrimbor, maker of the Rings of Power. One who knows both fire and acid, from the business of forging and engraving, will fear neitheraware of Sauron before Sauron became aware of him, when Sauron put on the One Ring for the first time. The Steel Helm of Gil-galad The shining helm that Gil-galad, legendary Elven-king, wore in battle. The Iron Crown of Beruthiel The midnight-hued steel circlet of the sorceress-queen Beruthiel, which grants extraordinary powers of sight and awareness at a terrible physical cost. The Golden Crown of Gondor The shining winged circlet brought by Elendil from dying Numenor, emblem of Gondor though an age of the world. The Jewel-Encrusted Crown of Numenor A crown of massive gold, set with wondrous jewels of thought and warding, worn by the kings of ancient Numenor. Its wearer may go into battle always knowing what he faces - unless his own folly blinds him to the nature and magnitude of the task. The Set of Leather Gloves 'Cambeleg' A hero's handgear that lends great prowess in battle. The Set of Leather Gloves 'Cammithrim' These gloves glow so brightly as to light the way for their owner and cast magical bolts with great frequency. The Set of Gauntlets 'Paurhach' A fiery set of gauntlets that can even shoot fire from the user's hands. The Set of Gauntlets 'Paurnimmen' A set of handgear so icy as to be able to fire frost bolts. The Set of Gauntlets 'Pauraegen' A set of handgear with sparks surrounding it, able to fire bolts of electricity. The Set of Gauntlets 'Paurnen' A set of handgear so corrosive that it may fire bolts of acid. The Set of Gauntlets 'Camlost' A pair of gauntlets that sap combat ability, named after the empty hand of Beren that once clasped a Silmaril. The Set of Cesti of Fingolfin The hand-sheathing of Fingolfin, warrior-king of Elves and Men, who gave Morgoth seven mighty wounds and pain that will last forever. The Set of Gauntlets of Eol The iron-shod gauntlets of the Dark Elven smith Eol, tingling with magics that he could channel in battle. The Set of Cesti 'Skycleaver' The handgear of a legendary dragonslaying hero. The wearer of these wyrmskin gauntlets will be versed in all aerial ways, and will fear no dragon that walks or flies.