History
Narsil, known as the "Sword of Elendil," was a legendary longsword forged by the dwarf-smith [[Telchar]] of [[Nogrod]] during the [[First Age]]. Its name is derived from the Quenya roots nár ("fire") and thil ("white light"), symbolizing the Sun and the Moon. The blade remained in the possession of the Lords of [[Andúnië]] for generations before being brought to [[Middle-earth]] by [[Elendil]] during the [[Downfall of Númenor]].
The War of the Last Alliance
During the [[War of the Last Alliance]], Narsil served as the primary weapon of the High King Elendil. In the climactic siege of [[Barad-dûr]], Elendil fell in battle against [[Sauron]], and the blade was shattered into shards beneath the weight of the Dark Lord. Subsequently, Elendil's son, [[Isildur]], utilized the hilt-shard of Narsil to sever the [[One Ring]] from Sauron's hand, effectively ending the [[Second Age]].
Significance and Reforging
Following the disaster at the [[Gladden Fields]], the shards of Narsil were recovered and preserved as a sacred heirloom of the [[Dúnedain]] of the North. For centuries, the shards remained at [[Rivendell]] under the guardianship of [[Elrond]]. Upon the advent of the [[War of the Ring]], the shards were reforged by the smiths of the Elves into a new blade, named [[Andúril]], the "Flame of the West." This act served as a potent symbol of the return of the King and the restoration of the throne of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]], signifying the legitimacy of [[Aragorn II Elessar]].