What REALLY happened to Gwindor?

[Kuruharan]

What happened to Gwindor?

He was probably forced to work in mines or something like that. And he was probably beaten and tormented regularly (orc overseers being the way they are).

Who was he before the capture

Based on the fact that he was the leader of the company from Nargothrond and that he was in love with the king's daughter I'd say that he was somebody fairly important. Aside from that there's no way of knowing.

how did he change once he fled?

He was physically and emotionally scarred by the experience. He does not seem to be a very happy-go-lucky guy once he gets back.

What would have caused Finduilas to have a change of heart and love a Man?

Turin was prettier? I really don't have any idea because Turin was not a happy-go-lucky guy either. As a matter of fact he was sometimes downright surly.

Maybe Finduilas had a desire to be like Luthien, and Turin was the only man in the area to fall in love with.

[ August 11, 2002: Message edited by: Kuruharan ]