Cirdan's appearance

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Galin

I'm not even sure why Gwindor was so changed, as in 1497 (YT) Maedros was put to torment as well (before his time in the steel band), and ultimately maimed as well. Although I suppose JRRT could come up with something here.

I recall that the Silmarillion indicated that Maedhros having resided in Valinor was a factor in his recovery, and though Gwindor was a 'prince' in Nargothrond, I don't know that the same could be said of him.