There is an intentional pun in the inscription, as the Sindarin translation of "noble lady" is arwen. Inscribed on the blade are runes in the Elven language of Sindarin that say: aen estar Hadhafang i chathol hen, thand arod dan i thang an i Arwen, which translates to: This blade is called Hadhafang, a noble defense against the enemy throng for a noble lady. Later, his daughter Arwen used this mighty sword when she aided Frodo in his escape from the Ringwraiths (Nazgûl). At the end of the Second Age of Middle-Earth, before Arwen was born, Elrond wielded Hadhafang during the Last Alliance of Elves and Men in the great battle against Sauron. It once belonged to the Elven princess Idril, who wed a mortal man and bore Earendil, the father of Elrond, who in turn was father to Arwen. Officially licensed movie replica from The Lord of the Rings, by United CutleryĪrwen's sword is called Hadhafang, which means throng cleaver. Lord of the Rings - Hadhafang, the Sword of Arwen
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