Galvorn Armour



Galvorn armour was created in the First Age of Middle Earth by the Elven Smith, Eöl the Dark Elf. Its name, literally translated, meant "Shining Black" and only Eöl ever wore it. It was stronger and less brittle than iron so it made the perfect armor.

Attributes
Wearing a full suit of Galvorn armour grants immunity to all ranged projectiles, including arrows, fireballs, spears and more; the projectiles will simply bounce off without causing you any harm. The projectiles will still damage the armour however, and it breaks more swiftly than other armours. You must be wearing a full suit for the ability to remain in effect.

When you block a ranged attack with the armour as stated above, you gain the achievement "Dark Elf."

Crafting
Galvorn armor is crafted just like regular armour using Galvorn ingots. It must be crafted on either a Galadhrim, Wood-elven or High Elven crafting table.

Lore
Eöl (The Dark Elf), was the original creator of Galvorn. He learned metal-smiting from his Dwarven friends in the Blue Mountains. He made himself (but no other) a suit of armor out of it. He also made two swords out of meteorite: Anglachel, which he gave to Thingol, and Anguirel, which he kept for himself until Maeglin stole it. He took the secret to making Galvorn to the grave. However, since he told Maeglin all he knew, Maeglin may have known the secret as well. When Tuor came to Gondolin, he saw guards wearing black armour, implying that Maeglin taught the Gondolithrim how to make it.