Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-30120209-20161007023416

The Beast of Gondolin is mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's, "Book of Lost tales 2," in the third chapter titled, "The Fall of Gondolin." The beast is said to have flown into battle at Gondolin, carrying balrogs on his back. He cornered the human hero Tuor, who in return hewed the foot of the beast. The beast lashed his tail in agony, killing orcs and Gondolithim alike. It is not known what happened to the Beast of Gondolin, so I thought I may want to bring this up as a topic for a possible boss.

According to lore, the western isles of Middle Earth are supposed to be remains of Beleriand, so I thought maybe he the beast's home could be an island similar. The island should consist of a forest bordering the shoreline, and a wasteland in the inner part of the isle due to the flames of the Beast of Gondolin. At the very center of the isle should be a fixed mountain structrue, similar to Erebor's lonely mountain, with a fixed generated cavern. Inside should be an alter like structure with unbreakeble bricks, similar to the Utumno portal's. On a special altar block, you would either lay a sword of Gondolin or a charred mallorn mace depending wether you side with the good or bad factions, (Note: As dragons were created by morgoth, I would place dragons under the category of allying with the Utumno faction, which is an enemy to all factions.) Doing this will spawn the Beast of Gondolin.

As a winged fire-drake, the Beast of Gondolin would of course be able to breathe fire and fly. As a tough boss, it would have either 1000 health or more. It would drop Gondolin gear, its head as a trophy, various treasure items, and possibly dragon scales and teeth for crafting recipes. It's major weakness would be it's injured foot from the Fall of Gondolin, making it move slower than normal. One other thing I should say is according to when it's mentioned, it attacked Gondolin with balrogs on its back during the fall, so I say it might be appropiate for balrogs to very rarely spawn in the wasteland.

Thank you for reading this, and please tell me wether this is a good or dumb idea, I would like to know. I hope your having a good night or a good day where ever you are. 