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Narvi

From Tolkien Gateway
"Narvi" by Alan Lee
Dwarf
Narvi
Biographical Information
PositionCraftsman
LocationKhazad-dûm
LanguageKhuzdul and Sindarin
BirthMid Second Age
Notable forcrafting the Doors of Durin
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Narvi

Narvi was a great Dwarven craftsman.[1]

History

Narvi and Celebrimbor by Irsanna

Narvi lived in Khazad-dûm during the height of its glory. He formed a friendship with the Elf-lord Celebrimbor, the master artificer of neighboring Eregion. Together they made the mighty Doors of Durin that guarded the West-gate of the Dwarven city.[1][2]

He was a very famous Dwarven craftsman.[3]

Etymology

In drafts of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien used the spelling Narf[i].[4] Narfi (also spelled Narvi), is an Old Norse name and character appearing in the Prose Edda and the meaning of the name is unknown.[5]

Portrayal in adaptations

Television

Kevin Eldon as Narvi in Khazad-dûm within The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

2024: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:

Narvi is introduced to the Amazon series in the second episode of the second season. He is portrayed by Kevin Eldon.[6] Narvi is depicted as an influencial Dwarf of Khazad-dûm who contributes to their developing alliance with the Elves, culminating with the reveal of the Doors of Durin.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Eldarin Hands, Fingers & Numerals and Related Writings — Part One" (edited by Patrick H. Wynne), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 47, February 2005
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "IX. The Mines of Moria (1): The Lord of Moria", p. 188
  5. Jim Allan (1978), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names", p. 223
  6. Christian Holub, "The Rings of Power stars tease new character, dwarf drama in season 2" 23 July 2024, Entertainment Weekly, accessed 29 March 2025