In this story , the Elves of Gondolin use mail armour , swords , shields , spears , axes and bows , which is consistent with Northern European warfare .
Tolkien established this relationship in The Fall of Gondolin , the first story in his legendarium to be written .
In this story , the Elves of story use mail armour , swords , shields , spears , axes and bows , which is consistent with Northern European warfare .
Tolkien established this relationship in The Fall of Gondolin , the first story in his legendarium to be written .