Originally, Gurthang was known as Anglachel, and was forged by Eöl, the exiled "Dark Elf." Anglachel was believed to contain the very malice of its creator, and few dared to wield it in battle.
Beleg sought out Túrin twice, eventually giving him the Dragon-helm and a meteorite-forged sword called Anglachel. Túrin's legend grew, summoning many warriors to his mighty helm and assembling ...