Glorfindel was a mighty Elf of the House of Turgon and was one of the Captains of Gondolin. During the Fall of Gondolin, he fought valiantly against the forces of Morgoth and faced a Balrog in single combat. Unfortunately, as the dying Balrog fell into a chasm, he dragged Glorfindel by his hair, and they fell together. Because of his bravery and valiant actions, the Valar re-embodied him and allowed him to return to Middle-earth, with powers almost equal to those of a Maia.