House of the Swallow

The house of the swallow was one of the twelve houses of Gondolin. They were said to be the greatest archers of Gondolin followed by the House of the Heavenly Arch. Their leader was Duilin of Gondolin and he was the swiftest and greatest archer amongst all the houses of Gondolin.

They were said to be clothed in white, dark blue, purple and black. During the fall of Gondolin they rained arrows upon the orcs from Gondolins northern walls alongside those of the Heavenly Arch. Their leader Duilin was smote with the fiery dart of a Balrog and he died. The remaining forces then aided Tuor, Ecthelion of the Fountain and his house in their attempt to win back the gate.