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The '''Firebeards''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]] who lived in [[Nogrod]] in the [[Ered Luin]] during the [[First Age]]. The ''Firebeards'' were most renowned for having the greatest crafters and smiths, even by Dwarf standards in Middle-earth. They were also great masons, for they aided the Noldor build [[Nargothrond]].
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The '''Firebeards''' were one of the seven houses of the [[Dwarves]]. They were originally paired with the [[Broadbeams]]. The ancestor of the Firebeards was among the oldest (together with the ancestors of the [[Broadbeams]] and [[Durin's Folk|Longbeards]]) of the Seven Ancestors of the Dwarves.<ref>{{PM|X}}, pp. 301, 322 (note 24)</ref>


Of the two Dwarf houses of [[Beleriand]], the Firebeards were the least friendly.  They fought the [[Elves]] over the treasure of [[Nargothrond]]. Their lust for jewels and other treasures led them to the murdering of King [[Thingol]] of the [[Nauglamir]], and the [[Sack of Doriath]].  After this act of treachery as they were returning home they were waylaid by [[Beren Erchamion]] and [[Elves of Ossiriand]] in the [[Battle of Sarn Athrad]].  Those few that survived fled into the woods and the arms of the [[Ents]] who massacred the remainder.
The Firebeards (with the Broadbeams) awoke in the [[Blue Mountains]] and lived there throughout the history of their people. These two houses built the great Dwarven cities of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]] in the Blue Mountains, and dwelt in them before their ruining in the [[War of Wrath]]. <ref>{{PM|Dwarves}}</ref>


They did however, help the Elves and Men in the [[Wars of Beleriand]].
In the [[Second Age]], around the year {{SA|40|n}},<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> the Firebeards and Broadbeams who lived in Nogrod and Belegost left the destruction behind and came to [[Khazad-dûm]], increasing its wealth and power.<ref>{{App|Durin}}</ref>
In the [[War of Wrath]] their great city of Nogrod, was destroyed and sunk into the sea along with much of the Ered Luin.  Some Firebeards stayed in the Ered Luin to help rebuild what they could with the remaining [[Broadbeams]], from the also destroyed city of [[Belegost]],  while most went to the halls of [[Khazad-dum]] in the [[Misty Mountains]], swelling its numbers and bringing much craft and lore with them.


After thousands of years it seems the Firebeards may have parted ways with [[Durin's folk]] after the awakening of [[Durin's Bane]], and returned to the Ered Luin, where things were likely much better than after the sinking of Beleriand.
However, there always remained some Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains in days afterwards.<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>
==Other versions of the legendarium==
It is not clear whether the two houses shared the two cities or whether each house dwelt in its own. In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', the two cities are clearly inhabited by separate houses; however, Belegost is said to be the home of the [[Durin's Folk|Longbeards]].<ref name="#">{{LT2|IV}}</ref>


Also during the [[Third Age]] it is likely that they answered the request for aid from Durin's folk in the eventual [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]].
==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2002-5: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game]]'':'''
: The House corresponding to the Firebeards is called '''Úri's Folk''', said to be "''instantly recognizable by the fiery hue of their beards''". After the destruction of Nogrod, some of Úri's Folk went to join the Longbeards at Khazad-dûm, while others delved new halls in the southern Ered Luin.<ref>{{D|M}}</ref>
 
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Firebeards.jpg|thumb|left|The "Narfanghoth" in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2021: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: The native [[Dwarves of the Blue Mountains]] were first introduced in the form of the villainous "[[Dourhands|Dourhand]]" clan, but a later update introduced the true House corresponding to the Firebeards: the '''Narfanghoth''', "''ancient allies of Durin's Folk''". Although the game lacks the rights to the name "Firebeards", their banners still depict a fire-red beard under a flaming torch.
 
: The [[Seven Rings|Ring]] of this House was either "Úrya" or "Vanya", both of which were devoured by the great [[Dragons|Worm]], "Fingar the Greedy", a survivor of the [[War of Wrath]].
 
: The Narfanghoth and their female King, "Drógar Bloodwhisker", were the first to answer [[Thráin]]'s call to the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]], and they swore brutal vengeance on Azog and his kin.
 
==See also==
*[[Dwarves of Nogrod]]
*[[Dwarves of Belegost]]
 
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Latest revision as of 16:19, 28 April 2023

Firebeards
People
Warren Mahy - Firebeard dwarf.png
"Firebeard dwarf" by Warren Mahy
General Information
LocationsEither Belegost or Nogrod or both, Khazad-dûm[1], Blue Mountains
AffiliationBroadbeams
LanguagesKhuzdul, Sindarin
MembersEither Azaghâl or Telchar and Gamil Zirak
GalleryImages of Firebeards

The Firebeards were one of the seven houses of the Dwarves. They were originally paired with the Broadbeams. The ancestor of the Firebeards was among the oldest (together with the ancestors of the Broadbeams and Longbeards) of the Seven Ancestors of the Dwarves.[2]

The Firebeards (with the Broadbeams) awoke in the Blue Mountains and lived there throughout the history of their people. These two houses built the great Dwarven cities of Nogrod and Belegost in the Blue Mountains, and dwelt in them before their ruining in the War of Wrath. [3]

In the Second Age, around the year 40,[4] the Firebeards and Broadbeams who lived in Nogrod and Belegost left the destruction behind and came to Khazad-dûm, increasing its wealth and power.[5]

However, there always remained some Dwarves on the eastern side of the Blue Mountains in days afterwards.[6]

Other versions of the legendarium[edit | edit source]

It is not clear whether the two houses shared the two cities or whether each house dwelt in its own. In The Book of Lost Tales, the two cities are clearly inhabited by separate houses; however, Belegost is said to be the home of the Longbeards.[7]

Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]

2002-5: The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game:

The House corresponding to the Firebeards is called Úri's Folk, said to be "instantly recognizable by the fiery hue of their beards". After the destruction of Nogrod, some of Úri's Folk went to join the Longbeards at Khazad-dûm, while others delved new halls in the southern Ered Luin.[8]
The "Narfanghoth" in The Lord of the Rings Online

2021: The Lord of the Rings Online:

The native Dwarves of the Blue Mountains were first introduced in the form of the villainous "Dourhand" clan, but a later update introduced the true House corresponding to the Firebeards: the Narfanghoth, "ancient allies of Durin's Folk". Although the game lacks the rights to the name "Firebeards", their banners still depict a fire-red beard under a flaming torch.
The Ring of this House was either "Úrya" or "Vanya", both of which were devoured by the great Worm, "Fingar the Greedy", a survivor of the War of Wrath.
The Narfanghoth and their female King, "Drógar Bloodwhisker", were the first to answer Thráin's call to the War of the Dwarves and Orcs, and they swore brutal vengeance on Azog and his kin.

See also[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men", pp. 301, 322 (note 24)
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
  5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  6. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Concerning Galadriel and Celeborn"
  7. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "IV. The Nauglafring"
  8. ↑ Mike Mearls, Chris Seeman (2003), Moria
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