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Three-Farthing Stone

2024-01-10T19:42:53Z

Galangren: Added link

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The '''Three-Farthing Stone''' was a stone by the side of the [[East Road]] that marked the point where the borders of the [[Eastfarthing]], [[Westfarthing]] and [[Southfarthing]] of the Shire came together.<ref name="Part">{{FR|Part}}</ref> It was also said to mark a point near the centre of [[the Shire]] itself.<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref> The stone stood about five miles south-east from [[Bywater]], and exactly fourteen miles west from [[Frogmorton]].

The fourth farthing, the [[Northfarthing]], did not meet the others at the Three-Farthing Stone.<ref name="Part"/> Instead, its borders met those of the Westfarthing and Eastfarthing about ten miles north of the Stone, though there is no record of a second three-farthing stone to mark this spot.

In late {{TA|3019}}, [[Samwise Gamgee]] stood near the stone and cast the remnants of the dust of [[Lothlórien]] into the air, sharing [[Sam's garden box|Galadriel's gift]] with a [[Shire]] suffering from the effects of [[Sharkey]] and his men.

==Inspirations==
Tolkien may have got this idea from the [[Four Shire Stone]].

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Three-Farthing Stone is found to the south of [[Bywater]].

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Erech

2024-01-10T19:26:43Z

Galangren: Removed "Monument" category, as the monument is the Stone of Erech, not Erech itself.

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'''Erech''' was a plain in [[Gondor]] situated at the mouth of the [[Blackroot Vale]], far to the west of [[Minas Tirith]],<ref>{{RK|Map}}</ref> being near to the southern entrance to the [[Paths of the Dead]]. Upon it stood the [[Hill of Erech]] and a smooth black globe, the [[Stone of Erech]].

==History==
In the [[Second Age]], [[Isildur]] set a great black stone upon the Hill of Erech and made the local hill tribes swear an oath of loyalty over the stone. It was there that the [[King of the Dead|King of the Mountains]] swore allegiance to Isildur's cause at the time of the [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men|Last Alliance]]. However, when he failed to fulfil his oath, he and his [[Oathbreakers|people]] were cursed to wander and haunt the plain of Erech as the Dead until they made good on their promise.

The plain became a mysterious and eerie place, shunned by the people of the valley, who claimed that it was haunted by restless spirits. The area was completely abandoned by the end of the [[Third Age]].<ref name="Grey">{{RK|V2}}</ref> During the time of King [[Arvedui]] of [[Arthedain]], a prophecy was made regarding the arising of the dead during the [[War of the Ring]]. In this prophecy the Stone of Erech was mentioned:

{{blockquote|The Dead awaken; for the hour is come for the oathbreakers: at the Stone of Erech they shall stand again and hear there a horn in the hills ringing.|[[Malbeth]] the [[Seer]]}}

When the [[Grey Company]] came to [[Rohan]], the sons of [[Elrond]] brought with them a reminder of these words from their father to [[Aragorn]], who acted upon these words to brave the Paths of the Dead.<ref name="Grey">{{RK|V2}}</ref>

After waiting through the long years of the Third Age, at midnight on [[8 March]] {{TA|3019}},<ref name="Great">{{App|Great}}</ref> the heir of Isildur, [[Aragorn]], came to Erech to hold the Dead to their oath again, promising that upon its fulfillment they would have peace.<ref name="Grey">{{RK|V2}}</ref> [[9 March|The next day]] they left Erech for [[Calembel]].<ref name="Great"/> Indeed, on [[13 March]],<ref name="Great"/> they held true to their oath and formed the Host of the Dead to help Aragorn defeat the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] at [[Pelargir]]. After the battle at Pelargir, Aragorn released them from their oath and they were allowed to rest.<ref>{{RK|V9}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The name ''Erech'', like so many names in Gondor, was of unknown [[Mannish]] [[pre-Númenórean]] origin.<ref>{{App|Men}}</ref>

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Great Plague

2023-12-19T20:05:25Z

Galangren:

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| event=Great Plague
| othernames=Dark Plague
| location=[[Rhûn]], [[Rhovanion]], [[Gondor]], [[Eriador]]
| date={{TA|1635}}-[[Third Age 1637|7]]; effects visible for the next 200 years
| result=Possibly hundreds of thousands of deaths
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| participants=[[Sauron]], [[Easterlings]], [[Northmen]], [[Woodmen]], [[Kelvar]], [[Gondorians]], [[Dunlendings]], [[Dúnedain of Arnor]], [[Hobbits]]
| description=Plague from [[Rhun]], spreading north, west and then north
}}

The '''Great Plague''', also known as the '''Dark Plague''', was a deadly plague that spread out of the [[Rhûn|east]] into [[Rhovanion]], [[Gondor]], and [[Eriador]] during the [[Third Age]]. The mortality rate of the epidemic possibly numbered in the hundreds of thousands as it killed untold numbers of people and animals.<ref name="south"/>

== History ==
[[File:Sage - Great Plague.png|thumb|left|The effects of the plague; more intense color shows worse effect (based on interpretation in the ''[[Atlas of Middle-earth]]'').]]

The Great Plague began in beyond [[Mordor]] in [[Rhûn]]. It was believed by historians to have been caused by [[Sauron]] as the plague coincided with a [[Shadow]] deepening in [[Mirkwood]], foretelling his return in the unguarded [[Mordor]] and the reappearance of evil things.<ref name="south"/>

During the cold winter of {{TA|1635}}, the plague was brought by dark winds to [[Rhovanion]]. The [[Northmen]] suffered great casualties since they were less skilled in the art of healing than [[Gondor]] was. After the plague had passed, more than half of the folk of the Kingdom of Rhovanion had been killed along with their horses.<ref>{{UT|Northmen}}</ref> The plague also hit the enemies of Gondor, who otherwise could easily have overwhelmed the weakened kingdom. Though this didn't affect [[Sauron]], as he could wait.<ref name="south"/>

The plague first reached [[Gondor]] in {{TA|1636}}, just a couple of years after King [[Minardil]] had been killed at [[Pelargir]] by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]]. It was devastating in Gondor; [[Calenardhon]] and [[Osgiliath]] were especially hit hard, with Calenardhon being nearly completely abandoned<ref>{{UT|Palantiri}}</ref> and Osgiliath suffering the highest casualties outside of [[Rhovanion]]. Many fled the city and removed to [[Ithilien]] and [[Anórien]], and [[Minas Anor]] became the [[King's House|King's seat]]. The casualties were so high that the fortresses guarding [[Mordor]] were abandoned as the troops were recalled.<ref name="south"/> The new king, [[Telemnar]], was killed along with his children, many others of the [[Dúnedain]], and the [[White Tree of Gondor]].<ref name=ta>{{App|TA}}</ref> Coming two centuries after the [[Kin-strife]], this further destroyed the people of Gondor.<ref name="south">{{App|South}}</ref>

From there the plague spread west and then north, desolating many of the lands in [[Eriador]].<ref name=ta/> [[Dunland]] suffered less than most, due to having little contact with other regions.<ref>{{UT|Isen}}</ref> However, the plague gained strength as it went north, and [[Cardolan]], [[Minhiriath]] in particular, was hit especially hard. The joint garrison of the North and South Kingdoms at [[Tharbad]] ceased to exist.<ref>{{UT|6d}}</ref> The last of the Dúnedain of Cardolan died on the [[Barrow-downs]], and evil spirits from [[Angmar]] and [[Rhudaur]] entered the realm.<ref name="north">{{App|North}}</ref>

While [[The Shire]] suffered greatly,<ref name=ta/> the plague lessened as it passed northward until the northern part of [[Arthedain]] was scarcely affected,<ref name="north"/> still being capable of defending [[Fornost Erain]] from Angmar.

The plague marked the beginning of the desolation of [[Eriador]],<ref name=ta/> where the population of [[Men]] continued to decline for the rest of the [[Age]].<ref>{{PM|XNotes}}, #59</ref> The exact date that the plague ended is not known, but for the next two centuries, Gondor, as well as its allies and enemies, did little but try to regain strength.<ref name="south"/>

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
'''2015: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Great Plague is revealed to be an evil of [[Sauron]], created by his chief poisoner Lhaereth the Stained. Various versions of it were tested in [[Rhûn]] before a suitable variant was unleashed onto the lands in the west. However, despite the devastation it brought, the plague was deemed a failure by Sauron for not being deadly enough, and Lhaereth fell out of his favor for many years hence. It is revealed that the [[Rangers of the North]] could heal those affected by the plague with [[Athelas|Kingsfoil]]. After the downfall of Sauron, the player works with two Rangers to stop Lhaereth from unleashing a new and improved variant of the Great Plague.

== See also ==
* [[Evil Breath]], the pestilence outbreak in the late [[First Age]]

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Rangers of the North

2023-12-07T18:22:54Z

Galangren: /* History */ Added a link to Grey Company

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{{disambig-two|[[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnedain]] Rangers of [[Eriador]]|[[Gondorians|Gondorian]] Rangers|[[Rangers of Ithilien]]}}
[[File:Jan Pospíšil - Dúnedain Rangers Sketch.jpg|thumb|Jan Pospíšil - Dúnedain Rangers Sketch]]
'''Rangers of the North''', or simply '''the Rangers''', were the northern wandering people of [[Eriador]], the last remnant of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]] who had once peopled the North Kingdom of [[Arnor]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> They protected the lands they wandered although their secretiveness made other peoples consider them dangerous and distrustful in [[Bree]] and [[the Shire]], where they were known as "Watchers".

They were grim in appearance and were usually dressed in grey or dark green, with a cloak-clasp shaped like a rayed star.<ref>{{RK|Company}}, p. 778</ref>

The term 'Rangers of the North' was used most often by those who lived in the southern lands of [[Rohan]] and [[Gondor]], perhaps to distinguish this people from their distant cousins, the [[Rangers of Ithilien]]. Like the Rangers of the North, these were also Dúnedain, but they belonged to the South-kingdom of Gondor, and their ancestors had been divided from the Northern Dúnedain for some three thousand years.

==Background==
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The Dúnedain of Arnor dwindled after the breaking of Arnor into three kingdoms and the wars with [[Angmar]]. [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]] soon fell and only the petty-kingdom of [[Arthedain]] maintained the noble line of [[Isildur]]. Finally, that too was destroyed in the [[Battle of Fornost]] and [[Arvedui]], the last King of Arthedain was lost in the sea.

Arvedui's son and heir, [[Aranarth]] claimed the title of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain]], who would rule the remnants of his people. [[Elrond]] had in his keeping the heirlooms of the house of [[Isildur]]: the shards of [[Narsil]], the [[Star of Elendil]], the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and later the [[Ring of Barahir]], ransomed from the [[Lossoth]].

Each of Aranarth's heirs (who, like him, could trace his descent back to Isildur himself) would be secretly born and raised in [[Rivendell]].

Many Rangers generally occupied the woods [[Angle (Eriador)|between]] [[Mitheithel]] and [[Bruinen]]<ref name=NM>{{NM|P3xvii}}</ref><ref>[[David Salo]]'s report on microfilms at [[Marquette University]] (Series 3, Box 9, Folder 3), cf. {{webcite|author=[[Michael Martinez]]|articleurl=http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=000253|articlename=Forum post|dated=7 July 2004|website=[http://www.minastirith.com/ minastirith.com]|accessed=16 April 2017}}</ref> and some, like [[Dírhael]], in hidden fastnesses.<ref>{{PM|Aii}}</ref> Chieftain [[Arador]] however was living north of the [[Trollshaws]].<ref name=NM/> They became a secretive wandering and nomadic people around [[Eriador]], far from Sauron's spies, little known or remembered, and their deeds were seldom recorded.

==History==
The [[Watchful Peace]] followed the loss of Arnor and after its end, the enemies concentrated mostly against [[Rhovanion]] and [[Gondor]]. During that time, the Rangers fought minor battles and skirmishes against [[orcs]] and [[wolves]] in order to keep the region safe. The [[hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] flourished under their protection.

During the rule of [[Arassuil]], the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party managed to reach the Shire, and were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under [[Bandobras Took]] in {{TA|2747}}. Soon after, the [[Long Winter]] arrived and many lives were lost. [[Gandalf]] came to the aid of the Hobbits, and with his help, many survived.<ref name=ta/>
[[File:Steamey - After the death of Arathorn.jpg|thumb|''After the death of Arathorn'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamey]]]]
In {{TA|2911|n}}, during [[Argonui]]'s rule, the [[Fell Winter (Third Age)|Fell Winter]] began with the [[Brandywine]] freezing over. This was a catalyst for [[White Wolves]] invading Eriador from the North. In the last year of his reign, great floods devastated [[Enedwaith]] and [[Minhiriath]] leaving [[Tharbad]] ruined and deserted.<ref name=ta>{{App|TA}}</ref> The following years were peaceful although [[Arador]] was killed by [[hill-trolls]] and his son [[Arathorn II]] was killed while hunting orcs.<ref name=tale>{{App|Tale}}</ref>

Arathorn's son, [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]] succeeded him, who between {{TA|2957|n}} to {{TA|2980|n}} took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor. Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies.

[[Saruman]], jealous of Gandalf, secretly followed Gandalf's interest for the Hobbits and put spies in Bree and Southfarthing. In the years leading up to the [[War of the Ring]], his spies saw that the Shire was closely guarded by the Rangers. When Gandalf suspected that Bilbo Baggins possessed the [[One Ring]] the guard was doubled (perhaps at his request to Chieftain [[Aragorn]]). He also asked Aragorn to locate [[Gollum]].<ref name=ta/>

At that time Aragorn's Rangers were scattered and diminished. When [[Halbarad]] led a [[Grey Company|troop]] of the Rangers into the south to Aragorn's aid in the War, in haste he could muster no more than thirty in this company who fought in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields|Battle of Pelennor Fields]].

Aragorn eventually became King Elessar of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] and the Rangers became once more a united people under the line of [[Elendil]] in the [[Fourth Age]].

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Rangers of the North.jpg|300px|thumb|Rangers of the North in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''.]]'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North are called simply Rangers in the game. There were some scattered about Middle-earth, but there were also many who were organized. There was a group that [[Aragorn]] led to keep track of the Enemy's movement during "Stirrings in the Darkness". The main Ranger factions in the game are the Rangers of [[Esteldín]], the Wardens of [[Annúminas]], and later they merge into the [[Grey Company]].

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North first appear in the Prologue of the game. They have set up several barricades at [[Sarn Ford]] to prevent the [[Nazgûl]] from entering [[the Shire]]. They, however, fail to maintain their positions and are defeated.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref> Many Rangers are killed, some have reorganized their camp at Sarn Ford while others are patrolling and scoutring the surrounding lands.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 2: Barrow-downs, ''Prologue''</ref>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of the Rangers of the North|Images of the Rangers of the North]]

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Othram

2023-12-05T19:46:51Z

Galangren: Created redirect to City Wall

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Fingolfin

2023-12-04T20:18:07Z

Galangren: Rephrased various awkward or stilted sentences for clarity and smoothness.

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| image=[[File:Jenny Dolfen - Crossing the Helcaraxë.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Crossing the Helcaraxë" by [[:Category:Images by Jenny Dolfen|Jenny Dolfen]]
| pronun=[[Sindarin|S]], {{IPA|[fiŋˈɡolfin]}}
| othernames=''Ñolofinwë'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Father-name|fn]]), ''[[Aracáno]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Amilessë|mn]])
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]] King of the North
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| location=[[Eldamar]], [[Hithlum]]
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| birth={{YT|1190}}<ref>{{MR|P2j}}, entry 1190, §81, p. 92</ref>
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| rule={{FA|7}}<ref>{{WJ|One}}, entry 7, §69, pp. 33-4</ref> - {{FA|456|n}}
| death={{FA|456}}<ref>{{WJ|One}}, entry 456, §§ 155-7, p. 55</ref>
| deathlocation=[[Anfauglith]]
| age=c. 3426<ref group="note">[[Years of the Sun]]. Each [[Years of the Trees|Year of the Trees]] is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the [[Year of the Trees 1500|year 1500]].</ref>
| notablefor=Leading the [[Exile of the Noldor|Noldorin Exiles]] through the [[Helcaraxë]] Keeping [[Morgoth]] at bay for almost [[Siege of Angband|four hundred years]] [[Fall of Fingolfin|Duelling Morgoth face to face]]
| house=[[House of Finwë]] [[House of Fingolfin]] (founder)
| parentage=[[Finwë]] and [[Indis]]
| siblings=[[Fëanor]] (paternal half-brother) [[Findis]], [[Írimë]], and [[Finarfin]]
| spouse=[[Anairë]]
| children=[[Fingon]], [[Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]
| gender=Male
| height=Tall
| hair=Dark<ref name="Case"/>
| eyes=
| clothing=Silver armour, blue shield set with crystals<ref name="Ruin"/>
| weapons=[[Ringil]]
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{{quote|Fingolfin was the strongest, the most steadfast, and the most valiant.|''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]'', "[[Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië]]"}}

'''Fingolfin''' was a [[Noldor|Noldorin]] prince of the [[First Age]], son of [[Finwë]] and his second wife [[Indis]]. During the [[Flight of the Noldor]], Fingolfin led the hosts that refused to accept his half-brother [[Fëanor]] as their king and were forced to cross the [[Helcaraxë]]. In [[Beleriand]], he became the first [[High King of the Noldor]] and, along with [[House of Fingolfin|his children]], he helped to keep the [[Siege of Angband]] against the forces of [[Morgoth]]. He is renowned for his valiant death in single combat with Morgoth at the end of the [[Dagor Bragollach]].

==History==
===Early life===
Fingolfin was the strongest and most valiant of the sons of Finwë.<ref>{{S|5}}</ref> Having different mothers, he and his older half-brother Fëanor never felt a close bond with each other. This lack of affinity developed into rivalry when [[Morgoth|Melkor]] secretly told each of them that the other was planning on driving them out of [[Tirion]].

During the days of the [[Two Trees of Valinor|Two Trees]] in [[Valinor]], as Melkor's lies were taking root in the minds of the Noldor, a number of the Noldor started to believe that the [[Valar]] were somehow restraining them from going back to [[Cuiviénen]] in Middle-earth. Melkor's cunning had caused the suspicions he sowed to outweigh the Noldor's knowledge that the greatest Gift of the Valar was total free will.
[[File:Tuuliky - Half Brothers.jpg|thumb|left|''Half Brothers'' by [[:Category:Images by Tuuliky|Tuuliky]]]]
Fëanor was the first to speak against the Valar, and [[Finwë]] summoned all of the lords of his house to resolve the issue. As Fingolfin was contending with his father to convince him to restrain Fëanor, the latter arrived fully armed with weapons he had secretly forged. Even though Fingolfin accepted him as his senior, Fëanor threatened Fingolfin, who was unarmed, with his sword, after which Fingolfin bowed to his father Finwë and left, only to be followed by Fëanor and threatened again in public. This threat, in the main square in front of the Mindon, King Finwë's seat, was witnessed by many as Fëanor drew his sword and placed the point to Fingolfin's breast. In the face of this public humiliation, Fingolfin turned quietly and walked away without a word to Fëanor, in an effort to avoid division and dissension within his father's House and among the Noldor.<ref name="Unrest">{{S|Unrest}}</ref>

Following Fëanor's threat to Fingolfin, Fëanor was banished from Tirion for twelve years by the Valar; Finwë chose to follow Fëanor, self-banishing himself as well.<ref name="Unrest"/> The rule of the Noldor was then committed to Fingolfin by Manwë and Fingolfin, who had up to this point been generally known by his [[mother-name]], took the name of ''Finwë''.<ref name="MR22">{{MR|P3II3e}}, note 22</ref>

After the escape of Melkor from Valinor, during the feast Manwë held for the reconciliation of the Eldar, Fingolfin publicly forgave Fëanor and called him "Half-brother in blood, full brother in heart".<ref>{{S|Darkening}}</ref>

===Journey to Middle-earth===
[[File:Elena Kukanova - Middle Earth.jpg|thumb|left|''Middle-earth'' by [[Elena Kukanova]]]]
After King Finwë died, murdered by Morgoth, Fëanor rallied up the Noldor and gave a [[Speech of Fëanor|passionate speech]] which concluded with his [[Oath of Fëanor|blasphemous oath]]. While Fingolfin spoke against Fëanor, and fierce words awoke that nearly came to violence, in the end nearly all of the Noldor chose to follow him to [[Exile of the Noldor|Exile]].<ref name="Flight">{{S|Flight}}</ref>

Fingolfin led the largest host of the Noldor that departed [[Aman]] for [[Middle-earth]]. Though against his wisdom,<ref name="Flight" /> Fingolfin joined with full will in the rebellion and the exile,<ref name=Case>{{PM|Case}}, p. 336</ref> desiring to go to Middle-earth in order to avenge the murder of Finwë upon Morgoth.<ref>{{PM|XINotes}}, note 33</ref> Additional reasons were that his son Fingon urged him, he would not be sundered from his people that were eager to go, nor leave them to the rash counsels of Fëanor, and he did not forget his words before the throne of Manwë.<ref name="Flight"/>

As days passed in their exile, more and more of the Noldor started speaking against Fëanor, for their journey was difficult, and they feared the prophecy of [[Mandos]]. After Fëanor's Noldor acquired the ships of the [[Teleri]] following the [[First Kinslaying]], Fëanor and his followers used them to sail across the sea. Fëanor burned the ships after reaching Middle-earth, stranding the others, for he thought the followers of Fingolfin would prove to be useless.<ref name="Flight" />

Fingolfin and his people saw the smoke of the ships from afar, and chose to travel through the icy Helcaraxë, for they were ashamed to go back to Valinor, and were angry at Fëanor. The journey was hard and many died, yet they were filled with hope when they saw the Moon for the first time. Soon after, at the rising of the Sun, he came to the [[Gates of Angband]] and smote upon them, but [[Morgoth]] stayed hidden inside. Fingolfin and the Noldor, realizing they could not be victorious in this way, then came to the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]], from which the Fëanorian part of the host had withdrawn.<ref name="Return">{{S|Return}}</ref>

===Kingship===

Shortly after Fëanor's death, his oldest son Maedhros was captured by Morgoth. Learning this, Fingolfin's oldest son [[Fingon]] rescued [[Maedhros]], with whom he was a good friend. At a subsequent [[council in Mithrim]], Fingolfin was chosen to be the first [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Middle-earth]], with Maedhros waiving his claim. Fingolfin ruled from [[Hithlum]], by the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]].<ref name="Return"/>
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Morgoth and the High King of Noldor (1992).jpg|thumb|''Morgoth and the High King of Noldor'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
After defeating the [[Orcs]] in the [[Dagor Aglareb]] ("Glorious Battle"), Fingolfin maintained the [[Siege of Angband]] for nearly four hundred years. But the Siege was ended by the sudden assaults of Morgoth in the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame"), and many peoples of Beleriand fled. In the end, Fingolfin rode to Angband alone to challenge Morgoth to single combat. Those who saw him thought Oromë himself had arrived; for a great madness of rage was upon him, so that his eyes shone like the eyes of the Valar.<ref name="Ruin">{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref>

{{blockquote|In that vast shadow once of yore Fingolfin stood: his shield he bore with field of heaven's blue and star of crystal shining pale afar. In overmastering wrath and hate desperate he smote upon that gate, the [[Gnomes|Gnomish]] king, there standing lone, while endless fortresses of stone engulfed the thin clear ringing keen of silver horn and baldric green.|''[[Lay of Leithian]]'', [[Lay of Leithian Canto XII|Canto XII]], vv. 3538-3547}}

Fingolfin died there after a [[Fall of Fingolfin|mighty duel]], wounding Morgoth seven times with his sword [[Ringil]], and struck one last punishing blow to Morgoth's foot before he broke the High King. Morgoth's wounds never healed after that battle, and he limped everafter. [[Thorondor]], the King of Eagles, rescued Fingolfin's body and brought it to a mountaintop overlooking [[Gondolin]], and [[Turgon]] built a [[Fingolfin's Cairn|cairn]] over the remains of his father.<ref name="Ruin"/>

[[Fingon]] succeeded him as the [[High King of the Noldor]] after his death.

==Etymology==
{{Pronounce|Fingolfin.mp3|Ardamir}}
The name ''Fingolfin'' is [[Sindarin]], but it is never glossed, although it is said that it is the [[Sindarized]] form of the name ''Finwë Ñolofinwë'' ("Wise Finwë").<ref name="Finwe">{{PM|Finwe}}, pp. 344-5</ref>

However, in the [[Noldorin]] phase of the language, ''Fingolfin'' is given as "Magical Skill".<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry "PHIN"</ref> In later versions, [[Tolkien]] considered changing the name to ''Ingolfin'', as coming from ''[[Ingoldo]]'', but the idea was soon discarded.<ref name="Eldarin">{{PE|Eldarin}}, p. 118</ref>

==Other names==
His [[father-name]] was '''''Ñolofinwë''''', with the stem [[NGOL|''ñolo'']] (related to "wisdom") attached to the name of his father. Later, during the Exile of the Noldor, Fingolfin added ''Finwë'' to the beginning of this name, in pursuance of his claim to be [[King of the Noldor]] after his father's death.<ref name="Finwe"/> This would result in '''''Finwë·ñolofinwë'''''.<ref name="Eldarin"/>

His [[Amilessë|mother-name]] was '''''[[Aracáno]]''''' ("High Chieftain"), which he gave to his son [[Argon]].<ref>{{PM|XINotes}}, p. 360. Cf. also p. 345</ref>

After Fëanor and Finwë's banishment, a title he was known by was '''''Vinya Finwë''''' ("Young / new Finwë").<ref name=Eldarin/><ref group=note>In both [[Morgoth's Ring]] and [[Parma Eldalamberon 17]] it is stated that he was also known as '''''Ingoldo Finwë''''', with ''Ingoldo'' being his mother-name before being changed by Tolkien. There is no known use of '''''Aracáno Finwë'''''</ref>

Earlier titles in [[Noldorin]] were '''''Aran Chithlum''''' ("King of Hithlum") and '''''Taur Egledhrim''''' ("King of the Exiles").<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entry "TĀ"</ref>

==Genealogy==
[[File:J.R.R. Tolkien - Fingolfin heraldic device.jpg|100px|thumb|Fingolfin's heraldic device by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]]]
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
The first appearance of Fingolfin in the [[Legendarium]] is in a [[Prose Fragments Following the Lost Tales|prose fragment]], in which he is called ''Golfin'' son of [[Gelmir]], carring an emblem with a silver sword upon gold.<ref>{{SM|P2}}, pp. 7-8</ref>

==External links==
*[https://middle-earth.xenite.org/could-fingolfin-have-defeated-morgoth-in-mortal-combat/ Could Fingolfin Have Defeated Morgoth in Mortal Combat?] by [[Michael Martinez]]

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Nauglamír

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Galangren:

{{object infobox
| name=Nauglamír
| image=[[File:Ted Nasmith - The Nauglamir.jpg|250px]]
| caption="The Nauglamír" by [[Ted Nasmith]]
| pronun={{respell|now|gla-mear}}
| othernames="Necklace of the Dwarves" ''Sigil Elu-naeth'' ([[Sindarin|S]])
| location=[[Nargothrond]], [[Doriath]], [[Mouths of Sirion]]
| owner=[[Finrod]], [[Thingol]], [[Lúthien]], [[Dior]], [[Elwing]]
| type=Jewellery
| appearance=Carcanet of gold, and set therein were gems uncounted from [[Valinor]]; later set with a [[Silmaril]]
| creator=[[Dwarves of the Blue Mountains|Craftsmen of Nogrod and Belegost]]
| created=
| createdlocation=[[Blue Mountains]]
| destroyer=
| destroyed=
| destroyedlocation=
| notablefor=Containing a [[Silmarils|Silmaril]]
| gallery=the Nauglamír
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The '''Nauglamír''' or '''Necklace of the Dwarves''' was a famed piece of jewellery; combined with the craft of [[Dwarves]] and gems from [[Valinor]], it was of great grace and beauty which it gave to its wearer. Despite being loaded with gems, it sat lightly on the neck.<ref name=return/>

It later bore the [[Silmaril]] rescued by [[Beren]] from the [[Iron Crown]], and it became jewellery more beautiful than anything ever before seen in [[Arda]]. But because of the Silmaril it was coveted by the [[Sons of Fëanor]] and entangled in the [[Doom of the Noldor]].

==History==
The Nauglamír was a golden necklace made for [[Finrod Felagund]] by the [[Dwarves]] of [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]], in which were set countless gems that Finrod had brought with him from [[Valinor]].<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref> Despite this, the carcanet weighed no more as if it was made of straw. It was Finrod's most prized treasure in [[Nargothrond]] and the most famed Dwarven work of the [[Elder Days]].<ref name=doriath>{{S|Doriath}}</ref>

[[File:Pete Amachree - Húrin finds the Nauglamír, in the ruins of Nargothrond.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Húrin finds the Nauglamír, in the ruins of Nargothrond'' by [[:Category:Images by Pete Amachree|Pete Amachree]]]]
After the [[Fall of Nargothrond]]<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref>, the Nauglamír remained forgotten in the hoard of [[Glaurung]]. [[Húrin|Húrin Thalion]] later found it and brought the famed treasure to the Kingdom of [[Doriath]], where he threw it on the floor before [[Thingol]], scornfully thanking the elven king for fostering [[Turin Turambar|Turin]], his son, and [[Morwen]], his wife. [[Melian|Queen Melian]] then spoke to Húrin, seeking to calm his anger, and looking long into her eyes, he at last perceived the truth of how Morgoth had twisted all that he had made him see to further his woe. Then picking up the Nauglamír, he offered it to Thingol:

{{blockquote|‘Receive now, lord, the Necklace of the Dwarves, as a gift from one who has nothing, and as a memorial of Húrin of Dor-lómin. For now my fate is fulfilled, and the purpose of Morgoth achieved; but I am his thrall no longer.’|''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]'', "[[Of the Ruin of Doriath]]"}}

After Húrin left Doriath, Thingol sought to have the treasure remade to bear the [[Silmaril]] of [[Lúthien]] and [[Beren]] in it that he had grown to love fiercely, so that he may wear it day and night, and for this employed the work of [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] that had been invited to [[Menegroth]].<ref name=doriath/>

The Dwarves were enthralled by the beauty of the Nauglamír and the Silmaril, and desired to possess them for themselves but agreed to the task nonetheless. After they completed their work, they refused to hand the treasure to Thingol, who had come alone into their smithy to receive it, claiming that the Elven king had no right to the Nauglamír, since their fathers had made it for [[Finrod Felagund]] alone, and that it was stolen by Húrin from the halls of [[Nargothrond]]. But Thingol understood well that they only wished to possess the Silmaril and answered with scorn:
{{blockquote|‘How do ye of uncouth race dare to demand aught of me, Elu Thingol, Lord of Beleriand, whose life began by the waters of Cuiviénen years uncounted ere the fathers of the stunted people awoke?’|''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]'', "[[Of the Ruin of Doriath]]"}}
After this, he called for them to leave Menegroth without payment. But the Dwarves, enraged by his words, slew the king as he stood among them and took the Nauglamír for themselves to carry it off to their homes in the mountains. Yet as they fled eastwards, they were pursued and killed by the avenging Elves, who returned the Nauglamír to Doriath. However, two of Thingol's murderers had managed to slip through the Elves' grasp and returned to [[Nogrod]], where they lied about the cause for the slaying of their kinsmen by the Elves of Doriath, saying that Thingol had ordered them killed to cheat them of their payment. This news roused the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] to war, and they marched against Doriath, which now lay open to its enemies as the [[Girdle of Melian]] protected it no longer; for Melian had passed from Middle-Earth soon after Thingol's death and returned to the [[Undying Lands]]. As a result, the army of the Dwarves overwhelmed the Elves, and they ransacked Menegroth in the [[Battle of the Thousand Caves]], stealing the entire treasure of Doriath, including the Nauglamír. But they were waylaid by [[Beren]] and a host of [[Green-elves]] of [[Ossiriand]] at [[Sarn Athrad]], who had been informed of what had befallen in Doriath by a messenger. The Dwarves were all [[Battle of Sarn Athrad|slain]], and the treasure was cast into the [[Ascar|River Ascar]], except for the Nauglamír, which Beren bore back to Lúthien at [[Tol Galen]].<ref name=doriath/>

[[File:Peter Xavier Price - The Request of Thingol.jpg|thumb|''The Request of Thingol'' by [[Peter Xavier Price]]]]
Lúthien wore the Nauglamír for the rest of her life, their combining beauty being the fairest sight east of Valinor. At her second death, a lord of the [[Green-elves]] brought it to Doriath to her son, [[Dior]]. But when the [[Sons of Fëanor]] heard about its whereabouts, compelled by the [[Oath of Fëanor]], they demanded the [[Silmaril]] from Dior, who gave no answer; and so the [[Sons of Fëanor]] attacked Doriath, resulting in the [[Second Kinslaying]] and the death of Dior. But their attempt to reclaim the Silmaril failed, as Dior's daughter [[Elwing]] had fled beforehand to the [[Havens of Sirion]], carrying the Nauglamír with her.<ref name=doriath/>

The Sons of Fëanor continued their pursuit of the Silmaril and attacked the Mouths of Sirion, leading to the [[Third Kinslaying]], but Elwing cast herself into the sea to escape them, wearing the Nauglamír around her neck. While it is unknown what happened to the Nauglamír itself after this, Elwing and the Silmaril were saved by [[Ulmo]], who brought her in the form of a great white bird to her husband [[Eärendil]] aboard his ship, ''[[Vingilot]]'', in the middle of the night. Elwing was returned to her human form by morning, and together they sought the undying lands of [[Aman]]. Guided by the light of the Silmaril, which Eärendil bound to his brow, they pierced through the [[Shadowy Seas]], and found their way to [[Valinor]].<ref>{{S|24}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Nauglamír'' is formed from the words ''[[naug]]'' ("dwarf") + ''[[mîr]]'' ("jewel").<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entries ''mîr'', ''naug''</ref>
In the [[The Etymologies|''Etymologies'']] the word ''nauglamîr'' is listed as [[Doriathrin]],<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 373, entry "[[MIR|MIR-]]")</ref> while the true [[Noldorin]] idiom is said to be ''Mîr na Nauglin'' or ''Nauglvir'' (-> ''Nauglavir'').<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 375, entry "NAUK-" (note that [[Christopher Tolkien]] uses the capitalized form of ''Mîr'' in the Index, cf. p. 442)</ref>

The necklace was also known as '''''Sigil Elu-naeth''''' ("Necklace of the Woe of Thingol").<ref>{{WJ|I}}, p. 258</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', the '''''Nauglafring''''', is described as an even more important object: it more directly causes the death of Thingol as it gets caught behind a tree branch when Thingol is riding outside the [[Girdle of Melian]] and is attacked by the Dwarves. Thingol, unhorsed, is slain, after which Melian's protection is lifted and Doriath is sacked.<ref name=lt2iv>{{LT2|IV}}</ref>

''Nauglafring'' or ''Fring na Nauglithon'' is [[Gnomish]] for "Necklace of the Dwarves", from ''naugl-'' ("dwarf") + ''fring'' ("carcanet, necklace").<ref>{{LT2|Appendix}}, entry "Nauglafring"</ref> The [[Qenya]] cognate was '''''Firin Nautaron'''''.<ref>{{PE|15}}, p. 15</ref>
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Finrod

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Galangren: fixed error in my prior edit (adding Nargothrond Afilliation)

{{noldor infobox
| name=Finrod Felagund
| image=[[File:Elena Kukanova - Finrod - First Encounter with Edain.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Finrod - First Encounter with Edain" by [[Elena Kukanova]]
| pronun=
| othernames=''Findaráto'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Father-name|fn]]) ''[[Ingoldo]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Amilessë|mn]]) ''[[Nóm]]'' or ''Nómin'' ([[Taliska|T]]) ''Felakgundu'' ([[Khuzdul|K]])
| titles=[[King of Nargothrond]]
| position=
| location=[[Eldamar]] [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] [[Nargothrond]]
| affiliation=[[Nargothrond]] [[Quest for the Silmaril]]
| language=[[Quenya]] [[Telerin]] [[Sindarin]] [[Taliska]]
| birth={{YT|1300}}
| birthlocation=[[Eldamar]]
| rule={{FA|102}} - {{FA|465|n}}
| death={{FA|465}}
| deathlocation=[[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]
| age=c. 2,381 years<ref group="note">[[Years of the Sun]]. Each [[Years of the Trees|Year of the Trees]] is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the [[Year of the Trees 1500|year 1500]].</ref>
| notablefor=
| house=[[House of Finarfin]]
| parentage=[[Finarfin]] & [[Eärwen]]
| siblings=[[Angrod]] [[Aegnor]] [[Galadriel]]
| spouse=Lover of [[Amarië]]
| children=None
| gender=Male
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{{Quote|Finrod was like his father in his fair face and golden hair, and also in noble and generous heart, though he had the high courage of the Ñoldor and in his youth their eagerness and unrest; and he had also from his Telerin mother a love of the sea and dreams of far lands that he had never seen.|''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]'', "[[Shibboleth of Fëanor]]"}}

'''Finrod''' was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], eldest son of [[Finarfin]] and older brother to [[Angrod]], [[Aegnor]] and [[Galadriel]]. Finrod was like his father in his fair face and golden hair, and also in his noble and generous heart.

In [[Beleriand]], Finrod became the ruler of [[Nargothrond]], taking the [[Epessë|after-name]] of '''Felagund'''. He was a wise, just and powerful Elf, and a great traveller.<ref>[[Robert Foster]], ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', p. 144</ref>

== History ==
Finrod was born in [[Eldamar]] in the [[Year of the Trees 1300]], the same as his cousin [[Turgon]].<ref>{{AA|85|note}}</ref> They were friends, and his beloved was [[Amarië]] of the [[Vanyar]].

Finrod was among those who opposed [[Fëanor]] and the [[Exile of the Noldor]]. However, when the Noldor were set to depart from [[Aman]], he joined them, for he would not be sundered from his friends and his people who were eager to go. Also, he had no wish to abandon his people to Fëanor's rule.<ref>{{S|Flight}}</ref>

=== Return of the Noldor ===
Finrod, along with his father, led the rear of the host along with many of the noblest and wisest of the Noldor; and often they looked behind them to see their fair city, especially Finrod, for he had to leave Amarië behind. With him, he brought along many treasures from [[Tirion]],<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref> including [[Ring of Barahir|his Ring]].<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref>

Finrod and his people did not participate in the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë]]. While they were travelling up the coast of [[Araman]], the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Mandos]] appeared and pronounced the [[Doom of the Noldor]], and in that hour, Finarfin forsook the march and returned to [[Valinor]] with many of his people. However, Finrod and his siblings went forward still and led their people on the long and perilous march to [[Middle-earth]].

=== Life in Beleriand ===
After their victory in the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]], the Noldor started building their numerous realms. Finrod established the tower of [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] on the island of [[Tol Sirion]]. Once, while journeying southward along the river [[Sirion]], Finrod and his friend [[Turgon]] encamped upon its banks. [[Ulmo]], coming up the river, laid a deep sleep upon them and heavy dreams; and it seemed to each that he was bidden to prepare for a day of evil, and to establish a retreat, lest [[Morgoth]] should burst from [[Angband]] and overthrow the armies of the North.

[[File:Mysilvergreen - Finrod Felagund.jpg|left|thumb|''Finrod Felagund'' by [[:Category:Images by Mysilvergreen|Mysilvergreen]]]]
Now on a time Finrod and his sister [[Galadriel]] were guests of King [[Thingol|Elu Thingol]], their kinsman in [[Doriath]]. There, Finrod told Thingol of his admiration for the halls of [[Menegroth]]; and Thingol spoke to him of the deep gorge of the river [[Narog]] and told him about the caves under the [[High Faroth]] in its deep western shore. Thus Finrod came to the [[Caverns of Narog]] and established there deep halls and armouries; and that stronghold was called [[Nargothrond]]. In this he was aided by the [[Dwarves]] of the [[Blue Mountains]], and Finrod rewarded them with many jewels from Valinor. In that time, the [[Nauglamír]] was made for him, the Necklace of the Dwarves. After Nargothrond was made, Finrod committed Minas Tirith to the keeping of [[Orodreth]], his nephew, and was referred to by the additional name of ''Felagund'', an honorific title given him by the Dwarves, meaning a "Maker of Caves".

The realm of Nargothrond extended to the sea, excluding the [[Falas]]. Finrod was a friend and ally of [[Círdan]], and had also built the tower [[Barad Nimras]] upon the cape.<ref>{{S|14}}</ref>

=== Encounter with Men ===
[[File:Steamey - Finrod, Beor and the Green-elves of Ossiriand.jpg|thumb|''Finrod, Beor and the Green-elves of Ossiriand'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamy]]]]
When over three hundred years had passed since the Noldor came to Beleriand, Finrod journeyed east of Sirion and went hunting with [[Maglor]] and [[Maedhros]], two of the [[sons of Fëanor]]. But he wearied of the hunt and passed on alone towards the mountains of [[Ered Lindon]]. There, in the lands of [[Thargelion]], in [[East Beleriand]], Finrod was the first of the Noldor to come across [[Men]]. These were the kindred and followers of [[Bëor]] [[The Old]]. He went among them while they were sleeping and, picking up a harp which Bëor had laid aside, played music upon it such as the ears of men had not heard. When the men awoke and listened to his song, each thought that he was in some fair dream. He long stayed with them, learning [[Taliska|their language]] and teaching them [[Sindarin]]. He also intervened on behalf of the [[Laiquendi]] of [[Ossiriand]], who feared Men would destroy their home, and he got permission of [[Thingol]], who held rule over all [[Beleriand]], to guide the Men to [[Estolad]].<ref name=West>{{S|West}}</ref>

Finrod had a close friendship with [[Andreth]] of the [[House of Bëor]], whom he often visited during the [[Siege of Angband]] to converse with her on the matters of Elves and Men. One such conversation was written down and later known as ''[[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]]''.

Finrod participated in the [[Dagor Bragollach]], fighting in the [[Fen of Serech]], when he was surrounded by [[Orcs]]. It was [[Barahir]] of the [[House of Bëor]] who saved his life, and Finrod swore an oath of abiding friendship and aid in every need to Barahir and all his kin. As a token he gave Barahir his ring, which became known as the [[Ring of Barahir]].<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref>

=== Quest for the Silmaril ===
[[File:Anke Eißmann - Finrod is reminded of his oath.jpeg|thumb|''Finrod is reminded of his oath'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]
When, ten years later, Barahir's son [[Beren]] came to Nargothrond seeking help, Finrod went with him on the [[Quest for the Silmaril]] to repay his debt. [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]], who were living in Nargothrond at the time, persuaded (using barely veiled threats related to their [[Oath of Fëanor|Oath]]) most of Nargothrond to stay behind. Only ten warriors, headed by one [[Edrahil]], were faithful and came with them. Beneath the [[Shadowy Mountains]] they came upon a company of [[Orcs]], and slew them all in their camp. They took their gear and weapons, and by the magic of Finrod, their own forms and faces were changed to the likeness of Orcs. Thus disguised, they came far upon their northward road between [[Ered Wethrin]] and the highlands of [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]]. However, the twelve were captured and imprisoned by [[Sauron]] on [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]] ("Isle of Werewolves").<ref name=beren></ref>

[[File:KuraiGeijutsu - And Finrod fell before the Throne.jpg|thumb|''And Finrod fell before the Throne'' by [[:Category:Images by KuraiGeijutsu|Kurai Geijutsu]]]]

Thus befell the contest of Finrod and Sauron. Finrod strove with Sauron in songs of power, and the power of the Elven King was very great. But in the end, Sauron had the mastery. It is told in the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'':
{{blockquote|He chanted a song of wizardry, 
Of piercing, opening, of treachery, 
Revealing, uncovering, betraying. 
Then sudden Felagund there swaying 
sang in answer a song of staying, 
Resisting, battling against power, 
Of secrets kept, strength like a tower, 
And trust unbroken, freedom, escape; 
Of changing and of shifting shape, 
Of snares eluded, broken traps, 
The prison opening, the chain that snaps, 
Backwards and forwards swayed their song. 
Reeling and foundering, as ever more strong 
The chanting swelled, Felagund fought, 
And all the magic and might he brought, 
Of Elvenesse into his words. 
Softly in the gloom they heard the birds 
Singing afar in Nargothrond, 
The sighing of the sea beyond, 
Beyond the western world, on sand, 
On sand of pearls in Elvenland. 
Then the gloom gathered; darkness growing 
In Valinor, the red blood flowing 
Beside the sea, where the Noldor slew 
The Foamriders, and stealing drew 
Their white ships with their white sails 
From lamplit havens. The wind wails, 
The wolf howls. The ravens flee. 
The ice mutters in the mouths of the sea. 
The captives sad in Angband mourn, 
Thunder rumbles, the fires burn- 
And Finrod fell before the throne.|[[Lay of Leithian Canto VII|Canto VII]], vv. 2173-2205}}

[[File:Anke Eißmann - Death of Finrod Felagund.jpeg|thumb|''Death of Finrod Felagund'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]
Then Sauron stripped from them their disguise, but though their kinds were revealed, he could not discover their names or their purposes.

Sauron imprisoned them and one by one they were killed by werewolves until only Beren and Felagund were left, but none of the companions betrayed them. When the werewolf came to kill Beren, Felagund put forth all his power and burst his bonds. He wrestled with the werewolf, and slew it with his hands and teeth. Yet he himself was mortally wounded, and he died in the dark, in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, whose great tower he himself had built. Thus King Finrod Felagund, the fairest and most beloved of the house of [[Finwë]], redeemed his oath.

=== Reincarnation ===
[[File:Donato Giancola - Lore.jpeg|thumb|An Elf loremaster ponders at a mural of Finrod leading his House in battle. Art by [[Donato Giancola]]]]
As a reward for his noble and selfless actions in life, as well as his reluctance to depart the [[Undying Lands]] for Middle-earth during the Flight of the Noldor hundreds years earlier, Finrod was allowed to [[Elven life cycle#Death and reincarnation|re-embody]] in Valinor after only a short time. According to [[Lay of Leithian|song]], Finrod still dwells beneath the trees in [[Eldamar]], reuniting with both his father Finarfin and his beloved Amarië.<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref><ref name="GA-2">{{GA|180}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
{{seealso|#Other versions of the legendarium}}
{{Pronounce|Finrod Felagund.mp3|Ardamir}}
The name ''Finrod'' is the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[father-name]] '''''Findaráto''''' ("[Golden-]Haired Champion"). It is possible he and his brother [[Angrod]] were first called ''[[Aráto]]'', and later differentiated adding ''find-'', referred to the golden hair derived from [[Indis]]. This name was [[Telerin]] in form where the adjectival element ("aráto" in this case) was typically placed second while in [[Quenya]] it would have preceded. Thus, the more natural Quenya form would have been '''''Artafindë'''''.<ref name=Finwe>{{PM|Finwe}}</ref>{{rp|346-347}}

===Felagund===
'''''Felagund''''' was an [[epessë]] given to him by the [[Dwarves]] that expanded the caves of Nargothrond, and meant "Hewer of Caves". It is not Sindarin, but rather [[Sindarinized]] [[Khuzdul]], from '''''Felakgundu'''''. The name was Eldarized by other as '''''Felagon''''' (in relation with Fin''gon'', Tur''gon'').<ref>{{PM|Felagund}}, p. 352</ref>

While revising his [[Elvish]] languages in later years, [[Tolkien]] reinterpreted ''Felagund'' as "den-dweller, brock, badger", from [[Sindarin]] ''fela'', which was used for dens made by wild animals or temporary dwellings of wandering folks, unrelated to big carved caves. The west bank of Narog had many dens of badgers, some of them occupied by [[Petty-dwarves]]. It was thus probable that ''Felagund'' was actually given by the [[Sons of Fëanor]] as a mockery to Finrod, and transmitted by the Dwarves.<ref>{{NM|P3vii}}, p. 304</ref>

An early etymology for ''Felagund'' was "Lord of Caves" in [[Noldorin]], from ''[[fela]]'' ("caverns") + ''[[cunn]]'' ("prince").<ref>{{LR|P3}}, entries "KUNDU", "PHELEG"</ref>

==Other names==
His [[Amilessë|mother-name]] was '''''[[Ingoldo]]''''', which was also the mother-name of his father Finarfin. It meant "''the'' Ñoldo", 'one-eminent of the kindred' which is in simpler words 'the wise'. It was a name used by his brothers and sister, who loved him.<ref name=Finwe>{{PM|Finwe}}</ref>{{rp|346, 360}}

Finrod was also called '''''[[Nóm]]''''' ("Wisdom") by [[Bëor]] and his [[House of Bëor|people]].<ref name=West>{{S|West}}</ref> His other titles include "the Faithful", "the Friend of Men", "[[King of Nargothrond]]", "[[Lord of Nargothrond]]".<ref>{{S|Index}}, entry "Finrod"</ref><ref name=":0">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix B]] "The Tale of Years". </ref>

He was often called by the Eldar '''''Edennil''''' or '''''Atandil''''', which means "Friend of Men" in [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]] respectively.<ref>{{MR|P4k}}, p. 349 (cf. p. 306)</ref> A variant for ''Atandil'' was ''Firindil''.<ref>{{VT|41c}}, p. 14</ref>

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== Other versions of the legendarium ==
In earlier versions of the Middle-earth myths, and when ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' was published, the name '''Finrod''' was given to the character later known as [[Finarfin]]. Finrod Felagund was then named '''[[Inglor Felagund]]'''. However, that changed in later drafts, and the character who had the name [[Gildor Inglorion]], in ''The Lord of the Rings'', was unrelated to Finrod despite having a name that means Gildor son of Inglor. Finrod was childless and unmarried during the events of ''The Silmarillion'' because his lover, Amarië, remained in Valinor.<ref>{{S|15}}</ref>

In the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', Orodreth is Finrod's brother: this was an editorial decision by [[Christopher Tolkien]] and an admitted mistake. Orodreth was actually the son of Angrod and thus Finrod's nephew.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - Finrod.jpg|thumb|[[Will Fletcher]] as Finrod in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'']]

===Television===
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'', Season One:'''
:'''Episode 1: ''[[A Shadow of the Past]]'':''' [[Galadriel]] recalls a memory of her brother during her childhood at the time of the [[Years of the Trees]]. In the memory, after some Elf children bully her and sink her paper swan ship, she attempts to attack one of them. However, Finrod (portrayed by [[Will Fletcher]]) shows up just in time to prevent her from doing any harm.
:Not long after, Finrod is seen talking to Galadriel beneath a tree, where it is revealed that Galadriel had made the ship just as Finrod had taught her. Finrod then asks her if she knows why ships float while stones cannot, and tells her, after a moment of silence, that stones look downwards towards the irresistible darkness of water while ships look upwards towards the light, fighting against the darkness of water, whispering on things it would not know. Galadriel questions Finrod, saying that "light in the sky" is sometimes reflected brightly on the surface of water and that it is hard to know which light to follow. Upon thinking, Finrod whispers to her: "''Sometimes we cannot know until we have touched the darkness''". To this, Galadriel ponders that it sounds simple and Finrod tells her that many things are, but she must decide them for herself as he will not always be there to help.
:Not elaborating on this further, Finrod stands up and tells her that their parents are waiting for them, before walking over a hill to reveal the [[Two Trees]]. This exchange, as well as the philosophy which Finrod imparts to Galadriel in it were created for the series because none of this dialogue nor the attitudes it attributes to Finrod are found within any Tolkien's writings. Later in Galadriel's recollections, Finrod is seen in a battle shouting phrases in [[Quenya]]: "''Valaron kalanen''" ("By the [[Light of Valinor|light]] of the [[Valar]]!") and "''Firuvantë''" ("[[Orcs|They]] will die!"). Galadriel mentions that he vowed to destroy [[Sauron]], [[Morgoth|Morgoth's]] sorcerer and lieutenant. Yet Sauron found and defeated Finrod first, marking his corpse with a red symbol, which not even the wisest [[Elves]] could decipher, causing Galadriel to take up her brother's vow and dagger for herself.
:None of Galadriel's other brothers are mentioned in the series, and although no specific date is given, the timing and manner of Finrod's death are changed from what is recorded in Tolkien's writings. Finrod is said to have not died until after Morgoth's defeat, meaning that, in Amazon's continuity, Finrod survives the entirety of the First Age into the Second instead of having died in approximately year 465 of the First Age saving Beren.
:The series does alude to Finrod being killed by wolves with the claw marks on his body, though Galadriel's monologue establishes that it was Sauron who slew him with no mention of werewolves or Beren. This would have been at a a time long after Beren's quest for a Silmaril led him to Nargothrond, seeking Finrod's aid.
:'''Episode 8: ''[[Alloyed]]'':'''
:This Episode features a bizarre scene in which [[Halbrand]] enters [[Galadriel|Galadriel's]] mind beside a stream or pond in Eregion to try to prove to her that he truly desired to redeem himself and heal [[Middle-earth]] of evil, by appearing in the guise of Finrod as she remembered him. Nevertheless, Galadriel refuses to believe that he is redeemable and Halbrand is thrust from her mind and flees [[Eregion]] to the [[Mordor|Southlands]]
:[[Amazon Studios]]'s rights to Finrod's character were limited to his mention in the ''[[Appendices]]'', so the series made significant changes and additions to his story, including showing him taking [[Oath of Fëanor|an oath against Morgoth]] before he left Valinor, and his death at the hands of Sauron, which inspires Galadriel's revenge. It is worth noting that Finrod's death saving Beren is mentioned in ''Appendix B: The Tale of Years'', and so Amazon could have used that material, but still opted to change it to have him dying in pursuit of Sauron.<ref name=":0" /> Finrod's original personality was particularly wise, very respectful and reverent towards the Valar, rather than as a rebel who advises people to "touch the darkness".

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| name=Finrod Felagund
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| caption="Finrod - First Encounter with Edain" by [[Elena Kukanova]]
| pronun=
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| location=[[Eldamar]] [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] [[Nargothrond]]
| affiliation=[[Nargothrond]] [[Quest for the Silmaril]]
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| death={{FA|465}}
| deathlocation=[[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]
| age=c. 2,381 years<ref group="note">[[Years of the Sun]]. Each [[Years of the Trees|Year of the Trees]] is equal to 9.582 Years of the Sun, and the Years of the Trees ended in the [[Year of the Trees 1500|year 1500]].</ref>
| notablefor=
| house=[[House of Finarfin]]
| parentage=[[Finarfin]] & [[Eärwen]]
| siblings=[[Angrod]] [[Aegnor]] [[Galadriel]]
| spouse=Lover of [[Amarië]]
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{{Quote|Finrod was like his father in his fair face and golden hair, and also in noble and generous heart, though he had the high courage of the Ñoldor and in his youth their eagerness and unrest; and he had also from his Telerin mother a love of the sea and dreams of far lands that he had never seen.|''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]'', "[[Shibboleth of Fëanor]]"}}

'''Finrod''' was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], eldest son of [[Finarfin]] and older brother to [[Angrod]], [[Aegnor]] and [[Galadriel]]. Finrod was like his father in his fair face and golden hair, and also in his noble and generous heart.

In [[Beleriand]], Finrod became the ruler of [[Nargothrond]], taking the [[Epessë|after-name]] of '''Felagund'''. He was a wise, just and powerful Elf, and a great traveller.<ref>[[Robert Foster]], ''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]'', p. 144</ref>

== History ==
Finrod was born in [[Eldamar]] in the [[Year of the Trees 1300]], the same as his cousin [[Turgon]].<ref>{{AA|85|note}}</ref> They were friends, and his beloved was [[Amarië]] of the [[Vanyar]].

Finrod was among those who opposed [[Fëanor]] and the [[Exile of the Noldor]]. However, when the Noldor were set to depart from [[Aman]], he joined them, for he would not be sundered from his friends and his people who were eager to go. Also, he had no wish to abandon his people to Fëanor's rule.<ref>{{S|Flight}}</ref>

=== Return of the Noldor ===
Finrod, along with his father, led the rear of the host along with many of the noblest and wisest of the Noldor; and often they looked behind them to see their fair city, especially Finrod, for he had to leave Amarië behind. With him, he brought along many treasures from [[Tirion]],<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref> including [[Ring of Barahir|his Ring]].<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref>

Finrod and his people did not participate in the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë]]. While they were travelling up the coast of [[Araman]], the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Mandos]] appeared and pronounced the [[Doom of the Noldor]], and in that hour, Finarfin forsook the march and returned to [[Valinor]] with many of his people. However, Finrod and his siblings went forward still and led their people on the long and perilous march to [[Middle-earth]].

=== Life in Beleriand ===
After their victory in the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]], the Noldor started building their numerous realms. Finrod established the tower of [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] on the island of [[Tol Sirion]]. Once, while journeying southward along the river [[Sirion]], Finrod and his friend [[Turgon]] encamped upon its banks. [[Ulmo]], coming up the river, laid a deep sleep upon them and heavy dreams; and it seemed to each that he was bidden to prepare for a day of evil, and to establish a retreat, lest [[Morgoth]] should burst from [[Angband]] and overthrow the armies of the North.

[[File:Mysilvergreen - Finrod Felagund.jpg|left|thumb|''Finrod Felagund'' by [[:Category:Images by Mysilvergreen|Mysilvergreen]]]]
Now on a time Finrod and his sister [[Galadriel]] were guests of King [[Thingol|Elu Thingol]], their kinsman in [[Doriath]]. There, Finrod told Thingol of his admiration for the halls of [[Menegroth]]; and Thingol spoke to him of the deep gorge of the river [[Narog]] and told him about the caves under the [[High Faroth]] in its deep western shore. Thus Finrod came to the [[Caverns of Narog]] and established there deep halls and armouries; and that stronghold was called [[Nargothrond]]. In this he was aided by the [[Dwarves]] of the [[Blue Mountains]], and Finrod rewarded them with many jewels from Valinor. In that time, the [[Nauglamír]] was made for him, the Necklace of the Dwarves. After Nargothrond was made, Finrod committed Minas Tirith to the keeping of [[Orodreth]], his nephew, and was referred to by the additional name of ''Felagund'', an honorific title given him by the Dwarves, meaning a "Maker of Caves".

The realm of Nargothrond extended to the sea, excluding the [[Falas]]. Finrod was a friend and ally of [[Círdan]], and had also built the tower [[Barad Nimras]] upon the cape.<ref>{{S|14}}</ref>

=== Encounter with Men ===
[[File:Steamey - Finrod, Beor and the Green-elves of Ossiriand.jpg|thumb|''Finrod, Beor and the Green-elves of Ossiriand'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamy]]]]
When over three hundred years had passed since the Noldor came to Beleriand, Finrod journeyed east of Sirion and went hunting with [[Maglor]] and [[Maedhros]], two of the [[sons of Fëanor]]. But he wearied of the hunt and passed on alone towards the mountains of [[Ered Lindon]]. There, in the lands of [[Thargelion]], in [[East Beleriand]], Finrod was the first of the Noldor to come across [[Men]]. These were the kindred and followers of [[Bëor]] [[The Old]]. He went among them while they were sleeping and, picking up a harp which Bëor had laid aside, played music upon it such as the ears of men had not heard. When the men awoke and listened to his song, each thought that he was in some fair dream. He long stayed with them, learning [[Taliska|their language]] and teaching them [[Sindarin]]. He also intervened on behalf of the [[Laiquendi]] of [[Ossiriand]], who feared Men would destroy their home, and he got permission of [[Thingol]], who held rule over all [[Beleriand]], to guide the Men to [[Estolad]].<ref name=West>{{S|West}}</ref>

Finrod had a close friendship with [[Andreth]] of the [[House of Bëor]], whom he often visited during the [[Siege of Angband]] to converse with her on the matters of Elves and Men. One such conversation was written down and later known as ''[[Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth]]''.

Finrod participated in the [[Dagor Bragollach]], fighting in the [[Fen of Serech]], when he was surrounded by [[Orcs]]. It was [[Barahir]] of the [[House of Bëor]] who saved his life, and Finrod swore an oath of abiding friendship and aid in every need to Barahir and all his kin. As a token he gave Barahir his ring, which became known as the [[Ring of Barahir]].<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref>

=== Quest for the Silmaril ===
[[File:Anke Eißmann - Finrod is reminded of his oath.jpeg|thumb|''Finrod is reminded of his oath'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]
When, ten years later, Barahir's son [[Beren]] came to Nargothrond seeking help, Finrod went with him on the [[Quest for the Silmaril]] to repay his debt. [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]], who were living in Nargothrond at the time, persuaded (using barely veiled threats related to their [[Oath of Fëanor|Oath]]) most of Nargothrond to stay behind. Only ten warriors, headed by one [[Edrahil]], were faithful and came with them. Beneath the [[Shadowy Mountains]] they came upon a company of [[Orcs]], and slew them all in their camp. They took their gear and weapons, and by the magic of Finrod, their own forms and faces were changed to the likeness of Orcs. Thus disguised, they came far upon their northward road between [[Ered Wethrin]] and the highlands of [[Taur-nu-Fuin (Dorthonion)|Taur-nu-Fuin]]. However, the twelve were captured and imprisoned by [[Sauron]] on [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]] ("Isle of Werewolves").<ref name=beren></ref>

[[File:KuraiGeijutsu - And Finrod fell before the Throne.jpg|thumb|''And Finrod fell before the Throne'' by [[:Category:Images by KuraiGeijutsu|Kurai Geijutsu]]]]

Thus befell the contest of Finrod and Sauron. Finrod strove with Sauron in songs of power, and the power of the Elven King was very great. But in the end, Sauron had the mastery. It is told in the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'':
{{blockquote|He chanted a song of wizardry, 
Of piercing, opening, of treachery, 
Revealing, uncovering, betraying. 
Then sudden Felagund there swaying 
sang in answer a song of staying, 
Resisting, battling against power, 
Of secrets kept, strength like a tower, 
And trust unbroken, freedom, escape; 
Of changing and of shifting shape, 
Of snares eluded, broken traps, 
The prison opening, the chain that snaps, 
Backwards and forwards swayed their song. 
Reeling and foundering, as ever more strong 
The chanting swelled, Felagund fought, 
And all the magic and might he brought, 
Of Elvenesse into his words. 
Softly in the gloom they heard the birds 
Singing afar in Nargothrond, 
The sighing of the sea beyond, 
Beyond the western world, on sand, 
On sand of pearls in Elvenland. 
Then the gloom gathered; darkness growing 
In Valinor, the red blood flowing 
Beside the sea, where the Noldor slew 
The Foamriders, and stealing drew 
Their white ships with their white sails 
From lamplit havens. The wind wails, 
The wolf howls. The ravens flee. 
The ice mutters in the mouths of the sea. 
The captives sad in Angband mourn, 
Thunder rumbles, the fires burn- 
And Finrod fell before the throne.|[[Lay of Leithian Canto VII|Canto VII]], vv. 2173-2205}}

[[File:Anke Eißmann - Death of Finrod Felagund.jpeg|thumb|''Death of Finrod Felagund'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]
Then Sauron stripped from them their disguise, but though their kinds were revealed, he could not discover their names or their purposes.

Sauron imprisoned them and one by one they were killed by werewolves until only Beren and Felagund were left, but none of the companions betrayed them. When the werewolf came to kill Beren, Felagund put forth all his power and burst his bonds. He wrestled with the werewolf, and slew it with his hands and teeth. Yet he himself was mortally wounded, and he died in the dark, in Tol-in-Gaurhoth, whose great tower he himself had built. Thus King Finrod Felagund, the fairest and most beloved of the house of [[Finwë]], redeemed his oath.

=== Reincarnation ===
[[File:Donato Giancola - Lore.jpeg|thumb|An Elf loremaster ponders at a mural of Finrod leading his House in battle. Art by [[Donato Giancola]]]]
As a reward for his noble and selfless actions in life, as well as his reluctance to depart the [[Undying Lands]] for Middle-earth during the Flight of the Noldor hundreds years earlier, Finrod was allowed to [[Elven life cycle#Death and reincarnation|re-embody]] in Valinor after only a short time. According to [[Lay of Leithian|song]], Finrod still dwells beneath the trees in [[Eldamar]], reuniting with both his father Finarfin and his beloved Amarië.<ref name=beren>{{S|Beren}}</ref><ref name="GA-2">{{GA|180}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
{{seealso|#Other versions of the legendarium}}
{{Pronounce|Finrod Felagund.mp3|Ardamir}}
The name ''Finrod'' is the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[father-name]] '''''Findaráto''''' ("[Golden-]Haired Champion"). It is possible he and his brother [[Angrod]] were first called ''[[Aráto]]'', and later differentiated adding ''find-'', referred to the golden hair derived from [[Indis]]. This name was [[Telerin]] in form where the adjectival element ("aráto" in this case) was typically placed second while in [[Quenya]] it would have preceded. Thus, the more natural Quenya form would have been '''''Artafindë'''''.<ref name=Finwe>{{PM|Finwe}}</ref>{{rp|346-347}}

===Felagund===
'''''Felagund''''' was an [[epessë]] given to him by the [[Dwarves]] that expanded the caves of Nargothrond, and meant "Hewer of Caves". It is not Sindarin, but rather [[Sindarinized]] [[Khuzdul]], from '''''Felakgundu'''''. The name was Eldarized by other as '''''Felagon''''' (in relation with Fin''gon'', Tur''gon'').<ref>{{PM|Felagund}}, p. 352</ref>

While revising his [[Elvish]] languages in later years, [[Tolkien]] reinterpreted ''Felagund'' as "den-dweller, brock, badger", from [[Sindarin]] ''fela'', which was used for dens made by wild animals or temporary dwellings of wandering folks, unrelated to big carved caves. The west bank of Narog had many dens of badgers, some of them occupied by [[Petty-dwarves]]. It was thus probable that ''Felagund'' was actually given by the [[Sons of Fëanor]] as a mockery to Finrod, and transmitted by the Dwarves.<ref>{{NM|P3vii}}, p. 304</ref>

An early etymology for ''Felagund'' was "Lord of Caves" in [[Noldorin]], from ''[[fela]]'' ("caverns") + ''[[cunn]]'' ("prince").<ref>{{LR|P3}}, entries "KUNDU", "PHELEG"</ref>

==Other names==
His [[Amilessë|mother-name]] was '''''[[Ingoldo]]''''', which was also the mother-name of his father Finarfin. It meant "''the'' Ñoldo", 'one-eminent of the kindred' which is in simpler words 'the wise'. It was a name used by his brothers and sister, who loved him.<ref name=Finwe>{{PM|Finwe}}</ref>{{rp|346, 360}}

Finrod was also called '''''[[Nóm]]''''' ("Wisdom") by [[Bëor]] and his [[House of Bëor|people]].<ref name=West>{{S|West}}</ref> His other titles include "the Faithful", "the Friend of Men", "[[King of Nargothrond]]", "[[Lord of Nargothrond]]".<ref>{{S|Index}}, entry "Finrod"</ref><ref name=":0">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix B]] "The Tale of Years". </ref>

He was often called by the Eldar '''''Edennil''''' or '''''Atandil''''', which means "Friend of Men" in [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]] respectively.<ref>{{MR|P4k}}, p. 349 (cf. p. 306)</ref> A variant for ''Atandil'' was ''Firindil''.<ref>{{VT|41c}}, p. 14</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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== Other versions of the legendarium ==
In earlier versions of the Middle-earth myths, and when ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' was published, the name '''Finrod''' was given to the character later known as [[Finarfin]]. Finrod Felagund was then named '''[[Inglor Felagund]]'''. However, that changed in later drafts, and the character who had the name [[Gildor Inglorion]], in ''The Lord of the Rings'', was unrelated to Finrod despite having a name that means Gildor son of Inglor. Finrod was childless and unmarried during the events of ''The Silmarillion'' because his lover, Amarië, remained in Valinor.<ref>{{S|15}}</ref>

In the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', Orodreth is Finrod's brother: this was an editorial decision by [[Christopher Tolkien]] and an admitted mistake. Orodreth was actually the son of Angrod and thus Finrod's nephew.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Rings of Power (TV series) - Finrod.jpg|thumb|[[Will Fletcher]] as Finrod in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'']]

===Television===
'''2022: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power]]'', Season One:'''
:'''Episode 1: ''[[A Shadow of the Past]]'':''' [[Galadriel]] recalls a memory of her brother during her childhood at the time of the [[Years of the Trees]]. In the memory, after some Elf children bully her and sink her paper swan ship, she attempts to attack one of them. However, Finrod (portrayed by [[Will Fletcher]]) shows up just in time to prevent her from doing any harm.
:Not long after, Finrod is seen talking to Galadriel beneath a tree, where it is revealed that Galadriel had made the ship just as Finrod had taught her. Finrod then asks her if she knows why ships float while stones cannot, and tells her, after a moment of silence, that stones look downwards towards the irresistible darkness of water while ships look upwards towards the light, fighting against the darkness of water, whispering on things it would not know. Galadriel questions Finrod, saying that "light in the sky" is sometimes reflected brightly on the surface of water and that it is hard to know which light to follow. Upon thinking, Finrod whispers to her: "''Sometimes we cannot know until we have touched the darkness''". To this, Galadriel ponders that it sounds simple and Finrod tells her that many things are, but she must decide them for herself as he will not always be there to help.
:Not elaborating on this further, Finrod stands up and tells her that their parents are waiting for them, before walking over a hill to reveal the [[Two Trees]]. This exchange, as well as the philosophy which Finrod imparts to Galadriel in it were created for the series because none of this dialogue nor the attitudes it attributes to Finrod are found within any Tolkien's writings. Later in Galadriel's recollections, Finrod is seen in a battle shouting phrases in [[Quenya]]: "''Valaron kalanen''" ("By the [[Light of Valinor|light]] of the [[Valar]]!") and "''Firuvantë''" ("[[Orcs|They]] will die!"). Galadriel mentions that he vowed to destroy [[Sauron]], [[Morgoth|Morgoth's]] sorcerer and lieutenant. Yet Sauron found and defeated Finrod first, marking his corpse with a red symbol, which not even the wisest [[Elves]] could decipher, causing Galadriel to take up her brother's vow and dagger for herself.
:None of Galadriel's other brothers are mentioned in the series, and although no specific date is given, the timing and manner of Finrod's death are changed from what is recorded in Tolkien's writings. Finrod is said to have not died until after Morgoth's defeat, meaning that, in Amazon's continuity, Finrod survives the entirety of the First Age into the Second instead of having died in approximately year 465 of the First Age saving Beren.
:The series does alude to Finrod being killed by wolves with the claw marks on his body, though Galadriel's monologue establishes that it was Sauron who slew him with no mention of werewolves or Beren. This would have been at a a time long after Beren's quest for a Silmaril led him to Nargothrond, seeking Finrod's aid.
:'''Episode 8: ''[[Alloyed]]'':'''
:This Episode features a bizarre scene in which [[Halbrand]] enters [[Galadriel|Galadriel's]] mind beside a stream or pond in Eregion to try to prove to her that he truly desired to redeem himself and heal [[Middle-earth]] of evil, by appearing in the guise of Finrod as she remembered him. Nevertheless, Galadriel refuses to believe that he is redeemable and Halbrand is thrust from her mind and flees [[Eregion]] to the [[Mordor|Southlands]]
:[[Amazon Studios]]'s rights to Finrod's character were limited to his mention in the ''[[Appendices]]'', so the series made significant changes and additions to his story, including showing him taking [[Oath of Fëanor|an oath against Morgoth]] before he left Valinor, and his death at the hands of Sauron, which inspires Galadriel's revenge. It is worth noting that Finrod's death saving Beren is mentioned in ''Appendix B: The Tale of Years'', and so Amazon could have used that material, but still opted to change it to have him dying in pursuit of Sauron.<ref name=":0" /> Finrod's original personality was particularly wise, very respectful and reverent towards the Valar, rather than as a rebel who advises people to "touch the darkness".

{{references|notes}}

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|house=[[House of Finarfin]] Cadet branch of the [[House of Finwë]]
|born={{YT|1300}}
|died={{FA|465}}
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[[Category:Calaquendi]]
[[Category:Characters in The Silmarillion]]
[[Category:First Age characters]]
[[Category:House of Finarfin]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Noldorin names]]
[[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]
[[de:Finrod]]
[[fi:Finrod]]

Hildigard Took

2023-10-13T19:22:38Z

Galangren: fixed gender

{{hobbit infobox
| name=Hildigard Took
| image=[[File:C. Domino - Hildigard Took.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Hildigard Took" by [[:Category:Images by C. Domino|C. Domino]]
| pronun=
| othernames=
| titles=
| position=
| location=[[Great Smials]], [[Tuckborough]]
| affiliation=
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| birth=between {{SR|1232}} and {{SR|1238|n}}
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| deathlocation=
| age=
| notablefor=
| family=[[Took Family|Took]]
| parentage=[[Gerontius Took]] and [[Adamanta Chubb]]
| siblings=[[Isengrim Took III|Isengrim]], [[Isumbras Took IV|Isumbras]], [[Hildigrim Took|Hildigrim]], [[Isembold Took|Isembold]], [[Hildifons Took|Hildifons]], [[Isembard Took|Isembard]], [[Hildibrand Took|Hildibrand]], [[Belladonna Took|Belladonna]], [[Donnamira Took|Donnamira]], [[Mirabella Took|Mirabella]] and [[Isengar Took|Isengar]]
| spouse=
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}}
'''Hildigard Took''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]].
__NOTOC__
==History==
Hildigard was the second child of [[Gerontius Took|the Old Took]] and [[Adamanta Chubb]]. Hildigard died at a young age.<ref>{{App|Took}}</ref>

==Etymology==
"Hildigard" come from the Germanic roots ''hild'' meaning "battle" and ''gard'' meaning "protection".<ref>{{HM|IE}}, "Giving of Names"</ref>

The hobbit's gender is not mentioned ({{HM|Guide}} for example treats Hildigard as a male hobbit), however [[Wikipedia:Hildegard|Hildegard]] is a Germanic female name.

==Genealogy==
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{{familytree | | | | | OLD |y| ADA | | | | | OLD=[[Gerontius Took|The Old Took]] ''1190 - 1320''|ADA=[[Adamanta Chubb]] ''unknown''}}
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{{familytree | ISE | | HIL | | ISU | | NIN | ISE=[[Isengrim Took III|Isengrim III]] ''1232 - 1330''|HIL='''HILDIGARD''' ''(died young)''|ISU=[[Isumbras Took IV|Isumbras IV]] ''1238 - 1339''|NIN=''9 children''}}
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{{familytree | | | | | LAL |y| FOR | | | | | LAL=[[Lalia Clayhanger]] ''1283 - 1402''|FOR=[[Fortinbras Took II|Fortinbras II]] ''1278 - 1380''}}
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{{familytree | | | | | | | FER | | | | | | | FER=[[Ferumbras Took III|Ferumbras III]] ''1316 - 1415''}}
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
An earlier version of the [[Took Family|Took family]] tree gives Hildigard's birth and death dates as {{SR}} 1235 and {{SR|1255|n}}.<ref>{{PM|Trees}}</ref>

{{references}}
[[Category:Germanic names]]
[[Category:Hobbits]]
[[Category:Took]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]

[[de:Hildigard Tuk]]
[[fi:Hildigard Tuk]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hobbits/touque/hildigard_touque]]

Talk:Captain of the guard

2023-10-13T18:51:22Z

Galangren: /* Why is it called Braga if it's about the captain of the guard? */ new section

== Why is it called Braga if it's about the captain of the guard? ==

The article is about the Captain of the guard of Lake-Town. Why would it be named after the name given to one character who's from an adaptation? If the article is about Braga, why does it start: "The captain of the guard, or just the captain, was a Man of Lake-town who served as the captain of the guard for the Master of Lake-town during the late Third Age." and if it's about the position "Captain of the Guard" then why is the page located here? [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]]) 18:51, 13 October 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Horn (rider of Rohan)

2023-08-19T20:13:57Z

Galangren: /* Etymology? */ new section

== Etymology? ==

"Horn is [[Old English]] for horn". Does anyone else see a problem here? [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]]) 20:13, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Fingolfin

2023-04-24T15:39:39Z

Galangren: /* Golfimbul */ response

==Main image==
One of the other images of Fingolfin should be used at the top. The one selected shows several elves and casual readers will have NO IDEA which one is Fingolfin. One of the depictions of Morgoth/Fingolfin would be more appropriate. Ideas?
[[User:Glorfindel Mk. II|Glorfindel Mk. II]] 18:29, 17 October 2007 (EDT)

Well, the current image is the best and most accurate picture of Fingolfin. In the pictures depicting the duel between Morgoth and Fingolfin, Morgoth occupies most of the picture. And I don't think that the readers will find it too difficult to guess which one is Fingolfin, once they read the article. So I think we should continue using the current image.--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 03:36, 18 October 2007 (EDT)

:I agree, it is the best one we have. Fingolfin occupies the main part of this image, so I don't think it will be too hard to know which one is Fingolfin. I don't even know if anyone else was supposed to be anyone else important. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 09:55, 18 October 2007 (EDT)

:: Ach. You are both correct that the details of the others are either incorrect or Morgoth is simply too much 'front and center.' Nevertheless, the cartoonish aspects of the image are not too pleasing. Can one of you perhaps go out and do an oil on canvas of Fingolfin? I would but I have little artistic skill.

Cheers [[User:Glorfindel Mk. II|Glorfindel Mk. II]] 16:38, 18 October 2007 (EDT)

==Hair colour==
I don't know which illiterate keeps putting down that Fingolfin is blonde. It is FINARFIN who is the blonde son of Finwë, not Fingolfin, who is stated to be dark-haired in the works of Tolkien and is represented as such in all art work by legitimate Tolkien artists; i.e. those who are not fanwankers. Is this some kind of Peter Jackson-like site where people can change anything they want about a character just to suit their whims and completely ignore what the author wrote about said character? {{UnsignedAnon|74.103.197.14}}

:I remember that Fingolfin had black hair (as, indeed, is shown in the picture), but I couldn't find a reference for it in the Silmarilion (I only did a quick search). Do you where is stated that Fingolfin has black hair? Thanks! --[[User:Amroth|Amroth]] 15:03, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

:Feel free to [http://tolkiengateway.net/w/index.php?title=Fingolfin&action=edit correct the information], but remember to [[Help:References|cite the source]].--{{User:KingAragorn/sig}} 15:06, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

:And, at all times, [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:Assume good faith|assume good faith]]. Just because you don't agree with something does not mean other people are illiterate and fanwankers. Calling people names does not make you right. :There's no such thing as a "legitimate Tolkien artist". They're all fan artists. Some just get paid for it.
:This is a site where lovers of the books and the movies, and even the games, write articles about just about everything related to the works. You can add anything you add about a character, provided you give a source. If you change something into something completely different, without citing a source... it gets reverted. --{{User:Ederchil/sig}} 15:32, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

:I am the 'illiterate' that reverted it, because I haven't seen any reference about the subject and you did not point out any sources, and you weren't even a member of the wiki. Edit: By the way while at it, can someone correct the positioning of the pictures on Fingolfin's page? --[[User:Cemrond|Cemrond]]

::There is a problem with either the infobox or the pronounce template. I haven't had time to investigate further to find a solution. --{{User:KingAragorn/sig}} 20:18, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

:::I have solved the problem of Fingolfin's hair colour by providing a reference to his having dark hair; in other passages it is specifically stated that only Finarfin had blonde hair. I hope this settles the matter.
:::KA, I have also tried to solve this problem, it seems to only happen when an article has both an infobox and a pronounce. --{{User:Mith/sig}} 13:59, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

The overwhelmingly fast amount of Noldor have raven black hair. I think there are more Noldor with red hair then there are with blond hair.

== Golfimbul ==

Can we mention somewhere that [[Golfimbul]] the orc-captain was once called Fingolfin? [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]]) 15:56, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

:I think it is kinda difficult, because that's quite an isolated idea unrelated to the Elven character and doesn't feel pertinent anywhere in this article. --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 19:49, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

::Fair point. It really doesn't have much do do with the character, it just happens to be something I personally find very funny. [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]]) 15:39, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Fingolfin

2023-04-20T15:56:01Z

Galangren: /* Golfimbul */ new section

Golfimbul

2023-03-24T15:56:30Z

Galangren: Added notability

__NOTOC__
{{orc infobox
| name=Golfimbul
| image=[[File:Eytan Eylul Guler - Golfimbul the Wargrider.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Golfimbul the Wargrider" by [[:Category:Images by Eytan Eylul Guler| Eytan Eylul Guler]]
| pronun=
| othernames=
| titles=King of the [[Orcs#Orcs and Goblins|Goblins]] of [[Mount Gram]]
| position=
| location=[[Mount Gram]]
| affiliation=
| language=
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| death={{TA|2747}}
| deathlocation=[[Battle of Greenfields]]
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| notablefor=Becoming the first golf-ball
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'''Golfimbul''' was a king of the [[Orcs#Orcs and Goblins|Goblins]] of [[Mount Gram]].<ref name="HParty">{{H|Party}}</ref>

==History==
Golfimbul led a band of [[Orcs|goblins]] in an invasion of [[the Shire]] in {{TA|2747}}<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref>. [[Bandobras Took]] met Golfimbul in the [[Northfarthing]] of [[the Shire]] and defeated him in the [[Battle of Greenfields]]. During the battle Bandobras, who was large enough to ride a horse, charged at Golfimbul and knocked off his head with a club. Golfimbul's head flew through the air for 100 yards and went down a rabbit hole. It is said that this is how the game of [[golf]] was invented.<ref name="HParty"/>

==Etymology==
"Fimbul" is Old Norse for "great".<ref>[[Wikipedia:Fimbulwinter#Etymology]]</ref>

[[Robert Foster]] notes that the connection with the English word "golf" suggests that the name is either fictitious or translated [[Westron]].<ref>{{HM|Guide}}, p. 167</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
At an early stage in writing ''[[The Hobbit]]'' [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] used the name "[[Fingolfin]]" for the Goblin-leader, which also contained the word "golf" for the joke about the origin of the game (although not as prominently as in "Golfimbul").<ref>{{HH|Bladorthin}}, p. 39</ref> Many years later, in the never-finished 1960 rewrite of the story, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] intended to change the name to "Gulfimbul".<ref>{{HH|NC1}}, p. 776</ref> [[John D. Rateliff]] speculated that this was either a further evolution of Tolkien's languages or because he was dropping the golf-joke reference<ref>{{HH|NC1}}, note 24, p. 785</ref> (the 1960 revision was an effort to "upgrade" ''The Hobbit'' to the same epic level as ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'').


==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Golfimbul|Images of Golfimbul]]

{{References}}
[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Orcs]]
[[Category:Rulers in Middle-earth]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]
[[de:Golfimbul]]
[[fi:Golfimbul]]

Talk:Ringil (disambiguation)

2023-03-24T14:14:53Z

Galangren:

== Automatically sent me to the sword? ==

When I just put "Ringil" into the search bar, it just takes me to the sword. Shouldn't it send me here?
[[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]])

:Nah, the sword is more famous. --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 20:36, 23 March 2023 (UTC)
::Saying that the sword is more famous is an assumption that most people would search for the sword and not anything else. The purpose of Disambiguation pages is to distinguish between two things of the same name. We should not assume that the sword is more famous because than we are inserting our own opinions into this.[[User:Dour1234|Dour1234]] ([[User talk:Dour1234|talk]]) 22:43, 23 March 2023 (UTC)
:::Don't assume my assumption is wrong, because I'm right. --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 12:06, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
::::Well, if it went here, people would still be able to find the sword with minimal extra effort, but people looking for the pillar or the sea would find it easier. Plus, people might learn about the pillar. At minimum, we should put a link to the disambiguation page on [[Ringil]]. [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]])

Talk:Ringil (disambiguation)

2023-03-24T14:13:38Z

Galangren:

== Automatically sent me to the sword? ==

When I just put "Ringil" into the search bar, it just takes me to the sword. Shouldn't it send me here?
[[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]])

:Nah, the sword is more famous. --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 20:36, 23 March 2023 (UTC)
::Saying that the sword is more famous is an assumption that most people would search for the sword and not anything else. The purpose of Disambiguation pages is to distinguish between two things of the same name. We should not assume that the sword is more famous because than we are inserting our own opinions into this.[[User:Dour1234|Dour1234]] ([[User talk:Dour1234|talk]]) 22:43, 23 March 2023 (UTC)
:::Don't assume my assumption is wrong, because I'm right. --[[User:LorenzoCB|LorenzoCB]] ([[User talk:LorenzoCB|talk]]) 12:06, 24 March 2023 (UTC)
::::Well, if it went here, people would still be able to find the sword with minimal extra effort, but people looking for the pillar or the sea would find it easier. Plus, people might learn about the pillar. [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]])

Talk:The Towers of the Teeth

2023-03-23T18:16:51Z

Galangren:

== Background of the song ==

I have a question, for clarification. I'm from Germany and I'm unsure about this song. It's a threat made by the evil servants of Sauron, right? --[[User:Exodianecross|Exodianecross]] 21:19, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

No, at least as far as I could tell. It seems to be the men of Gondor singing about how no matter whether they march on the Black Gate or stay in Minas Tirith, it seems they will lose. [[User:Galangren|Galangren]] ([[User talk:Galangren|talk]])

Talk:The Towers of the Teeth

2023-03-23T18:16:36Z

Galangren:

Talk:Ringil (disambiguation)

2023-03-23T16:28:01Z

Galangren: /* Automatically sent me to the sword? */ new section

Beregond (Steward of Gondor)

2023-03-23T15:20:09Z

Galangren: Changed disambiguation

{{disambig-more|Beregond|[[Beregond (disambiguation)]]}}
{{gondorian infobox
| name=Beregond
| image=
| caption=
| pronun=
| othernames=
| titles=[[Ruling Steward]]
| position=
| location=
| affiliation=
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| rule={{TA|2763}} - {{TA|2811|n}} (48 years)
| death={{TA|2811}}
| deathlocation=
| age=111
| notablefor=
| house=[[House of Húrin]]
| parentage=[[Beren (Steward of Gondor)|Beren]]
| siblings=
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| children=[[Belecthor II]]
| gender=Male
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}}'''Beregond''' ([[Third Age]] 2700<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 205</ref> – 2811,<ref name="South">{{App|South}}</ref> aged 111 years) was the twentieth Ruling Steward of [[Gondor]].

==History==
Beregond was the greatest captain since the time of [[Boromir (Steward of Gondor)|Boromir]]. Before the spring of {{TA|2759}} Beregond defeated the [[Corsairs of Umbar]], who had invaded the [[Outlands|southern coasts]] of Gondor. Then he was able to send help to the [[Rohirrim]], who had been attacked by a combined force of [[Dunlendings]] and [[Corsairs of Umbar|Corsairs]] that had sailed up the [[Isen]].

He succeeded his father [[Beren (Steward of Gondor)|Beren]] at his death in {{TA|2763|n}}. By this time Gondor started recovering its strength.

During Beregond's rule, the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] was fought ({{TA|2793}} - {{TA|2799|n}}). Only rumours of the fighting came south until Orcs fleeing from the [[Battle of Nanduhirion]] crossed [[Rohan]] and established themselves in the [[White Mountains]]. Fighting occurred in many dales before they were eradicated.<ref>{{App|Stewards}}</ref>

Beregond was followed by his son [[Belecthor II]] at his death in 2811.<ref name="South"/>

==Genealogy==
{{familytree/start}}
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Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin

2023-03-21T18:23:53Z

Galangren:

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| name=Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin
| image=[[File:Elena Kukanova - The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin.jpg|250px]]
| caption="The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin" by [[Elena Kukanova]]
| pronun=
| othernames=Helm of Hador Dragonhead of the North Dragon of Dor-lómin Dragon of the North<ref name=Lay>{{LB|1f}}</ref> Helm of Húrin<ref name=Lay/>
| location=[[Nogrod]], [[Dor-lómin]], [[Dimbar]], [[Doriath]], [[Amon Rûdh]], [[Dor-Cúarthol]], [[Nargothrond]], [[Tumhalad]], [[Brethil]]
| owner=[[Azaghâl]], [[Maedhros]], [[Fingon]], [[Hador]], [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]], [[Húrin]], [[Túrin]]
| type=Armour
| appearance=Visored grey steel helm, adorned with gold and graven runes of victory, that bore defiantly upon its crest a gilded image of [[Glaurung]]
| creator=[[Telchar]]
| created=c. {{FA|260}}
| createdlocation=[[Nogrod]]
| destroyer=
| destroyed=
| destroyedlocation=
| notablefor=Bearing a gilded image of [[Glaurung]] upon its crest
| gallery=the Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin
}}

{{Quote|Proud were the head that bore this helm, which the sires of Húrin bore.|[[Thingol]], in ''[[Narn i Hîn Húrin]]''}}

The '''Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin''', also known as the '''Helm of Hador''', was the heirloom of the [[House of Hador]] that was worn by [[Túrin]].<ref>{{S|Index}}, entry "Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin"</ref>

The Dragon-helm was crafted for a Dwarf, by a Dwarf, and was too large and heavy for an [[Elves|Elf]]. Even [[Men]] found the Helm was too massive, and only Hador and some of his descendants had the strength to wear it. The Helm of Hador was a grey steel helm with a visor that was made in the fashion of Dwarves so as to shield the eyes of the wearer. The helm was embossed and embellished with gold and graven runes of victory, and bore defiantly upon its crest a gilded image of [[Glaurung]]. It was said that a power lay upon the runes that protected its wearer from wounds and struck fear into the hearts of enemies, turning back swords and darts.<ref name=Departure/>

== History ==
The Dragon-helm was forged some time after the [[Dagor Aglareb]] ({{FA|260}}) by the [[Dwarves|dwarf]]-smith of [[Nogrod]], [[Telchar]], for his lord [[Azaghâl]], who then gave it as a gift to [[Maedhros]]. He in turn passed it on to his cousin [[Fingon]]. In {{FA|416|n}}, [[Fingolfin]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], created the fiefdom of [[Dor-lómin]] and made [[Hador]] the first [[Lord of Dor-lómin]]. To celebrate the event, Fingon presented Hador with the helm, which would then become a heirloom of [[House of Hador|his House]].<ref name=Departure>{{CH|4}}</ref>

He and his son [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] wore it often in combat, and their troops gained morale when they saw the massive crest towering over the other helms in battle. Unfortunately, Galdor did not wear the Helm when a host of orcs assaulted [[Eithel Sirion]], and was slain by an arrow. His son [[Húrin]] kept the Helm but seldom wore it, being of shorter stature and greater pride. After his capture by Morgoth, his wife [[Morwen]] kept the Helm, and sent it to [[Doriath]] for [[Thingol]]. The king handled it with solemnity, and presented it to [[Túrin]].<ref name=Departure/>

When Túrin grew up, he requested the Helm among other arms to fight Morgoth's armies in [[Dimbar]] and the north-marches of Doriath. Thus in [[Beleriand]] it was known that the Dragon-helm was seen again, and many thought that Húrin had came back from [[Thangorodrim|hell]].<ref>{{CH|5}}</ref>
[[File:Joona Kujanen - The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin.jpg|200px|left|thumb|''The Dragon-helm of Dor-lómin'' by Joona Kujanen]]
The Helm was left in Doriath when Túrin fled it, but [[Beleg]] took it with him on his quest to find his friend. He delivered it when they met on [[Amon Rûdh]].<ref>{{CH|7}}</ref> Túrin was monstrous in war and took one of his many titles from it: [[Gorthol]], the "Dread Helm". The two captains were known as "the Bow and the Helm" after their gear, which also give name to [[Dor-Cúarthol]], the land they protected.<ref>{{CH|8}}</ref>

It is said that after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]], Túrin brought the Helm with him to [[Nargothrond]], although he did not wear it, and later to [[Brethil]].<ref name=ut/><ref name=grey/> After his death, the [[Men of Brethil]] somehow recovered it and the new [[Lord of Brethil]] handed it to Húrin.<ref>{{WJ|I}}, p. 255</ref>

==Other versions of the legendarium==
[[File:Alan Lee - The Dragon Helm of Dor-lomin.jpg|200px|thumb|''The Dragon Helm of Dor-lómin'' by [[Alan Lee]]]]

The Dragon-helm first makes an appearance in the first version of ''[[The Lay of the Children of Húrin]]'', in which it was a heirloom that was often worn by Húrin in battles, and magically protected him.<ref>{{LB|1b}}</ref> In the second version of the poem, it is referred to as the '''helm of Húrin''' and is described as being made of grey-gleaming steel with gold as well as runes of ''"might and victory"''.<ref name=Lay>{{LB|1f}}</ref>

The destiny of the Dragon-helm after the [[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]] is not addressed in the ''[[Narn i Hîn Húrin]]'' (and consequently neither is in ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'') or the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'', but in some revisions of the text, [[Tolkien]] intended to extend the history of the Helm into the period of Túrin in Nargothrond and beyond. An isolated scrap of writings says that somehow Túrin had brought the Helm to Nargothrond, but he refused to wear it until the [[Battle of Tumhalad]]. There the Helm protected Túrin from [[Glaurung]]'s enchantment, but Glaurung wanted to remove Túrin's protection. He tried to falsely claim that Túrin was his vassal since he bore the dragon's likeness on his helm. It was only when Glaurung's deception failed that he moved to taunt Túrin, which made made him thrust up the visor to look at the dragon directly in his eyes. There is also another note explaining that Morwen knew that the [[Mormegil]] was her son after hearing that the Dragon-helm had been present in the battle. There is also a suggestion of Túrin wearing the Helm when he slew Glaurung.<ref name=ut>{{UT|2o}}, pp. 154-5</ref>

In the ''[[Grey Annals]]'' there are many later additions weaving the Dragon-helm into the story similarly as described above.<ref name=grey>{{WJ|P1}}, §§258, 265, 275, 280, 284, 304</ref> [[Christopher Tolkien]] did not include this fragmentary development in his edition of ''The Silmarillion'', as his father never gave details on how the Helm was taken from a place to another or how the [[Haladin]] recovered it. Instead, Christopher used one of the many versions, in which Túrin wears a [[Dwarf-masks|dwarf-mask]] found within the armories of [[Nargothrond]].<ref>{{GA|280|note}}, pp. 143-4</ref>

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Nightfall in Middle-Earth

2023-03-21T16:16:13Z

Galangren: /* Thematic references */ whoops im just fixing my own mistakes at this point :(

[[File:Blind guardian nightfall cover.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nightfall in Middle-earth cover]]
'''''Nightfall in Middle-Earth''''' is an album by [[Blind Guardian]] that was released in [[1998]].

The album is a concept album based on the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] book ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. Many of the tracks from the album are not complete songs, but are merely narratives to further the story. Blind Guardian owes many of its lyrics to Tolkien's work, but this album is exclusively dedicated to ''The Silmarillion''. The lyrics range from the quest for the [[Silmarils]] until the dawn of the [[Third Age]].

"Nightfall in Middle-Earth" was the first album Blind Guardian released in the United States. The result was so positive that Century Media started to release old Blind Guardian hits in the U.S. (records such as "Follow the Blind" and "Battalions of Fear").{{fact}}

The track "Mirror Mirror" is included in ''Blind DVD: Imaginations Through The Looking Glass''. This DVD was rated by many different music-specialized sites as "a masterpiece".{{fact}}

== Lineup ==
*Vocals: [[Hansi Kürsch]]
*Lead Guitar: André Olbrich
*Rythm Guitar: Marcus Siepen
*Drums: Thomas "Thomen" Stauch

== Guests ==
*Bass : Oliver Holzwarth
*Keyboards : Mathias Weisner
*Piano : Michael Schuren
*Flute : Max Zelner
*Narrations : Norman Eshley, Douglas Fielding

==Track listing==
#[[War of Wrath (song)|War of Wrath]] ''1:50''
#[[Into the Storm]] ''4:24''
#Lammoth ''0:28''
#[[Nightfall]] ''5:34''
#The Minstrel ''0:32''
#[[The Curse of Fëanor]] ''5:41''
#Captured ''0:26''
#Blood Tears ''5:23''
#Mirror Mirror ''5:07''
#Face the Truth ''0:24''
#[[Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)]] ''6:51''
#Battle of Sudden Flame ''0:44''
#[[Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)]] ''4:53''
#The Dark Elf ''0:23''
#Thorn ''6:18''
#[[The Eldar]] ''3:39''
#Nom the Wise ''0:33''
#When Sorrow Sang ''4:25''
#Out on the Water ''0:44''
#The Steadfast''0:21''
#A Dark Passage ''6:01''
#Final Chapter (Thus Ends...) ''0:48''
*Bonus Tracks
#Nightfall (Orchestral Version)
#A Dark Passage (Orchestral Version)
#The Tides of War

==Thematic references==
#In "War of Wrath", [[Sauron]] advises his master [[Morgoth]] to flee the triumphant [[Valar]] in the [[War of Wrath]]. Morgoth sends him away and reflects on the events leading up to his defeat.
#In "Into the Storm", Morgoth and [[Ungoliant]], fleeing from [[Valinor]] after having destroyed the [[Two Trees]], struggle for the possession of the [[Silmarils]].
#"Lammoth" is the scream of Morgoth after being attacked by Ungoliant in [[Lammoth]].
#In "Nightfall", [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]] mourn the destruction wrought by Morgoth, including the slaying of [[Finwë]], Fëanor's father, and swear to get revenge on him, in spite to the Valar's disapproval.
#"The Minstrel" is most likely about [[Maglor]], son of Fëanor, who composed the song "[[Noldolantë]]".
#In "The Curse of Fëanor", Fëanor expresses his wrath and anger and relates the misdeeds he commits, especially the [[First Kinslaying|Kinslaying]], in pursuit of Morgoth.
#In "Captured", Morgoth addresses the captive [[Maedhros]], Fëanor's son, and chains him to the [[Thangorodrim]] mountains.
#In "Blood Tears", Maedhros relates the horrors of his captivity and his deliverance by [[Fingon]].
#"Mirror Mirror" recounts how [[Turgon]], in view of inevitable defeat, builds the city of [[Gondolin]], aided by [[Ulmo]] ("The Lord of Water").
#In "Face the Truth", [[Fingolfin]] reflects about the destiny of the [[Noldor]].
#In "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)", Mandos issues the [[Doom of Mandos]] after the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë|Kinslaying]] at [[Alqualondë]], and Fingolfin recounts his Noldor army's passage from the icy waste of [[Helcaraxë]] and the [[Prophecy of the North]] about the Noldor's fate; he reflects on his own and his people's guilt and foreshadows their ultimate defeat.
#"The Battle of Sudden Flame" talks about the [[Dagor Bragollach]], in which Morgoth breaks the [[Siege of Angband]] using his [[Balrogs]] and dragons.
#"Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)" is about Fingolfin riding to the gates of [[Angband]] to challenge Morgoth to a duel. Fingolfin wounds Morgoth seven times but is eventually killed.
#"The Dark Elf" refers to [[Eöl]] who seduced [[aredhel|Turgon's sister]] and fathered [[Maeglin]], who would eventually betray Gondolin.
#In "Thorn", Maeglin reflects on his situation and decides to betray Gondolin to Morgoth.
#"The Eldar" is Elvenking [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]]'s farewell to his people, dying from wounds received in saving his human friend [[Beren]] from a [[werewolf]].
#In "Nom the Wise", Beren mourns his friend Finrod. ''Nóm'' means "wise" and was the name given to Finrod by Beren's forefather [[Bëor]].
#In "When Sorrow Sang", Beren sings about his love to the Elven princess [[Lúthien]] and his death at the teeth of Morgoth's wolf [[Carcharoth]].
#"Out on the Water" refers to the last dwelling-place of Beren and Lúthien.
#In "The Steadfast", Morgoth curses his captive [[Húrin]] who steadfastly refused to reveal the secret location of Gondolin.
#In "A Dark Passage", Morgoth ponders his triumph in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. The song also relates the origins of the kindred of men and Morgoth's curse on Húrin to be witness to his children's tragic fate.
#"Final Chapter (Thus ends ...)" concludes the album, speaking of Morgoth's victory by the "treachery of man" but also of the [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] for a new day.
#"[[Harvest of Sorrow]]" is the bonus track on the remastered version of the album. [[Túrin]] mourns the loss of his sister [[Niënor]].
#"The Tides of War" is about the burning of the swan ships at [[Losgar]] sung from the perspective of Feanor and Fingolfin.

{{title|italics}}
[[Category:Albums]]

Nightfall in Middle-Earth

2023-03-21T16:14:55Z

Galangren: /* Thematic references */

[[File:Blind guardian nightfall cover.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nightfall in Middle-earth cover]]
'''''Nightfall in Middle-Earth''''' is an album by [[Blind Guardian]] that was released in [[1998]].

The album is a concept album based on the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] book ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. Many of the tracks from the album are not complete songs, but are merely narratives to further the story. Blind Guardian owes many of its lyrics to Tolkien's work, but this album is exclusively dedicated to ''The Silmarillion''. The lyrics range from the quest for the [[Silmarils]] until the dawn of the [[Third Age]].

"Nightfall in Middle-Earth" was the first album Blind Guardian released in the United States. The result was so positive that Century Media started to release old Blind Guardian hits in the U.S. (records such as "Follow the Blind" and "Battalions of Fear").{{fact}}

The track "Mirror Mirror" is included in ''Blind DVD: Imaginations Through The Looking Glass''. This DVD was rated by many different music-specialized sites as "a masterpiece".{{fact}}

== Lineup ==
*Vocals: [[Hansi Kürsch]]
*Lead Guitar: André Olbrich
*Rythm Guitar: Marcus Siepen
*Drums: Thomas "Thomen" Stauch

== Guests ==
*Bass : Oliver Holzwarth
*Keyboards : Mathias Weisner
*Piano : Michael Schuren
*Flute : Max Zelner
*Narrations : Norman Eshley, Douglas Fielding

==Track listing==
#[[War of Wrath (song)|War of Wrath]] ''1:50''
#[[Into the Storm]] ''4:24''
#Lammoth ''0:28''
#[[Nightfall]] ''5:34''
#The Minstrel ''0:32''
#[[The Curse of Fëanor]] ''5:41''
#Captured ''0:26''
#Blood Tears ''5:23''
#Mirror Mirror ''5:07''
#Face the Truth ''0:24''
#[[Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)]] ''6:51''
#Battle of Sudden Flame ''0:44''
#[[Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)]] ''4:53''
#The Dark Elf ''0:23''
#Thorn ''6:18''
#[[The Eldar]] ''3:39''
#Nom the Wise ''0:33''
#When Sorrow Sang ''4:25''
#Out on the Water ''0:44''
#The Steadfast''0:21''
#A Dark Passage ''6:01''
#Final Chapter (Thus Ends...) ''0:48''
*Bonus Tracks
#Nightfall (Orchestral Version)
#A Dark Passage (Orchestral Version)
#The Tides of War

==Thematic references==
#In "War of Wrath", [[Sauron]] advises his master [[Morgoth]] to flee the triumphant [[Valar]] in the [[War of Wrath]]. Morgoth sends him away and reflects on the events leading up to his defeat.
#In "Into the Storm", Morgoth and [[Ungoliant]], fleeing from [[Valinor]] after having destroyed the [[Two Trees]], struggle for the possession of the [[Silmarils]].
#"Lammoth" is the scream of Morgoth after being attacked by Ungoliant in [[Lammoth]].
#In "Nightfall", [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]] mourn the destruction wrought by Morgoth, including the slaying of [[Finwë]], Fëanor's father, and swear to get revenge on him, in spite to the Valar's disapproval.
#"The Minstrel" is most likely about [[Maglor]], son of Fëanor, who composed the song "[[Noldolantë]]".
#In "The Curse of Fëanor", Fëanor expresses his wrath and anger and relates the misdeeds he commits, especially the [[First Kinslaying|Kinslaying]], in pursuit of Morgoth.
#In "Captured", Morgoth addresses the captive [[Maedhros]], Fëanor's son, and chains him to the [[Thangorodrim]] mountains.
#In "Blood Tears", Maedhros relates the horrors of his captivity and his deliverance by [[Fingon]].
#"Mirror Mirror" recounts how [[Turgon]], in view of inevitable defeat, builds the city of [[Gondolin]], aided by [[Ulmo]] ("The Lord of Water").
#In "Face the Truth", [[Fingolfin]] reflects about the destiny of the [[Noldor]].
#In "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)", Mandos issues the [[Doom of Mandos]] after the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë|Kinslaying]] at [[Alqualondë]], and Fingolfin recounts his Noldor army's passage from the icy waste of [[Helcaraxë]] and the [[Prophecy of the North]] about the Noldor's fate; he reflects on his own and his people's guilt and foreshadows their ultimate defeat.
#"The Battle of Sudden Flame" talks about the [[Dagor Bragollach]], in which Morgoth breaks the [[Siege of Angband]] using his [[Balrogs]] and dragons.
#"Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)" is about Fingolfin riding to the gates of [[Angband]] to challenge Morgoth to a duel. Fingolfin wounds Morgoth seven times but is eventually killed.
#"The Dark Elf" refers to [[Eöl]] who seduced [[Idril|Turgon's sister]] and fathered [[Maeglin]], who would eventually betray Gondolin.
#In "Thorn", Maeglin reflects on his situation and decides to betray Gondolin to Morgoth.
#"The Eldar" is Elvenking [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]]'s farewell to his people, dying from wounds received in saving his human friend [[Beren]] from a [[werewolf]].
#In "Nom the Wise", Beren mourns his friend Finrod. ''Nóm'' means "wise" and was the name given to Finrod by Beren's forefather [[Bëor]].
#In "When Sorrow Sang", Beren sings about his love to the Elven princess [[Lúthien]] and his death at the teeth of Morgoth's wolf [[Carcharoth]].
#"Out on the Water" refers to the last dwelling-place of Beren and Lúthien.
#In "The Steadfast", Morgoth curses his captive [[Húrin]] who steadfastly refused to reveal the secret location of Gondolin.
#In "A Dark Passage", Morgoth ponders his triumph in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. The song also relates the origins of the kindred of men and Morgoth's curse on Húrin to be witness to his children's tragic fate.
#"Final Chapter (Thus ends ...)" concludes the album, speaking of Morgoth's victory by the "treachery of man" but also of the [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] for a new day.
#"[[Harvest of Sorrow]]" is the bonus track on the remastered version of the album. [[Túrin]] mourns the loss of his sister [[Niënor]].
#"The Tides of War" is about the burning of the swan ships at [[Losgar]] sung from the perspective of Feanor and Fingolfin.

{{title|italics}}
[[Category:Albums]]

Nightfall in Middle-Earth

2023-03-21T16:14:06Z

Galangren: Added a couple links

[[File:Blind guardian nightfall cover.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nightfall in Middle-earth cover]]
'''''Nightfall in Middle-Earth''''' is an album by [[Blind Guardian]] that was released in [[1998]].

The album is a concept album based on the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] book ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. Many of the tracks from the album are not complete songs, but are merely narratives to further the story. Blind Guardian owes many of its lyrics to Tolkien's work, but this album is exclusively dedicated to ''The Silmarillion''. The lyrics range from the quest for the [[Silmarils]] until the dawn of the [[Third Age]].

"Nightfall in Middle-Earth" was the first album Blind Guardian released in the United States. The result was so positive that Century Media started to release old Blind Guardian hits in the U.S. (records such as "Follow the Blind" and "Battalions of Fear").{{fact}}

The track "Mirror Mirror" is included in ''Blind DVD: Imaginations Through The Looking Glass''. This DVD was rated by many different music-specialized sites as "a masterpiece".{{fact}}

== Lineup ==
*Vocals: [[Hansi Kürsch]]
*Lead Guitar: André Olbrich
*Rythm Guitar: Marcus Siepen
*Drums: Thomas "Thomen" Stauch

== Guests ==
*Bass : Oliver Holzwarth
*Keyboards : Mathias Weisner
*Piano : Michael Schuren
*Flute : Max Zelner
*Narrations : Norman Eshley, Douglas Fielding

==Track listing==
#[[War of Wrath (song)|War of Wrath]] ''1:50''
#[[Into the Storm]] ''4:24''
#Lammoth ''0:28''
#[[Nightfall]] ''5:34''
#The Minstrel ''0:32''
#[[The Curse of Fëanor]] ''5:41''
#Captured ''0:26''
#Blood Tears ''5:23''
#Mirror Mirror ''5:07''
#Face the Truth ''0:24''
#[[Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)]] ''6:51''
#Battle of Sudden Flame ''0:44''
#[[Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)]] ''4:53''
#The Dark Elf ''0:23''
#Thorn ''6:18''
#[[The Eldar]] ''3:39''
#Nom the Wise ''0:33''
#When Sorrow Sang ''4:25''
#Out on the Water ''0:44''
#The Steadfast''0:21''
#A Dark Passage ''6:01''
#Final Chapter (Thus Ends...) ''0:48''
*Bonus Tracks
#Nightfall (Orchestral Version)
#A Dark Passage (Orchestral Version)
#The Tides of War

==Thematic references==
#In "War of Wrath", [[Sauron]] advises his master [[Morgoth]] to flee the triumphant [[Valar]] in the [[War of Wrath]]. Morgoth sends him away and reflects on the events leading up to his defeat.
#In "Into the Storm", Morgoth and [[Ungoliant]], fleeing from [[Valinor]] after having destroyed the [[Two Trees]], struggle for the possession of the [[Silmarils]].
#"Lammoth" is the scream of Morgoth after being attacked by Ungoliant in [[Lammoth]].
#In "Nightfall", [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]] mourn the destruction wrought by Morgoth, including the slaying of [[Finwë]], Fëanor's father, and swear to get revenge on him, in spite to the Valar's disapproval.
#"The Minstrel" is most likely about [[Maglor]], son of Fëanor, who composed the song "[[Noldolantë]]".
#In "The Curse of Fëanor", Fëanor expresses his wrath and anger and relates the misdeeds he commits, especially the [[First Kinslaying|Kinslaying]], in pursuit of Morgoth.
#In "Captured", Morgoth addresses the captive [[Maedhros]], Fëanor's son, and chains him to the [[Thangorodrim]] mountains.
#In "Blood Tears", Maedhros relates the horrors of his captivity and his deliverance by [[Fingon]].
#"Mirror Mirror" recounts how [[Turgon]], in view of inevitable defeat, builds the city of [[Gondolin]], aided by [[Ulmo]] ("The Lord of Water").
#In "Face the Truth", [[Fingolfin]] reflects about the destiny of the [[Noldor]].
#In "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)", Mandos issues the [[Doom of Mandos]] after the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë|Kinslaying]] at [[Alqualondë]], and Fingolfin recounts his Noldor army's passage from the icy waste of [[Helcaraxë]] and the [[Prophecy of the North]] about the Noldor's fate; he reflects on his own and his people's guilt and foreshadows their ultimate defeat.
#"The Battle of Sudden Flame" talks about the [[Dagor Bragollach]], in which Morgoth breaks the [[Siege of Angband]] using his [[Balrogs]] and dragons.
#"Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)" is about Fingolfin riding to the gates of [[Angband]] to challenge Morgoth to a duel. Fingolfin wounds Morgoth seven times but is eventually killed.
#"The Dark Elf" refers to [[Eöl]] who seduced [[Idril|Turgon's sister]] and fathered [[Maeglin]], who would eventually betray Gondolin.
#In "Thorn", Maeglin reflects on his situation and decides to betray Gondolin to Morgoth.
#"The Eldar" is Elvenking [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]]'s farewell to his people, dying from wounds received in saving his human friend [[Beren]] from a [[werewolf]].
#In "Nom the Wise", Beren mourns his friend Finrod. ''Nóm'' means "wise" and was the name given to Finrod by Beren's forefather [[Bëor]].
#In "When Sorrow Sang", Beren sings about his love to the Elven princess [[Lúthien]] and his death at the teeth of Morgoth's wolf [[Carcharoth]].
#"Out on the Water" refers to the last dwelling-place of Beren and Lúthien.
#In "The Steadfast", Morgoth curses his captive [[Húrin]] who steadfastly refused to reveal the secret location of Gondolin.
#In "A Dark Passage", Morgoth ponders his triumph in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. The song also relates the origins of the kindred of men and Morgoth's curse on Húrin to be witness to his children's tragic fate.
#"Final Chapter (Thus ends ...)" concludes the album, speaking of Morgoth's victory by the "treachery of man" but also of the [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] for a new day.
#"[[Harvest of Sorrow]]" is the bonustrack on the remastered version of the album. [[Túrin]] mourns the loss of his sister [[Niënor]].
#"The Tides of War" is about the burning of the swan ships at Losgar sung from the perspective of Feanor and Fingolfin.

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[[Category:Albums]]

Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)

2023-03-21T14:01:41Z

Galangren: removed unnececary quotes

'''Nightfall''' is the thirteenth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It tells the story of [[Fingolfin]]'s ride to [[Angband]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]], his challenge to [[Morgoth]], and his battle and defeat.
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">Light fails at dawn
The moon is gone
And deadly the night reigns

Finally I've found myself (Deceit)
In these lands
Horror and madness I've seen here
For what I became a king of the lost?
Barren and lifeless the land lies

Lord of all the Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

I stand alone
No one's by my side
I'll dare you
Come out
You coward
Now it's me or you

He gleams like a star
And the sound of his horn's
Like a raging storm
Proudly the high lord
Challenges doom
Lord of slaves he cries

Slowly in fear
The dark lord appears
"Welcome to my lands
You shall be damned"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The iron crowned
Is getting closer
Swings his hammer
Down on him
Like a thunderstorm
He's crushing
Down the Noldor's
Proudest king

"Under my foot
hopeless it seems
You've troubled my day
Now feel the pain"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The Elvenking's broken
He stumbles and falls
The most proud and most valiant
His spirit survives

Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king
</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)

2023-03-21T13:50:11Z

Galangren:

'''Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)''' is a song in the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]-related [[Blind Guardian]] album [[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]. The song details the [[Doom of Mandos|Doom of]] [[Mandos]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">
Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Your bane's
A tearful destiny

Black clouds will carry
Rain of blood
I've seen it rain

We were lost
On grinding ice
In fear and hunger
Dead winter reigned
In Araman

(You) can't escape
From my damnation
(Nor) run away
From isolation

Guilty spoke the one
This deed can't be undone
Hear my words
Fear my curse

I know where the stars glow
(And the) sky's unclouded
Sweet the water runs my friend
(But) Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Tears unnumbered
You will shed and dwell in pain

Your homeless souls
Shall come to me
There's no release
Slain you might be
Slain you will be
Slain you will be
And the lost
Who will not reach the
House of spirits
(Will) grow old and weary

I've seen this bitter end
As I've foreseen
The storm and ice
And I could see it
(How) a million died
And I?
The blame's on me
Cause I was not there

Dead winter reigns
And tomorrow's still unknown
Lies
Condemned and betrayed
Now everything is said
See my eyes
Are full of tears
And a cruel price
We've paid
But still I can't claim
That I'm innocent

Lost

</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Dor Daedeloth (song)

2023-03-20T15:58:34Z

Galangren: typo

'''Dor Daedeloth''' is a song by [[Tolkien metal]] band [[Summoning]]. It appears in their second full-length album [[Minas Morgul (album)|Minas Morgul]], released in [[1995]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">
My heart for your word, Ered Engrin,
and watch your folk, tired and small
all hope lies in its last breath...
You won't fear us, for we won't bring you anything
but a fading spirit,
the essence of my frost cries...

frost and ice destroy...

My heart for your word, Dor Daedeloth,
You have seen the journey of time, and let us,
half mortal beings, take part of the truth
and the solitude of mankind, forewer...

Wherever we go, wherever we stand, silence
covers the blood soaken land,
and so we pass the mountains of Ered Gorgoroth.

Five shillvets are crossing the plains
to the wide open forests of the west
on and on they are travelling, in
the direction of Hithlum
called Nebelland, that made me
asking for eternity...
</poem>
{{title}}
[[Category:Songs by Summoning]]

Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)

2023-03-17T15:36:04Z

Galangren: Added description.

'''Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)''' is a song in the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]-related [[Blind Guardian]] album [[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]. The song details [[Doom of Mandos|the prophecy of]] [[Mandos]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">
Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Your bane's
A tearful destiny

Black clouds will carry
Rain of blood
I've seen it rain

We were lost
On grinding ice
In fear and hunger
Dead winter reigned
In Araman

(You) can't escape
From my damnation
(Nor) run away
From isolation

Guilty spoke the one
This deed can't be undone
Hear my words
Fear my curse

I know where the stars glow
(And the) sky's unclouded
Sweet the water runs my friend
(But) Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Tears unnumbered
You will shed and dwell in pain

Your homeless souls
Shall come to me
There's no release
Slain you might be
Slain you will be
Slain you will be
And the lost
Who will not reach the
House of spirits
(Will) grow old and weary

I've seen this bitter end
As I've foreseen
The storm and ice
And I could see it
(How) a million died
And I?
The blame's on me
Cause I was not there

Dead winter reigns
And tomorrow's still unknown
Lies
Condemned and betrayed
Now everything is said
See my eyes
Are full of tears
And a cruel price
We've paid
But still I can't claim
That I'm innocent

Lost

</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)

2023-03-17T14:46:40Z

Galangren: Added category: Songs by Blind Guardian

'''Nightfall''' is the thirteenth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It tells the story of [[Fingolfin]]'s ride to [[Angband]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]], his challenge to [[Morgoth]], and his battle and defeat.
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">Light fails at dawn
The moon is gone
And deadly the night reigns

Finally I've found myself (Deceit)
In these lands
Horror and madness I've seen here
For what I became a king of the lost?
Barren and lifeless the land lies

Lord of all the Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

I stand alone
No one's by my side
I'll dare you
Come out
You coward
Now it's me or you

He gleams like a star
And the sound of his horn's
Like a raging storm
Proudly the high lord
Challenges doom
Lord of slaves he cries

Slowly in fear
The dark lord appears
"Welcome to my lands
You shall be damned"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The iron crowned
Is getting closer
Swings his hammer
Down on him
Like a thunderstorm
He's crushing
Down the Noldor's
Proudest king

"Under my foot
hopeless it seems
You've troubled my day
Now feel the pain"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The Elvenking's broken
He stumbles and falls
The most proud and most valiant
His spirit survives

"Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king"
</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Nightfall

2023-03-17T14:45:26Z

Galangren: Added category: Songs by Blind Guardian

'''Nightfall''' is the fourth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It is the lament of [[Fëanor]] and his sons for the death of [[Finwë]] and the theft of the [[Silmarils]], and their [[Oath of Fëanor|oath]] and rebellion against the [[Valar]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">"No sign of life did flicker
In floods of tears she cried

All hope is lost it can't be undone
They're wasted and gone

Save me your speeches
I know
What you want
You will take it away from me
Take it and I know for sure
The light she once brought in
Is gone forevermore

Like sorrowful seagulls they sang
Lost in the deep shades
The misty cloud brought
(Come take a look at the sky)
Monstrous it covered the shore
Fearful into the unknown
Quietly it crept in new horror
Insanity reigned
And spilled the first blood
When the old king was slain
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

How long shall we
Mourn in the dark
The bliss and the beauty
Will not return
Say farewell to sadness and grief
Though long and hard
The road might be

But even in silence I heard the words

An oath we shall swear
By the name of the one
Until the world's end
Just wondering how
I can still hear these voices inside
The doom of the Noldor drew near
The words of a banished king

I swear revenge

Filled with anger
Aflamed our hearts
Full of hate, full of pride
Oh we screamed for revenge
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

Vala he is that's what you said
(Freely you came and)
Then your oath's been sworn in vain
Never trust the northern winds
Never turn your back on friends

Oh I'm heir of the high lord!

You'd better not trust him

The enemy of mine
Isn't he of your kind and
Finally you may follow me yeah

Farewell

He said
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony
Back to where it all began
Back to where it all began"
</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

The Curse of Fëanor

2023-03-17T14:45:05Z

Galangren: Added category: Songs by Blind Guardian

'''The Curse of Fëanor''' is the sixth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. [[Fëanor]] expresses anger, but has no regret and doesn't stray from his goal to win the [[Silmarils]] back.
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">"Taken the long way
Dark realms I went through
I arrived, my vision's so clear
In anger and pain
I left deep wounds behind
But I arrived
Truth might be changed by victory

Beyond the void but deep within me
A swamp of filth exists
A lake it was of crystal beauty
But Arda's spring went by
I've heard the warning
Well, curse my name!
I'll keep on laughing
No regret, no regret

Don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow which covers the light
I will always remember the time
But it's past
I cannot turn back the time
Don't look back
There's still smoke near the shore
But I arrived
Revenge be mine

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath!
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Run!

Suddenly I realized
The prophecies I never believed in (set your spirit free)
My deeds were wrong
I've stained the land and slain my kin (burning soul)
No release from my sins
It hurts (the curse of Fëanor runs on)
Time and only time will tell us
Tell, was I right or wrong?
When anger breaks through
I'll leave mercy behind (behind

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow they'll cover my life
But I'll also remember mine
After all I'm still alive (still alive)
I'm still alive (still alive)

Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate"
</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)

2023-03-17T14:39:12Z

Galangren: Created page, with lyrics, a brief description.

'''Nightfall''' is the thirteenth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It tells the story of [[Fingolfin]]'s ride to [[Angband]], his challenge to [[Morgoth]], and his battle and defeat.
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">Light fails at dawn
The moon is gone
And deadly the night reigns

Finally I've found myself (Deceit)
In these lands
Horror and madness I've seen here
For what I became a king of the lost?
Barren and lifeless the land lies

Lord of all the Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

I stand alone
No one's by my side
I'll dare you
Come out
You coward
Now it's me or you

He gleams like a star
And the sound of his horn's
Like a raging storm
Proudly the high lord
Challenges doom
Lord of slaves he cries

Slowly in fear
The dark lord appears
"Welcome to my lands
You shall be damned"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The iron crowned
Is getting closer
Swings his hammer
Down on him
Like a thunderstorm
He's crushing
Down the Noldor's
Proudest king

"Under my foot
hopeless it seems
You've troubled my day
Now feel the pain"

Lord of all Noldor
A star in the night
And a bearer of hope
He rides into his glorious battle alone
Farewell to the valiant warlord

The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill
The fate of us all
Lies deep in the dark
When time stands still at the Iron Hill

The Elvenking's broken
He stumbles and falls
The most proud and most valiant
His spirit survives

"Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king
Praise our king"
</poem>

Nightfall in Middle-Earth

2023-03-17T14:29:26Z

Galangren: /* Track listing */

[[File:Blind guardian nightfall cover.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Nightfall in Middle-earth cover]]
'''''Nightfall in Middle-Earth''''' is an album by [[Blind Guardian]] that was released in [[1998]].

The album is a concept album based on the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] book ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. Many of the tracks from the album are not complete songs, but are merely narratives to further the story. Blind Guardian owes many of its lyrics to Tolkien's work, but this album is exclusively dedicated to ''The Silmarillion''. The lyrics range from the quest for the [[Silmarils]] until the dawn of the [[Third Age]].

"Nightfall in Middle-Earth" was the first album Blind Guardian released in the United States. The result was so positive that Century Media started to release old Blind Guardian hits in the U.S. (records such as "Follow the Blind" and "Battalions of Fear").{{fact}}

The track "Mirror Mirror" is included in ''Blind DVD: Imaginations Through The Looking Glass''. This DVD was rated by many different music-specialized sites as "a masterpiece".{{fact}}

== Lineup ==
*Vocals: [[Hansi Kürsch]]
*Lead Guitar: André Olbrich
*Rythm Guitar: Marcus Siepen
*Drums: Thomas "Thomen" Stauch

== Guests ==
*Bass : Oliver Holzwarth
*Keyboards : Mathias Weisner
*Piano : Michael Schuren
*Flute : Max Zelner
*Narrations : Norman Eshley, Douglas Fielding

==Track listing==
#[[War of Wrath (song)|War of Wrath]] ''1:50''
#[[Into the Storm]] ''4:24''
#Lammoth ''0:28''
#[[Nightfall]] ''5:34''
#The Minstrel ''0:32''
#[[The Curse of Fëanor]] ''5:41''
#Captured ''0:26''
#Blood Tears ''5:23''
#Mirror Mirror ''5:07''
#Face the Truth ''0:24''
#[[Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)]] ''6:51''
#Battle of Sudden Flame ''0:44''
#[[Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)]] ''4:53''
#The Dark Elf ''0:23''
#Thorn ''6:18''
#[[The Eldar]] ''3:39''
#Nom the Wise ''0:33''
#When Sorrow Sang ''4:25''
#Out on the Water ''0:44''
#The Steadfast''0:21''
#A Dark Passage ''6:01''
#Final Chapter (Thus Ends...) ''0:48''
*Bonus Tracks
#Nightfall (Orchestral Version)
#A Dark Passage (Orchestral Version)
#The Tides of War

==Thematic references==
#In "War of Wrath", [[Sauron]] advises his master [[Morgoth]] to flee the triumphant [[Valar]] in the [[War of Wrath]]. Morgoth sends him away and reflects on the events leading up to his defeat.
#In "Into the Storm", Morgoth and [[Ungoliant]], fleeing from [[Valinor]] after having destroyed the [[Two Trees]], struggle for the possession of the [[Silmarils]].
#"Lammoth" is the scream of Morgoth after being attacked by Ungoliant in [[Lammoth]].
#In "Nightfall", [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]] mourn the destruction wrought by Morgoth, including the slaying of [[Finwë]], Fëanor's father, and swear to get revenge on him, in spite to the Valar's disapproval.
#"The Minstrel" is most likely about [[Maglor]], son of Fëanor, who composed the song "[[Noldolantë]]".
#In "The Curse of Fëanor", Fëanor expresses his wrath and anger and relates the misdeeds he commits, especially the [[First Kinslaying|Kinslaying]], in pursuit of Morgoth.
#In "Captured", Morgoth addresses the captive [[Maedhros]], Fëanor's son, and chains him to the [[Thangorodrim]] mountains.
#In "Blood Tears", Maedhros relates the horrors of his captivity and his deliverance by [[Fingon]].
#"Mirror Mirror" recounts how [[Turgon]], in view of inevitable defeat, builds the city of [[Gondolin]], aided by [[Ulmo]] ("The Lord of Water").
#In "Face the Truth", [[Fingolfin]] reflects about the destiny of the [[Noldor]].
#In "Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)", Mandos issues the [[Doom of Mandos]] after the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë|Kinslaying]] at [[Alqualondë]], and Fingolfin recounts his Noldor army's passage from the icy waste of [[Helcaraxë]] and the [[Prophecy of the North]] about the Noldor's fate; he reflects on his own and his people's guilt and foreshadows their ultimate defeat.
#"The Battle of Sudden Flame" talks about the [[Dagor Bragollach]], in which Morgoth breaks the [[Siege of Angband]] using his Balrogs and dragons.
#"Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)" is about Fingolfin riding to the gates of [[Angband]] to challenge Morgoth to a duel. Fingolfin wounds Morgoth seven times but is eventually killed.
#"The Dark Elf" refers to [[Eöl]] who seduced Turgon's sister and fathered [[Maeglin]], who would eventually betray Gondolin.
#In "Thorn", Maeglin reflects on his situation and decides to betray Gondolin to Morgoth.
#"The Eldar" is Elvenking [[Finrod Felagund]]'s farewell to his people, dying from wounds received in saving his human friend [[Beren]] from a [[werewolf]].
#In "Nom the Wise", Beren mourns his friend Finrod. ''Nóm'' means "wise" and was the name given to Finrod by Beren's forefather [[Bëor]].
#In "When Sorrow Sang", Beren sings about his love to the Elven princess [[Lúthien]] and his death at the teeth of Morgoth's wolf [[Carcharoth]].
#"Out on the Water" refers to the last dwelling-place of Beren and Lúthien.
#In "The Steadfast", Morgoth curses his captive [[Húrin]] who steadfastly refused to reveal the secret of Gondolin.
#In "A Dark Passage", Morgoth ponders his triumph in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. The song also relates the origins of the kindred of men and Morgoth's curse on Húrin to be witness to his children's tragic fate.
#"Final Chapter (Thus ends ...)" concludes the album, speaking of Morgoth's victory by the "treachery of man" but also of the [[Estel (philosophical concept)|hope]] for a new day.
#"[[Harvest of Sorrow]]" is the bonustrack on the remastered version of the album. [[Túrin]] mourns the loss of his sister [[Niënor]].
#"The Tides of War" is about the burning of the swan ships at Losgar sung from the perspective of Feanor and Fingolfin.

{{title|italics}}
[[Category:Albums]]

The Curse of Fëanor

2023-03-17T14:03:20Z

Galangren: Rephrasing

The Curse of Fëanor

2023-03-17T14:02:29Z

Galangren: oops i didn't change the description the first time.

'''The Curse of Fëanor''' is the sixth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. Fëanor expresses anger and regret, but doesn't stray from his goal to win the [[Silmarils]] back.
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">"Taken the long way
Dark realms I went through
I arrived, my vision's so clear
In anger and pain
I left deep wounds behind
But I arrived
Truth might be changed by victory

Beyond the void but deep within me
A swamp of filth exists
A lake it was of crystal beauty
But Arda's spring went by
I've heard the warning
Well, curse my name!
I'll keep on laughing
No regret, no regret

Don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow which covers the light
I will always remember the time
But it's past
I cannot turn back the time
Don't look back
There's still smoke near the shore
But I arrived
Revenge be mine

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath!
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Run!

Suddenly I realized
The prophecies I never believed in (set your spirit free)
My deeds were wrong
I've stained the land and slain my kin (burning soul)
No release from my sins
It hurts (the curse of Fëanor runs on)
Time and only time will tell us
Tell, was I right or wrong?
When anger breaks through
I'll leave mercy behind (behind

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow they'll cover my life
But I'll also remember mine
After all I'm still alive (still alive)
I'm still alive (still alive)

Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate"
</poem>

The Curse of Fëanor

2023-03-17T14:00:48Z

Galangren: Created page, with lyrics, a brief description.

'''The Curse of Fëanor''' is the sixth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It is the lament of [[Fëanor]] and his sons for the death of [[Finwë]] and the theft of the [[Silmarils]], and their [[Oath of Fëanor|oath]] and rebellion against the [[Valar]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">"Taken the long way
Dark realms I went through
I arrived, my vision's so clear
In anger and pain
I left deep wounds behind
But I arrived
Truth might be changed by victory

Beyond the void but deep within me
A swamp of filth exists
A lake it was of crystal beauty
But Arda's spring went by
I've heard the warning
Well, curse my name!
I'll keep on laughing
No regret, no regret

Don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow which covers the light
I will always remember the time
But it's past
I cannot turn back the time
Don't look back
There's still smoke near the shore
But I arrived
Revenge be mine

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath!
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord
Run!

Suddenly I realized
The prophecies I never believed in (set your spirit free)
My deeds were wrong
I've stained the land and slain my kin (burning soul)
No release from my sins
It hurts (the curse of Fëanor runs on)
Time and only time will tell us
Tell, was I right or wrong?
When anger breaks through
I'll leave mercy behind (behind

I will take part in your damned fate
Morgoth, I cried
It's my oath
So don't fear the eyes of the dark lord

I, I will always remember their cries
Like a shadow they'll cover my life
But I'll also remember mine
After all I'm still alive (still alive)
I'm still alive (still alive)

Morgoth, I cried
All hope is gone but I swear revenge
Hear my oath
I will take part in your damned fate"
</poem>

Nightfall

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The '''Marshes in the South''' were likely a collection of smaller marshes or one marsh on the southern border of [[The Shire]] <ref name="FRHobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>. It is possible that the Marshes in the south were the [[Overbourn Marshes]] <ref>{{HM|AME}}, pp. 70</ref>

== Geography ==
The Marshes in the South were likely on or near the [[Baranduin|River Brandywine]]. It is unknown if the Marshes in the South were multiple or one singluler marsh. They were also roughly 50 leagues (150 Númenórean miles) south of the [[North Moors]]<ref name="FRHobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>.

== History ==
In the year {{TA|1601}} the hobbits set out to cross the Brandywine River led by the brothers [[Marcho]] and [[Blanco]] to live in their new home of the shire. The hobbits had previously agreed with King [[Argeleb II]] on the borders of the shire, the southern border being the Marshes in the South<ref name="FRHobbits">{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>.

{{References}}

[[Category:Eriador]]
[[Category:Regions of the Shire]]
[[Category:Swamps]]

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Nightfall

2023-03-17T13:32:36Z

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'''Nightfall''' is the fourth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It is the lament of [[Fëanor]] and his sons for the death of Finwë and the theft of the [[Silmarils]], and their oath and rebellion against the [[Valar]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">"No sign of life did flicker
In floods of tears she cried

All hope is lost it can't be undone
They're wasted and gone

Save me your speeches
I know
What you want
You will take it away from me
Take it and I know for sure
The light she once brought in
Is gone forevermore

Like sorrowful seagulls they sang
Lost in the deep shades
The misty cloud brought
(Come take a look at the sky)
Monstrous it covered the shore
Fearful into the unknown
Quietly it crept in new horror
Insanity reigned
And spilled the first blood
When the old king was slain
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

How long shall we
Mourn in the dark
The bliss and the beauty
Will not return
Say farewell to sadness and grief
Though long and hard
The road might be

But even in silence I heard the words

An oath we shall swear
By the name of the one
Until the world's end
Just wondering how
I can still hear these voices inside
The doom of the Noldor drew near
The words of a banished king

I swear revenge

Filled with anger
Aflamed our hearts
Full of hate, full of pride
Oh we screamed for revenge
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

Vala he is that's what you said
(Freely you came and)
Then your oath's been sworn in vain
Never trust the northern winds
Never turn your back on friends

Oh I'm heir of the high lord!

You'd better not trust him

The enemy of mine
Isn't he of your kind and
Finally you may follow me yeah

Farewell

He said
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony
Back to where it all began
Back to where it all began"
</poem>

Nightfall

2023-03-17T13:28:57Z

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'''Nightfall''' is the fourth track for [[Blind Guardian]]'s Tolkien themed album, ''[[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]]''. It is the lament of [[Fëanor]] and his sons for the death of Finwë and the theft of the [[Silmarils]], and their oath and rebellion against the [[Valar]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">
"No sign of life did flicker
In floods of tears she cried

All hope is lost it can't be undone
They're wasted and gone

Save me your speeches
I know
What you want
You will take it away from me
Take it and I know for sure
The light she once brought in
Is gone forevermore

Like sorrowful seagulls they sang
Lost in the deep shades
The misty cloud brought
(Come take a look at the sky)
Monstrous it covered the shore
Fearful into the unknown
Quietly it crept in new horror
Insanity reigned
And spilled the first blood
When the old king was slain
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

How long shall we
Mourn in the dark
The bliss and the beauty
Will not return
Say farewell to sadness and grief
Though long and hard
The road might be

But even in silence I heard the words

An oath we shall swear
By the name of the one
Until the world's end
Just wondering how
I can still hear these voices inside
The doom of the Noldor drew near
The words of a banished king

I swear revenge

Filled with anger
Aflamed our hearts
Full of hate, full of pride
Oh we screamed for revenge
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony

Vala he is that's what you said
(Freely you came and)
Then your oath's been sworn in vain
Never trust the northern winds
Never turn your back on friends

Oh I'm heir of the high lord!

You'd better not trust him

The enemy of mine
Isn't he of your kind and
Finally you may follow me yeah

Farewell

He said
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Quietly it crept in and changed us all
Nightfall
Immortal land lies down in agony
Back to where it all began
Back to where it all began"

Anga

2023-03-17T03:06:16Z

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__NOTOC__
'''''anga''''' is a noun meaning "iron" in [[Quenya]].<ref name="Names">{{App|Letters}}, Note, ''The names of the letters''</ref>

[[Image:Anga.gif|left]]''Anga'' is also the name in Quenya of the seventh letter of the [[Tengwar]] alphabet.<ref name="Names"/> It is the third letter of the second grade or [[Tyellë]], which contains "voiced stops" and it is the second letter in the third series of consonants, which in Quenya and [[Sindarin]] was the ''k''-series, the ''[[Calmatéma]]''.<ref name="Letters">{{App|Letters}}</ref> In the standard spelling of Quenya ''Anga'' represents '''NG''',<ref>{{App|Letters}}, Note</ref> while in [[Sindarin]] this letter represents '''G'''. In [[Westron]], the third series is used for a variety of consonantal sounds and this letter represents '''J'''.<ref name="Letters"/> The Westron name for this letter is '''''Jé'''''.<ref>See [[Westron Tengwar]].</ref>

At the end of the second week in [[September]], {{TA|3001}}<ref>{{App|TA}}</ref> [[Gandalf]] rode through [[Hobbiton]] in a cart. Halting at [[Bag End]] he unloaded bundles of firewords, all of them inscribed with the tengwa ''Anga''. It was his initial but the hobbit-children who had followed his cart thought the letter stood for "Grand!"<ref>{{FR|I1}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The word derives from the [[Primitive Quendian]] [[Sundocarme|root]] [[ANGA]].<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, ANGĀ-</ref>

==Examples==
* ''[[Angrod|Angaráto]]'' = "Iron Champion"
* ''[[Angamaitë]]'' = "Iron Handed"
* ''[[Angband|Angamandi]]'' = Hells of Iron"
==See also==
* [http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/qlist.htm Quenya Corpus Wordlist] edited by [[Helge Fauskanger]]

{{references}}
{{title|lowercase}}
[[Category:Quenya nouns]]
[[Category:Tengwar letters]]

Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)

2023-03-17T03:01:38Z

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'''Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)''' is a song in the [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]-related [[Blind Guardian]] album [[Nightfall in Middle-Earth]].
==Lyrics==
<poem style="font-style:italic; margin-left:20px;">
Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Your bane's
A tearful destiny

Black clouds will carry
Rain of blood
I've seen it rain

We were lost
On grinding ice
In fear and hunger
Dead winter reigned
In Araman

(You) can't escape
From my damnation
(Nor) run away
From isolation

Guilty spoke the one
This deed can't be undone
Hear my words
Fear my curse

I know where the stars glow
(And the) sky's unclouded
Sweet the water runs my friend
(But) Noldor
Blood is on your hands
Tears unnumbered
You will shed and dwell in pain

Your homeless souls
Shall come to me
There's no release
Slain you might be
Slain you will be
Slain you will be
And the lost
Who will not reach the
House of spirits
(Will) grow old and weary

I've seen this bitter end
As I've foreseen
The storm and ice
And I could see it
(How) a million died
And I?
The blame's on me
Cause I was not there

Dead winter reigns
And tomorrow's still unknown
Lies
Condemned and betrayed
Now everything is said
See my eyes
Are full of tears
And a cruel price
We've paid
But still I can't claim
That I'm innocent

Lost

</poem>
[[Category:Songs by Blind Guardian]]

Rangers of the North

2023-03-17T02:57:18Z

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{{sources}}
{{disambig-two|[[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnedain]] Rangers of [[Eriador]]|[[Gondorians|Gondorian]] Rangers|[[Rangers of Ithilien]]}}
[[File:Angelo Montanini - Rangers of the North.jpg|thumb|[[Angelo Montanini]] - ''Rangers of the North'']]
'''Rangers of the North''', or simply '''the Rangers''', were the northern wandering people of [[Eriador]], the last remnant of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor]] who had once peopled the North Kingdom of [[Arnor]].<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> They protected the lands they wandered although their secretiveness made other peoples consider them dangerous and distrustful in [[Bree]] and [[the Shire]], where they were known as "Watchers".

They were grim in appearance and were usually dressed in grey or dark green, with a cloak-clasp shaped like a rayed star.<ref>{{RK|Company}}, p. 778</ref>

The term 'Rangers of the North' was used most often by those who lived in the southern lands of [[Rohan]] and [[Gondor]], perhaps to distinguish this people from their distant cousins, the [[Rangers of Ithilien]]. Like the Rangers of the North, these were also Dúnedain, but they belonged to the South-kingdom of Gondor, and their ancestors had been divided from the Northern Dúnedain for some three thousand years.

==Background==
{{main|Men of Arnor}}
The Dúnedain of Arnor dwindled after the breaking of Arnor into three kingdoms and the wars with [[Angmar]]. [[Cardolan]] and [[Rhudaur]] soon fell and only the petty-kingdom of [[Arthedain]] maintained the noble line of [[Isildur]]. Finally, that too was destroyed in the [[Battle of Fornost]] and [[Arvedui]], the last King of Arthedain was lost in the sea.

Arvedui's son and heir, [[Aranarth]] claimed the title of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain]], who would rule the remnants of his people. [[Elrond]] had in his keeping the heirlooms of the house of [[Isildur]]: the shards of [[Narsil]], the [[Star of Elendil]], the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and later the [[Ring of Barahir]], ransomed from the [[Lossoth]].

Each of Aranarth's heirs (who, like him, could trace his descent back to Isildur himself) would be secretly born and raised in [[Rivendell]].

The Rangers became a secretive wandering and nomadic people around [[Eriador]], far from Sauron's spies, little known or remembered, and their deeds were seldom recorded.

==History==
The [[Watchful Peace]] followed the loss of Arnor and after its end, the enemies concentrated mostly against [[Rhovanion]] and [[Gondor]]. During that time, the Rangers fought minor battles and skirmishes against [[orcs]] and [[wolves]] in order to keep the region safe. The [[hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] flourished under their protection.

During the rule of [[Arassuil]], the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party managed to reach the Shire, and were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under [[Bandobras Took]] in {{TA|2747}}. Soon after, the [[Long Winter]] arrived and many lives were lost. [[Gandalf]] came to the aid of the Hobbits, and with his help, many survived.<ref name=ta/>
[[File:Steamey - After the death of Arathorn.jpg|thumb|''After the death of Arathorn'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamey]]]]
In {{TA|2911|n}}, during [[Argonui]]'s rule, the [[Fell Winter (Third Age)|Fell Winter]] began with the [[Brandywine]] freezing over. This was a catalyst for [[White Wolves]] invading Eriador from the North. In the last year of his reign, great floods devastated [[Enedwaith]] and [[Minhiriath]] leaving [[Tharbad]] ruined and deserted.<ref name=ta>{{App|TA}}</ref> The following years were peaceful although [[Arador]] was killed by [[hill-trolls]] and his son [[Arathorn II]] was killed while hunting orcs.<ref name=tale>{{App|Tale}}</ref>

Arathorn's son, [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]] succeeded him, who between {{TA|2957|n}} to {{TA|2980|n}} took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor. Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies.

[[Saruman]], jealous of Gandalf, secretly followed Gandalf's interest for the Hobbits and put spies in Bree and Southfarthing. In the years leading up to the [[War of the Ring]], his spies saw that the Shire was closely guarded by the Rangers. When Gandalf suspected that Bilbo Baggins possessed the [[One Ring]] the guard was doubled (perhaps at his request to Chieftain [[Aragorn]]). He also asked Aragorn to locate [[Gollum]].<ref name=ta/>

At that time Aragorn's Rangers were scattered and diminished. When [[Halbarad]] led a troop of the Rangers into the south to Aragorn's aid in the War, in haste he could muster no more than thirty in this company who fought in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields|Battle of Pelennor Fields]].

Aragorn eventually became King Elessar of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] and the Rangers became once more a united people under the line of [[Elendil]] in the [[Fourth Age]].

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Rangers of the North.jpg|300px|thumb|Rangers of the North in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''.]]'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North are called simply Rangers in the game. There were some scattered about Middle-earth, but there were also many who were organized. There was a group that [[Aragorn]] led to keep track of the Enemy's movement during "Stirrings in the Darkness". The main Ranger factions in the game are the Rangers of Esteldín, the Wardens of [[Annúminas]], and later they merge into the [[Grey Company]].

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:The Rangers of the North first appear in the Prologue of the game. They have set up several barricades at [[Sarn Ford]] to prevent the [[Nazgûl]] from entering [[the Shire]]. They, however, fail to maintain their positions and are defeated.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref> Many Rangers are killed, some have reorganized their camp at Sarn Ford while others are patrolling and scoutring the surrounding lands.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 2: Barrow-downs, ''Prologue''</ref>

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of the Rangers of the North|Images of the Rangers of the North]]

{{references}}

[[Category:Rangers]]
[[Category:Dúnedain of the North]]

Marchwardens

2023-03-17T02:53:36Z

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[[File:Alan Lee - The Journey of Morwen and Níenor to Nargothrond.jpg|thumb|''The Journey of Morwen and Nienor to Nargothrond'' by [[Alan Lee]]]]

The '''Marchwardens''' were [[Sindar]] ([[Iathrim]]) in [[Thingol]]'s army assigned to guard the borders of the forest of [[Doriath]], including such places as [[Aelin-uial]]. Their chief was [[Mablung|Mablung of the Heavy Hand]]. For a while, [[Túrin]] joined them, fighting alongside his friend [[Beleg]] in the north-marches to wage war upon the [[Orcs]].<ref>{{CH|5}}</ref>

After the [[Fell Winter]], Marchwardens encountered [[Elves of Nargothrond]] who had survived the disastrous [[Battle of Tumhalad]] and sought refuge in Doriath. The Marchwardens led them to Thingol, and they brought news from [[Nargothrond]]. [[Morwen]] then fled Doriath seeking news of her son, and Mablung with hardy Marchwardens were tasked to bring her back. Unknown to them, [[Nienor]] came with them in disguise.<ref>{{CH|14}}</ref>

{{references}}
[[Category:Positions and occupations]]
[[category:Sindar]]

-uva

2023-03-17T02:31:26Z

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'''''-uva''''' is a [[Quenya]] future tense ending.

A final -a drops out before the ending -uva is added; quanta- "fill", future tense quantuva "shall fill".

==Examples==
* '''laituvalmet''' = "we shall bless them"<ref>{{RK|Cormallen}}</ref>
* '''tiruvantes''' = “they will guard it”
* '''enquantuva''' = "shall refill"
* '''cenuva''' = "Shall see"<ref>{{MC|Secret}}</ref>
* '''entuluva''' = "Come again" <ref>{{CH|2}}</ref>

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:uva}}
[[Category:Quenya suffixes]]

Húrin

2023-03-17T02:22:06Z

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{{sources}}
{{disambig-more|Húrin|[[Húrin (disambiguation)]]}}
{{Edain infobox
| name=Húrin
| image=[[File:Kimberly - Hurin Thalion.jpg|250px]]
| caption="Hurin Thalion" by [[:Category:Images by Kimberly|Kimberly]]
| pronun=
| othernames=''[[Thalion]]'' ([[Sindarin|S]]), ''[[Úmarth]]'' ([[Sindarin|S]])
| titles=[[Lord of Dor-lómin]]
| position=Head of the House of Hador
| location=[[Dor-lómin]], [[Brethil]], [[Gondolin]] [[Thangorodrim]] (imprisoned)
| affiliation=[[Union of Maedhros]]
| language=[[Mannish]] dialect, [[Sindarin]]
| birth={{FA|441}}
| birthlocation=[[Dor-lómin]]
| rule={{FA|462}} - {{FA|472|n}}
| death={{FA|502}}
| deathlocation=[[Belegaer]] (suicide)
| age=61
| notablefor=Being among the greatest mortal warriors
| house=[[House of Hador]]
| parentage=[[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] & [[Hareth]]
| siblings=[[Huor]]
| spouse=[[Morwen|Morwen Eledhwen]]
| children=[[Túrin]], [[Urwen]] & [[Nienor]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=Blond/Grey
| eyes=Blue<ref name="UT">{{UT|Narn}}</ref><ref>{{CH|18}}, p. 255</ref>
| clothing=
| weapons=Sword and axe
| steed=[[Arroch]]
}}
{{quote|. . . but he was shorter in stature than other men of his kin; in this he took after his mother's people, but in all else he was like Hador, his grandfather, strong in body and fiery of mood. But the fire in him burned steadily, and he had great endurance of will.|''[[The Children of Húrin]]'', [[The Childhood of Túrin]]}}

'''Húrin Thalion''' ("the Steadfast", "the Strong")<ref>{{CH|3</ref>, was the last [[Lord of Dor-lómin]] and one of the great heroes of [[Edain|Men]] during the [[First Age]]. He was the eldest son of [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] and [[Hareth]] and the older brother of [[Huor]]. He was the father of [[Túrin]], [[Urwen]] and [[Nienor]].

Húrin was regarded as "the mightiest of warriors of mortal Men"<ref name=TS22>{{S|22}}</ref> but also known for being the titular character of the tale, ''[[Narn i Chîn Húrin (tale)|Narn i Chîn Húrin]]'', "The Tale of the Children of Húrin". In the tale he was captured by [[Morgoth]] at the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] and the Dark Lord attempted to convince him to reveal the secret location of [[Gondolin]]. He refused, and in response the Dark Lord cursed his kin and imprisoned him on [[Thangorodrim]]. He was forced to watch the curse befall his children. <ref>{{CH|3}}</ref> The curse led to some of the greatest successes and tragedies of the First Age.

==History==
===Early years===
[[File:Mysilvergreen - Hurin and Huor are landing in Gondolin.jpg|thumb|left|''Hurin and Huor are landing in Gondolin'' by [[:Category:Images by Mysilvergreen|Mysilvergreen]]]]
Húrin was born in {{FA|441}} in [[Hithlum]].<ref>{{GA|141}}, p. 51</ref> His father was [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor]] and his grandfather [[Hador|Hador Lórindol]], founder of the [[House of Hador]].<ref>{{S|17}}</ref> His mother was [[Hareth]] of [[Brethil]] who was the daughter of [[Halmir]] the lord of the [[Haladin]].<ref name=TS18>{{S|18}}</ref> In his youth, him and his younger brother [[Huor]] were raised in the forest of Brethil by [[Haldir (Chieftain of the Haladin)|Haldir]] their uncle. In {{FA|456|n}},<ref>{{GA|161}}, p. 57</ref> the brothers joined a company of scouts but were separated from them after an [[Orc]] ambush. They were pursued to the ford of [[Brithiach]] and were saved by the Vala [[Ulmo]] who caused a mist to rise and the two escaped into [[Dimbar]]. From there, [[Eagles]] flew them to the hidden city [[Gondolin]]. King [[Turgon]] welcomed the brothers, remembering their grandfather Hador who was an [[Elf-friend]] as well as the words of Ulmo who told him to deal kindly to the House of Hador. Húrin remained with Turgon for a time until he and his brother wished to return to their people. Turgon was reluctant to let the brothers leave but the king granted their wish and the brothers swore oaths of secrecy.<ref>{{CH|1}}, pp. 35-7</ref> They returned to Dor-lómin sometime before {{FA|462|n}}.

===Lord of Dor-lómin===
[[File:Steamey - Hurin.jpg|thumb|left|''Húrin'' by [[:Category:Images by Steamey|Steamey]]]]
In {{FA|462}},<ref>{{GA|170}}, pp. 59-60</ref> orcs [[Assaults on Hithlum|invaded]] Hithlum and Galdor was slain defending the fortress of [[Eithel Sirion]]. Húrin who had newly come to manhood took command and drove off the Orcs. He returned to rule as the third [[Lord of Dor-lómin]]. Two years later he married [[Morwen|Morwen Eledhwen]] of the [[House of Bëor]].<ref name=TS18/> Their son Túrin was born shortly thereafter, followed by a daughter, [[Urwen]]. Urwen, better known as ''[[Lalaith]]'' ("Laughter"), died of the plague when she was three.

In {{FA|472|n}}, the alliance known as [[Union of Maedhros]] led Elves, Dwarves, and Men to assault Angband. Húrin led his folk to join the host led by the High King [[Fingon]]. In the battle, later named the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] or Battle of Unnumbered Tears, the Union were defeated by the hosts of Morgoth. Many Elves and Men perished, including Fingon who was slain by a [[Balrogs|Balrog]]. With their liege lord slain and facing a rout, Húrin and Huor convinced Turgon to withdraw and keep the secret of Gondolin. To defend his escape, the Men of Dor-lómin formed a rearguard near the [[Pass of Sirion]] and held it giving as much time for Turgon to gather the remainder of Fingon's people and the host of Gondolin to escape. The location of Gondolin remained secret but for the Men of the Dor-lómin this was their last stand for they would not forsake the Northlands and were slaughtered by the hosts of Morgoth. By the [[Fen of Serech]], Huor was slain by an arrow through the eye, but Húrin remained steadfast crying ''[[Aurë entuluva!]]''([[Sindarin|S]]) for each foe he slew with his axe, seventy times in all. He fought until he was buried under the weight of bodies of his enemies, then [[Gothmog]] bound him and dragged him towards Angband.<ref>{{S|20}}</ref>

===The Curse of Morgoth===
[[File:Alan Lee - The Words of Húrin and Morgoth.jpg|thumb|right|''The Words of Húrin and Morgoth'' by [[Alan Lee]]]]
Húrin was brought before Morgoth, for he had learnt from his spies that Húrin was friends with Turgon, and was tortured for the secret of Gondolin's location. When he would not break, Morgoth cursed him and all his kin. The Dark Lord then chained Húrin to a chair high on the slopes of [[Thangorodrim]] where, through Morgoth's sorcery, he could watch the tragedies that would befall his family.<ref>{{CH|3}}, pp. 62-5</ref> However Morgoth concealed much of Túrin's deeds and what Húrin saw was contorted, lies mixed with the truth.
{{blockquote|'But upon all whom you love my thought shall weigh as a cloud of Doom, and it shall bring them down into darkness and despair. Wherever they go, evil shall arise. Whenever they speak, their words shall bring ill counsel. Whatsoever they do shall turn against them. They shall die without hope, cursing both life and death.'|''[[The Children of Húrin]]'', [[The Words of Húrin and Morgoth]]}}
For 28 years,<ref name=TS22/> Húrin watched the curse come upon Túrin and [[Nienor]], his daughter born shortly after his capture, and to those that they encounter. For instance Túrin's actions led to the [[Fall of Nargothrond|destruction]] of [[Nargothrond]], one of the last kingdoms of the Noldor. Now only Gondolin remained.

===Wanderings===
After the death of his children Morgoth released Húrin, where he hoped he could further his malice. The broken man first returned to Hithlum, which was now ruled by [[Easterlings (First Age)|Easterlings]]. Finding none of his kin, he travelled with outlaws to the mountains of [[Echoriath]], searching for the entrance to Gondolin. At first Turgon refused him, but later recanted and sent Eagles to bring him to Gondolin. Húrin had already left for the Forest of Brethil, but Morgoth's curse had already ensnared Gondolin, for the Dark Lord's spies now knew the general location of the [[Gondolin|Hidden Kingdom]].<ref name=TS22/>

In the Forest of Brethil he found the graves of his children. His wife, Morwen, was there and she died shortly after. After burying his wife, Húrin was taken by march-wardens to the settlement of [[Ephel Brandir]], the home of the [[People of Haleth]], with whom Túrin lived the last years of his life. Angry and grieving, he turned the People of Haleth against one another and ruined Ephel Brandir.<ref>{{WJ|Hurin}}, pp. 291-4</ref>
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Húrin Finds Morwen.jpg|thumb|right|''Húrin Finds Morwen'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
Húrin continued on to the ruins of Nargothrond, where he found the [[Petty-dwarves|Petty-dwarf]] [[Mîm]]. The petty-dwarf had betrayed Túrin years ago and in revenge Húrin slaughtered him. Mîm had claimed the treasure of Nargothrond, but Húrin recovered the [[Nauglamír]] and journeyed eastwards.<ref name=TS22/>

Húrin reached the [[Meres of Twilight]] and was taken by the Elves who guarded the western borders of [[Doriath]] in {{FA|502}}.<ref>{{WJ|Hurin}}, p. 258</ref> He was allowed to enter [[Menegroth]], where in anger he threw the Nauglamír before King [[Thingol]] and 'thanked' him for aiding his son. Thingol's wife, [[Melian]], finally pierced through Húrin's madness and grief revealing the truth that Morgoth hid. Shamed by his actions, he picked up the Nauglamír to give to the king as a gift and memorial, then he left Menegroth no longer a thrall of Morgoth.<ref name=TS22/>

===Death and legacy===
After leaving Menegroth, it is said Húrin, "bereft of all purpose and desire", cast himself into the [[Belegaer|Great Sea]].<ref name=TS22/>

It could be argued, that Húrin partly sowed the seeds of the destruction of [[ruin of Doriath|Doriath]] and [[fall of Gondolin|Gondolin]] or escalated it. Furthermore Húrin's presence in Brethil led to the extinction of the [[House of Haleth]].<ref>{{WJ|Hurin}}, p. 297</ref>

His life, and the lives of his children would become known as the ''[[Narn i Chîn Húrin (tale)|Narn i Chîn Húrin]]'', "The Tale of the Children of Húrin". It was written by the Mannish poet [[Dírhaval]] who lived in the [[Havens of Sirion]] and it was highly praised by the Eldar.<ref>{{WJ|Aelfwine}}, pp. 311-3</ref> Millennia later [[Elrond]] makes a passing reference of him to [[Frodo]] at the [[Council of Elrond]].<ref>{{FR|II2}}</ref>
{{blockquote|'But if you take it freely, I will say that your choice is right; and though all the mighty Elf-friends of old, Hador, and Húrin, and Túrin, and Beren himself were assembled together, your seat should be among them.’'|''[[The Lord of the Rings]], [[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', [[The Council of Elrond]]}}

==Etymology==
{{Pronounce|Hurin Thalion.mp3|Ardamir}}
''Húrin'' is [[Sindarin]], but it is never glossed. However, in the earlier [[Noldorin]] phase of the language, the name is the combination of ''[[hûr]]'' ("vigour") + ''ind'' ("heart").<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, entries "ID", "KHOR"</ref>

==Other names==
''[[Thalion]]'' is simply Sindarin for "Steadfast, Strong".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''thalion''</ref>

When Túrin dwelt in Nargothrond, Húrin was indirectly called by him '''''[[Úmarth]]''''',<ref>{{CH|10}}, p. 159</ref> meaning "Ill-fate".<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''[[amarth]]''</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | BEL | | BAR | | HAR |y| GAL | BEL=[[Belegund]]|BAR=[[Baragund]]|GAL=[[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor of Dor-lómin]]|HAR=[[Hareth]]}}
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{{familytree | | | TUR | | URW | | NIE | | | | TUR=[[Túrin]]|URW=[[Urwen]]|NIE=[[Nienor]]}}
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', his name was '''Úrin'''.<ref>{{LT1|Index}}, entry ''Úrin''</ref>

In earlier versions Húrin suffers a different fate after departing Doriath. In the ''Lost Tales'', Úrin returns to [[Hísilómë]] (Hithlum), later dies and his shade seeks [[Mavwin]] (Morwen) and together lament over their children.<ref>{{LT2|II}}, pp. 115-6</ref> This also occurs in the ''[[Sketch of the Mythology]]'' except Húrin is not a shade.<ref>{{SM|2}} 14, p. 32</ref>

== See also ==
* ''[[The Children of Húrin]]''
* ''[[The Wanderings of Húrin]]''

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'''December''' is the twelfth month of the Gregorian year.

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Lobelia Sackville-Baggins

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{{Quote|I'll give you Sharkey, you dirty thieving ruffians!|Lobelia Sackville-Baggins in ''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Scouring of the Shire]]"}}
'''Lobelia Sackville-Baggins''', (née '''[[Bracegirdle Family|Bracegirdle]]''') was the second child, and only daughter of [[Primrose Bracegirdle|Primrose Boffin]] and [[Blanco Bracegirdle]] and then the wife of [[Otho Sackville-Baggins]], a distant relative of [[Bilbo Baggins]], known for her want of the hobbit-hole [[Bag End]].

==History==
Lobelia was born in [[Hardbottle]] to [[Primrose Bracegirdle|Primrose Boffin]] and [[Blanco Bracegirdle]] and the sister of [[Bruno Bracegirdle]]. Lobelia was renowned in the [[The Shire]] for her temper and greed. She later married [[Bilbo Baggins]]'s cousin [[Otho Sackville-Baggins]], and they had one child together, [[Lotho Sackville-Baggins|Lotho]], who was born in {{SR|1364}}.<ref name="Bag">{{App|Baggins}}</ref>

Her envy of [[Bag End]] was well-known; when Bilbo left for [[Quest for Erebor|his legendary journey]] in {{SR|1341}}<ref name="Return">{{H|Return}}</ref> she coveted Bag End and found an oportunity to steal some of Bilbo's spoons, as Bilbo suspected after his return, and Lobelia knew well his suspicions. Lobelia and Otho were furious when Bilbo made [[Frodo Baggins]] his heir, him being a more distant relative. However, he did invite them to [[Bilbo's Farewell Party|his farewell feast]], with magnificent invitations written with golden ink; Lobelia could not ignore it. The [[23 September|next day]] she and Otho came to Bag End, hearing that Bilbo's household was being given out, but Frodo said that what was directed to her was only a case of silver spoons. She took "the point", and took the gift. But later as Otho left, she was still there, investigating nooks and corners and tapping the floors, she had snatched some small valuable things in her umbrella, until Frodo relieved her and drove her out, as she shouted that he should also leave, being half [[Brandybuck Family|Brandybuck]], did not belong here. [[Gandalf]] later saw her driving a pony-trap towards [[Bywater]].<ref>{{FR|Party}}</ref>

Her angry words to Frodo turned out to be true: he decided to leave for [[Crickhollow]] (a ruse to escape the Shire) he sold Bag End to Lobelia by [[June]] {{TA|3018}}, but unfortunately Lobelia was now centennial, and Otho had died by then. The titles would pass to her on [[24 September]] but she went there [[23 September|the previous day]] with Lotho, and an inventory list to inspect that that nothing she had paid for had been carried off to Buckland. She went right though her list, and in the end they departed with the spare key; Frodo said that his own would be left with the [[Gamgee Family]] and Lobelia reacted as if she thought that the Gamgees would rob the household until the next day.<ref name="Company">{{FR|I3}}</ref>

During the [[War of the Ring]], Lobelia was imprisoned in [[Lockholes]] for arguing with the [[Chief Shirriff|Chief]]'s Men, and attacking one of them with an umbrella.<ref name="Scouring">{{RK|Scouring}}</ref> After finding [[Fredegar Bolger]], Frodo finds Lobelia, old and frail. As Frodo lets her out, Lobelia was popular for the first time for bravely standing up to the [[Saruman]]'s [[Ruffians|Men]], receiving cheers and applauds. However, she was crushed to find out her son had been murdered whilst she was in prison. After the War of the Ring, Lobelia returned to her home village to live with the other [[Bracegirdle Family|Bracegirdle]]s, giving Bag End to Frodo. When she died in the Spring of {{TA|3020}}, she gave her money to Frodo to be used to help [[hobbits]] left homeless by Saruman and her son, which deeply moved Frodo.<ref name="Grey">{{RK|Havens}}</ref>

==Etymology==
[[Wikipedia:Lobelia|Lobelia]] is a genus of the bellflower family, named after [[Wikipedia:Matthias de L'Obel|Matthias de L'Obel]].<ref>{{HM|IE}}, "Giving of Names" p. 195</ref> Some species are commonly grown as garden flowers.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
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|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (video game) - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.JPG|Lobelia in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]
|File:Cortney Skinner - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins (MECCG).jpg|Lobelia in ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.jpg|Lobelia in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]''
|File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.jpg|Lobelia in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
|File:The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey - Lobelia Sackville-Baggins.jpg|Lobelia in [[The Hobbit (film series)|''The Hobbit'' (film series)]]
}}

'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:'''
:Although she is only named in passing, Diana Bishop plays Lobelia at Bilbo's 111th Birthday party. She and [[Otho Sackville-Baggins|Otho]] are given a brief exchange complaining about being part of "one gross", and questioning what "Frodo coming into his inheritance" means.

'''1995-8: ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]'':'''
:In the expansion ''[[Middle-earth: Dark Minions|Dark Minions]]'', Lobelia appears as two different cards: "Mistress Lobelia" is a Resource Ally, and "Lobelia Sackville-Baggins" is an Agent.<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.tradecardsonline.com/im/searchCards|articlename=(Results from search for cards in the game Middle Earth)|dated=|website=[http://www.tradecardsonline.com/ Tradecardsoneline.com]|accessed=26 March 2014}}</ref>

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
: Lobelia (portrayed by [[Elizabeth Moody]]) appears briefly along with Otho in the Extended edition of the film, attempting to confront [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] during his [[Bilbo's Farewell Party|farewell party]], though Bilbo manages to elude their presence. In the theatrical release, Lobelia is only heard knocking at Bilbo's door before the farewell party.

'''2002: [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (video game)]]:'''
:Lobelia (voiced by [[Jennifer Hale]]) appears in Bywater. Frodo has to give her the Bag End Deed as one of the first missions. When Frodo approaches her she insists he first warn [[Robin Smallburrow]] of the wolves in the Shire by ringing the warning bell. Frodo does so, before presenting an exhilirated Lobelia with the Bag End Deed.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Found outside [[Bag End]], Lobelia is involved in several quests dealing with surprises left for her by the previous owner.

'''[[2012]]: ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey]]'':'''
: Lobelia is seen briefly in the [[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (extended edition)|Extended Edition]] (along with Otho) in the marketplace outside of the [[Green Dragon]] Inn. The character's costume is deliberately ostentatious to be "bright and show-offy" as "she aspires to the best dressed lady in Hobbiton".<ref>[[Daniel Falconer]], ''[[The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Chronicles: Art & Design]]'', p. 23</ref>

'''[[2014]]: ''[[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies]]'':'''
:She and Otho are also seen at the end of the film when Bilbo's possessions are being auctioned off as he returns to [[the Shire]]. Lobelia pretends not to know who Bilbo is, so he accuses her of being dishonest about it. She is portrayed by Erin Banks.

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