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2012-03-14T02:06:29Z

Kingswood:

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-- [[User:Mith|'''Mith''']] ([[User talk:Mith|'''Talk''']]/[[Special:Contributions/Mith|Contribs]]/[[Special:Editcount/Mith/Edits|Edits]]) 15:34, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

:Welcome to Tolkien Gateway, Kingswood! I hope you will enjoy editing TG. Let me know if I can help you in any way.
:PS: Am I right, you're "Eärnur" from LOTR Wikia? --[[User:Amroth|Amroth]] 18:27, 12 March 2012 (UTC)
:Yep, one and the same. Thanks for the welcome. --[[User:Kingswood|Kingswood]] 02:06, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Timeline

2012-03-13T03:51:00Z

Kingswood: /* Years of the Trees Begin */ Melkor is judged and cast into Mandos

{{claimed|[[User:Mith]]}}
==[[Years of the Lamps]]==
:''All dates in this section are approximate''
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="2" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Years of the Lamps'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" | '''''[[Music of the Ainur|Ainulindalë]]''''': The [[Valar]], [[Maiar]], and [[Melkor]] enter [[Eä]].
|-
| 1–1499 || The First War and the [[Arda Marred|Marring of Arda]].
|-
| 1500 || [[Tulkas]] enters [[Eä]] and [[Melkor]] flees.
|-
| '''''1900''''' || The completion of [[Arda]]. The [[Valar]] create the [[Two Lamps]] and settle at [[Almaren]]. '''''Beginning of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3400 || [[Tulkas]] weds [[Nessa]]. [[Melkor]] secretly returns to [[Arda]], raises the [[Iron Mountains]] and delves [[Utumno]], and partly blights the [[Spring of Arda]].
|-
| '''''3450''''' || [[Melkor]] overthrows the [[Two Lamps]] forming [[Helcar]] and [[Sea of Ringil|Ringil]]. [[Almaren]] is destroyed. '''''End of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3450–3500 ||The [[Valar]] raise the [[Pelóri]] and settle in [[Aman]]. The [[Two Trees]] are grown in [[Valinor]].
|}

== [[Years of the Trees]] Begin ==

{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="2" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Dates given in [[Valian Years]] (9.582 Sun Years)
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| Pre-[[Years of the Trees 1000|1000]] || [[Melkor]] sleeps in [[Utumno]]. [[Oromë]] hunts throughout [[Middle-earth]].
|-
| ???? || About some time before the waking of the Elves, [[Aulë]] creates the 7 [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] and their 6 spouses. Ilúvatar adopts them and they are put to sleep.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1000|1000]] || The [[Valar]] hold council, for [[Yavanna]] and [[Oromë]] report that Melkor might rise once more in power. They discuss the [[Children of Ilúvatar]]. [[Varda]] begins to fashion new stars, and organize them and those already wrought into [[:Category:Constellations|constellations]], over the next fifty years.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1050|1050]] || [[Varda]] forms the [[Valacirca]]. The first 144 [[Elves]] ([[Minyar]], [[Tatyar]] and [[Nelyar]]) awake in [[Cuiviénen]]. [[Melian]] travels to [[Beleriand]] after ascending [[Taniquetil]] to see the stars.
|-
|??? || Spies of Melkor discover the Elves and afflict them. Possibly [[Orcs]] first created.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1085|1085]] || [[Oromë]] discovers the [[Elves]], and calls them [[Eldar]]. The Eldar are afraid of Oromë, and blame him for [[Melkor]]'s work.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1086|1086]] || [[Oromë]] returns to [[Valinor]], and witnesses to his peers about the Children of Ilúvatar. Oromë returns to the [[Elves]] while the Valar consider his message.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1090|1090]] || [[Valar]] make war on [[Melkor]] in the [[War for Sake of the Elves]]. The earth is shaken. The shores of Beleriand are formed and bays are created on the North. Over the next two years Melkor is defeated, and retreats into [[Utumno]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1092|1092]] || The [[Siege of Utumno]] begins. North is desolated and the Sea widened.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1099|1099]] || The [[Siege of Utumno]] ends, as the Valar storm the final defenses. Balrogs attack and Manwë slays them. [[Tulkas]] captures [[Melkor]], binding him with [[Angainor]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1100|1100]] || [[Morgoth]] is brought back to Valinor, judged and cast into [[Mandos]]. 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1101|1101]] || Valar make council about the protection of Eruhíni and decide to bring them to Valinor. Oromë Invites the Elves.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1102|1102]] || Elves are unwilling so Oromë invites the three Elven ambassadors, [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]] and [[Elwë]] to come to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1104|1104]] || Ambassadors return to [[Cuiviénen]] and invite the Elves to return with them to Valinor
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1105|1105]] || First [[Sundering of the Elves]] at [[Cuiviénen]]. [[Vanyar]] under Ingwë, [[Noldor]] under Finwë and [[Teleri]] under Elwë and [[Olwë]]. [[Avari]], under [[Morwë]] and [[Nurwë]], stay in Cuiviénen. The [[Eldar]] depart, pass [[Sea of Helcar]] and turn west. Some are terrified by the smokes of war and go back.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1115|1115]] || Second [[Sundering of the Elves]]: The host pass [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]] the Great and come to the River [[Anduin]]. Some Lindar wish to stay there. Terrified by the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]], [[Nandor|a part]] of them go south led by [[Lenwë]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1125|1125]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Beleriand]]; the foremost of them pass [[Sirion]] and reach the shores. Oromë goes to Aman for counsel.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1128|1128]] || The unwilling Teleri also come to Beleriand and dwell east of [[Gelion]]. Elwë keeps friendship with Finwë and Noldor on the west.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1130|1130]] || Elwë returning from a meeting with Finwë meets Melian in [[Nan Elmoth]] and falls into a trance.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1132|1132]] || [[Ulmo]] brings [[Tol Eressëa|an island]] to the [[Bay of Balar]]. The Vanyar and Noldor forget their fear for the Sea and embark upon it while the Teleri look for Elwë. When departing, the island breaks and leaves the [[Isle of Balar]] behind. 
After learning of their embark, some Teleri led by Olwë, reach the shores and meet [[Ossë]] and [[Uinen]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1133|1133]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Valinor]] and build [[Eldamar]]. The Valar open the rift [[Calacirya]] in Pelóri so that the [[Light of Valinor]] reaches Eldamar. The Elves begin the building of [[Tirion]] on the hill [[Túna]] inside Calacirya.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1140|1140]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] found [[Tirion]] and [[Mindon Eldaliéva]]. Some Vanyar yearn for the Trees and go closer to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1142|1142]] || [[Galathilion|White Tree]] given to [[Noldor]] by Yavanna
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1147|1147]] || [[Ingwë]] removes himself to [[Taniquetil]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1149|1149]] || Finwë prays to Ulmo to bring the Teleri. However Ossë is grieved and persuades some to stay with him. [[Círdan]] with some establish the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]]. [[Ossë]] teaches them shipcraft 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1150|1150]] || Olwë and the [[Falmari|most part]] of the Teleri leave Beleriand. The rest of the Teleri are still looking for Elwë and are named [[Eglath]]
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1151|1151]] || Tol Eressëa with the Teleri stops moving outside the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. They are afterwards named Falmari who choose to remain on [[Tol Eressëa]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1152|1152]] || [[Elwë]] awakens from the trance and becomes King of Elves in [[Beleriand]]; his hair is now silver
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1161|1161]] || The Falmari after the teachings of Ossë build ships. They leave Tol Eressëa and come to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1162|1162]] || [[Teleri]] found [[Alqualondë]] with the help of Finwë
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1165|1165]] || All the Vanyar depart from Tirion to Taniquetil and Noldor stay with the Falmari.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1169|1169]] || [[Fëanor]] born son of Finwë and [[Míriel]]. The Noldor are taught by Aulë labouring and love the jewels. [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil of Tirion]] makes the [[Sarati]] and possibly writes the [[Ainulindalë (song)|Ainulindalë]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1170|1170]] || Death of [[Míriel|Míriel Serindë]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1172|1172]] || [[Statute of Finwë and Míriel|Doom of Manwë]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1185|1185]] || [[Finwë]] weds [[Indis]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1190|1190]] || [[Fingolfin]] born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1200|1200]] || Second Age of Chaining of Melkor: [[Lúthien]] born in [[Neldoreth]]
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1230|1230]] || [[Finarfin]] born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1250|1250]] || [[Fëanor]] creates the [[Tengwar]] [[Dwarves]] enter [[Beleriand]] and meet the [[Sindar]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1280|1280]] || [[Finarfin]] weds [[Eärwen]]; [[Fingon]]{{fact}} born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1300|1300]] || Third Age of Chaining of Melkor: [[Turgon]] born, [[Finrod]] born. [[Dwarves of Belegost]] and Elves begin the building of [[Menegroth]] in [[Doriath]]. The Dwarves are paid with knowledge from Melian and with many pearls, including [[Nimphelos]]. [[Daeron]] creates the [[Cirth|Certhas Daeron]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1330|1330]] || [[Orcs]] first seen in [[Beleriand]]; Dwarves make weapons for the Sindar.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1350|1350]] || [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]] leads some of the [[Nandor]] into Beleriand and befriends Thingol. They settle in [[Ossiriand]]. Daeron betters the Cirth, which are adopted by the Dwarves and made known east of the [[Blue Mountains]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1362|1362]] || [[Galadriel]] born, [[Aredhel]]{{fact}} born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1400|1400]] || [[Morgoth]] released from bondage 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1410|1410]] || [[Morgoth]] befriends the [[Noldor]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1449|1449]] || [[Fëanor]] having invented the substance [[Silima]] begins constructing the [[Silmarils]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1450|1450]] || [[Fëanor]] completes the [[Silmarils]]; he puts the Light of the Trees in them and Varda hallows them. For the next 20 years Melkor begins spreading strife and talking about weapons.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1469|1469]] || [[Idril]] born{{fact}} 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1490|1490]] || The Valar summon Fëanor who threatens Fingolfin with his sword. They exile him to [[Formenos]] and Finwë follows.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1492|1492]] || Melkor visits Fëanor but he repels him. Finwë then warns the Valar and begins to pursue Melkor. Melkor hides and meets [[Ungoliant]] in [[Avathar]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1495|1495]] || Fëanor is commanded by Manwë to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reconcile. Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees, Morgoth kills Finwë in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. They flee to Beleriand where they debate. Balrogs arrive and drive Ungoliant away. Morgoth stays in [[Angband]] and raises the [[Thangorodrim]]. 
Fëanor begins the rebellion and goes to Alqualondë where he [[First Kinslaying|fights with the Falmari]] and steals their swanships. The Flight of the Noldor begins.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1496|1496]] || [[Mandos]] (or his messenger) appears before the Noldor and speaks the [[Doom of Mandos]]. Finarfin with some repent and return to Valinor where he is accepted. Finrod his son becomes the leader of his house and follows Fëanor
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1497|1497]] || [[First Battle of Beleriand]]. Death of [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]], besiegement of the [[Havens of the Falas]]. Thingol withdraws his people and the [[Girdle of Melian]] is set around Doriath. The Laiquendi from now on remain hidden and take no other king.

The Noldor arrive at [[Helcaraxë]], but Fëanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand. Burning of the ships at [[Losgar]], where [[Amras]] is killed. [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle-under-Stars"). Fëanor is mortally wounded by [[Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs)|Gothmog]] and is rescued by his sons before dying in sight of the [[Thangorodrim]]. [[Maedhros]] meets with Morgoth under a false truce, his forces are too few and he is captured.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1498|1498]] || [[Maedhros]] is chained to the [[Thangorodrim]]. The Noldor do not depart as demanded by Morgoth and instead make a great camp at [[Mithrim]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1500|1500]] || Creation of [[Moon]] and [[Sun]]. The host of the [[Noldor]] finishes crossing the [[Helcaraxë]] and enters [[Beleriand]] under [[Fingolfin]]. [[Battle of the Lammoth]] and death of [[Argon]]. The Moon rises and after seven times, the Sun follows.
|}

== The [[First Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/First Age]]''

== The [[Second Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Second Age]]''

== The [[Third Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Third Age]]''

== The [[Fourth Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Fourth Age]]''

==See also==
* [[Timeline of Frodo Baggins]]
* [[Timeline of Aragorn]]

==References==
* ''[[Appendix B|The Tale of Years]]'' (''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'')
* ''[[The Annals of Aman]]'' (''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'')
* ''[[The Grey Annals]]'' (''[[The War of the Jewels]]'')
* ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
* ''[[Unfinished Tales|Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth]]''

[[Category:Timelines]]

Timeline

2012-03-13T03:41:23Z

Kingswood: /* Years of the Trees Begin */ Maedhros meets with Morgoth...

{{claimed|[[User:Mith]]}}
==[[Years of the Lamps]]==
:''All dates in this section are approximate''
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="2" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Years of the Lamps'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" | '''''[[Music of the Ainur|Ainulindalë]]''''': The [[Valar]], [[Maiar]], and [[Melkor]] enter [[Eä]].
|-
| 1–1499 || The First War and the [[Arda Marred|Marring of Arda]].
|-
| 1500 || [[Tulkas]] enters [[Eä]] and [[Melkor]] flees.
|-
| '''''1900''''' || The completion of [[Arda]]. The [[Valar]] create the [[Two Lamps]] and settle at [[Almaren]]. '''''Beginning of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3400 || [[Tulkas]] weds [[Nessa]]. [[Melkor]] secretly returns to [[Arda]], raises the [[Iron Mountains]] and delves [[Utumno]], and partly blights the [[Spring of Arda]].
|-
| '''''3450''''' || [[Melkor]] overthrows the [[Two Lamps]] forming [[Helcar]] and [[Sea of Ringil|Ringil]]. [[Almaren]] is destroyed. '''''End of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3450–3500 ||The [[Valar]] raise the [[Pelóri]] and settle in [[Aman]]. The [[Two Trees]] are grown in [[Valinor]].
|}

== [[Years of the Trees]] Begin ==

{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="2" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Dates given in [[Valian Years]] (9.582 Sun Years)
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| Pre-[[Years of the Trees 1000|1000]] || [[Melkor]] sleeps in [[Utumno]]. [[Oromë]] hunts throughout [[Middle-earth]].
|-
| ???? || About some time before the waking of the Elves, [[Aulë]] creates the 7 [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] and their 6 spouses. Ilúvatar adopts them and they are put to sleep.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1000|1000]] || The [[Valar]] hold council, for [[Yavanna]] and [[Oromë]] report that Melkor might rise once more in power. They discuss the [[Children of Ilúvatar]]. [[Varda]] begins to fashion new stars, and organize them and those already wrought into [[:Category:Constellations|constellations]], over the next fifty years.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1050|1050]] || [[Varda]] forms the [[Valacirca]]. The first 144 [[Elves]] ([[Minyar]], [[Tatyar]] and [[Nelyar]]) awake in [[Cuiviénen]]. [[Melian]] travels to [[Beleriand]] after ascending [[Taniquetil]] to see the stars.
|-
|??? || Spies of Melkor discover the Elves and afflict them. Possibly [[Orcs]] first created.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1085|1085]] || [[Oromë]] discovers the [[Elves]], and calls them [[Eldar]]. The Eldar are afraid of Oromë, and blame him for [[Melkor]]'s work.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1086|1086]] || [[Oromë]] returns to [[Valinor]], and witnesses to his peers about the Children of Ilúvatar. Oromë returns to the [[Elves]] while the Valar consider his message.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1090|1090]] || [[Valar]] make war on [[Melkor]] in the [[War for Sake of the Elves]]. The earth is shaken. The shores of Beleriand are formed and bays are created on the North. Over the next two years Melkor is defeated, and retreats into [[Utumno]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1092|1092]] || The [[Siege of Utumno]] begins. North is desolated and the Sea widened.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1099|1099]] || The [[Siege of Utumno]] ends, as the Valar storm the final defenses. Balrogs attack and Manwë slays them. [[Tulkas]] captures [[Melkor]], binding him with [[Angainor]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1100|1100]] || [[Morgoth]] judged and chained with [[Angainor]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1101|1101]] || Valar make council about the protection of Eruhíni and decide to bring them to Valinor. Oromë Invites the Elves.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1102|1102]] || Elves are unwilling so Oromë invites the three Elven ambassadors, [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]] and [[Elwë]] to come to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1104|1104]] || Ambassadors return to [[Cuiviénen]] and invite the Elves to return with them to Valinor
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1105|1105]] || First [[Sundering of the Elves]] at [[Cuiviénen]]. [[Vanyar]] under Ingwë, [[Noldor]] under Finwë and [[Teleri]] under Elwë and [[Olwë]]. [[Avari]], under [[Morwë]] and [[Nurwë]], stay in Cuiviénen. The [[Eldar]] depart, pass [[Sea of Helcar]] and turn west. Some are terrified by the smokes of war and go back.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1115|1115]] || Second [[Sundering of the Elves]]: The host pass [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]] the Great and come to the River [[Anduin]]. Some Lindar wish to stay there. Terrified by the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]], [[Nandor|a part]] of them go south led by [[Lenwë]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1125|1125]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Beleriand]]; the foremost of them pass [[Sirion]] and reach the shores. Oromë goes to Aman for counsel.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1128|1128]] || The unwilling Teleri also come to Beleriand and dwell east of [[Gelion]]. Elwë keeps friendship with Finwë and Noldor on the west.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1130|1130]] || Elwë returning from a meeting with Finwë meets Melian in [[Nan Elmoth]] and falls into a trance.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1132|1132]] || [[Ulmo]] brings [[Tol Eressëa|an island]] to the [[Bay of Balar]]. The Vanyar and Noldor forget their fear for the Sea and embark upon it while the Teleri look for Elwë. When departing, the island breaks and leaves the [[Isle of Balar]] behind. 
After learning of their embark, some Teleri led by Olwë, reach the shores and meet [[Ossë]] and [[Uinen]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1133|1133]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Valinor]] and build [[Eldamar]]. The Valar open the rift [[Calacirya]] in Pelóri so that the [[Light of Valinor]] reaches Eldamar. The Elves begin the building of [[Tirion]] on the hill [[Túna]] inside Calacirya.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1140|1140]] || [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] found [[Tirion]] and [[Mindon Eldaliéva]]. Some Vanyar yearn for the Trees and go closer to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1142|1142]] || [[Galathilion|White Tree]] given to [[Noldor]] by Yavanna
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1147|1147]] || [[Ingwë]] removes himself to [[Taniquetil]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1149|1149]] || Finwë prays to Ulmo to bring the Teleri. However Ossë is grieved and persuades some to stay with him. [[Círdan]] with some establish the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]]. [[Ossë]] teaches them shipcraft 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1150|1150]] || Olwë and the [[Falmari|most part]] of the Teleri leave Beleriand. The rest of the Teleri are still looking for Elwë and are named [[Eglath]]
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1151|1151]] || Tol Eressëa with the Teleri stops moving outside the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. They are afterwards named Falmari who choose to remain on [[Tol Eressëa]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1152|1152]] || [[Elwë]] awakens from the trance and becomes King of Elves in [[Beleriand]]; his hair is now silver
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1161|1161]] || The Falmari after the teachings of Ossë build ships. They leave Tol Eressëa and come to Valinor.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1162|1162]] || [[Teleri]] found [[Alqualondë]] with the help of Finwë
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1165|1165]] || All the Vanyar depart from Tirion to Taniquetil and Noldor stay with the Falmari.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1169|1169]] || [[Fëanor]] born son of Finwë and [[Míriel]]. The Noldor are taught by Aulë labouring and love the jewels. [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil of Tirion]] makes the [[Sarati]] and possibly writes the [[Ainulindalë (song)|Ainulindalë]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1170|1170]] || Death of [[Míriel|Míriel Serindë]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1172|1172]] || [[Statute of Finwë and Míriel|Doom of Manwë]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1185|1185]] || [[Finwë]] weds [[Indis]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1190|1190]] || [[Fingolfin]] born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1200|1200]] || Second Age of Chaining of Melkor: [[Lúthien]] born in [[Neldoreth]]
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1230|1230]] || [[Finarfin]] born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1250|1250]] || [[Fëanor]] creates the [[Tengwar]] [[Dwarves]] enter [[Beleriand]] and meet the [[Sindar]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1280|1280]] || [[Finarfin]] weds [[Eärwen]]; [[Fingon]]{{fact}} born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1300|1300]] || Third Age of Chaining of Melkor: [[Turgon]] born, [[Finrod]] born. [[Dwarves of Belegost]] and Elves begin the building of [[Menegroth]] in [[Doriath]]. The Dwarves are paid with knowledge from Melian and with many pearls, including [[Nimphelos]]. [[Daeron]] creates the [[Cirth|Certhas Daeron]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1330|1330]] || [[Orcs]] first seen in [[Beleriand]]; Dwarves make weapons for the Sindar.
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1350|1350]] || [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]] leads some of the [[Nandor]] into Beleriand and befriends Thingol. They settle in [[Ossiriand]]. Daeron betters the Cirth, which are adopted by the Dwarves and made known east of the [[Blue Mountains]].
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1362|1362]] || [[Galadriel]] born, [[Aredhel]]{{fact}} born 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1400|1400]] || [[Morgoth]] released from bondage 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1410|1410]] || [[Morgoth]] befriends the [[Noldor]] 
|-
| [[Years of the Trees 1449|1449]] || [[Fëanor]] having invented the substance [[Silima]] begins constructing the [[Silmarils]] 
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| [[Years of the Trees 1450|1450]] || [[Fëanor]] completes the [[Silmarils]]; he puts the Light of the Trees in them and Varda hallows them. For the next 20 years Melkor begins spreading strife and talking about weapons.
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| [[Years of the Trees 1469|1469]] || [[Idril]] born{{fact}} 
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| [[Years of the Trees 1490|1490]] || The Valar summon Fëanor who threatens Fingolfin with his sword. They exile him to [[Formenos]] and Finwë follows.
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| [[Years of the Trees 1492|1492]] || Melkor visits Fëanor but he repels him. Finwë then warns the Valar and begins to pursue Melkor. Melkor hides and meets [[Ungoliant]] in [[Avathar]].
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| [[Years of the Trees 1495|1495]] || Fëanor is commanded by Manwë to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reconcile. Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees, Morgoth kills Finwë in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. They flee to Beleriand where they debate. Balrogs arrive and drive Ungoliant away. Morgoth stays in [[Angband]] and raises the [[Thangorodrim]]. 
Fëanor begins the rebellion and goes to Alqualondë where he [[First Kinslaying|fights with the Falmari]] and steals their swanships. The Flight of the Noldor begins.
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| [[Years of the Trees 1496|1496]] || [[Mandos]] (or his messenger) appears before the Noldor and speaks the [[Doom of Mandos]]. Finarfin with some repent and return to Valinor where he is accepted. Finrod his son becomes the leader of his house and follows Fëanor
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| [[Years of the Trees 1497|1497]] || [[First Battle of Beleriand]]. Death of [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]], besiegement of the [[Havens of the Falas]]. Thingol withdraws his people and the [[Girdle of Melian]] is set around Doriath. The Laiquendi from now on remain hidden and take no other king.

The Noldor arrive at [[Helcaraxë]], but Fëanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand. Burning of the ships at [[Losgar]], where [[Amras]] is killed. [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle-under-Stars"). Fëanor is mortally wounded by [[Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs)|Gothmog]] and is rescued by his sons before dying in sight of the [[Thangorodrim]]. [[Maedhros]] meets with Morgoth under a false truce, his forces are too few and he is captured.
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| [[Years of the Trees 1498|1498]] || [[Maedhros]] is chained to the [[Thangorodrim]]. The Noldor do not depart as demanded by Morgoth and instead make a great camp at [[Mithrim]].
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| [[Years of the Trees 1500|1500]] || Creation of [[Moon]] and [[Sun]]. The host of the [[Noldor]] finishes crossing the [[Helcaraxë]] and enters [[Beleriand]] under [[Fingolfin]]. [[Battle of the Lammoth]] and death of [[Argon]]. The Moon rises and after seven times, the Sun follows.
|}

== The [[First Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/First Age]]''

== The [[Second Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Second Age]]''

== The [[Third Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Third Age]]''

== The [[Fourth Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Fourth Age]]''

==See also==
* [[Timeline of Frodo Baggins]]
* [[Timeline of Aragorn]]

==References==
* ''[[Appendix B|The Tale of Years]]'' (''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'')
* ''[[The Annals of Aman]]'' (''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'')
* ''[[The Grey Annals]]'' (''[[The War of the Jewels]]'')
* ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
* ''[[Unfinished Tales|Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth]]''

[[Category:Timelines]]

Celebrimbor

2012-03-11T22:44:43Z

Kingswood: /* The Rings of Power */ Celebrimbor was captured in the sack, not killed...and later tortured to death

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{{Pronounce|Celebrimbor.mp3|Ardamir}}
'''Celebrimbor''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˌkeleˈbrimbor]}}) was born in [[Valinor]], the son of [[Curufin]], fifth son of [[Fëanor]]. Aside from his grandfather, Celebrimbor was the greatest craftsman in the history of [[Middle-earth]], and his forging of the [[Rings of Power]] led to the events chronicled in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.

==History==
=== Early Life ===
[[Image:Marya Filatova - Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|left|Celebrimbor]]
Celebrimbor followed his grandfather into [[Oath of Fëanor|exile]], though little is said of his deeds during the [[First Age]]. His unnamed mother remained in Valinor. He probably fled to [[Nargothrond]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. However, he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and [[Celegorm]] regarding [[Lúthien]], [[Beren]], and [[Finrod]]. He even repudiated his father's deeds and did not follow him when the two brothers were cast out from Nargothrond by [[Orodreth]]. After the destruction of Nargothrond, Celebrimbor lived for a time in [[Gondolin]], where he was great jewel smith for King [[Turgon]]. He may have created the [[Elessar of Eärendil]], though other accounts name [[Enerdhil]] as the Master Jewelsmith and creator of the [[Elfstone]], who perhaps taught Celebrimbor this art.<ref name="CG">{{UT|6}}</ref>

A legend says that during the Second Age Celebrimbor was in love with [[Galadriel]] who was pained at the state of [[Middle-earth]]. Celebrimbor remade another version of the Elessar as her behest, with less power than the original.<ref name="CG"/>

During the Second Age, he was lord of the elves of [[Ost-in-Edhil]] in [[Eregion]]. He was also the head of the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]], a guild of elven craftsmen. Their skill was so renowned that they gained the admiration and friendship of the [[Dwarves]] of [[Khazad-dûm]]. Together with the dwarf [[Narvi]], Celebrimbor crafted the [[Doors of Durin]] that guarded the West-gate of the Dwarven kingdom.<ref>{{FR|Journey}}</ref>

=== The Rings of Power ===
Around Second Age 1200 a mysterious craftsman arrived at Ost-in-Edhil offering his knowledge to the Gwaith-i-Mírdain. This was [[Sauron]], in the guise of [[Annatar]] the "Lord of Gifts", who had come to subvert and destroy the elves.

Under the guidance and instruction of Annatar, Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain made sixteen rings: seven for the Dwarves, and nine for [[Nazgûl|Men]]. And Celebrimbor created the three [[Three Rings|Rings of the Elves]], the greatest and fairest of the Rings of Power. These rings were thus free of Sauron's corrupting influence, for only Celebrimbor himself touched them. Celebrimbor named the rings [[Vilya]], [[Narya]], and [[Nenya]] after the principal Middle-earth elements of air, fire, and water, respectively.

At this time, Sauron was secretly forging [[the One Ring]] in [[Orodruin]], which would enable him to rule Middle-earth by claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers. Celebrimbor and the elves defied Sauron by withholding the other rings from him. Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was captured in the sack, and was forced under torture to disclose where the Nine and the Seven were held, but he would not reveal the whereabouts of the three elvish rings. He had already sent the three rings away for safekeeping: Vilya and Narya to [[Gil-galad]] in [[Lindon]], and Nenya to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]]. Sauron captured the lesser rings and used them as instruments of evil in later years, particularly against Men. Celebrimbor died from his torment, the last direct descendant of the line of Fëanor.

== Etymology ==
The name '''''Celebrimbor''''' is the [[Sindarin]] translation of his [[Quenya]] father-name '''[[Telperinquar]]''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌtelpeˈriŋʷkʷar]}}). His [[Amilessë|mother-name]] is unknown. ''Celebrimbor'' consists of ''[[celeb|celebrin]]'' ("silver-like") + ''[[paur|baur]]'' ("fist").<ref name=PE17>{{PE|17}}, p. 42</ref>

== Renowned Works ==
* The [[Elessar of Eärendil]]
* [[Doors of Durin]] (with [[Narvi]])
* The [[Rings of Power]]
** The [[Nine Rings]] of Men (with [[Annatar]])
** The [[Seven Rings]] of the Dwarves (with [[Annatar]])
** The [[Three Rings]] of the Elves

== Genealogy ==
 
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=== See Also ===
* [[:Category:Images of Celebrimbor|Images of Celebrimbor]].

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Eithel Sirion

2012-03-11T05:03:04Z

Kingswood: twice in the text Eithel was spelled Either, I corrected them

'''Eithel Sirion''', "Sirion's Well",<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> was the initial spring and northernmost point of the great River [[Sirion]].

Eithel Sirion was located in the eastern part of the [[Ered Wethrin]] and overlooked the plains of [[Ard-galen]]. From this spot the Sirion flowed south and then slightly east, skirting the plains, to the [[Fen of Serech]].<ref>{{S|Map}}</ref> There was a pass west of Either Sirion through the mountains that led to [[Mithrim]].<ref name="Return">{{S|Return}}</ref>

After [[Fëanor]] had been mortally wounded by [[Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs)|Gothmog]] his sons carried him away from [[Dor Daedeloth]]. As they began climbing the pass near Eithel Sirion, Fëanor had them stop, he cursed [[Morgoth]] three times, and then he died. As it left, Fëanor's fiery spirit consumed his body to ash no tomb was made for him there or elsewhere.<ref name="Return"/>

[[Fingolfin]] built a great fortress in this location called [[Barad Eithel]], from whence a watch was kept upon the plains. However, in the [[Dagor Bragollach]] a host of Morgoth's assailed this place and other fortresses of the Ered Wethrin. Near the Eithel Sirion [[Hador|Hador Lórindol]] and his son [[Gundor]] fell in [[Fingolfin]]'s rearguard. Morgoth withdrew his forces after the Dagor Bragollach, but sent a new host against [[Hithlum]] seven years later. Again the Eithel Sirion and its fortress was a main point of contention and here [[Galdor (Lord of Dor-lómin)|Galdor of Dor-lómin]] fell.<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref>

At the beginning of the Fifth Battle, the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], [[Fingon]] kept watch from the walls of the Barad Eithel for the beacon that would signal the start of the war. At the bidding of [[Húrin]], Fingon held back his strength while the host of Morgoth marched up to the Eithel Sirion. Before the walls of the fortress [[Gelmir of Nargothrond|Gelmir]], son of [[Guilin]], was cruelly slain. This enraged his brother [[Gwindor]] who charged from the Eithel Sirion on horseback.<ref>{{S|Fifth}}</ref>
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Glorfindel

2012-03-11T00:29:12Z

Kingswood: /* Gondolin */ corrected some grammar errors and sentence structure

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{{Pronounce|Glorfindel.mp3|Ardamir}}

{{quote|'''Glorfindel''' was tall and straight; his hair was of shining gold, his face fair and young and fearless and full of joy; his eyes were bright and keen, and his voice like music; on his brow sat wisdom, and in his hand was strength.|[[The Fellowship of the Ring]], ''[[Many Meetings]]''}}
'''Glorfindel''' ([[Sindarin|S]] "golden head of hair", pron. {{IPA|[ɡlorˈfindel]}}) was one of the mightiest [[Elves]] of [[Middle-earth]] in the [[Third Age]]. He was distinctive because of his return to [[Middle-earth]] after death, acting as an emissary of the [[Valar]], on a similar mission to the [[Istari]] who were to come several thousand years later.

==History==
===Early History===

Glorfindel was born in [[Valinor]] sometime during the [[Years of the Trees]]. His parentage is unknown; due to his apparent nobility and a note that he was kin of [[Turgon]] it is possible that he was the son of one of [[Finwë]]’s daughters, [[Findis]] or [[Irimë]]. This would account for his distinctive golden hair as well, as [[Indis]] their mother was a [[Vanya]]. It would also make Glorfindel the possible uncle of [[Voronwë]] (who may have been the grandson of Irimë), the only surviving mariner who sought Valinor. Nevertheless, his parentage is and always will be a matter of speculation, unless new manuscripts turn up, as [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] never explored that matter very deeply.

He was of the host of [[Turgon]], who was one of the most determined and unrepentant followers of [[Fëanor]]. Nevertheless Glorfindel himself was reluctant; only for his allegiance and kinship with Turgon did he go, and had no part in the [[Kinslaying of Alqualondë]].

===Gondolin===

After the [[Exile of the Noldor]] Glorfindel’s history is obscure. As a great follower of Turgon he was appointed chief of the [[House of the Golden Flower]], one of the [[Twelve Houses of the Gondolindrim|Twelve Houses]] of [[Gondolin]]. He was dearly loved by all the [[Gondolindrim]], and went about in a mantle embroidered in threads of gold, diapered with celandine “as a field in spring”. His vambraces were [[Uncommon words#damask|damascened]] with "cunning gold".

[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - Glorfindel and Ecthelion.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Glorfindel and Ecthelion'', as drawn by [[Jenny Dolfen]].]]He witnessed the coming of [[Tuor]] and later the [[Fall of Gondolin]]. During the ensuing battle in the streets, Glorfindel chose (or was ordered) to hold the [[Great Market]] from the advancing [[orcs]]. He attempted to flank them, taking the enemy by surprise, but was himself ambushed and surrounded. Cut off, the House of the Golden Flower fought on fiercely for hours, until a fire-breathing [[Dragons|dragon]] came and leveled their ranks. Glorfindel, with some of the strongest of his followers, cut his way out, but the survivors of that battle were very few. Even then they were pursued and might have all been killed, but the [[House of the Harp]] arrived in time, after rebelling from their treacherous leader [[Salgant]], ambushing their pursuers. The Golden Flower arrived at the [[Square of the King]], one of the last of the Houses to be driven in.

As many of the lords had fallen, [[Ecthelion]] was wounded, [[Galdor of the Tree|Galdor]] was engaged, and [[Egalmoth]] had not yet arrived, Glorfindel joined Tuor in leading the defense of the King’s Square. When Egalmoth arrived, bringing with him many women and children, he took over Glorfindel’s job in going from place to place, strengthening the defenses. Glorfindel presumably threw himself once more into the thick of the fight. But even he could not prevent a dragon from coming down from the [[Alley of Roses]], breaking through their lines. The dragon was accompanied by orcs and balrogs, among them [[Gothmog (Lord of Balrogs)|Gothmog]]. Even Tuor was thrown down, but Ecthelion sacrificed himself to kill Gothmog and buy the Gondolindrim a little more time. When the Gondolindrim fled southward, and King Turgon was slain, Glorfindel held the rear manfully, losing many more of his House in the process. After they had escaped Gondolin via [[Idril's Secret Way]], and passed through the [[Cirith Thoronath]], Glorfindel again held the rear with the largest number of the unwounded.

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Glorfindel and the Balrog Above Gondolin.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Glorfindel and the Balrog Above Gondolin'' by [[Ted Nasmith]].]]It was at that time that a balrog and a contingent of orcs ambushed their company. Glorfindel there accomplished his greatest deed, for he saved the lives of Tuor, [[Idril]], and all the company when he defied the balrog. They fought long. According to ''[[The Fall of Gondolin]]'' Glorfindel stabbed it in the belly, but as the balrog fell it reached out and grabbed his long golden hair, pulling him back down over the edge of the cliff. He perished in the fall, but his body was borne up by [[Thorondor]], and buried him with a mound of stones in the pass. On that mound grew yellow flowers (possibly celandine), despite its remote location.

===Re-embodiment and Return===

Glorfindel’s spirit passed to the [[Halls of Mandos]], where he waited with the spirits of the other Noldor who had died during their war against [[Morgoth]]. But because of Glorfindel’s noble actions in life, his reluctance at the Exile, and his furthering of the purposes of the Valar by saving Tuor and Idril, he was re-embodied after only a short time. He had redeemed himself, and was purged of any guilt. Not only did his sacrifice get him an early pardon, it earned him great powers, so that he was almost an equal to the maiar.

Glorfindel spent several hundred years in Valinor, during which time he became a friend and follower of the [[Maia]] [[Gandalf|Olórin]]. Eventually, [[Manwë]] sent him across the [[Belegaer|sea]] to [[Middle-earth]], possibly as early as [[Second Age 1200]], but more likely in [[Second Age 1600|1600]] with the [[Blue Wizards]]. If the latter date, he arrived just after [[the One Ring]] had been forged, [[Barad-dûr]] built, and [[Celebrimbor]] dead or soon to be so. While the Blue Wizards were sent to the east, Glorfindel’s mission was to aid [[Gil-galad]] and [[Elrond]] in the struggle against [[Sauron]]. He played a prominent behind-the-scenes role in the war in [[Eriador]] and the other struggles of the [[Second Age]] and [[Third Age]]. His part, though great, was mostly overlooked by the histories, because his immense, angelic power was not usually displayed openly.

===Third Age===

[[Image:Anna Lee - Glorfindel.jpg|thumb|left|''Glorfindel'' by [[Anna Lee]].]] Glorfindel greeted his friend [[Gandalf|Olórin]] (to be known as [[Gandalf]]) in [[Mithlond]] in [[Third Age 1000|1000]] of the Third Age, who was on a similar mission to his own. As the great Elves of Middle-earth fell one by one, only [[Galadriel]], [[Celeborn]], [[Elrond]], and [[Círdan]] were left of the Wise. Glorfindel took a more active role, leading the Elven forces in the [[Battle of Fornost]]. Upon the humiliation of [[Eärnur]] before the [[Witch-king]], Glorfindel bade him not pursue, and prophesied that the wraith would not fall by the hand of man.

His next appearance in the histories was during the pre-[[War of the Ring]] struggles, after [[the One Ring]] had been brought into the light once more. He was one of the elves dispatched from [[Rivendell]] by Elrond to search for the [[Ring-bearer]]. Elrond had chosen him partially because Glorfindel did not fear the [[Nazgûl|Ringwraiths]], as he had great presence in both the [[Seen]] and [[Unseen]] worlds. While on his perilous mission the Ringwraiths avoided him; he met five of them, and they fled at his presence. It was Glorfindel indeed who accomplished his mission and found the Ringbearer, [[Frodo Baggins]], and his friend [[Aragorn]] with him. Glorfindel put Frodo on his horse, [[Asfaloth]], and upon the approach of the Ringwraiths ordered him to go on. The white horse bore Frodo to safety across the [[Ford of Bruinen]], but Frodo, in a rash act of attempted heroism, turned around at the other side and defied the Nine. Glorfindel, expecting the flood that protected Rivendell to come down and smite the riders, revealed his power to the Riders, and drove them (willingly or not) into the River, where they were swept away by the ensuing waters.

After this adventure, he helped bear Frodo to Rivendell, where the wounded Ringbearer was tended to. Glorfindel attended the [[Council of Elrond]], playing an active role in the conversation, speaking prophetically of [[Tom Bombadil]] and other matters with authority. Glorfindel stood beside Elrond and Gandalf as the backbone of the Council, laying out clearly their options. At first Glorfindel suggested that the Ring would be safe in the depths of the Sea, but the far-sighted Gandalf noted the change of landscapes, and the unforeseen possibilities that could bring the Ring forth once more in a hundred or even a thousand years in the future. In a hasty note Tolkien suggested that Glorfindel could tell of his ancestry in Gondolin, but this idea was disbanded. He was briefly considered as a member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], but as his friend Gandalf said, Glorfindel's power would be of little use against the might of [[Mordor]], on a mission of secrecy.

During the [[War of the Ring]] nothing is said of Glorfindel. Doubtless he played as strong a role as he had in previous campaigns. It is possible that he went to [[Lothlórien]] and fought actively in the [[Rhovanion Campaign (WotR)|war of Rhovanion]], perhaps even aiding Celeborn in the [[Fall of Dol Guldur]]. Whatever his role, his next mention in the texts is the [[Wedding of Elessar]], to which he came from the north with Galadriel and Elrond. After that no more is said of him. Like Olórin, his task in Middle-earth was done, and the age of the [[Elves]] was over. He probably passed West, perhaps with the bearers of the [[Three Rings]] and [[the One Ring]]. Or he may have remained for a time in Middle-earth to oversee the cleanup after the war. It may even be speculated that he waited for the Blue Wizards, who were active in the east against Sauron, and departed with them even as he came.

==Earlier Versions of the Legendarium==

Glorfindel was originally planned to be part of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], in a way taking the place of [[Legolas]]. Tolkien proposed three dates as to his return to Middle-earth: [[Third Age 1000|T.A. 1000]], with [[Gandalf]], [[Second Age 1200|S.A. 1200]] and the years following, or [[Second Age 1600|S.A. 1600]]. He dropped the first one after some thought, and though he declared the second possible, he favored the last as the most probable.

==Attributes==

Glorfindel was an elf of great beauty, power, wisdom, and moral courage. He was clearly loved by the people of [[Gondolin]], who mourned his passing greatly. He acted most courageously during the Fall, his House being among those that suffered the greatest losses, and eventually giving his own life for the safety of [[Tuor]] and [[Idril]], accomplishing the designs of the Valar, though it was said that he "''would have defended them even had they been fugitives of any rank''". He was repentant of the rebellion of the Noldor, and took no part in the Kinslaying. His acts in the Third Age also show great presence and authority, as does the very fact that he was sent as an emissary of the Valar.

==Controversy==

Some have questioned whether Glorfindel of Gondolin and Glorfindel of Rivendell were the same. Tolkien may simply have borrowed a name from his earlier [[legendarium]], something he was known to do. ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]'', published posthumously, cast some light on this issue. Among the ''[[Last Writings]]'' published in that volume, there are two long essays, ''Glorfindel I'' and ''Glorfindel II''. These were written later in life by Tolkien, and directly addressed whether the two Glorfindels were the same person. Both essays clearly indicated that they were the same person, and included a detailed discussion of 're-embodiment' in Tolkien's mythology.

{{quote|. . . At any rate what at first sight may seem the simplest solution must be abandoned: sc. that we have merely a reduplication of names, and that Glorfindel of Gondolin and Glorfindel of Rivendell were different persons. This repetition of so striking a name, though possible, would not be credible… Also it may be found that acceptance of the identity of Glorfindel of old and of the Third Age will actually explain what is said of him and improve the story. . .|''[[Last Writings]]'', Glorfindel II}}

{{quote|. . . After his purging of any guilt that he had incurred in the rebellion, he was released from Mandos, and Manwë restored him… We may then best suppose that Glorfindel returned during the Second Age, before the ‘shadow’ fell on [[Númenor]]. . .|Ibid.}}

As Tolkien's legendarium was an evolving work that he constantly updated and revised, there will always be some question of "final intent". Some may note that the above-quoted essays were private and not ever published, and thus should not be taken as decisive. Nevertheless the editors of the Tolkien Gateway believe that these essays, combined with Tolkien's published novels, clearly establish that Glorfindel of Gondolin and Glorfindel of Rivendell were the same person.

==Etymology==
''Glorfindel'' is the [[Sindarin]] calque of '''[[Laurefindil]]'''<ref name="PE17">{{PE|17}}, page 17.</ref> ([[Quenya|Q]]: "golden head of hair", pron. [[Noldorin|N]] {{IPA|[ˌlaʊreˈfindil]}}, [[Vanyarin|V]] {{IPA|[ˌlaʊreˈɸindil]}}), which is made up of two components; ''[[laure]]'' means "golden color" and ''[[findil]]'' or ''[[findilë]]'' means "head of hair". The name is in reference to Glorfindel's golden hair, hinting to a possible [[Vanyar]]in heritage. As a prince of the [[Noldor]], it is highly probable that Glorfindel is descended from any one of the children born to [[Finwë]] by the Vanya [[Indis]]. [[Finarfin]], [[Finrod]], [[Galadriel]] and [[Idril]] were also Noldorin descendants of Vanyarin intermarriage who inherited the same trademark golden hair to varying degrees.

==Portrayal in Adaptations==
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File:Glorfindel viv lotr.JPG|''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]''
File:BFME2 - Glorfindel.jpg|[[EA's The Battle for Middle-earth II|The Battle for Middle-earth II]].
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Glorfindel.png|''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
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Glorfindel is rarely portrayed like in the book. His role in ''The Lord of the Rings'' is too small to be introduced and forgotten - he basically does little else beyond providing fast transport to Rivendell. In the more popular works, his role has been filled by another Elf.

'''1978: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)]]'':'''
:In this adaptation, the role of Glorfindel was taken by [[Legolas]]. In a simplification of that character, and as a reason for ''his'' coming, he is portrayed as an Elf of Rivendell rather than [[Mirkwood]].

'''1981: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Glorfindel appears in his original role at the Last Bridge, voiced by [[John Webb]]. Because the part of [[Gildor|Gildor Inglorion]] was cut, the heavily wounded Frodo says the [[Quenya]] greeting ''Elen síla lúmenn' omientielvo'' to him, and Glorfindel replies with Gildor's answer. Glorfindel keeps his two [[Sindarin]] lines, ''A na vedui, Dúnadan!'' and ''Noro lim, noro lim, Asfatloth!'', though he says them with a heavy English accent. His name is pronounced correctly in the adaptation, but in the credits, his name is pronounced "Glorfindle".

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:To limit the already large number of one-appearance characters, Glorfindel has been omitted in this adaptation as well. [[Peter Jackson]] decided, to have [[Arwen]] meet the travelers and then ride on [[Asfaloth]].

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Glorfindel appears on the Last Bridge. He has several Sindarin lines: ''A na vedui, Dúnadan'', like in the book, and ''Mae govannen, mellon'' (which Frodo accurately translates as "Well met, friend"). He comes to the aid of the hobbits at the request of Elrond, who had received news from [[Gildor|a group of Elves travelling near the Shire]] - even though there is no mention of that group earlier in the gameplay. Glorfindel does so in a monotonous voice, and his speech continues without pause. He also uses the lines ''Noro lim, Asfaloth'', though he does not say them to his horse: he says them to Frodo. No actor is specified for this part.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:[[Decipher]] made two [[Decipher Card|card]] featuring extra [[Jarl Benzon]] as Glorfindel, one of them being at the [[Coronation of Elessar]].

'''2006: ''[[EA's The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:Glorfindel played an important part in this video game, set during the [[War of the Ring]]. Together with [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]] of [[Erebor]], Glorfindel fights in several places in northern [[Eriador]] and [[Rhovanion (Region)|Rhovanion]]. He is voiced by [[Jason Carter]], and portrayed as white haired. His design was changed to a more movie-accurate version in the expansion pack, ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king|The Rise of the Witch-king]]''. He serves as narrator throughout, and appears in the story itself after the death of [[Arvedui]].

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Glorfindel can be found in Rivendell just south of the [[Rivendell|Last Homely House]]. He has long blonde hair and wears a white robe with purple belt. He is involved in some of the book quests for ''Shadows of Angmar''. The player also talks to him after defeating the balrog Thaurlach.

==Collectibles==
[[Gentle Giant]] produced a ''Glorfindel Mini Bust'' for [[Comic-Con 2007]], based on Glorfindel's appearance in [[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II|EA's ''The Battle for Middle-earth II'']].

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

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