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Fëanor

2007-10-12T21:24:00Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Alan Michael - Spirit of Fire.jpg|300px]]
| name=Fëanor
| quenya=[[fn]] ''Curufinwë'' ([[mn]] ''Fëanáro'')
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=c. [[YOTT|Y.T.]] 1179, [[Tirion]]
| realm=
| death=[[First Age|F.A.]] [[First Age 1|1]]
| age=c. 3100 [[years of the Sun]]
| parentage=[[Finwë]] and [[Míriel Serindë]]
| spouse=[[Nerdanel]]
| children=Seven [[Sons of Fëanor|sons]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Black
| ref=''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
[[Image:Feanor Heraldic Device.jpg|left|100px]]
'''Fëanor''' was a prince of the [[Noldor]], one of the [[Elves|Elven]] kindreds that departed [[Middle-earth]] to live with the [[Valar]] in [[Valinor]]. He had the greatest skill of any of the Noldor; he was a renowned craftsman, gem-smith, and warrior. Fëanor made the [[Silmarils]], which was his most famous deed, and may also have wrought the [[palantíri]]. In addition, he invented the widely-used [[Tengwar]] script. Fëanor's passionate hatred of [[Morgoth]] and terrible [[Oath of Fëanor|oath]] led directly to the great triumphs and tragedies of the First Age.

== Life in Valinor ==

Fëanor was the eldest son of [[Finwë]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], and his first wife [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel Þerindë]]. He drew so much of Míriel's life energy when he was born that she grew weary of life, and departed to [[Lórien in Valinor|Lórien]], where she voluntarily left her corporeal form, and died. Finwë remarried, and had two more sons, Fëanor's half-brothers [[Fingolfin]] and [[Finarfin]], and two daughters, [[Daughters of Finwë|Findis]] and [[Daughters of Finwë|Irimë]]. Fëanor wedded [[Nerdanel]], daughter of [[Mahtan]], who bore him [[Sons of Fëanor|seven sons]]: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]] and [[Amras]].

At this time, [[Melkor]], the mightiest of the Valar and source of evil, had deceived the Valar into thinking that he had repented of his evil ways. Pardoned and residing in Valinor, he undertook to corrupt the Noldor and succeeded in making them instruments of his malice, particularly Fëanor. But Fëanor greatly mistrusted Melkor, which was part of Melkor's plan.

In the greatest of his achievements, Fëanor captured the light of the [[Two Trees]] to make the three Silmarils, also called the Great Jewels. He prized the Silmarils above all else, and grew increasingly suspicious that the Valar and other Eldar coveted them. He either vainly displayed the jewels or jealously guarded them from all except his immediate family.

Melkor greatly desired the Silmarils and his hatred for Fëanor grew, but the Valar still did not know of Melkor's true intentions. Melkor played upon Fëanor's temperament and pride to convince him that his own half-brother Fingolfin was not only planning to usurp his place as heir to Finwë, but also seize the jewels for himself. Fëanor's hostility grew to the point to where he threatened Fingolfin's life. (It was at this time that the Noldor first began to forge weapons.) For this, the Valar exiled him to Formenos. He took a substantial treasure with him, including the Silmarils, which he put in a locked box. In a show of support for his eldest son, Finwë withdrew to Formenos.

The Valar realized that Melkor was behind Fëanor's actions. They sent [[Tulkas]] to imprison him again, but he could not be found. Melkor was not seen for a long time, until he unexpectedly showed up at Formenos. Since with Finwë and Fëanor's absence Fingolfin had become king, it seemed that Melkor's lies were true. Melkor tried again to convince Fëanor of them, but he erred, and Fëanor realized that Melkor's true goal was to obtain the Silmarils. He shut the door in Melkor's face. In a rage, Melkor left. When the Valar heard of the incident, they started the hunt up again. But it was apparent that Melkor had fled from Valinor. He feigned to go north, but then turned south.

{{Pronounce|Feanor.mp3|Ardamir}}After a time the Valar sought to mend the breach between Fëanor and Fingolfin, and invited them to Valinor to make peace. Fingolfin offered a hand to his half-brother, recognizing Fëanor's place as the eldest, which he grudgingly accepted.

Meanwhile, Melkor stole away to [[Avathar]] in the south of Aman to seek out the evil, spider-like creature [[Ungoliant]]. Ungoliant helped Morgoth destroy the Two Trees, bringing darkness to Valinor. Morgoth and Ungoliant then went to Formenos, slew Finwë, and took all the gems there, including the Silmarils. They escaped by crossing the [[Helcaraxë]], or Grinding Ice, in the north to [[Beleriand]] in Middle-earth.

It was during the festivities where Fëanor and Fingolfin were being reconciled that the Trees were destroyed. The Valar knew that now the light of the Trees survived only in the Silmarils and [[Yavanna]] asked Fëanor to give them up so that they could restore the Trees. Fëanor emphatically stated that he would not give up his Silmarils of his own free will; if the Valar forced him, he said, they would be no better than Melkor. It was after this that the messenger came telling of the raid at Formenos.

According to the messenger, Melkor, surrounded by an impenetrable black fog, had come to Fëanor's vault in Formenos. Finwë the High King fought and lost against Melkor, and was the first elf to be slain in Valinor. Melkor ransacked the vault, taking many valuable jewels. Most notably, he was responsible for the thievery of the Silmarils.

== The Return of the Noldor ==
The Valar and Eldar now fully understood the extent of Melkor's treachery. Fëanor, upon learning of his father's murder and the theft of his prized Silmarils, named Melkor "Morgoth", or "Black Enemy". Now King of the Noldor, Fëanor delivered the most impassioned speech ever given in Arda, which he unwittingly filled with Morgoth's taint. He railed against the Dark Lord, but because of Morgoth's influence, he also blamed the Valar for Morgoth's deeds. He persuaded most his people that because the Valar had abandoned them, the Noldor must follow him to Middle-earth and fight the Dark Lord. Fëanor then swore the terrible [[Oath of Fëanor]] which all seven of his sons also proclaimed, vowing to fight anyone and everyone—whether Elf, Man, Maia, or Vala—who withheld the Silmarils, and invoking even [[Ilúvatar]] as a witness. This became known as the Oath of Fëanor and later the cause for great tragedy among his seven sons.

Seeking a way to get to Middle-earth, he went to the shores of Aman, where the seafaring [[Teleri]] lived, and demanded the use of their ships. When Teleri refused to give or lend their ships, Fëanor ordered the Noldor to take the ships. The Teleri resisted, and a battle broke out, in which many of them were slain.

[[Image:Catherine Karina Chmiel - Feanor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|''Fëanor'' by [[Catherine Karina Chmiel]]]]
In repentance of this act, Finarfin, Finwë's third son, took his host and turned back. They were accepted by the Valar, and Finarfin ruled as High-King of the Noldor in Valinor.

There were not enough ships to carry all of the Noldor across the sea, so Fëanor and his sons led the first group. Upon arriving at Losgar, in the land of Lammoth, in the far west of Beleriand, where Morgoth and Ungoliant had passed not long before, they decided to burn the ships and leave the followers of Fingolfin behind. However, Fëanor accidentally left his son Amras in the ships, and he was burned alive{{ref|nameSons}}. The earth being flat in those days, the remaining Noldor saw the flames, and perceived that if they were to go to Middle-earth, they had no choice but to cross the Helcaraxë. This they did under the leadership of Fingolfin, and suffered great losses along the way, which greatly added to the animosity they had for Fëanor and his sons.

Learning of the Noldor's arrival, Morgoth summoned his armies from his fortress of [[Angband]] and attacked Fëanor's encampment in [[Mithrim]]. This battle was called the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle under the Stars"), for the Sun and Moon had not yet been made. The Noldor managed to win the battle and disperse Morgoth's armies. Fëanor, still in a great rage, pressed on toward Angband with his sons. He came even within sight of Angband, but was ambushed by a force of [[Balrogs]], with few elves about him. He fought mightily, hewing even after receiving several wounds from [[Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs]]. His sons came upon the balrogs with great force of elves, and were able to drive them off. However, as Fëanor was being escorted off the battlefield, he knew his wounds were fatal. He cursed Angband thrice, but with the eyes of death, he knew that his elves, unaided, would never throw down the dark towers. At the moment of his death the passing of his fiery spirit reduced his body to ashes.

His sons were still bound by the Oath to recover the Silmarils, which would determine the events of Middle-earth during the First Age.

== Etymology ==
Fëanor's [[father-name]] was '''Curufinwë''' ("Skillful [son of] Finwë"). He later gave his favorite son [[Curufin]] the same father-name. His [[mother-name]] was '''Fëanáro''' ("Spirit of Fire"). The name Fëanor is the [[Sindarin]] version of his mother-name.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finwë]] = [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]]
|
|
'''FËANOR''' = [[Nerdanel]]
|
---------------|-------------------------------------------
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Finwë]]
|next=[[Fingolfin]]
|list=2nd [[High King of the Noldor]] (''de jure'') Y.T. 1495 – 1497
}}

== References ==

{{note|nameSons}} [[The Peoples of Middle-earth]], chapter XI ([[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]), section "The names of the Sons of Fëanor"

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Fëanor|Images of Fëanor]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000635 What do you think of Fëanor?] - Dicussion on MinasTirith.com

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

User talk:Melkor81

2007-10-12T21:02:19Z

Melkor81:

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Hello Melkor81, I just wanted to thank you for all your recent edits, they've really been helping a lot, I didn't realize so many of your years were incorrect, I was just curious which source you are using so I can start double checking what we have as well. Thanks! --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 11:26, 4 October 2007 (EDT)

:I looked and I think he's using ''[[The Annals of Aman]]'' in ''[[Morgoth's Ring]]''. A few dates are confusing/contradicted in later works (see, for instance, the Flight of the Noldor section as opposed to ''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]''). I believe I mentioned these Annals in [[Talk:Timeline]]. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:52, 4 October 2007 (EDT)

Hello, I actually used ''[[The Annals of Aman]]'' in ''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'' . I know it isn't an "ultimate source" for J.R.R.T works, but it's often the only one. --[[User:Melkor81|Melkor81]] 23.00, 12 October 2007 (EDT)

Thingol

2007-10-04T19:05:56Z

Melkor81:

{{sindar infobox
| image=[[Image:Felix Sotomayor - Elu Thingol.jpg|250px]]
| name=Elu Thingol
| othernames=[[Elwë]] ([[Singollo]])
| titles=[[King of Doriath]]
| birth=1050 [[YOTT]], [[Cuiviénen]]
| realm=[[Menegroth]], [[Doriath]]
| death=[[First Age 502]], [[Menegroth]]
| age=4800+
| parentage=Unknown
| spouse=[[Melian]]
| children=[[Lúthien Tinúviel]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Silver
|}}
'''Elu Thingol''' ([[Years of the Trees]] 1050 – [[First Age]] 502, aged approx. 4,800 years), more commonly known as '''Thingol''', was the [[King of Doriath]] and [[High King of the Sindar]]. Born '''Elwë''' during the first years of the [[Eldar]], he was the older brother of [[Olwë]] and [[Elmo]]1. He was also a good friend of [[Finwë]], [[High King of the Noldor]]. Thingol would become a central figure of ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', instigating the [[Quest for the Silmaril]], the greatest victory of the [[First Age]], but ultimately the cause of his own doom.

== History ==
=== Ambassador of the Valar ===
Thingol was born at [[Cuiviénen]]2 in the days before the [[Sun]] and the [[Moon]], when [[Middle-earth]] was lit only by starlight. Three millennia later, after the [[Chaining of Melkor]], the [[Vala]] [[Oromë]] took three Elves, [[Ingwë]], Finwë, and Elwë, to [[Valinor]] to convince the [[Eldar]] to join the [[Valar]] in the [[Blessed Realm]]. Upon thier return, the Elven Ambassadors convinced many of the Eldar to join them on the [[Great Journey]] to the [[West]]. During the thousand mile journey, the Elven host seperated into three groups, the [[Vanyar]], [[Noldor]], and [[Teleri]]. The Teleri, led by Elwë and his brother Olwë, were the largest and slowest group, and were the last to reach the western shores of [[Middle-earth]]. The other Elves had already left for Valinor and the Teleri were forced to wait.

During this time Elwë wandered into the [[Nan Elmoth|Forest of Nan Elmoth]], where he met and fell in love with [[Melian]] the [[Maia]]. Caught in an enchantment of their own making, Elwë and Melian could not be found by the searching Teleri. When the Valar returned to take the remaining Elves to Valinor, only some of them followed Olwë across the [[Great Sea]]. The rest had come to love the lands of [[Beleriand]] and refused to leave without their missing lord.

=== King of Doriath ===
[[Image:Elwe Heraldic Device.jpg|left|100px]]Over a thousand years passed before Elwë appeared again with his bride Melian. He gathered his people together and founded the Kingdom of [[Doriath]]. His subjects would become the [[Sindar]], or "Grey Elves", and their language was [[Sindarin]]. From then on Elwë was known as King Elu Thingol, and he claimed lordship over all the lands in Beleriand. While Thingol was King of the Grey Elves, who never saw the light of the [[Two Trees]], as an Ambassador for the Valar he was counted as a [[High Elves|High Elf]], and equal to any lord of the [[Eldar]].

On Melian's advice, Thingol became an ally of the [[Dwarves]] of [[Belegost]], who carved the caverns of [[Menegroth]] for him. In payment he gave them the great pearl [[Nimphelos]].

A thousand years before the first rising of the [[Sun]] and the [[Moon]] the [[Green Elves]] entered Beleriand under [[Denethor of the Nandor|Denethor]]. Thingol welcomed them and gave them the lands of [[Ossiriand]], which they named [[Lindon]]. The Green Elves told of the spread of [[Orcs]] and other foul creatures in the north and east of Middle-earth. The Grey Elves began arming themselves.

Centuries later Melkor returned to Middle-earth. Now named [[Morgoth]], he had destroyed the Two Trees, killed Finwë, the High King of the Noldor, and stolen the fabled [[Silmarils]]. Seeking to claim dominion quickly, he launched a sudden assault on the lands of the Sindar. The [[First Battle of Beleriand]] went well for Thingol, who prevented any Orcs from invading Doriath, but the Green Elves took horrific losses and the [[Falathrim|Elves of the Coasts]] were beseiged.

The Elves of the Coasts were finally saved by the arrival of the Noldor, who launched the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle Under the Stars"). Morgoth's forces were crushed and the Noldor began their long [[Siege of Angband]].

=== Thingol and the Noldor ===
After the First Battle of Beleriand, Doriath was encircled by the [[Girdle of Melian]], an impenetrable fog that guarded the kingdom. While his own kingdom was protected, Thingol was still loath to surrender any other lands in Beleriand to the Noldor as he was suspicious of the aggressive new lords in Middle-earth.
{{quote|In [[Hithlum]] the Noldor have leave to dwell, and in the highlands of [[Dorthonion]], and in the lands east of Doriath that are empty and wild... for I am the Lord of Beleriand, and all who seek to dwell there shall hear my word.|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "Of the Return of the Noldor"}}

King Thingol's relations with the Noldor were strained, and grew worse decades later when he learned of truth of the [[First Kinslaying|Kinslaying]]. Thingol banned these use of [[Quenya]] in his lands, which led to [[Sindarin]] being the common Elven tongue in Middle-earth. The King of Doriath refused to aid the Noldor in the war against Morgoth, and took little part in the Siege of Angband or the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("War of Sudden Flame").

=== The Quest for the Silmaril ===
Thingol and Melian had one child, a daughter named [[Lúthien]], said to be the fairest woman ever to live. Lúthien fell in love with a man named [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]]. Thingol did not wish for the two to wed, as he valued his daughter very highly and disliked Men. As a bride-price he asked for a [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] from the crown of [[Morgoth]], thinking there was no way that Beren could fulfill this demand. It was, however, this very bride-price that killed him.

=== The Nauglamír and Thingol's Doom ===
Thingol became obsessed with the Silmaril and hired some [[Dwarves]] to place it in the [[Nauglamír]], the Necklace of the Dwarves. The Dwarven craftsmen also became obssessed with the jewel and slew Thingol for possession of it, setting off a chain of events that led to the destruction of [[Doriath]] and the scattering of its people.

Thingol's heir was [[Dior Eluchíl|Dior]], son of Beren and Lúthien.

Thingol's sword was called '''Aranrúth''' ("King's Ire"). His crown was described in the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'' as crafted of gold and studded with red rubies and clear crystal.

== Etymology ==
The Elf known as Thingol was born '''''Elwë''''', [[Quenya]] for "Man of the Stars" (where "man" means ''male'', not ''human''). His [[epessë]] (honorary name) was '''''Singollo''''', or "Grey Cloak". Elwë Singollo's preferred language was [[Sindarin]], to which his name translates as '''''Elu Thingol'''''. Among his subjects he went by his honorarium, '''''Thingol''''', King of Doriath.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
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'''ELU THINGOL''' = [[Melian]] [[Olwë]] [[Elmo]]1
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| [[House of Bëor]]
| :
| :
[[Lúthien]] = [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]]
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[[Dior Eluchíl|Dior]]
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=none
|next=[[Dior Eluchíl]]
|list=[[King of Doriath]] YotT 1152 – <code>I</code> 502
}}

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Thingol|Images of Thingol]]

== Notes ==
# [[Elmo]] is a later addition by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] and is not in the published ''[[Silmarillion]]''.
# This information is from the ''[[Cuivienyarna]]'', part of ''[[Quendi and Eldar]]'', a late revision of the [[legendarium]] by Tolkien. In the published ''Silmarillion'', Elu Thingol ''awoke'' at Cuiviénen, instead of being ''born'' there. See [[Awakening of the Elves]].

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Grey Elves]]
[[Category:Quest for the Silmaril]]

Fingon

2007-10-04T18:50:12Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Unknown Artist - Fingon.jpg|250px]]
| name=Fingon
| quenya=[[fn]] ''[[Findekáno]]''
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1280 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Hithlum]]
| death=[[First Age 472]]
| age=2580+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
{{Transcribed|Fingon_tengwar.png|Fingon|Tengwar, Mode of Beleriand}}
'''Fingon''' ([[Years of the Trees]] 1280 – [[First Age]] 472, aged approx. 2,580 years) was a [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]] during the [[First Age]]. He was the eldest son of [[Fingolfin]], older brother of [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]1.

== History ==

Fingon went with his father and people from [[Aman]] to [[Middle-earth]] at the beginning of the [[First Age]]. He achieved renown soon after for his daring rescue of [[Maedhros]] from [[Thangorodrim]]. Fingolfin gave Fingon a domain in [[Dor-lómin]], in the west of [[Hithlum]], where he did good service during the [[Siege of Angband]]; defeating [[Orcs]] that attempted to go around to the north and attack Hithlum from the west, and then later the first to fight against the [[Dragon]] [[Glaurung]] when he first came forth from [[Angband]].

Fingon became High King when Fingolfin died fighting [[Morgoth]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame"). Seven years later, Morgoth's forces invaded Hithlum, and Fingon was hard-pressed and outnumbered, but rescued by [[Círdan]] and his people of the [[Falas]], who came up the [[Firth of Drengist]] in their ships.

In the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] ("Battle of Unnumbered Tears"), Fingon was nearly victorious; but at the end he was killed by [[Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs|Gothmog]], Lord of [[Balrogs]].

Turgon became by right the High King of the Noldor, although after the battle he returned to the secrecy of [[Gondolin]].

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'' Fingon was the father of [[Gil-galad]], but this was an editorial mistake by [[Christopher Tolkien]], and is said "to have no wife or children". Argon does not appear in the published Silmarillion at all.

== Etymology ==
Fingon's [[father-name]] was '''Findekáno''' ([[Quenya]] for "Skilled Hero"). Fingon is the [[Sindarin]] version of his father-name.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Fingolfin]] = [[Anairë]]
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____________|_____________
| | | |
| | | |
'''FINGON''' [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] [[Aredhel]] [[Argon]]1
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingolfin]]
|next=[[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]]
|list=4th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 456 – 472
}}
{{Pronounce|Fingon.mp3|Ardamir}}
== Notes ==
# [[Argon]] only appears in very late writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] as published in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'', and is left out of the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Maedhros

2007-10-04T18:45:21Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - Maedhros alone stood aside.jpg|250px]]
| name=Maedhros the Tall
| quenya=[[fn]] ''Nelyafinwë'' ([[mn]] ''Maitimo''; also ''Russandol'')
| titles=Eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]],
| birth=c. 1234 [[YOTT]], [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[March of Maedhros]]
| death=[[FA 583]]
| age=3100+
| parentage=[[Fëanor]] + [[Nerdanel]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=(Dark) red
| ref=''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Maedhros''' ( 1234 [[Years of the Trees]] – [[First Age]] 583) was one of the princes of the [[Noldor]] and was eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]].

After the banishment of [[Fëanor]] from [[Tirion]] in [[Valinor]] he went with his father to [[Formenos]]. When [[Morgoth]] killed Finwë and stole Fëanor's beloved [[Silmarils]], Maedhros was the first son to take the terrible [[Oath of Fëanor]] to recover the holy jewels.

The Oath took Maedhros, his father and his brothers to Middle-earth during the First Age where they established realms in exile, waged war against the armies of Morgoth, fought their own [[Elvish]] kind, and eventually brought ruin upon their House.
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm.jpg|thumb|left|''Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]

Shortly after the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] in which Fëanor was killed, Maedhros was captured by Morgoth and hung by the wrist of his right hand upon the face of a precipice of [[Thangorodrim]]. In a daring rescue, his cousin [[Fingon]], helped by [[Thorondor]] the King of Eagles, saved him from torment but he had to cut off Maedhros's hand to release him from the shackle. In gratitude for this, and in atonement for Feanor's desertion of Fingon's house, Maedhros relenquished all claim as the heir of Finwë and made his uncle [[Fingolfin]], Fingon's father, [[High King of the Noldor]], something his brothers did not like.

Seeing that his brothers were likely to cause feuds with their kinsmen, Maedhros moved them out of [[Hithlum]], and later ruled the lands around the [[Hill of Himring]], which became known as the '''[[March of Maedhros]]'''. Allied with Fingolfin, he won the battle of [[Dagor Aglareb]], and, thanks to his daring deeds during the [[Dagor Bragollach]], [[Himring]] stood while many other elven realms fell.

Hearing words of deeds of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] and [[Lúthien]], he took hope and gathered his brothers and united with other Elven Houses to create the '''[[Union of Maedhros]]''', an alliance to lay siege to Morgoth's fortress of [[Angband]]. The Union and the siege was utterly broken after the defeat in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. Himring was garrisoned by [[Orcs]].

Maedhros had learned that [[Elwing]] of [[Doriath]], granddaughter of Lúthien and Beren, had inherited the Silmaril that they had recovered from Morgoth. Still driven by the Oath, he allowed his brother [[Celegorm]] to convince him to attack Doriath. Celegorm, [[Caranthir]], and [[Curufin]] were slain by Beren's son, [[Dior Eluchíl]], the King of Doriath, who was in-turn slain by them. Dior's sons, [[Eluréd]] and [[Elurín]], were captured and abandoned by Celegorm's servants in the forest, leading Maedhros to search for the innocent youths. After learning that Elwing had survived, he and his surviving brothers descended with an army upon the remnants of the people of Doriath living in the [[Havens of Sirion]]. The Noldorin princes killed many Elves and captured Elwing's sons [[Elrond]] and [[Elros]] in the sack, but she and her husband [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] escaped to the [[Aman|West]] with the jewel.

After the [[War of Wrath]], he and his last surviving brother, [[Maglor]] stole the two remaining Silmarils taken by the [[Valar]] from Morgoth. But because of the evil deeds committed by the brothers to regain the jewels, they burned in Maglor's and Maedhros's hands. Unable to bear the suffering, Maedhros cast himself and the Silmaril he carried into a fiery chasm in the Earth.

== Etymology ==
Maedhros' [[father-name]] was '''Nelyafinwë''' ("Finwë the Third"; shorter form Nelyo), as his grandfather and father both shared the name ''Finwë''. His [[mother-name]] was '''Maitimo''' ("Well-shaped One"), for he was noted for his comeliness. He was also called '''Russandol''' ("Copper-top"), referring to the dark red hair he inherited from his grandfather [[Mahtan]]. The name Maedhros is [[Sindarin]] but was never fully translated by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finwë]] = [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]]
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|
[[Fëanor]] = [[Nerdanel]]
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_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
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'''MAEDHROS''' [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
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[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

=== See Also ===
* [[:Category:Images of Maedhros|Images of Maedhros]]

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Finwë

2007-10-04T15:21:50Z

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{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Finwe Heraldic Device.jpg|200px]]
| name=Finwë
| quenya=Finwë (stayed in [[Aman]])
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=Early [[YOTT]], [[Cuiviénen]]
| realm=[[Tirion]]
| death=c. [[YOTT]] 1492, [[Formenos]]
| age=
| parentage=Firstborn
| spouse=[[Míriel Serindë]], [[Indis]]
| children=[[Fëanor]], [[Fingolfin]], [[Finarfin]], [[Findis]], [[Irimë]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Black
| ref=''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Finwë''' was the first [[High King of the Noldor]] (as such he is sometimes surnamed '''Noldóran''') who led his [[Elves|Elven]] people on the journey from Middle-earth to [[Valinor]] in the blessed realm of [[Aman]]. He was a great friend of [[Elu Thingol]], the King of [[Doriath]].

==History==

Finwë had two wives. His first was [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]], who passed away soon after bearing their only child, [[Fëanor]]. His second wife was [[Indis]], of the [[Vanyar]], who bore him two sons: [[Fingolfin]] and [[Finarfin]], and two daughters: [[Findis]] and [[Irimë]].

During [[Melkor]]'s attempt to corrupt the Noldor, Finwë attempted to moderate his people and lead them back to the [[Valar]]. When Fëanor was exiled from [[Tirion]], Finwë went with him to [[Formenos]]. There he was the first to be killed in Valinor when Melkor slew him at the doors of Formenos seeking the [[Silmarils]]. This act was the catalyst that led to the Revolt of the Ñoldor.

Finwë's name is not fully translated. The glossary in [[The Silmarillion]] translates ''Fin'' as "hair"; other sources say it means "skill".

== Genealogy ==
<code>
(1) [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]] = '''FINWË''' = (2) [[Indis]]
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___| |__________________________
| | | | |
| | | | |
[[Fëanor]] [[Findis]] [[Fingolfin]] [[Irimë]] [[Finarfin]]

</code>
{{sequence
|prev=none
|next=[[Fëanor]]
|list=1st [[High King of the Noldor]] c. YT 1102 – 1495
}}

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
{{Pronounce|Finwe Noldoran.mp3|Ardamir}}
In the first drafts of the genealogy, Finwë had four sons: the youngest was named ''[[Finrun]]'', but he was dropped after that, thus [[Finrod]] (later [[Finarfin]]) was Finwë's youngest son from then on.

In a later version Finwë had three [[Daughters of Finwë|daughters]] added by [[Indis]], [[Findis]] (as their first child) [[Faniel]] (as their third), and [[Finvain]] (as their youngest). In yet later versions, Faniel was apparently dropped, while Findis and Finvain were kept. Finvain (renamed [[Irimë]]) was moved to after Fingolfin, thus Finarfin was once again the youngest child of Finwë.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Finrod

2007-10-04T14:39:10Z

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{{expansion}}
{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Hope Hoover - Finrod.jpg|300px]]
| name=Finrod Felagund
| quenya=[[fn]] ([[Telerin]]) ''[[Findaráto]]'' ([[Noldorin]]) ''Artafinde'' ([[mn]] ''[[Ingoldo]]''
| titles=Lord of [[Nargothrond]]
| birth=1300 [[Years of the Trees]]
| realm=[[Nargothrond]]
| death=[[First Age 465|F.A. 465]], [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]
| age=2500+
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Finarfin]] + [[Eärwen]]
| spouse=None; loved [[Amarië]]
| children=
| hair=Long and Golden
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
Finrod founded the original [[Minas Tirith in Beleriand|Minas Tirith]] in the [[Pass of Sirion]], and was later King of [[Nargothrond]].

While hunting in the lands of [[Thargelion]] in [[East Beleriand]] Finrod was first of the Noldor to come across [[Men]], and he long stayed with them, learning their language ([[Taliska]]) 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]].

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]]''.

[[Barahir son of Bregor|Barahir]] of the [[House of Bëor]] saved Felagund's life at the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame"), and Finrod gave him his ring, which became known as the [[Ring of Barahir]]. When, years later, Barahir's son [[Beren Erchamion|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. The twelve were captured and imprisoned by [[Sauron]] on [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]] ("Isle of Werewolves"), where they were killed one by one by wolves (Sauron had not been able to discover who exactly they were and was hoping to make them talk) until only Finrod and Beren were left. In the end, Finrod fought Sauron, in his [[Werewolf]] form, barehanded. It was an even battle and Sauron could not master Finrod. Finrod did lose his own life due to the wounds from the fight but saved Beren's life. According to the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'' it was not Sauron but a different wolf Finrod fought, and he actually killed this wolf, though he died from the poisoned fangs.

Finrod loved [[Amarië]], a [[Vanyar|Vanyarin]] Elf who could not follow him to Middle-earth. She and Finrod were betrothed, and Finrod never married while in Middle-earth. It is noted in the ''Lay of Leithian'' that Finrod was soon allowed to return to life in Valinor, and "now dwells with Amarië", so they probably were wed later — but there is no such information in ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.

== Etymology ==
The name Finrod is the Sindarin form of his [[father-name]] '''''Findaráto''''' ("[Golden-]Haired Champion"). His [[mother-name]] was '''''Ingoldo''''' ("The Noldo", singular for [[Noldor]]) or the name cane also mean 'one-eminent of the kindred' which is in simpler words 'the wise.' '''''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 Sindarized [[Khuzdul]].

Finrod was also called '''''Nóm''''' ("Wisdom") by [[Bëor]] and his [[House of Bëor|people]]. His other titles include "King of Nargothrond", "Lord of Nargothrond", and "[[Friend-of-Men]]" which in elvish was Edennil and Atandil, Sindarin and Quenyan respectively.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finarfin]] = [[Eärwen]]
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___________________|_____________________
| | | |
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'''FINROD''' [[Angrod]] = [[Eldalôtë]] [[Aegnor]] [[Galadriel]]
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[[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]]
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[[Gil-galad]], last [[High King of the Noldor]]
</code>

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In earlier versions of the Middle-earth myths (see: [[The History of Middle-earth]]), and in the first edition of [[The Lord of the Rings]], the name '''Finrod''' was given to the character later known as Finarfin. Finrod Felagund was then named '''[[Inglor Felagund]]'''. Because of that, some people speculate that Gildor Inglorion was Finrod's son, but there is much evidence to the contrary (see: [[Gildor Inglorion]]).

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.

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]
[[Category:Characters]]

Turgon

2007-10-04T14:38:11Z

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{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Antti Autio - Turgon Aran Gondolin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Turgon
| quenya=''Turukáno''
| titles=[[King of Gondolin]], [[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1300 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Gondolin]]
| death=[[First Age 510]], the [[Fall of Gondolin]]
| age=2430+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=[[Elenwë]]
| children=[[Idril Celebrindal]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Fall of Gondolin]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Turgon the Wise''' ( 1300 [[Years of the Trees]] ? – [[First Age]] 510, aged approx. 2,430 years) was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], second son of [[Fingolfin]], brother to [[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]], and ruler of the hidden city of [[Gondolin]].

He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the [[Staff of Doom]] in his hand. He was often called "''the Wise''".

==History==

Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from [[Aman]], he eventually did set out on the journey. After [[Fëanor]] and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous [[Helcaraxë]] with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife [[Elenwë]] in the crossing and settled at [[Vinyamar]] in [[Nevrast]].

When he journeyed with his friend [[Finrod Felagund]] along [[Sirion]], [[Ulmo]] sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of [[Morgoth]]. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of [[Tumladen]] in the [[Encircling Mountains]], to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built [[Gondolin]], where he ruled with the [[Staff of Doom]] in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was [[Glamdring]], for it was said in [[the Hobbit]] that it once belonged to the King of Gondolin.

Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter [[Idril]], who married [[Tuor]] after the [[Men|man]] found the secret way and discovered the city.

Turgon reemerged with his host during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], and although the battle was still lost, his intervention prevented the rout from completely destroying the armies of the Ñoldor and their allies. He was killed at [[Fall of Gondolin|Gondolin's fall]], when his tower fell down over his head.

==Etymology==

His name is the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[Quenya]] name '''''Turukáno''''', which probably means something like "valiant lord".

{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingon]]
|next=[[Ereinion Gil-galad]]
|list=5th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 472 – 510
}}

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]
[[Category:Gondolin and Turgon]]

Turgon

2007-10-04T14:37:56Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Antti Autio - Turgon Aran Gondolin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Turgon
| quenya=''Turukáno''
| titles=[[King of Gondolin]], [[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1300 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Gondolin]]
| death=[[First Age 510]], the [[Fall of Gondolin]]
| age=2430+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=[[Elenwë]]
| children=[[Idril Celebrindal]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Fall of Gondolin]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Turgon the Wise''' ( 1300[[Years of the Trees]] ? – [[First Age]] 510, aged approx. 2,430 years) was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], second son of [[Fingolfin]], brother to [[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]], and ruler of the hidden city of [[Gondolin]].

He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the [[Staff of Doom]] in his hand. He was often called "''the Wise''".

==History==

Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from [[Aman]], he eventually did set out on the journey. After [[Fëanor]] and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous [[Helcaraxë]] with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife [[Elenwë]] in the crossing and settled at [[Vinyamar]] in [[Nevrast]].

When he journeyed with his friend [[Finrod Felagund]] along [[Sirion]], [[Ulmo]] sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of [[Morgoth]]. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of [[Tumladen]] in the [[Encircling Mountains]], to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built [[Gondolin]], where he ruled with the [[Staff of Doom]] in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was [[Glamdring]], for it was said in [[the Hobbit]] that it once belonged to the King of Gondolin.

Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter [[Idril]], who married [[Tuor]] after the [[Men|man]] found the secret way and discovered the city.

Turgon reemerged with his host during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], and although the battle was still lost, his intervention prevented the rout from completely destroying the armies of the Ñoldor and their allies. He was killed at [[Fall of Gondolin|Gondolin's fall]], when his tower fell down over his head.

==Etymology==

His name is the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[Quenya]] name '''''Turukáno''''', which probably means something like "valiant lord".

{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingon]]
|next=[[Ereinion Gil-galad]]
|list=5th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 472 – 510
}}

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]
[[Category:Gondolin and Turgon]]

Turgon

2007-10-04T14:37:16Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Antti Autio - Turgon Aran Gondolin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Turgon
| quenya=''Turukáno''
| titles=[[King of Gondolin]], [[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1300 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Gondolin]]
| death=[[First Age 510]], the [[Fall of Gondolin]]
| age=600+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=[[Elenwë]]
| children=[[Idril Celebrindal]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Fall of Gondolin]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Turgon the Wise''' ([[Years of the Trees]] ? – [[First Age]] 510, aged approx. 2,430 years) was an [[Elves|Elven]] king of the [[Noldor]], second son of [[Fingolfin]], brother to [[Fingon]], [[Aredhel]] and [[Argon]], and ruler of the hidden city of [[Gondolin]].

He is described as tall, wearing white with a gold belt and a crown of garnets, holding the [[Staff of Doom]] in his hand. He was often called "''the Wise''".

==History==

Although Turgon was originally against the departure of the Ñoldor from [[Aman]], he eventually did set out on the journey. After [[Fëanor]] and his sons departed using the only ships, he took his people across the dangerous [[Helcaraxë]] with his father Fingolfin. He lost his wife [[Elenwë]] in the crossing and settled at [[Vinyamar]] in [[Nevrast]].

When he journeyed with his friend [[Finrod Felagund]] along [[Sirion]], [[Ulmo]] sent both of them a dream to look for a hidden place where they could be safe from the power of [[Morgoth]]. Then in the following year Ulmo appeared directly to Turgon and guided him to the vale of [[Tumladen]] in the [[Encircling Mountains]], to which Turgon later secretly moved with many of the Ñoldor, deserting Nevrast, and built [[Gondolin]], where he ruled with the [[Staff of Doom]] in his right hand, and a coronet of garnets upon his head. At his side was [[Glamdring]], for it was said in [[the Hobbit]] that it once belonged to the King of Gondolin.

Turgon and his people remained isolated in Gondolin for many years with his daughter [[Idril]], who married [[Tuor]] after the [[Men|man]] found the secret way and discovered the city.

Turgon reemerged with his host during the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], and although the battle was still lost, his intervention prevented the rout from completely destroying the armies of the Ñoldor and their allies. He was killed at [[Fall of Gondolin|Gondolin's fall]], when his tower fell down over his head.

==Etymology==

His name is the [[Sindarin]] form of his [[Quenya]] name '''''Turukáno''''', which probably means something like "valiant lord".

{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingon]]
|next=[[Ereinion Gil-galad]]
|list=5th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 472 – 510
}}

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]
[[Category:Gondolin and Turgon]]

Lúthien

2007-10-04T14:34:27Z

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{{sindar infobox
| image=[[Image:Alan Lee - Luthien.jpeg|300px|''Lúthien'' by [[Alan Lee]]]]
| name=Lúthien Tinúviel
| othernames=
| titles=Princess of [[Doriath]]
| birth=1200 [[YOTT]]
| realm=[[Doriath]], [[Dor Firn-i-Guinar]]
| death=[[First Age]] c. 505
| age=3300+
| parentage=[[Thingol]] + [[Melian]]
| spouse=[[Beren Erchamion|Beren]]
| children=[[Dior Eluchíl|Dior]]
| gender=Female
| hair=Black
|}}
'''Lúthien Tinúviel''' ([[Years of the Trees]] 1200 – [[First Age]] c. 505, aged approx. 3,400 years at the time of her final death) was the only daughter of King [[Thingol]] of [[Doriath]] and [[Melian]] the [[Maia]]. She was said to be the fairest maiden to have ever lived.

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

Lúthien would often dance in the woods, while her friend [[Daeron]] would play his flute. Daeron came to love her, and while she enjoyed his company, she did not return his love.

===Quest for the Silmaril===

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Lúthien.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Lúthien'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]During such an occasion she was discovered by [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] as he wandered the woods of her father's kingdom, and instantly fell in love with her. Daeron chirped out a warning, and she hid. While he searched for her, he accidentally laid his hand on her arm. He caught her alone some months later, and they grew to love one another. When Lúthien took Beren before her father, he was apalled that his royal daughter should wish to wed a mortal, and as is recounted in the ''[[Lay of Leithian]]'' so set Beren what he thought was an unachievable task, to recover a [[Silmaril]] from the [[Iron Crown]] of [[Morgoth]] himself. So Beren left Doriath in pursuit of his hopeless quest.

After a time, a darkness fell on Lúthien's heart, and she learned from her mother Melian what this meant; Beren had been captured by [[Sauron]], and was held in the dungeons of [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]. Though Thingol sought to stop her, Lúthien set out from Doriath to rescue Beren, if she could. Passing through many adventures, she gained the help of [[Huan the Hound]], and together they came to [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth|Sauron's Isle]]. Through Lúthien's magic and Huan's strength they defeated Sauron and rescued Beren. Eventually Beren set out for [[Angband]] once again, and Lúthien accompanied him.

Through Lúthien's powers, they passed the gates of Angband, and the great wolf [[Carcharoth]] that guarded them. Coming before the [[Dark Throne]] itself, she wove a spell that put Morgoth and his court into a deep sleep, and Beren cut a Silmaril from the Iron Crown. Returning to the gates, they found that Carcharoth barred their escape. Beren held up the hallowed jewel to protect them, but the monstrous wolf bit off his hand, and with it consumed the Silmaril. But the Silmarils were blessed by [[Varda]] herself, so that any unclean flesh that touched them would be withered and burnt. The wolf's innards were consumed with that burning, and it ran howling into the south.

Lúthien healed Beren, and they came at last back to her father's halls at [[Menegroth]]. There they heard tidings that the maddened wolf had entered Thingol's realm, and Beren set out with the King to the [[Hunting of the Wolf]]. After nightfall they returned; the wolf was slain and the Silmaril recovered, but Beren was wounded mortally. So he passed away, and soon after Lúthien too wasted of grief.

===Aftermath===

[[Image:Luca Michelucci - 1999 - May.jpg|right|200px|thumb|''Lúthien Dances Before Morgoth'' by [[Luca Michelucci]]]]Their spirits were gathered in the [[Halls of Mandos]] in the [[Uttermost West]], and there Lúthien sang a song of such extraordinary power and beauty that it moved even the implacable heart of [[Mandos]] himself. So she was granted a unique fate, to become mortal and return to [[Middle-earth]] with Beren, where they dwelt for a time in happiness on the green island of [[Tol Galen]] in the River [[Adurant]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Elu Thingol]] = [[Melian]]
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| [[House of Bëor]]
| :
| :
'''LÚTHIEN''' = [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]]
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[[Dior Eluchíl]] = [[Nimloth of Doriath|Nimloth]]
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________|________
| | |
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[[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] = [[Elwing]] [[Eluréd]] [[Elurín]]
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____|____
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[[Elrond]] [[Elros]]
</code>

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Lúthien Tinúviel|Images of Lúthien Tinúviel]]

[[Category:Grey Elves]]
[[Category:Quest for the Silmaril]]

Fëanor

2007-10-04T14:31:31Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Alan Michael - Spirit of Fire.jpg|300px]]
| name=Fëanor
| quenya=[[fn]] ''Curufinwë'' ([[mn]] ''Fëanáro'')
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=c. [[YOTT|Y.T.]] 1169, [[Tirion]]
| realm=
| death=[[First Age|F.A.]] [[First Age 1|1]]
| age=c. 3100 [[years of the Sun]]
| parentage=[[Finwë]] and [[Míriel Serindë]]
| spouse=[[Nerdanel]]
| children=Seven [[Sons of Fëanor|sons]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Black
| ref=''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
[[Image:Feanor Heraldic Device.jpg|left|100px]]
'''Fëanor''' was a prince of the [[Noldor]], one of the [[Elves|Elven]] kindreds that departed [[Middle-earth]] to live with the [[Valar]] in [[Valinor]]. He had the greatest skill of any of the Noldor; he was a renowned craftsman, gem-smith, and warrior. Fëanor made the [[Silmarils]], which was his most famous deed, and may also have wrought the [[palantíri]]. In addition, he invented the widely-used [[Tengwar]] script. Fëanor's passionate hatred of [[Morgoth]] and terrible [[Oath of Fëanor|oath]] led directly to the great triumphs and tragedies of the First Age.

== Life in Valinor ==

Fëanor was the eldest son of [[Finwë]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], and his first wife [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel Þerindë]]. He drew so much of Míriel's life energy when he was born that she grew weary of life, and departed to [[Lórien in Valinor|Lórien]], where she voluntarily left her corporeal form, and died. Finwë remarried, and had two more sons, Fëanor's half-brothers [[Fingolfin]] and [[Finarfin]], and two daughters, [[Daughters of Finwë|Findis]] and [[Daughters of Finwë|Irimë]]. Fëanor wedded [[Nerdanel]], daughter of [[Mahtan]], who bore him [[Sons of Fëanor|seven sons]]: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]] and [[Amras]].

At this time, [[Melkor]], the mightiest of the Valar and source of evil, had deceived the Valar into thinking that he had repented of his evil ways. Pardoned and residing in Valinor, he undertook to corrupt the Noldor and succeeded in making them instruments of his malice, particularly Fëanor. But Fëanor greatly mistrusted Melkor, which was part of Melkor's plan.

In the greatest of his achievements, Fëanor captured the light of the [[Two Trees]] to make the three Silmarils, also called the Great Jewels. He prized the Silmarils above all else, and grew increasingly suspicious that the Valar and other Eldar coveted them. He either vainly displayed the jewels or jealously guarded them from all except his immediate family.

Melkor greatly desired the Silmarils and his hatred for Fëanor grew, but the Valar still did not know of Melkor's true intentions. Melkor played upon Fëanor's temperament and pride to convince him that his own half-brother Fingolfin was not only planning to usurp his place as heir to Finwë, but also seize the jewels for himself. Fëanor's hostility grew to the point to where he threatened Fingolfin's life. (It was at this time that the Noldor first began to forge weapons.) For this, the Valar exiled him to Formenos. He took a substantial treasure with him, including the Silmarils, which he put in a locked box. In a show of support for his eldest son, Finwë withdrew to Formenos.

The Valar realized that Melkor was behind Fëanor's actions. They sent [[Tulkas]] to imprison him again, but he could not be found. Melkor was not seen for a long time, until he unexpectedly showed up at Formenos. Since with Finwë and Fëanor's absence Fingolfin had become king, it seemed that Melkor's lies were true. Melkor tried again to convince Fëanor of them, but he erred, and Fëanor realized that Melkor's true goal was to obtain the Silmarils. He shut the door in Melkor's face. In a rage, Melkor left. When the Valar heard of the incident, they started the hunt up again. But it was apparent that Melkor had fled from Valinor. He feigned to go north, but then turned south.

{{Pronounce|Feanor.mp3|Ardamir}}After a time the Valar sought to mend the breach between Fëanor and Fingolfin, and invited them to Valinor to make peace. Fingolfin offered a hand to his half-brother, recognizing Fëanor's place as the eldest, which he grudgingly accepted.

Meanwhile, Melkor stole away to [[Avathar]] in the south of Aman to seek out the evil, spider-like creature [[Ungoliant]]. Ungoliant helped Morgoth destroy the Two Trees, bringing darkness to Valinor. Morgoth and Ungoliant then went to Formenos, slew Finwë, and took all the gems there, including the Silmarils. They escaped by crossing the [[Helcaraxë]], or Grinding Ice, in the north to [[Beleriand]] in Middle-earth.

It was during the festivities where Fëanor and Fingolfin were being reconciled that the Trees were destroyed. The Valar knew that now the light of the Trees survived only in the Silmarils and [[Yavanna]] asked Fëanor to give them up so that they could restore the Trees. Fëanor emphatically stated that he would not give up his Silmarils of his own free will; if the Valar forced him, he said, they would be no better than Melkor. It was after this that the messenger came telling of the raid at Formenos.

According to the messenger, Melkor, surrounded by an impenetrable black fog, had come to Fëanor's vault in Formenos. Finwë the High King fought and lost against Melkor, and was the first elf to be slain in Valinor. Melkor ransacked the vault, taking many valuable jewels. Most notably, he was responsible for the thievery of the Silmarils.

== The Return of the Noldor ==
The Valar and Eldar now fully understood the extent of Melkor's treachery. Fëanor, upon learning of his father's murder and the theft of his prized Silmarils, named Melkor "Morgoth", or "Black Enemy". Now King of the Noldor, Fëanor delivered the most impassioned speech ever given in Arda, which he unwittingly filled with Morgoth's taint. He railed against the Dark Lord, but because of Morgoth's influence, he also blamed the Valar for Morgoth's deeds. He persuaded most his people that because the Valar had abandoned them, the Noldor must follow him to Middle-earth and fight the Dark Lord. Fëanor then swore the terrible [[Oath of Fëanor]] which all seven of his sons also proclaimed, vowing to fight anyone and everyone—whether Elf, Man, Maia, or Vala—who withheld the Silmarils, and invoking even [[Ilúvatar]] as a witness. This became known as the Oath of Fëanor and later the cause for great tragedy among his seven sons.

Seeking a way to get to Middle-earth, he went to the shores of Aman, where the seafaring [[Teleri]] lived, and demanded the use of their ships. The Teleri refused, and in response, Fëanor and his armed and impassioned Noldor attacked the lightly-armed Teleri, destroyed their settlements and seized the ships.

[[Image:Catherine Karina Chmiel - Feanor.jpg|thumb|300px|left|''Fëanor'' by [[Catherine Karina Chmiel]]]]
In repentance of this act, Finarfin, Finwë's third son, took his host and turned back. They were accepted by the Valar, and Finarfin ruled as High-King of the Noldor in Valinor.

There were not enough ships to carry all of the Noldor across the sea, so Fëanor and his sons led the first group. Upon arriving at Losgar, in the land of Lammoth, in the far west of Beleriand, where Morgoth and Ungoliant had passed not long before, they decided to burn the ships and leave the followers of Fingolfin behind. However, Fëanor accidentally left his son Amras in the ships, and he was burned alive{{ref|nameSons}}. The earth being flat in those days, the remaining Noldor saw the flames, and perceived that if they were to go to Middle-earth, they had no choice but to cross the Helcaraxë. This they did under the leadership of Fingolfin, and suffered great losses along the way, which greatly added to the animosity they had for Fëanor and his sons.

Learning of the Noldor's arrival, Morgoth summoned his armies from his fortress of [[Angband]] and attacked Fëanor's encampment in [[Mithrim]]. This battle was called the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle under the Stars"), for the Sun and Moon had not yet been made. The Noldor managed to win the battle and disperse Morgoth's armies. Fëanor, still in a great rage, pressed on toward Angband with his sons. He came even within sight of Angband, but was ambushed by a force of [[Balrogs]], with few elves about him. He fought mightily, hewing even after receiving several wounds from [[Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs]]. His sons came upon the balrogs with great force of elves, and were able to drive them off. However, as Fëanor was being escorted off the battlefield, he knew his wounds were fatal. He cursed Angband thrice, but with the eyes of death, he knew that his elves, unaided, would never throw down the dark towers. At the moment of his death the passing of his fiery spirit reduced his body to ashes.

His sons were still bound by the Oath to recover the Silmarils, which would determine the events of Middle-earth during the First Age.

== Etymology ==
Fëanor's [[father-name]] was '''Curufinwë''' ("Skillful [son of] Finwë"). He later gave his favorite son [[Curufin]] the same father-name. His [[mother-name]] was '''Fëanáro''' ("Spirit of Fire"). The name Fëanor is the [[Sindarin]] version of his mother-name.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finwë]] = [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]]
|
|
'''FËANOR''' = [[Nerdanel]]
|
---------------|-------------------------------------------
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Finwë]]
|next=[[Fingolfin]]
|list=2nd [[High King of the Noldor]] (''de jure'') Y.T. 1495 – 1497
}}

== References ==

{{note|nameSons}} [[The Peoples of Middle-earth]], chapter XI ([[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]), section "The names of the Sons of Fëanor"

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Fëanor|Images of Fëanor]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.minastirith.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000635 What do you think of Fëanor?] - Dicussion on MinasTirith.com

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Fingon

2007-10-04T14:30:15Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Unknown Artist - Fingon.jpg|250px]]
| name=Fingon
| quenya=[[fn]] ''[[Findekáno]]''
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1280 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Hithlum]]
| death=[[First Age 472]]
| age=2580+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
{{Transcribed|Fingon_tengwar.png|Fingon|Tengwar, Mode of Beleriand}}
'''Fingon''' ([[Years of the Trees]] ? – [[First Age]] 472, aged approx. 2,580 years) was a [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]] during the [[First Age]]. He was the eldest son of [[Fingolfin]], older brother of [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]1.

== History ==

Fingon went with his father and people from [[Aman]] to [[Middle-earth]] at the beginning of the [[First Age]]. He achieved renown soon after for his daring rescue of [[Maedhros]] from [[Thangorodrim]]. Fingolfin gave Fingon a domain in [[Dor-lómin]], in the west of [[Hithlum]], where he did good service during the [[Siege of Angband]]; defeating [[Orcs]] that attempted to go around to the north and attack Hithlum from the west, and then later the first to fight against the [[Dragon]] [[Glaurung]] when he first came forth from [[Angband]].

Fingon became High King when Fingolfin died fighting [[Morgoth]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame"). Seven years later, Morgoth's forces invaded Hithlum, and Fingon was hard-pressed and outnumbered, but rescued by [[Círdan]] and his people of the [[Falas]], who came up the [[Firth of Drengist]] in their ships.

In the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] ("Battle of Unnumbered Tears"), Fingon was nearly victorious; but at the end he was killed by [[Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs|Gothmog]], Lord of [[Balrogs]].

Turgon became by right the High King of the Noldor, although after the battle he returned to the secrecy of [[Gondolin]].

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'' Fingon was the father of [[Gil-galad]], but this was an editorial mistake by [[Christopher Tolkien]], and is said "to have no wife or children". Argon does not appear in the published Silmarillion at all.

== Etymology ==
Fingon's [[father-name]] was '''Findekáno''' ([[Quenya]] for "Skilled Hero"). Fingon is the [[Sindarin]] version of his father-name.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Fingolfin]] = [[Anairë]]
|
____________|_____________
| | | |
| | | |
'''FINGON''' [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] [[Aredhel]] [[Argon]]1
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingolfin]]
|next=[[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]]
|list=4th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 456 – 472
}}
{{Pronounce|Fingon.mp3|Ardamir}}
== Notes ==
# [[Argon]] only appears in very late writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] as published in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'', and is left out of the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Fingon

2007-10-04T14:29:32Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Unknown Artist - Fingon.jpg|250px]]
| name=Fingon
| quenya=[[fn]] ''[[Findekáno]]''
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=1280 [[YOTT]] in [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Hithlum]]
| death=[[First Age 472]]
| age=550+
| parentage=[[Fingolfin]] + [[Anairë]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
{{Transcribed|Fingon_tengwar.png|Fingon|Tengwar, Mode of Beleriand}}
'''Fingon''' ([[Years of the Trees]] ? – [[First Age]] 472, aged approx. 2,580 years) was a [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]] during the [[First Age]]. He was the eldest son of [[Fingolfin]], older brother of [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]1.

== History ==

Fingon went with his father and people from [[Aman]] to [[Middle-earth]] at the beginning of the [[First Age]]. He achieved renown soon after for his daring rescue of [[Maedhros]] from [[Thangorodrim]]. Fingolfin gave Fingon a domain in [[Dor-lómin]], in the west of [[Hithlum]], where he did good service during the [[Siege of Angband]]; defeating [[Orcs]] that attempted to go around to the north and attack Hithlum from the west, and then later the first to fight against the [[Dragon]] [[Glaurung]] when he first came forth from [[Angband]].

Fingon became High King when Fingolfin died fighting [[Morgoth]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]] ("Battle of Sudden Flame"). Seven years later, Morgoth's forces invaded Hithlum, and Fingon was hard-pressed and outnumbered, but rescued by [[Círdan]] and his people of the [[Falas]], who came up the [[Firth of Drengist]] in their ships.

In the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] ("Battle of Unnumbered Tears"), Fingon was nearly victorious; but at the end he was killed by [[Gothmog, Lord of Balrogs|Gothmog]], Lord of [[Balrogs]].

Turgon became by right the High King of the Noldor, although after the battle he returned to the secrecy of [[Gondolin]].

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'' Fingon was the father of [[Gil-galad]], but this was an editorial mistake by [[Christopher Tolkien]], and is said "to have no wife or children". Argon does not appear in the published Silmarillion at all.

== Etymology ==
Fingon's [[father-name]] was '''Findekáno''' ([[Quenya]] for "Skilled Hero"). Fingon is the [[Sindarin]] version of his father-name.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Fingolfin]] = [[Anairë]]
|
____________|_____________
| | | |
| | | |
'''FINGON''' [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] [[Aredhel]] [[Argon]]1
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Fingolfin]]
|next=[[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]]
|list=4th [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 456 – 472
}}
{{Pronounce|Fingon.mp3|Ardamir}}
== Notes ==
# [[Argon]] only appears in very late writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] as published in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'', and is left out of the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Nerdanel

2007-10-04T14:17:04Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Breogán - Nerdanel the Wise.jpg|300px]]
| name=Nerdanel
| othernames=
| birth=[[YOTT|Y.T.]] in [[Aman]]
| rule=
| death=
| age=
| realms=
| gender=Female
| race=[[Noldor]]
| height=
| hair=Presumably red
| eyes=Gray
|}}
'''Nerdanel''' was the daughter of the [[Noldor|Noldorin]] smith [[Mahtan]] and the wife of [[Fëanor]].

She bore Fëanor seven sons: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]], and [[Amras]] (see [[Sons of Fëanor]]). Nerdanel, unlike her husband, was of a peaceful nature and sought to moderate his fiery temper and pride with wisdom. For a time she was the only one able to influence him. Called "the Wise", Nerdanel refused to follow her husband to [[Middle-earth]], and apparently still lives in [[Aman]].

Nerdanel was a noted sculptor. She is said to have made statues so lifelike that people thought them real.

On a minor note, Nerdanel's family is interesting to fans of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] Elves because they are the only attested examples of Elves with red hair. Nerdanel's father Mahtan and three of her sons (Maedhros, Amrod, and Amras) are described by Tolkien as having red hair (actually a reddish brown) and this is described as a trait "of Nerdanel's kin". Nerdanel's own hair color is never specifically stated; although it is said that she possessed a ruddy complexion and it may be assumed that Tolkien did intend for Nerdanel to have red hair.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Mahtan]]
|
|
[[Fëanor]] = '''NERDANEL'''
|
_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Noldor]]

Nerdanel

2007-10-04T14:16:17Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Breogán - Nerdanel the Wise.jpg|300px]]
| name=Nerdanel
| othernames=
| birth=[[Y.T.]] in [[Aman]]
| rule=
| death=
| age=
| realms=
| gender=Female
| race=[[Noldor]]
| height=
| hair=Presumably red
| eyes=Gray
|}}
'''Nerdanel''' was the daughter of the [[Noldor|Noldorin]] smith [[Mahtan]] and the wife of [[Fëanor]].

She bore Fëanor seven sons: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]], and [[Amras]] (see [[Sons of Fëanor]]). Nerdanel, unlike her husband, was of a peaceful nature and sought to moderate his fiery temper and pride with wisdom. For a time she was the only one able to influence him. Called "the Wise", Nerdanel refused to follow her husband to [[Middle-earth]], and apparently still lives in [[Aman]].

Nerdanel was a noted sculptor. She is said to have made statues so lifelike that people thought them real.

On a minor note, Nerdanel's family is interesting to fans of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] Elves because they are the only attested examples of Elves with red hair. Nerdanel's father Mahtan and three of her sons (Maedhros, Amrod, and Amras) are described by Tolkien as having red hair (actually a reddish brown) and this is described as a trait "of Nerdanel's kin". Nerdanel's own hair color is never specifically stated; although it is said that she possessed a ruddy complexion and it may be assumed that Tolkien did intend for Nerdanel to have red hair.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Mahtan]]
|
|
[[Fëanor]] = '''NERDANEL'''
|
_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Noldor]]

Nerdanel

2007-10-04T14:15:56Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Breogán - Nerdanel the Wise.jpg|300px]]
| name=Nerdanel
| othernames=
| birth=[[Y.T]] in [[Aman]]
| rule=
| death=
| age=
| realms=
| gender=Female
| race=[[Noldor]]
| height=
| hair=Presumably red
| eyes=Gray
|}}
'''Nerdanel''' was the daughter of the [[Noldor|Noldorin]] smith [[Mahtan]] and the wife of [[Fëanor]].

She bore Fëanor seven sons: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]], and [[Amras]] (see [[Sons of Fëanor]]). Nerdanel, unlike her husband, was of a peaceful nature and sought to moderate his fiery temper and pride with wisdom. For a time she was the only one able to influence him. Called "the Wise", Nerdanel refused to follow her husband to [[Middle-earth]], and apparently still lives in [[Aman]].

Nerdanel was a noted sculptor. She is said to have made statues so lifelike that people thought them real.

On a minor note, Nerdanel's family is interesting to fans of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] Elves because they are the only attested examples of Elves with red hair. Nerdanel's father Mahtan and three of her sons (Maedhros, Amrod, and Amras) are described by Tolkien as having red hair (actually a reddish brown) and this is described as a trait "of Nerdanel's kin". Nerdanel's own hair color is never specifically stated; although it is said that she possessed a ruddy complexion and it may be assumed that Tolkien did intend for Nerdanel to have red hair.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Mahtan]]
|
|
[[Fëanor]] = '''NERDANEL'''
|
_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Noldor]]

Nerdanel

2007-10-04T14:15:20Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Breogán - Nerdanel the Wise.jpg|300px]]
| name=Nerdanel
| othernames=
| birth=[[Y.O.T.T]] in [[Aman]]
| rule=
| death=
| age=
| realms=
| gender=Female
| race=[[Noldor]]
| height=
| hair=Presumably red
| eyes=Gray
|}}
'''Nerdanel''' was the daughter of the [[Noldor|Noldorin]] smith [[Mahtan]] and the wife of [[Fëanor]].

She bore Fëanor seven sons: [[Maedhros]], [[Maglor]], [[Celegorm]], [[Caranthir]], [[Curufin]], [[Amrod]], and [[Amras]] (see [[Sons of Fëanor]]). Nerdanel, unlike her husband, was of a peaceful nature and sought to moderate his fiery temper and pride with wisdom. For a time she was the only one able to influence him. Called "the Wise", Nerdanel refused to follow her husband to [[Middle-earth]], and apparently still lives in [[Aman]].

Nerdanel was a noted sculptor. She is said to have made statues so lifelike that people thought them real.

On a minor note, Nerdanel's family is interesting to fans of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] Elves because they are the only attested examples of Elves with red hair. Nerdanel's father Mahtan and three of her sons (Maedhros, Amrod, and Amras) are described by Tolkien as having red hair (actually a reddish brown) and this is described as a trait "of Nerdanel's kin". Nerdanel's own hair color is never specifically stated; although it is said that she possessed a ruddy complexion and it may be assumed that Tolkien did intend for Nerdanel to have red hair.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Mahtan]]
|
|
[[Fëanor]] = '''NERDANEL'''
|
_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
[[Maedhros]] [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
|
|
[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Noldor]]

Maedhros

2007-10-04T14:12:59Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - Maedhros alone stood aside.jpg|250px]]
| name=Maedhros the Tall
| quenya=[[fn]] ''Nelyafinwë'' ([[mn]] ''Maitimo''; also ''Russandol'')
| titles=Eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]],
| birth=c. 1234 [[YOTT]], [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[March of Maedhros]]
| death=[[FA 583]]
| age=3100+
| parentage=[[Fëanor]] + [[Nerdanel]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=(Dark) red
| ref=''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Maedhros''' ([[Years of the Trees]] – [[First Age]] 583) was one of the princes of the [[Noldor]] and was eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]].

After the banishment of [[Fëanor]] from [[Tirion]] in [[Valinor]] he went with his father to [[Formenos]]. When [[Morgoth]] killed Finwë and stole Fëanor's beloved [[Silmarils]], Maedhros was the first son to take the terrible [[Oath of Fëanor]] to recover the holy jewels.

The Oath took Maedhros, his father and his brothers to Middle-earth during the First Age where they established realms in exile, waged war against the armies of Morgoth, fought their own [[Elvish]] kind, and eventually brought ruin upon their House.
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm.jpg|thumb|left|''Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]

Shortly after the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] in which Fëanor was killed, Maedhros was captured by Morgoth and hung by the wrist of his right hand upon the face of a precipice of [[Thangorodrim]]. In a daring rescue, his cousin [[Fingon]], helped by [[Thorondor]] the King of Eagles, saved him from torment but he had to cut off Maedhros's hand to release him from the shackle. In gratitude for this, and in atonement for Feanor's desertion of Fingon's house, Maedhros relenquished all claim as the heir of Finwë and made his uncle [[Fingolfin]], Fingon's father, [[High King of the Noldor]], something his brothers did not like.

Seeing that his brothers were likely to cause feuds with their kinsmen, Maedhros moved them out of [[Hithlum]], and later ruled the lands around the [[Hill of Himring]], which became known as the '''[[March of Maedhros]]'''. Allied with Fingolfin, he won the battle of [[Dagor Aglareb]], and, thanks to his daring deeds during the [[Dagor Bragollach]], [[Himring]] stood while many other elven realms fell.

Hearing words of deeds of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] and [[Lúthien]], he took hope and gathered his brothers and united with other Elven Houses to create the '''[[Union of Maedhros]]''', an alliance to lay siege to Morgoth's fortress of [[Angband]]. The Union and the siege was utterly broken after the defeat in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. Himring was garrisoned by [[Orcs]].

Maedhros had learned that [[Elwing]] of [[Doriath]], granddaughter of Lúthien and Beren, had inherited the Silmaril that they had recovered from Morgoth. Still driven by the Oath, he allowed his brother [[Celegorm]] to convince him to attack Doriath. Celegorm, [[Caranthir]], and [[Curufin]] were slain by Beren's son, [[Dior Eluchíl]], the King of Doriath, who was in-turn slain by them. Dior's sons, [[Eluréd]] and [[Elurín]], were captured and abandoned by Celegorm's servants in the forest, leading Maedhros to search for the innocent youths. After learning that Elwing had survived, he and his surviving brothers descended with an army upon the remnants of the people of Doriath living in the [[Havens of Sirion]]. The Noldorin princes killed many Elves and captured Elwing's sons [[Elrond]] and [[Elros]] in the sack, but she and her husband [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] escaped to the [[Aman|West]] with the jewel.

After the [[War of Wrath]], he and his last surviving brother, [[Maglor]] stole the two remaining Silmarils taken by the [[Valar]] from Morgoth. But because of the evil deeds committed by the brothers to regain the jewels, they burned in Maglor's and Maedhros's hands. Unable to bear the suffering, Maedhros cast himself and the Silmaril he carried into a fiery chasm in the Earth.

== Etymology ==
Maedhros' [[father-name]] was '''Nelyafinwë''' ("Finwë the Third"; shorter form Nelyo), as his grandfather and father both shared the name ''Finwë''. His [[mother-name]] was '''Maitimo''' ("Well-shaped One"), for he was noted for his comeliness. He was also called '''Russandol''' ("Copper-top"), referring to the dark red hair he inherited from his grandfather [[Mahtan]]. The name Maedhros is [[Sindarin]] but was never fully translated by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]].

== Genealogy ==
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[[Finwë]] = [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]]
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'''MAEDHROS''' [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
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[[Celebrimbor]]
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=== See Also ===
* [[:Category:Images of Maedhros|Images of Maedhros]]

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Ingwë

2007-10-02T14:25:21Z

Melkor81:

{{vanyar infobox
| image=[[Image:Unknown Artist - Ingwe.jpg]]
| name=Ingwë
| othernames=
| titles=High King of the Elves; King of the Vanyar
| birth=1050 [[YOTT]], [[Cuiviénen]]
| realm=[[Valinor]]
| death=Did not die
| age=
| parentage=Firstborn
| gender=Male
| spouse=Unknown
|}}
'''Ingwë''' is the leader of the first Kindred of [[Elves]] called the [[Vanyar]] and the uncle of [[Indis]], wife of [[Finwë]]. He was reckoned as [[High King of the Elves|High King of all the Elves]]. His name means "First One" in [[Quenya]]. His tower in [[Tirion]] was called ''[[Mindon Eldaliéva]]''.

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In early versions of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien's]] [[legendarium]] (see ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'') Ingwë's name was '''''Inwë'''''.

In that early writing ''Inwë'' (or ''Ing'') was instead the name of a mortal man, the "King of Lúthien" (also spelled "Leithian" or "Luthany"), who was driven east over the sea by [[Ossë]] and became ruler of the ancestors of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians. Eventually the Angles, Saxon, and Jutes returned to Lúthien, now long renamed as ''Britain''.

Tolkien was here adapting traditions about a Germanic ancestral figure named [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yngvi Yngvi] (also spelled "Ing", "Ingio", and "Ingui"). He is seen as an eponymous ancestor of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingaevones Ingaevones], a people mentioned by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacitus Tacitus] in his ''Germania'' as one of the three divisions of the Germanic tribes. In Scandinavian mythology, Yngvi was the mythological ancestor of the Swedish [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yngling House of Ynglings] and a name for the god [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyr Freyr]. Like Ingwë, Freyr was the lord of the Elves in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lfheim Álfheim].{{Pronounce|Ingwe.mp3|Ardamir}}

[[Category:High Elves]]
[[Category:Vanyar]]

Elrond

2007-10-02T09:36:46Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Elrond.jpg|250px]]
| name= Elrond
| othernames=
| birth=532 or 542 [[First Age]]
| rule=
| death= Passed on to [[Valinor]] in III 3021
| realms= [[Rivendell]]
| race=[[Elves|Half-Elf]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=dark brown
| eyes=probably grey
|}}
'''Elrond''' was one of the greatest [[Elves]] in the history of [[Middle-earth]] and one of the few characters to appear in ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. His name means “Star-dome,” which according to one account he received because in his youth he was playing in a cave underneath a waterfall. He was also a master of healing in his time. He held the great elven ring [[Vilya]].

== Elrond in the First and Second Ages ==
Elrond was born at the [[Havens of Sirion]] late in the [[First Age]]. His parents were [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]]. He was thus [[Half-elven]]: Eärendil was the child of the mortal [[Tuor]] and the elf [[Idril]], while Elwing was the grandchild of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] (a human) and [[Lúthien]] (daughter of the Elf-king [[Thingol]] and the Maia [[Melian]]). Consequently, Elrond was descended from all three tribes of the Elves ([[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] through Idril, [[Sindar]] through Luthien), a Maia, and the [[Edain]]. Elrond had a twin brother, [[Elros]], who later became the first king of [[Númenor]].

When the [[Sons of Fëanor]] attacked the Havens of Sirion, Elrond and his brother were taken captive by Maglor, and were subsequently raised by him. Following the [[War of Wrath]], because of his Half-elven heritage the [[Valar]] gave Elrond and his brother a choice whether to be counted among the kindred of Elves or of Men. Elrond chose to belong to the Firstborn, while Elros chose to become mortal. Elrond subsequently remained in [[Lindon]] with [[Gil-galad]], where he became known as a healer and loremaster.

When [[Sauron]] (disguised in his fair form as [[Annatar]]) came seeking entrance to Lindon during the Second Age, Elrond and Gil-galad sensed that he was not what he seemed, and denied him. Later, in Second Age 1697 during the wars of the Elves against Sauron, Elrond founded the refuge of [[Imladris]], also known as [[Rivendell]].

Elrond marched with Gil-galad and [[Elendil]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]], serving as Gil-galad’s herald. He was present during the last battle of that war, witnessing the deaths of Gil-galad and Elendil. At the conclusion of that battle, when [[Isildur]] cut the [[One Ring]] from Sauron’s hand he and [[Círdan]] advised Isildur to destroy the Ring, but Isildur refused their counsel. Elrond subsequently returned to Rivendell, which prospered the coming years with the aid of the Ring of Air, [[Vilya]], that Elrond had received from Gil-galad. It has been argued that following Gil-galad’s death, Elrond had the right to become High King of the Noldor, but he never claimed the title.

== Elrond in the Third Age ==
Following Isildur’s death, Elrond received the shards of [[Narsil]], which he preserved for many years. He began his long tradition of fostering the heirs of Isildur by helping to raise Isildur’s son [[Valandil]], who had been left in Rivendell during the War of the Last Alliance. Centuries later, when the Northern Kingdom fell, Elrond took the other heirlooms of Arnor (the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]) into his keeping, holding them for the one who would eventually be able to reclaim the throne of [[Arnor]].

In Third Age 109, Elrond married [[Celebrían]], the daughter of [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn, Lord of Lórien|Celeborn]]. Their first children, the twins [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], were born in 130, and their daughter [[Arwen]] in 241.

In 2933, Elrond took [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] as his foster-son in Rivendell, naming him ''Estel'' ("Hope") and concealing his heritage from him until he came of age. When Aragorn became an adult, Elrond gave him the Ring of Barahir and the shards of Narsil, foreseeing that Aragorn might be the one to claim the thrones of Gondor and Arnor. When Aragorn fell in love with Arwen, Elrond revealed to him that Arwen shared the choice of the Half-elven, and that one or the other of them would ultimately be parted from her forever. Elrond insisted that Arwen could not marry Aragorn until he became king of both Gondor and Arnor.

== Elrond in ''The Hobbit'' ==
In ''The Hobbit'', Elrond played a minor but significant role. During [[Thorin and Company]]’s stay in Rivendell, Elrond read the runes on the swords [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]], identifying them as coming from [[Gondolin]]. He also read the [[moon-letters]] on Thorin’s [[Thrór's Map]], providing the information the Dwarves and Bilbo need to enter the [[Lonely Mountain]].

In ''The Hobbit'', it is said of Elrond that he “was an elf-friend — one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of History, the wars of the evil goblins and the elves and the first men in the North. In those days of our tale there were still some people who had both elves and heroes of the North for ancestors, and Elrond the master of the house was their chief. He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer.” ([[A Short Rest]]) Note that in this description he is not identified as an elf himself, as Tolkien had not at this stage decided that Elrond of Rivendell was the same person as Elrond the son of Earendil.

== Elrond in ''The Lord of the Rings'' ==
When [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] first leaves the Shire with the One Ring, it is always his intention to go to Rivendell to seek the advice of Elrond. Indeed, in his letter left at Bree, Gandalf counsels him to do so. Elrond’s first role in ''The Lord of the Rings'' is to heal Frodo of his wound sustained at [[Weathertop]]. Elrond then hosts the feast that is held when Frodo recovers. The description given of Elrond at that feast tells us that “the face of Elrond was ageless, neither old nor young, though in it was written the memory of many things both glad and sorrowful. His hair was dark as the shadows of twilight, and upon it was set a circlet of silver; his eyes were grey as a clear evening, and in them was a light like the light of stars. Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength. He was the Lord of Rivendell and mighty among both Elves and Men.” ([[Many Meetings]])

Elrond’s principal role, of course, is as the leader of the [[Council of Elrond]]. During that meeting, he narrates what he knows of the history of Isildur and the Ring. He identifies Aragorn as Isildur’s Heir, and when Frodo ultimately volunteers to carry the Ring, Elrond affirms that decision as correct. Elrond also appears to have selected the members of the Fellowship other than Frodo and [[Sam]], accepting [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]] only reluctantly.

Later, Elrond sends his sons Elladan and Elrohir to join the [[Dunedain]] Rangers who ride to Rohan to join Aragorn. Through Elrohir, Elrond advises Aragorn to take the [[Paths of the Dead]]. During the [[The Last Debate|Last Debate]], Elrohir supports Aragorn’s decision to attack Mordor as a diversion to allow Frodo time to reach Mount Doom, saying that this was Elrond’s advice. Following the [[War of the Ring]], Elrond escorts Arwen to Minas Tirith for her marriage to Aragorn, and parts from her in great sorrow.

At the end of the story, Elrond is one of the Elves who takes ship to [[Valinor]] along with Frodo and the other Ringbearers. The Third Age is held to have ended with Elrond’s departure.

== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
<gallery>
Image:Elrond, Lord of Rivendell.jpg|[[Hugo Weaving]] as Elrond from [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]
Image:Elrond from Rankin-Bass' The Hobbit.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit]]
Image:Elrond from Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]
</gallery>
In the BBC's 1981 radio serialization of [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is voiced by [[Hugh Dickson]].

In the [[Rankin/Bass]] animated version of [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit|The Hobbit]], Elrond is voiced by [[Cyril Ritchard]].

[[André Morell]] was the voice of Elrond in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]].

In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is played by [[Hugo Weaving]]. His role in the movie is expanded beyond his role in the book, and the character appears in each of the three movies.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]], Elrond first appears in the Prologue as a commander of the army of Elves in the War of the Last Alliance. A later flashback scene shows him actually taking Isildur into [[Mount Doom]], trying to persuade him to destroy the Ring. This scene is strongly paralleled in [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]] when Frodo attempts to destroy the Ring, with Sam using some of the same words Elrond did in the earlier scene.

As in the book, Elrond heals Frodo’s wound from Weathertop. Elrond then has a conversation with Gandalf, discussing the many challenges that face them. Elrond argues that the Ring cannot remain in Rivendell (in the movie, Frodo appears to have thought that he would be able to leave the Ring there). He also expresses his doubts about the race of Men, and gives the first hints about Aragorn’s real identity. In the Council of Elrond, Elrond himself is the one who argues that the only option is to destroy the Ring. He does not select the Fellowship, but accepts those who volunteer.

Elrond gains two additional scenes in the Extended Edition of the movie. In the first, he talks with Aragorn beside the grave of Aragorn’s mother. Elrond encourages the reluctant Aragorn to accept his fate of becoming king. In the next scene, Elrond blesses the departing Fellowship.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]], Elrond is mainly appears in scenes involving Arwen. In a flashback, Aragorn remembers Elrond telling him to abandon his love for Arwen, allowing her to sail to Valinor. Aragorn attempts to do this, but Arwen denies him. In another scene, Elrond persuades Arwen that she should sail to Valinor, describing what will happen if she remains and Aragorn dies. Elrond then has a telepathic communication with Galadriel discussing the war that is beginning. He apparently suggests that she send an army to [[Helm’s Deep]] to aid the Men there, since when [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]] arrives at Helm’s Deep he says that he brings “word from Elrond of Rivendell.”

In [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Elrond’s first scene is with Arwen, who has decided not to sail after all, but to return. Although he senses that she is dying Elrond acknowledges her choice. At her suggestion, he has the shards of Narsil re-forged, then carries the new sword to Aragorn at [[Dunharrow]]. He finally convinces Aragorn to accept his destiny, and advises him to take the Paths of the Dead. Later, Elrond escorts Arwen to [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]] for her wedding, and he finally sails to Valinor with the Ringbearers.

== See Also ==
* '''[[:Category:Images of Elrond|Images of Elrond]]'''
* [[Elrond, Herald of Gil-Galad polystone bust]]
* [[Twins]]

[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

Elrond

2007-10-02T09:25:32Z

Melkor81:

{{royalty infobox
| image=[[Image:Elrond.jpg|250px]]
| name= Elrond
| othernames=
| birth=532 or 542 [[First Age]]
| rule=
| death= Passed on to [[Valinor]] in III 3021
| realms= [[Rivendell]]
| race=[[Elves|Half-Elf]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=Brown
| eyes=
|}}
'''Elrond''' was one of the greatest [[Elves]] in the history of [[Middle-earth]] and one of the few characters to appear in ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. His name means “Star-dome,” which according to one account he received because in his youth he was playing in a cave underneath a waterfall. He was also a master of healing in his time. He held the great elven ring [[Vilya]].

== Elrond in the First and Second Ages ==
Elrond was born at the [[Havens of Sirion]] late in the [[First Age]]. His parents were [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]]. He was thus [[Half-elven]]: Eärendil was the child of the mortal [[Tuor]] and the elf [[Idril]], while Elwing was the grandchild of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] (a human) and [[Lúthien]] (daughter of the Elf-king [[Thingol]] and the Maia [[Melian]]). Consequently, Elrond was descended from all three tribes of the Elves ([[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] through Idril, [[Sindar]] through Luthien), a Maia, and the [[Edain]]. Elrond had a twin brother, [[Elros]], who later became the first king of [[Númenor]].

When the [[Sons of Fëanor]] attacked the Havens of Sirion, Elrond and his brother were taken captive by Maglor, and were subsequently raised by him. Following the [[War of Wrath]], because of his Half-elven heritage the [[Valar]] gave Elrond and his brother a choice whether to be counted among the kindred of Elves or of Men. Elrond chose to belong to the Firstborn, while Elros chose to become mortal. Elrond subsequently remained in [[Lindon]] with [[Gil-galad]], where he became known as a healer and loremaster.

When [[Sauron]] (disguised in his fair form as [[Annatar]]) came seeking entrance to Lindon during the Second Age, Elrond and Gil-galad sensed that he was not what he seemed, and denied him. Later, in Second Age 1697 during the wars of the Elves against Sauron, Elrond founded the refuge of [[Imladris]], also known as [[Rivendell]].

Elrond marched with Gil-galad and [[Elendil]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]], serving as Gil-galad’s herald. He was present during the last battle of that war, witnessing the deaths of Gil-galad and Elendil. At the conclusion of that battle, when [[Isildur]] cut the [[One Ring]] from Sauron’s hand he and [[Círdan]] advised Isildur to destroy the Ring, but Isildur refused their counsel. Elrond subsequently returned to Rivendell, which prospered the coming years with the aid of the Ring of Air, [[Vilya]], that Elrond had received from Gil-galad. It has been argued that following Gil-galad’s death, Elrond had the right to become High King of the Noldor, but he never claimed the title.

== Elrond in the Third Age ==
Following Isildur’s death, Elrond received the shards of [[Narsil]], which he preserved for many years. He began his long tradition of fostering the heirs of Isildur by helping to raise Isildur’s son [[Valandil]], who had been left in Rivendell during the War of the Last Alliance. Centuries later, when the Northern Kingdom fell, Elrond took the other heirlooms of Arnor (the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]) into his keeping, holding them for the one who would eventually be able to reclaim the throne of [[Arnor]].

In Third Age 109, Elrond married [[Celebrían]], the daughter of [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn, Lord of Lórien|Celeborn]]. Their first children, the twins [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], were born in 130, and their daughter [[Arwen]] in 241.

In 2933, Elrond took [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] as his foster-son in Rivendell, naming him ''Estel'' ("Hope") and concealing his heritage from him until he came of age. When Aragorn became an adult, Elrond gave him the Ring of Barahir and the shards of Narsil, foreseeing that Aragorn might be the one to claim the thrones of Gondor and Arnor. When Aragorn fell in love with Arwen, Elrond revealed to him that Arwen shared the choice of the Half-elven, and that one or the other of them would ultimately be parted from her forever. Elrond insisted that Arwen could not marry Aragorn until he became king of both Gondor and Arnor.

== Elrond in ''The Hobbit'' ==
In ''The Hobbit'', Elrond played a minor but significant role. During [[Thorin and Company]]’s stay in Rivendell, Elrond read the runes on the swords [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]], identifying them as coming from [[Gondolin]]. He also read the [[moon-letters]] on Thorin’s [[Thrór's Map]], providing the information the Dwarves and Bilbo need to enter the [[Lonely Mountain]].

In ''The Hobbit'', it is said of Elrond that he “was an elf-friend — one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of History, the wars of the evil goblins and the elves and the first men in the North. In those days of our tale there were still some people who had both elves and heroes of the North for ancestors, and Elrond the master of the house was their chief. He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer.” ([[A Short Rest]]) Note that in this description he is not identified as an elf himself, as Tolkien had not at this stage decided that Elrond of Rivendell was the same person as Elrond the son of Earendil.

== Elrond in ''The Lord of the Rings'' ==
When [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] first leaves the Shire with the One Ring, it is always his intention to go to Rivendell to seek the advice of Elrond. Indeed, in his letter left at Bree, Gandalf counsels him to do so. Elrond’s first role in ''The Lord of the Rings'' is to heal Frodo of his wound sustained at [[Weathertop]]. Elrond then hosts the feast that is held when Frodo recovers. The description given of Elrond at that feast tells us that “the face of Elrond was ageless, neither old nor young, though in it was written the memory of many things both glad and sorrowful. His hair was dark as the shadows of twilight, and upon it was set a circlet of silver; his eyes were grey as a clear evening, and in them was a light like the light of stars. Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength. He was the Lord of Rivendell and mighty among both Elves and Men.” ([[Many Meetings]])

Elrond’s principal role, of course, is as the leader of the [[Council of Elrond]]. During that meeting, he narrates what he knows of the history of Isildur and the Ring. He identifies Aragorn as Isildur’s Heir, and when Frodo ultimately volunteers to carry the Ring, Elrond affirms that decision as correct. Elrond also appears to have selected the members of the Fellowship other than Frodo and [[Sam]], accepting [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]] only reluctantly.

Later, Elrond sends his sons Elladan and Elrohir to join the [[Dunedain]] Rangers who ride to Rohan to join Aragorn. Through Elrohir, Elrond advises Aragorn to take the [[Paths of the Dead]]. During the [[The Last Debate|Last Debate]], Elrohir supports Aragorn’s decision to attack Mordor as a diversion to allow Frodo time to reach Mount Doom, saying that this was Elrond’s advice. Following the [[War of the Ring]], Elrond escorts Arwen to Minas Tirith for her marriage to Aragorn, and parts from her in great sorrow.

At the end of the story, Elrond is one of the Elves who takes ship to [[Valinor]] along with Frodo and the other Ringbearers. The Third Age is held to have ended with Elrond’s departure.

== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
<gallery>
Image:Elrond, Lord of Rivendell.jpg|[[Hugo Weaving]] as Elrond from [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]
Image:Elrond from Rankin-Bass' The Hobbit.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit]]
Image:Elrond from Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]
</gallery>
In the BBC's 1981 radio serialization of [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is voiced by [[Hugh Dickson]].

In the [[Rankin/Bass]] animated version of [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit|The Hobbit]], Elrond is voiced by [[Cyril Ritchard]].

[[André Morell]] was the voice of Elrond in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]].

In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is played by [[Hugo Weaving]]. His role in the movie is expanded beyond his role in the book, and the character appears in each of the three movies.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]], Elrond first appears in the Prologue as a commander of the army of Elves in the War of the Last Alliance. A later flashback scene shows him actually taking Isildur into [[Mount Doom]], trying to persuade him to destroy the Ring. This scene is strongly paralleled in [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]] when Frodo attempts to destroy the Ring, with Sam using some of the same words Elrond did in the earlier scene.

As in the book, Elrond heals Frodo’s wound from Weathertop. Elrond then has a conversation with Gandalf, discussing the many challenges that face them. Elrond argues that the Ring cannot remain in Rivendell (in the movie, Frodo appears to have thought that he would be able to leave the Ring there). He also expresses his doubts about the race of Men, and gives the first hints about Aragorn’s real identity. In the Council of Elrond, Elrond himself is the one who argues that the only option is to destroy the Ring. He does not select the Fellowship, but accepts those who volunteer.

Elrond gains two additional scenes in the Extended Edition of the movie. In the first, he talks with Aragorn beside the grave of Aragorn’s mother. Elrond encourages the reluctant Aragorn to accept his fate of becoming king. In the next scene, Elrond blesses the departing Fellowship.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]], Elrond is mainly appears in scenes involving Arwen. In a flashback, Aragorn remembers Elrond telling him to abandon his love for Arwen, allowing her to sail to Valinor. Aragorn attempts to do this, but Arwen denies him. In another scene, Elrond persuades Arwen that she should sail to Valinor, describing what will happen if she remains and Aragorn dies. Elrond then has a telepathic communication with Galadriel discussing the war that is beginning. He apparently suggests that she send an army to [[Helm’s Deep]] to aid the Men there, since when [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]] arrives at Helm’s Deep he says that he brings “word from Elrond of Rivendell.”

In [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Elrond’s first scene is with Arwen, who has decided not to sail after all, but to return. Although he senses that she is dying Elrond acknowledges her choice. At her suggestion, he has the shards of Narsil re-forged, then carries the new sword to Aragorn at [[Dunharrow]]. He finally convinces Aragorn to accept his destiny, and advises him to take the Paths of the Dead. Later, Elrond escorts Arwen to [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]] for her wedding, and he finally sails to Valinor with the Ringbearers.

== See Also ==
* '''[[:Category:Images of Elrond|Images of Elrond]]'''
* [[Elrond, Herald of Gil-Galad polystone bust]]
* [[Twins]]

[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

Galadriel

2007-10-02T09:20:42Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image= [[Image:Matt Stewart - Galadriel.jpg|250px]]
| name= Galadriel
| quenya= [[fn]] ''[[Artanis]]'' ([[mn]] ''[[Nerwen]]'')
| titles= Lady of [[Lothlórien]], Lady of Lórien, Lady of the [[Galadhrim]], Lady of Light, Lady of the Wood
| birth= 1364 [[YOTT]], [[Tirion]]
| realm= [[Tirion]], [[Lindon]], [[Eregion]], [[Lothlórien]]
| death= Passed west [[Third Age 3021|TA 3021]]
| age= 8300+
| parentage= [[Finarfin]] + [[Eärwen]]
| spouse= [[Celeborn (Lord of Lórien)|Celeborn]]
| children= [[Celebrían]]
| gender= Female
| hair= Radiant gold-silver
| ref=''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''
|}}
{{quote|Very tall [Galadriel and Celeborn] were, and the Lady no less tall than the Lord; and they were grave and beautiful. They were clad wholly in white; and the hair of the Lady was of deep gold… but no sign of age was upon them, unless it were in the depths of their eyes; for these were keen as lances in the starlight, and yet profound, the wells of deep memory.|[[The Lord of the Rings]], ''[[The Mirror of Galadriel]]''}}
'''Galadriel''' was a [[Noldo]], one of the [[Calaquendi]], and arguably the most famous and powerful elf of the [[Third Age]]. She was one of the bearers of the [[Three Rings]], of [[Nenya]], and with it kept her realm of [[Lothlórien]] free of stain.

==History==

===Fostering and Life in Aman===

When a fourth child was born to [[Finarfin]], prince of the Noldor, and [[Eärwen]], princess of the [[Teleri]], her father named her “''Artanis''”, which is “noble woman”. She was unusually tall and strong as she grew, and so Eärwen’s name for her was “''Nerwen''”, “man-maiden”. But the most distinctive thing about her was her hair, which was of a rare silver-gold color, and dazzlingly bright. Her hair reflected her unusually diverse heritage, being half [[Teleri]]n (typified by silver hair), a quarter [[Noldor]]in (typified by dark hair), and a quarter [[Vanyar]]in (typified by golden hair). Despite her mixed blood, she was identified as a princess of the Noldor, as her father was the third son of [[Finwë]], [[High King of the Noldor]]. Yet according to [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]’s later accounts she lived with her Telerin relatives in [[Alqualondë]].

It was in Alqualondë that she met [[Teleporno]], a young Telerin prince probably the son or grandson of [[Olwë]] (which would make him Artanis’s uncle or cousin)[[Galadriel#Controversy|*]]. They eventually fell in love, and he called her in his own [[Telerin]] tongue ''[[Alatáriel]]'' (later [[Sindarin]]ized as ''Galadriel''). She had another admirer as well: her half-uncle, [[Fëanor]]. Fëanor, being a lover of beauty and brilliance, noted her shining hair. He may have been inspired by her tresses to make the [[Silmarils]], both being said to capture the light of the [[Two Trees]]. He begged her to spare him some of her hair, but she refused him a single hair three times and he gave up. She had unusually strong powers of mental perception, and when she looked into his mind, she saw only darkness.

During the [[Darkening of Valinor]], she was just as fiery and visionary as Fëanor, although she despised him. During the troubles that followed she took no part in the atrocities against the Teleri during the [[Kinslaying of Alqualondë]], but urged Teleporno her beloved to sail across the [[Belegaer|Sea]] to [[Middle-earth]] by her side. He agreed for her sake, and so they both came under the [[Ban of the Valar]].

===First Age===

Once in [[Beleriand]] they were welcomed by King [[Thingol]] of [[Doriath]], as both were Telerin in origin. Thingol knew nothing of what had happened to his brother [[Olwë]] and the [[Calaquendi]], and they brought news. But they said nothing about the Kinslaying. Teleporno was Sindarinized as ''[[Celeborn (Lord of Lórien)|Celeborn]]'', and Artanis adopted Teleporno’s pet name for her, ''Alatáriel'', in its Sindarin form: ''Galadriel''.

After the rest of the Noldor arrived in Beleriand and the great [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] was fought, Galadriel re-established contact with her brothers, though her hate for the orphaned sons of Fëanor was still strong. She learned much from [[Melian]] during her days in Doriath, and occasionally spent time in [[Nargothrond]] with her eldest brother [[Finrod Felagund]]. She and Melian became friends, speaking often to one another about Valinor. Melian was eager to learn of the happenings of the Exile, but Galadriel would tell her nothing of what occurred after the death of the Trees. Eventually, however, as Melian’s guesses became more shrewd and accurate, Galadriel told her more, except for that of the death of Finwë, the Kinslaying, and the [[burning of the Ships]] at [[Losgar]]. Melian was able to discern some, and the rest came in rumors to Thingol’s ears. At last, egged on by the accusing words of Thingol, Angrod told all. Galadriel escaped being removed from Doriath by Thingol’s sympathy to the houses of Finarfin and [[Fingolfin]] for the wrongs they had suffered. All the same, she moved for a time to Nargothrond to live with Finrod. By [[First Age 300|300]], however, she had gone back to live in Doriath. Presumably, her husband lived with her there in peace.

Precisely where the twain were during the [[Sack of Nargothrond|destruction of Nargothrond]] in [[First Age 495| 495]] and [[Sack of Doriath|Doriath]] in [[First Age 503|503]]/[[First Age 506|506]] is unknown; perhaps they were there during the sacks and escaped one or both. It is not unlikely that after the destruction of the latter they went either to the [[Havens of Sirion]] or with their Telerin kin to the [[Isle of Balar]] with [[Círdan]]. If the former, they escaped the [[Third Kinslaying]] there, and either went into hiding in Beleriand or, more probably, went to the Isle of Balar. During the [[War of Wrath]], given the choice whether to stay in Middle-earth or not, they surprisingly decided to remain. Galadriel was still very proud, even arrogant, and refused to accept the pardon of the [[Valar]]. Either Celeborn felt the same way, or stayed for the sake of his wife.

===Second Age===

Galadriel and her husband stayed in [[Lindon]], the kingdom of Galadriel’s grandnephew [[Gil-galad]]. There they stayed for a while, ruling over a fiefdom of Noldor. Eventually they established or moved to [[Eregion]]. Celebrimbor lived there, and gradually grew in importance among the smiths. Perhaps because of Galadriel’s detestation (Celebrimbor being the last of the [[House of Fëanor]]), Celeborn and Galadriel made contact with the [[Nandor]] of [[Amdír]], who dwelt in a forest realm called [[Lórinand]]. They eventually crossed the [[Hithaeglir]] through [[Moria]] and relocated to there, becoming great among the Wood-elves.

Though Galadriel urged Celebrimbor against it, the Noldo collaborated with [[Annatar]] on the great process of making [[Rings of Power]]. By Annatar’s help, the Elves of Eregion created many rings, but both Celebrimbor and Annatar created greater rings of their own in secret. Celebrimbor wrought the [[Three Rings]] of the Elves, which were far more powerful than the lesser rings. Annatar, however, wrought the [[One Ring]]. When he placed it on his finger, the Elves were aware of his treachery, and took off their rings. Celebrimbor, afraid for his life but even more for the safety of the Three Rings, sent them to three of the [[Wise]]: [[Narya]] for Círdan, [[Vilya]] for Gil-galad, and [[Nenya]] for Galadriel. Very few even of the [[Eldar]] knew who hid each of these Rings. Celebrimbor was slain by [[Sauron]] not long after, and Eregion was laid waste. But the Three Rings were safe.

[[Image:Angus McBride - Galadriel.gif|thumb|left|250px|''Galadriel'' by [[Angus McBride]]]]In time Amdír, King of Lórinand, was slain in the [[Battle of Dagorlad]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. Celeborn may have participated in the war, but the greatest effect it had on the twain (and Lórinand) was the destruction of Sauron and the loss of the [[One Ring]]. Galadriel was now free to use her ring. With Nenya, the Ring of Water, Galadriel made the realm of Lórinand even greater. With the power of her ring, she protected it from the intrusion of evils throughout the [[Third Age]].

===Third Age===

When [[Amroth]] son of Amdír perished, Celeborn and Galadriel ruled Lórinand (now known as [[Lothlórien]] or Lórien) jointly, and were called the [[Lord and Lady]]. Lothlórien blossomed, and Galadriel planted the [[mallorn]] seeds brought with her from Lindon, the only mallorns east of the Sea. They established [[Caras Galadhon]], and the realm of Lothlórien was one of light and life. It was during their days of power and glory in Lothlórien (either before or after the deaths of Amdír and Amroth) that Galadriel bore her first and only child: a daughter exceedingly fair named [[Celebrían]]. She married [[Elrond]], a close friend of Galadriel’s and bearer of [[Vilya]] after the death of Gil-galad during the Alliance. Celeborn and Galadriel had three grandchildren by her, one of whom, [[Arwen]], they were especially close to. But Celebrían was waylaid and tortured by [[Orcs]] in [[Third Age 2509|2509]], and passed West over the sea.

In [[Third Age 2463|2463]] the [[White Council]] was formed. Galadriel, being one of the [[Wise]] and the greatest threat to Sauron alive, was one of the members. Celeborn may have been as well, but this is not known for sure. She was a good friend of [[Gandalf the Grey]], and recommended that he be made head of the Council. But this distinction fell instead to [[Saruman]], whom she distrusted.

[[Image:Billy Mosig - The Mirror of Galadriel.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''The Mirror of Galadriel'' by [[Billy Mosig]]]]During the [[War of the Ring]], Galadriel met the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] in [[Third Age 3019|3019]]. She especially was attentive to the [[Hobbit]] [[Frodo Baggins]], who was the bearer of the [[One Ring]]. She showed him Nenya, and let him gaze into her [[Mirror of Galadriel|mirror]] of seeing. He offered her the One Ring, and despite the extreme temptation, she resisted it successfully. She sent the Fellowship off on their quest furnished with gifts. The two most important gifts she gave were to [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], whom she knew well and liked, and a [[dwarf]] named [[Gimli]]. To Aragorn she gave the [[Elfstone]], which she had worn, and Celebrían her daughter. She was unsure as to what to give Gimli, and asked what he wanted. After complimenting her beauty, he requested a single strand of her hair. Galadriel remembered the posing of a similar question by Fëanor, but had searched Gimli’s heart and knew that his intentions were pure. She rewarded him with three strands, which he was later to put into an imperishable crystal in memory of her.

Not long after the departure of the Fellowship she received the resurrected Gandalf. She reclothed and refurnished him, giving him a new staff. After Gandalf left, Lothlórien was subjected to three successive attacks by armies coming out of [[Dol Guldur]]. By the power of her Ring they were thrice repulsed. Celeborn then led [[Fall of Dol Guldur|an attack on Dol Guldur]] itself. Once the dark fortress was in the hands of the Galadhrim, Galadriel came, threw down its walls, and purified it of its evil. It was her last act of power, for the One Ring was destroyed, and the strength of Nenya waned and eventually vanished almost completely.

===Return to Valinor===

Galadriel attended the wedding of Aragorn with Arwen, then returned to Lothlórien. But in [[Third Age 3021|3021]], two years later, she bade farewell to Celeborn her husband and went West to Valinor. With her went the other two bearers of the Rings, Gandalf and Elrond, and Frodo and Bilbo Baggins who had borne the One Ring. They passed West, and came never again to Middle-earth. There in Valinor Galadriel must have tried to heal Frodo of his spiritual wounds. Whether she was successful or not is unknown. But sometime later during the [[Fourth Age]] she received Celeborn, her husband. And in [[Fourth Age 120]], it is said, she received Gimli her admirer, who died in Valinor.

==Characteristics==

Galadriel was very beautiful, her hair being the most notable feature about her. It reminded the Eldar of the light of the [[Two Trees]]. Galadriel, at least in her earlier years, was of a somewhat proud and rebellious nature. She was free-spirited, and during her time in Aman had many dreams of wide unexplored lands. Her favorite brother was Finrod, for he, too, shared this vision. She could explore the minds and hearts of others, and her gaze was seeing. It may be because of her unusual beauty and power that she became proud.

But by the Third Age she is also seen to act with wisdom and gentleness. In ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', she appears very gentle, firm, and wise. She was revered even more than Celeborn by the Galadhrim and all who met her.

==Other Versions of the Legendarium==

There is a bit of befuddlement and confusion in the story of Galadriel, which Tolkien revised multiple times. Originally, and in the published ''[[The Silmarillion|Silmarillion]]'', Galadriel supported Fëanor and even fought at Alqualondë. Then she met Celeborn in [[Doriath]], for Celeborn was one of the Sindar. This earlier account explains the difficulty of Celeborn and Galadriel being so closely related (the Eldar did not marry that close). Though it’s possible that Galadriel and Celeborn rebelliously defied the customs and laws, it is primarily because of this difficulty that some [[Tolkienists]] take the earlier account as canon.

The later account is the one used here, being considered more canon by most (being written and used later than other accounts). It is found in ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]''.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finarfin]] = [[Eärwen]]
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[[Finrod]] [[Angrod]] = [[Eldalôtë]] [[Aegnor]] '''GALADRIEL''' = [[Celeborn, Lord of Lórien|Celeborn]]
| |
| |
[[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]] [[Celebrían]] = [[Elrond]]
| |
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[[Gil-galad]] [[Finduilas of Nargothrond|Finduilas]] |
[[Arwen]] = [[Aragorn II|Aragorn Elessar]]

</code>

== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
[[Image:Ralph Bakshi's Galadriel.jpg|thumb|left|Galadriel as portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]]]
[[Image:Peter Jackson's Galadriel.jpg|thumb|[[Cate Blanchett]] as Galadriel in [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]]]
In [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]] Galadriel is voiced by [[Annette Crosbie]].

In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]] Galadriel is played by [[Cate Blanchett]]. In the movie adaptation of The Fellowship of the Ring, Galadriel narrates the Prologue, explaining the creation of the Rings of Power and the War of the Last Alliance. Earlier plans considered were to have either Frodo or Gandalf narrate the Prologue, but this was dropped: Frodo wasn't alive until thousands of years after these events happened, and although Gandalf was alive, he was not present in Middle-earth at the time; the Wizards came some one thousand years after the Prologue ends. Thus Galadriel narrates the Prologue, because she had first-hand accounts of this history and actively participated in its events.

Later in the films, Galadriel frequently seems to be consulting telepathically with Elrond; there is some indication from the books that the two were able to communicate in some way, but the specific instances in the movies (particularly the discussion with Elrond in ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers]]'') have no direct counterparts in the books. She does at one point send messages to [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] and certain members of the Fellowship, which do not make it into the movie. Further, the notion that Galadriel would send her warriors to assist at [[Helm's Deep]] is practically unthinkable in the context of the books, where [[Lórien in Middle-earth|Lórien]] is itself under threat of attack at the time.

== In Popular Culture ==
The name Galadriel has moved outside of Tolkien's work and into the wider world; parents occasionally give it to their daughters, and a number of rock bands and at least one high-end shop have adopted it as their own.

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Galadriel|Images of Galadriel]]

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

Maedhros

2007-10-02T09:05:38Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - Maedhros alone stood aside.jpg|250px]]
| name=Maedhros the Tall
| quenya=[[fn]] ''Nelyafinwë'' ([[mn]] ''Maitimo''; also ''Russandol'')
| titles=Eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]],
| birth=about 1234 [[YOTT]], [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[March of Maedhros]]
| death=[[FA 583]]
| age=3100+
| parentage=[[Fëanor]] + [[Nerdanel]]
| spouse=None
| children=
| gender=Male
| hair=(Dark) red
| ref=''[[The Shibboleth of Fëanor]]'', ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
'''Maedhros''' ([[Years of the Trees]] – [[First Age]] 583) was one of the princes of the [[Noldor]] and was eldest of the [[Sons of Fëanor]].

After the banishment of [[Fëanor]] from [[Tirion]] in [[Valinor]] he went with his father to [[Formenos]]. When [[Morgoth]] killed Finwë and stole Fëanor's beloved [[Silmarils]], Maedhros was the first son to take the terrible [[Oath of Fëanor]] to recover the holy jewels.

The Oath took Maedhros, his father and his brothers to Middle-earth during the First Age where they established realms in exile, waged war against the armies of Morgoth, fought their own [[Elvish]] kind, and eventually brought ruin upon their House.
[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm.jpg|thumb|left|''Maedhros Casts Himself into a Chasm'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]

Shortly after the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] in which Fëanor was killed, Maedhros was captured by Morgoth and hung by the wrist of his right hand upon the face of a precipice of [[Thangorodrim]]. In a daring rescue, his cousin [[Fingon]], helped by [[Thorondor]] the King of Eagles, saved him from torment but he had to cut off Maedhros's hand to release him from the shackle. In gratitude for this, and in atonement for Feanor's desertion of Fingon's house, Maedhros relenquished all claim as the heir of Finwë and made his uncle [[Fingolfin]], Fingon's father, [[High King of the Noldor]], something his brothers did not like.

Seeing that his brothers were likely to cause feuds with their kinsmen, Maedhros moved them out of [[Hithlum]], and later ruled the lands around the [[Hill of Himring]], which became known as the '''[[March of Maedhros]]'''. Allied with Fingolfin, he won the battle of [[Dagor Aglareb]], and, thanks to his daring deeds during the [[Dagor Bragollach]], [[Himring]] stood while many other elven realms fell.

Hearing words of deeds of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] and [[Lúthien]], he took hope and gathered his brothers and united with other Elven Houses to create the '''[[Union of Maedhros]]''', an alliance to lay siege to Morgoth's fortress of [[Angband]]. The Union and the siege was utterly broken after the defeat in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. Himring was garrisoned by [[Orcs]].

Maedhros had learned that [[Elwing]] of [[Doriath]], granddaughter of Lúthien and Beren, had inherited the Silmaril that they had recovered from Morgoth. Still driven by the Oath, he allowed his brother [[Celegorm]] to convince him to attack Doriath. Celegorm, [[Caranthir]], and [[Curufin]] were slain by Beren's son, [[Dior Eluchíl]], the King of Doriath, who was in-turn slain by them. Dior's sons, [[Eluréd]] and [[Elurín]], were captured and abandoned by Celegorm's servants in the forest, leading Maedhros to search for the innocent youths. After learning that Elwing had survived, he and his surviving brothers descended with an army upon the remnants of the people of Doriath living in the [[Havens of Sirion]]. The Noldorin princes killed many Elves and captured Elwing's sons [[Elrond]] and [[Elros]] in the sack, but she and her husband [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] escaped to the [[Aman|West]] with the jewel.

After the [[War of Wrath]], he and his last surviving brother, [[Maglor]] stole the two remaining Silmarils taken by the [[Valar]] from Morgoth. But because of the evil deeds committed by the brothers to regain the jewels, they burned in Maglor's and Maedhros's hands. Unable to bear the suffering, Maedhros cast himself and the Silmaril he carried into a fiery chasm in the Earth.

== Etymology ==
Maedhros' [[father-name]] was '''Nelyafinwë''' ("Finwë the Third"; shorter form Nelyo), as his grandfather and father both shared the name ''Finwë''. His [[mother-name]] was '''Maitimo''' ("Well-shaped One"), for he was noted for his comeliness. He was also called '''Russandol''' ("Copper-top"), referring to the dark red hair he inherited from his grandfather [[Mahtan]]. The name Maedhros is [[Sindarin]] but was never fully translated by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Finwë]] = [[Míriel Serindë|Míriel]]
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[[Fëanor]] = [[Nerdanel]]
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_________________|________________________________________________
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
'''MAEDHROS''' [[Maglor]] [[Celegorm]] [[Caranthir]] [[Curufin]] [[Amrod]] [[Amras]]
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[[Celebrimbor]]
</code>

=== See Also ===
* [[:Category:Images of Maedhros|Images of Maedhros]]

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Fingolfin

2007-10-02T08:57:24Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - The Coming of Fingolfin.jpg|300px]]
| name=Fingolfin
| quenya=''Ñolofinwë''
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=[[YOTT]] c. 1190, [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Hithlum]], [[Beleriand]]
| death=[[First Age 456]], [[Dagor Bragollach]]
| age=3400+
| parentage=[[Finwë]] + [[Indis]]
| spouse=[[Anairë]]
| children=[[Fingon]], [[Turgon the Wise|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], [[Argon]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
[[Image:Fingolfin Heraldic Device.jpg|left|100px]]
'''Fingolfin''' ([[Years of the Trees]] 1190 – [[First Age]] 456) was a [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]], eldest son of [[Finwë]] and [[Indis]], younger brother of [[Findis]], older brother of [[Irimë]] and [[Finarfin]], and the younger half-brother of [[Fëanor]]. His wife was [[Anairë]] and his children were [[Fingon]], [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]1.

== History ==
Fingolfin led the largest host of the Ñoldor when they fled [[Aman]] for [[Middle-earth]], even though he thought this unwise; he did not want to abandon his people to Fëanor. He was the one who took them across the ice of the [[Helcaraxë]], and 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 then came to the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]], from which the Fëanorian part of the host had withdrawn.

His son [[Fingon]] rescued [[Maedhros]], son of [[Fëanor]], who consequently waived his claim to kingship. Thus Fingolfin became High-King of the [[Noldor]]. He ruled from [[Hithlum]], by the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]].

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, and there died after a mighty duel, wounding Morgoth seven times with his sword [[Ringil]]. [[Thorondor]] the King of Eagles then brought Fingolfin's body to a mountaintop overlooking [[Gondolin]], and [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] built a cairn over the remains of his father.
{{quote|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]], lines 3538-3547}}

[[Fingon]] then became High King of the [[Noldor]].

== Etymology ==
Fingolfin's [[father-name]] was '''Ñoldofinwë''' ("Wise Finwë"). His [[mother-name]] was '''Aracáno''' ("High Chieftain"). Fingolfin is the [[Sindarin]] version of his mother-name.{{Pronounce|Fingolfin.mp3|Ardamir}}

== Genealogy ==
<code>
(1) [[Míriel]] = [[Finwë]] = (2) [[Indis]]
| |
______| __|___________________________________
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[[Fëanor]] [[Findis]] '''FINGOLFIN''' = [[Anairë]] [[Irimë]] [[Finarfin]]
| |
| _____________|____________
| | | | |
[[Sons of Fëanor|seven sons]] | | | |
[[Sons of Fëanor|of Fëanor]] [[Fingon]] [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] [[Aredhel]] [[Argon]]1
</code>
{{sequence
|prev=[[Fëanor]]
|next=[[Fingon]]
|list=3rd [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 1 – 456
}}

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Fingolfin|Images of Fingolfin]]

== Notes ==
# [[Argon]] only appears in very late writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] as shown in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'' and therefore was not mentioned in the published ''[[Silmarillion]]''.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]

Fingolfin

2007-10-02T08:56:42Z

Melkor81:

{{noldor infobox
| image=[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - The Coming of Fingolfin.jpg|300px]]
| name=Fingolfin
| quenya=''Ñoldofinwë''
| titles=[[High King of the Noldor]]
| birth=[[YOTT]] c. 1190, [[Tirion]]
| realm=[[Hithlum]], [[Beleriand]]
| death=[[First Age 456]], [[Dagor Bragollach]]
| age=3400+
| parentage=[[Finwë]] + [[Indis]]
| spouse=[[Anairë]]
| children=[[Fingon]], [[Turgon the Wise|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], [[Argon]]
| gender=Male
| hair=Dark
| ref=''[[The Silmarillion]]''
|}}
[[Image:Fingolfin Heraldic Device.jpg|left|100px]]
'''Fingolfin''' ([[Years of the Trees]] 1190 – [[First Age]] 456) was a [[High King of the Noldor]] in [[Beleriand]], eldest son of [[Finwë]] and [[Indis]], younger brother of [[Findis]], older brother of [[Irimë]] and [[Finarfin]], and the younger half-brother of [[Fëanor]]. His wife was [[Anairë]] and his children were [[Fingon]], [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]], [[Aredhel]], and [[Argon]]1.

== History ==
Fingolfin led the largest host of the Ñoldor when they fled [[Aman]] for [[Middle-earth]], even though he thought this unwise; he did not want to abandon his people to Fëanor. He was the one who took them across the ice of the [[Helcaraxë]], and 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 then came to the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]], from which the Fëanorian part of the host had withdrawn.

His son [[Fingon]] rescued [[Maedhros]], son of [[Fëanor]], who consequently waived his claim to kingship. Thus Fingolfin became High-King of the [[Noldor]]. He ruled from [[Hithlum]], by the northern shores of [[Lake Mithrim]].

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, and there died after a mighty duel, wounding Morgoth seven times with his sword [[Ringil]]. [[Thorondor]] the King of Eagles then brought Fingolfin's body to a mountaintop overlooking [[Gondolin]], and [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] built a cairn over the remains of his father.
{{quote|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]], lines 3538-3547}}

[[Fingon]] then became High King of the [[Noldor]].

== Etymology ==
Fingolfin's [[father-name]] was '''Ñoldofinwë''' ("Wise Finwë"). His [[mother-name]] was '''Aracáno''' ("High Chieftain"). Fingolfin is the [[Sindarin]] version of his mother-name.{{Pronounce|Fingolfin.mp3|Ardamir}}

== Genealogy ==
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(1) [[Míriel]] = [[Finwë]] = (2) [[Indis]]
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[[Fëanor]] [[Findis]] '''FINGOLFIN''' = [[Anairë]] [[Irimë]] [[Finarfin]]
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[[Sons of Fëanor|seven sons]] | | | |
[[Sons of Fëanor|of Fëanor]] [[Fingon]] [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]] [[Aredhel]] [[Argon]]1
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{{sequence
|prev=[[Fëanor]]
|next=[[Fingon]]
|list=3rd [[High King of the Noldor]] <code>I</code> 1 – 456
}}

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Fingolfin|Images of Fingolfin]]

== Notes ==
# [[Argon]] only appears in very late writings by [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] as shown in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'' and therefore was not mentioned in the published ''[[Silmarillion]]''.

[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:House of Finwë]]