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| name=Wars of Beleriand
| name=Wars of Beleriand
| place=Throughout [[Beleriand]] and the lands northward
| place=Throughout [[Beleriand]] and the lands northward
| result=Decisive victory for the [[Valar]], expulsion of [[Morgoth]] from Arda
| result=Victory for the [[Elves]] and allies
| battles=[[First Battle of Beleriand]], [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]], [[Battle of the Lammoth]], [[Dagor Aglareb]], [[Dagor Bragollach]], [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], [[Fall of the Falas]], [[War of Wrath]]
*Expulsion of [[Morgoth]] from [[Arda]]
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*Destruction of most of [[Beleriand]]
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*[[Elves]] migrate [[West]] or settle [[Lindon]]
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*[[Edain]] migrate to [[Númenor]] soon thereafter
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* [[Tulkas]]
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[[Eönwë]]  
* [[Turgon]]†
<br>[[Eärendil]]
* [[Círdan]]
<br>[[Ingwion]]
* [[Huan]]†
<br>[[Thingol]]
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<br>[[Denethor (son of Lenwë)|Denethor]] †
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<br>[[Fëanor]] †
* [[Azaghâl|Azaghâl of Belegost]]†
<br>[[Maedhros]]
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<br>[[Fingolfin]] †
* [[Sauron]]
<br>[[Fingon]] †
* [[Ancalagon]]†
<br>[[Turgon]] †
* [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]]†
<br>[[Finrod]] †
* [[Glaurung]]†
<br>[[Azaghâl]] †
* [[Thuringwethil]]†
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[[Morgoth]]
* [[Carcharoth]]†
<br>[[Sauron]]
* [[Ulfang]]†
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{{quote|The [[Silmarils|Jewels]] were coveted by [[Morgoth]] the Enemy, who stole them and, after destroying the [[Two Trees|Trees]], took them to [[Middle-earth]], and guarded them in his great fortress of [[Thangorodrim]]. Against the will of the [[Valar]] [[Fëanor]] forsook the [[Blessed Realm]] and went in exile to Middle-earth, leading with him a great part of his people; for in his pride he purposed to recover the Jewels from Morgoth by force. Thereafter followed the hopeless war of the [[Eldar]] and the [[Edain]] against [[Thangorodrim]], in which they were at last utterly defeated.|''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]], "The Númenorean Kings", "Númenor"}}


There were many battles between the [[Elves]] of [[Beleriand]] and the forces of [[Morgoth]] in the centuries making up the [[First Age]].
The '''Wars of Beleriand''' , also known as the '''War of the Jewels''' or the '''War of the Great Jewels''' (as the [[Silmarilli]] led to most of them) were a series of great conflicts throughout the [[Elder Days]] pertaining of the vain attempts of the [[Noldor]] to reclaim the [[Silmarils]] from the Dark Lord [[Morgoth]].  


These battles are often referred to as the '''Wars of Beleriand''' or '''Battles of Beleriand''', but also as the '''War of the Jewels''' as the [[Silmarilli]] were behind them all but the [[First Battle of Beleriand]].
From his mighty fortress of [[Angband]], Morgoth used this base from which to launch his attacks on the peoples of [[Beleriand]]. While the Noldor had some victories, the [[Doom of Mandos]] always hung over their efforts.  


== Significant Battles ==
==Major Battles==
The following are the major battles listed chronologically:


The following are the major battles in this long, extended conflict. Morgoth ever used Angband as a mighty fortress, and the base from which to launch his devastating attacks. While the Ñoldor had their victories, the [[Doom of Mandos]] always hung over their efforts. Many Men fell in these battles on both sides, and for a long time after the Elves had scorn for the Houses who supported Morgoth.
#The '''[[First Battle]]''' was fought before the [[Noldor]] arrived, and was fought by the [[Sindar]], [[Laiquendi]], and [[Dwarves of the Blue Mountains]].
#The '''[[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]]''', or ''Battle-under-Stars'', fought by the Noldor following [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]].
#*Following this battle the [[Battle of the Lammoth]] was fought by the host of [[Fingolfin]].
#The '''[[Dagor Aglareb]]''', or ''Glorious Battle'', which led to the [[Siege of Angband]].
#*Various minor battles were fought during the Siege which are not counted among the majors, such as the first [[Assaults on Hithlum|Assault on Hithlum]] and the [[Battle of the Gelion-Ascar Stockade]].
#The '''[[Dagor Bragollach]]''', or ''Battle of Sudden Flame'', in which [[Ard-galen]] burned and many Noldor, including [[High King of the Noldor|King]] [[Fingolfin]], were slain.
#*[[Battle of Aglon Pass]], where the [[Sons of Fëanor|Fëanorians]] had to retreat towards [[Himring]].
#*[[Massacre at Tarn Aeluin]], in which the [[House of Bëor]] was destroyed.
#The '''[[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]''' or ''Battle of Unnumbered Tears'', in which the [[Union of Maedhros]] was utterly broken by Morgoth.
#*[[Fall of the Falas]], in which the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]] were sacked and fell, took place after the Nirnaeth.
#*[[Sack of Bar-en-Danwedh]], in which the [[Gaurwaith]] were destroyed and [[Dor-Cúarthol]] lost.
#*[[Battle of Tumhalad]], followed by the [[Sack of Nargothrond]], where the city was destroyed by [[Glaurung]] and his [[Orcs]].
#*[[Fall of Gondolin]], in which Morgoth's hosts besieged and destroyed the Noldor and their citadel of [[Gondolin]], killing King [[Turgon]].
#The '''[[War of Wrath]]''', which defeated Morgoth, ended the [[First Age]] of [[Arda]], and destroyed most of Beleriand.


#The [[First Battle of Beleriand]] was fought before the [[Noldor|Ñoldor]] arrived, and was fought by the [[Sindar]] and [[Laiquendi]].
==See also==
#The Second Battle was the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]], or ''Battle-under-Stars'', fought by the Ñoldor following [[Fëanor]] and his [[Sons of Fëanor|Seven Sons]].
There were other parallel conflicts where [[Morgoth]] was not involved, but were directly or indirectly connected to the main War, and the [[Silmarilli]]:
#*During this battle the [[Battle of the Lammoth]] was fought by the host of [[Fingolfin]].
*The '''[[Kinslaying]]s''', three conflicts caused by the [[House of Fëanor]] against other Elves to claim the Silmarilli:
#The Third Battle was the [[Dagor Aglareb]], or ''Glorious Battle'', which led to the [[Siege of Angband]].
**The [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë]]
#*Various minor battles were fought during the Siege which are not counted among the majors.
**The [[Second Kinslaying]]
#The Fourth Battle was the disastrous [[Dagor Bragollach]], or ''Battle of Sudden Flame'', in which [[Ard-galen]] burned and many Ñoldor, including [[Fingolfin]], were slain.
**The [[Third Kinslaying]]
#The Fifth Battle was the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]] or ''Battle of Unnumbered Tears'', in which the [[Union of Maedhros]] was utterly broken by Morgoth.
*A brief conflict involving the Dwarves coveting the [[Nauglamir]]:
#*The [[Fall of the Falas]], in which the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]] were sacked and fell, took place after the Nírnaeth.
**The [[Battle of the Thousand Caves]]
#*The [[Sack of Nargothrond]], where the city was destroyed by [[Glaurung]] and his [[Orcs]].
**The [[Battle of Sarn Athrad]]
#*The [[Fall of Gondolin]], in which Morgoth's hosts besieged and destroyed the Ñoldor and their citadel of [[Gondolin]], killing King [[Turgon]].
#The Sixth and Last Battle of Beleriand was the [[War of Wrath]], which defeated Morgoth, ended the [[First Age]] of [[Arda]] and destroyed Beleriand.


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Revision as of 18:10, 20 April 2021

Previous war: Battle of the Powers
Next war: War of the Elves and Sauron
Wars of Beleriand
Janka Latečková - Bloody storm.jpg
Beginning: Y.T. 1497End: F.A. 587
Place: Throughout Beleriand and the lands northward
Outcome: Victory for the Elves and allies
Major battles: First Battle, Dagor-nuin-Giliath, Dagor Aglareb, Dagor Bragollach, Nirnaeth Arnoediad, War of Wrath
Combatants

Host of the West
Noldor
Sindar
Nandor
Edain
Easterlings
Dwarves

Forces of Morgoth
Easterlings

Commanders

Eönwë
Eärendil
Ingwion
Thingol
Círdan
Denethor
Fëanor
Maedhros
Fingolfin
Fingon
Turgon
Finrod
Azaghâl

Morgoth
Sauron
Ancalagon
Gothmog
Glaurung
Ulfang

"The Jewels were coveted by Morgoth the Enemy, who stole them and, after destroying the Trees, took them to Middle-earth, and guarded them in his great fortress of Thangorodrim. Against the will of the Valar Fëanor forsook the Blessed Realm and went in exile to Middle-earth, leading with him a great part of his people; for in his pride he purposed to recover the Jewels from Morgoth by force. Thereafter followed the hopeless war of the Eldar and the Edain against Thangorodrim, in which they were at last utterly defeated."
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Númenor"

The Wars of Beleriand , also known as the War of the Jewels or the War of the Great Jewels (as the Silmarilli led to most of them) were a series of great conflicts throughout the Elder Days pertaining of the vain attempts of the Noldor to reclaim the Silmarils from the Dark Lord Morgoth.

From his mighty fortress of Angband, Morgoth used this base from which to launch his attacks on the peoples of Beleriand. While the Noldor had some victories, the Doom of Mandos always hung over their efforts.

Major Battles

The following are the major battles listed chronologically:

  1. The First Battle was fought before the Noldor arrived, and was fought by the Sindar, Laiquendi, and Dwarves of the Blue Mountains.
  2. The Dagor-nuin-Giliath, or Battle-under-Stars, fought by the Noldor following Fëanor and his Seven Sons.
  3. The Dagor Aglareb, or Glorious Battle, which led to the Siege of Angband.
  4. The Dagor Bragollach, or Battle of Sudden Flame, in which Ard-galen burned and many Noldor, including King Fingolfin, were slain.
  5. The Nirnaeth Arnoediad or Battle of Unnumbered Tears, in which the Union of Maedhros was utterly broken by Morgoth.
  6. The War of Wrath, which defeated Morgoth, ended the First Age of Arda, and destroyed most of Beleriand.

See also

There were other parallel conflicts where Morgoth was not involved, but were directly or indirectly connected to the main War, and the Silmarilli:


War of the Great Jewels
First Battle · Dagor-nuin-Giliath · Dagor Aglareb · Dagor Bragollach · Nirnaeth Arnoediad · War of Wrath