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The '''Elves of Eregion''' were [[Elves]] of primarily [[Noldor]] origin that lived in [[Eregion]] under the [[Lord of Eregion|rule]] of [[Celebrimbor]], grandson of [[Fëanor]]. They are notable for their friendship with the [[Dwarves of Khazad-dûm]]. | The '''Elves of Eregion''' were [[Elves]] of primarily [[Noldor]] origin that lived in [[Eregion]] under the [[Lord of Eregion|rule]] of [[Celebrimbor]], grandson of [[Fëanor]]. They are notable for their friendship with the [[Dwarves of Khazad-dûm]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The Elves of Eregion were first led my [[Celebrimbor]], the maker of the three Elven Rings. When the Elves first settled in [[Eregion]], [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]] lived there for a time. An abnormal friendship existed between the Elves of Eregion and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm. They traded freely and Celebrimbor helped to create one of the doors. | |||
But then the Elves became acquainted with [[Sauron]], who taught the Elves how to make the [[Rings of Power]]. Yet Celebrimbor created the three [[Elven Rings]] without Sauron's knowledge. Thus they were saved from his evil. | |||
When Sauron created the [[One Ring]], the Elves perceived his deception and Celembrimbor gave away the rings to Galadriel, [[Círdan]], and [[Gil-galad]]. Sauron then came to Eregion with his full force, demanding the Rings. But Gil-galad sent an army to aid Celebrimbor; [[Elrond]] too set out to help defend the land. Yet before his arrival Celebrimbor was slain in a desperate last defense. | |||
Sauron took the remaining Rings of Power, and destroyed the Elves of Eregion. Those who escaped joined Elrond, founding [[Rivendell]] or left [[Middle-Earth]]. The Elves of Eregion had passed into myth and legend. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
Eregion is a Sindarin word meaning, "land of holly". |
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Elves of Eregion | |
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Biographical Information | |
Other names | Elves of Hollin |
Location | Eregion, also known as Hollin |
Affiliation | Noldor, Celebrimbor, and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm |
Language | Sindarin |
The Elves of Eregion were Elves of primarily Noldor origin that lived in Eregion under the rule of Celebrimbor, grandson of Fëanor. They are notable for their friendship with the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm.
History
The Elves of Eregion were first led my Celebrimbor, the maker of the three Elven Rings. When the Elves first settled in Eregion, Galadriel and Celeborn lived there for a time. An abnormal friendship existed between the Elves of Eregion and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm. They traded freely and Celebrimbor helped to create one of the doors. But then the Elves became acquainted with Sauron, who taught the Elves how to make the Rings of Power. Yet Celebrimbor created the three Elven Rings without Sauron's knowledge. Thus they were saved from his evil. When Sauron created the One Ring, the Elves perceived his deception and Celembrimbor gave away the rings to Galadriel, Círdan, and Gil-galad. Sauron then came to Eregion with his full force, demanding the Rings. But Gil-galad sent an army to aid Celebrimbor; Elrond too set out to help defend the land. Yet before his arrival Celebrimbor was slain in a desperate last defense. Sauron took the remaining Rings of Power, and destroyed the Elves of Eregion. Those who escaped joined Elrond, founding Rivendell or left Middle-Earth. The Elves of Eregion had passed into myth and legend.
Etymology
Eregion is a Sindarin word meaning, "land of holly".