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The '''Falmari''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. [[Noldorin|N]] {{IPA|[ˈfalmari]}}, [[Vanyarin|V]] {{IPA|[ˈɸalmari]}}) or '''Teleri''' of Aman, were those of the [[Teleri]] who followed the [[Great Journey]] into [[Beleriand]] and reached [[Valinor]]. | The '''Falmari''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. [[Noldorin|N]] {{IPA|[ˈfalmari]}}, [[Vanyarin|V]] {{IPA|[ˈɸalmari]}}) or '''Teleri''' of Aman, were those of the [[Teleri]] who followed the [[Great Journey]] into [[Beleriand]] and reached [[Valinor]].<ref name=s3/><ref name=index/> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Teleri were always slow and reluctant during the Great Journey, during which many turned back or stayed behind. Their leaders were the brothers [[Elwë]] and [[Olwë]], but when Elwë became lost in [[Beleriand]], many of his people refused to carry on to [[Aman]] until he had been found. Olwë led the rest to the shores of Beleriand.<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> | The Teleri were always slow and reluctant during the Great Journey, during which many turned back or stayed behind. Their leaders were the brothers [[Elwë]] and [[Olwë]], but when Elwë became lost in [[Beleriand]], many of his people refused to carry on to [[Aman]] until he had been found. Olwë led the rest to the shores of Beleriand.<ref name=s3>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> | ||
As they waited for [[Ulmo]]'s floating island, they lingered at the [[Bay of Balar]] where they were befriended and taught by Ulmo's servant, [[Osse]]. When Ulmo returned to take the bulk of the Teleri with Olwe to the West, Osse convinced some of them to forsake Valinor and stay behind with him. These afterwards became the [[Falathrim]].<ref name=s3/> | As they waited for [[Ulmo]]'s floating island, they lingered at the [[Bay of Balar]] where they were befriended and taught by Ulmo's servant, [[Osse]]. When Ulmo returned to take the bulk of the Teleri with Olwe to the West, Osse convinced some of them to forsake Valinor and stay behind with him. These afterwards became the [[Falathrim]].<ref name=s3/> | ||
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As Ulmo ferried the floating island to [[Eldamar]], the Teleri again heard [[Ossë]]'s song and begged Ulmo to stop off the shore, which he did. Ossë fastened the island to the bottom, and it became [[Tol Eressëa]], the lonely isle off the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. These Teleri became known as Falmari and their [[Telerin|language]] eventually diverged from [[Quenya|that]] of the [[Vanyar]] and the [[Noldor]].<ref name=s3/> | As Ulmo ferried the floating island to [[Eldamar]], the Teleri again heard [[Ossë]]'s song and begged Ulmo to stop off the shore, which he did. Ossë fastened the island to the bottom, and it became [[Tol Eressëa]], the lonely isle off the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. These Teleri became known as Falmari and their [[Telerin|language]] eventually diverged from [[Quenya|that]] of the [[Vanyar]] and the [[Noldor]].<ref name=s3/> | ||
However soon the Falmari of the island longed for the splendour and [[Light of Valinor]] and wished to see their kindred there. Grieving, Ossë submitted to the will of the Valar and Ulmo, and taught them ship-building and offered them [[swans]] to draw them to Valinor. There they built the city haven of [[Alqualonde]] with Olwe their King | However soon the Falmari of the island longed for the splendour and [[Light of Valinor]] and wished to see their kindred there. Grieving, Ossë submitted to the will of the Valar and Ulmo, and taught them ship-building and offered them [[swans]] to draw them to Valinor. There they built the city haven of [[Alqualonde]] with Olwe their King.<ref name=s3/> | ||
[[File:Ted Nasmith - The Kinslaying at Alqualondë.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''The Kinslaying at Alqualondë'']] | [[File:Ted Nasmith - The Kinslaying at Alqualondë.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''The Kinslaying at Alqualondë'']] | ||
The Teleri refused to join the Noldor in leaving Valinor | The Teleri mariners refused to join the Noldor in leaving Valinor. They attempted to protect their swan-ships from [[Feanor]] however they were armed only with [[bows]]. Many of them were cruelly slain in the [[Kinslaying at Alqualondë]].<ref>{{S|9}}</ref> | ||
In the later years of the [[First Age]], Alqualonde was visited by [[Earendil]] and [[Elwing]] who had reached Valinor. Elwing stayed a little there and told stories to the Teleri about the griefs of [[Beleriand]] and were filled with pity and wonder. Because of their bitterness against the Noldor few or none of the Teleri joined the [[Host of the Valar]] which set out to capture [[Morgoth]] for good.<ref name=war/> | |||
After the [[War of Wrath]] the Elves of Middle-earth were admitted to the Lonely Isle and Valinor. The Teleri eventually forgave the Ñoldor for the Kinslaying, the [[Curse of Mandos]] was lifted and the two kindreds were at peace again.<ref name=war>{{S|Earendil}}</ref> | |||
==Culture== | |||
Having being taught by Osse, the Teleri were masters of music, the sea and shipbuilding, and they used [[Swan-ships]]. When the Falmari reached Eldamar, they were close to the Noldor, who offered them many jewels and crystals, which they used to adorn their pools and beaches; the Falmari prized the pearls from the sea, which they found form the sea and used for their halls.<ref name=s3>{{S|Princes}}</ref> The Teleri prized silver above gold.<ref>{{UT|6e}}</ref> | |||
Although they spoke a different language, the closeness of the two peoples resulted in a [[wikipedia:sprachbund|sprachbund]], and the speech of the Noldor had some influence from Telerin.<ref>{{PM|Shibboleth}}</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
The name is [[Quenya]] and | The name is [[Quenya]] meaning "wave-folk" and contains the word ''[[falma]]'' "wave" '''[[Falathrim]]''' is the [[Sindarin]] cognate, however this word mainly refers to their kin in [[Beleriand]].<ref>{{PM|XIII}}</ref><ref>{{S|elements}}</ref> | ||
The name Falmari (which is preferred in this article) is found only once<ref name=s3/> in the published ''[[Silmarillion]]'', where the Teleri of Aman are mostly known as 'the Teleri' (obviously representing the Noldorin point of view); however the Teleri of Aman were properly just the branch of that people.<ref name=index>{{S|Index}}</ref> | |||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||
In the early versions of Tolkien's mythology (see: ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]''), they were known as '''''Solosimpi''''' ("Pipers of the Shores"), while the name ''Teleri'' was given to the clan of Elves known in the published version of ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' as [[Vanyar]]. | In the early versions of Tolkien's mythology (see: ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]''), they were known as '''''Solosimpi''''' ("Pipers of the Shores"), while the name ''Teleri'' was given to the clan of Elves known in the published version of ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' as [[Vanyar]]. | ||
Other early names for the Teleri were '''Soloneldi''' (before being altered to "Falmari")<ref>{{MR|P3I3}}</ref> and '''Falmarindi''' meaning "foam-riders".<ref>{{LR|A2}}</ref> | |||
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| People | |
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| General Information | |
| Members | Olwë, Eärwen, Teleporno |
| Physical Description | |
| Lifespan | Immortal |
| Distinctions | Made the swanships stolen by Fëanor during the Kinslaying |
| Gallery | Images of Falmari |
The Falmari (Q, pron. N [ˈfalmari], V [ˈɸalmari]) or Teleri of Aman, were those of the Teleri who followed the Great Journey into Beleriand and reached Valinor.[1][2]
History
The Teleri were always slow and reluctant during the Great Journey, during which many turned back or stayed behind. Their leaders were the brothers Elwë and Olwë, but when Elwë became lost in Beleriand, many of his people refused to carry on to Aman until he had been found. Olwë led the rest to the shores of Beleriand.[1]
As they waited for Ulmo's floating island, they lingered at the Bay of Balar where they were befriended and taught by Ulmo's servant, Osse. When Ulmo returned to take the bulk of the Teleri with Olwe to the West, Osse convinced some of them to forsake Valinor and stay behind with him. These afterwards became the Falathrim.[1]
As Ulmo ferried the floating island to Eldamar, the Teleri again heard Ossë's song and begged Ulmo to stop off the shore, which he did. Ossë fastened the island to the bottom, and it became Tol Eressëa, the lonely isle off the Bay of Eldamar. These Teleri became known as Falmari and their language eventually diverged from that of the Vanyar and the Noldor.[1]
However soon the Falmari of the island longed for the splendour and Light of Valinor and wished to see their kindred there. Grieving, Ossë submitted to the will of the Valar and Ulmo, and taught them ship-building and offered them swans to draw them to Valinor. There they built the city haven of Alqualonde with Olwe their King.[1]
The Teleri mariners refused to join the Noldor in leaving Valinor. They attempted to protect their swan-ships from Feanor however they were armed only with bows. Many of them were cruelly slain in the Kinslaying at Alqualondë.[3]
In the later years of the First Age, Alqualonde was visited by Earendil and Elwing who had reached Valinor. Elwing stayed a little there and told stories to the Teleri about the griefs of Beleriand and were filled with pity and wonder. Because of their bitterness against the Noldor few or none of the Teleri joined the Host of the Valar which set out to capture Morgoth for good.[4]
After the War of Wrath the Elves of Middle-earth were admitted to the Lonely Isle and Valinor. The Teleri eventually forgave the Ñoldor for the Kinslaying, the Curse of Mandos was lifted and the two kindreds were at peace again.[4]
Culture
Having being taught by Osse, the Teleri were masters of music, the sea and shipbuilding, and they used Swan-ships. When the Falmari reached Eldamar, they were close to the Noldor, who offered them many jewels and crystals, which they used to adorn their pools and beaches; the Falmari prized the pearls from the sea, which they found form the sea and used for their halls.[1] The Teleri prized silver above gold.[5]
Although they spoke a different language, the closeness of the two peoples resulted in a sprachbund, and the speech of the Noldor had some influence from Telerin.[6]
Etymology
The name is Quenya meaning "wave-folk" and contains the word falma "wave" Falathrim is the Sindarin cognate, however this word mainly refers to their kin in Beleriand.[7][8]
The name Falmari (which is preferred in this article) is found only once[1] in the published Silmarillion, where the Teleri of Aman are mostly known as 'the Teleri' (obviously representing the Noldorin point of view); however the Teleri of Aman were properly just the branch of that people.[2]
Other versions of the legendarium
In the early versions of Tolkien's mythology (see: The History of Middle-earth), they were known as Solosimpi ("Pipers of the Shores"), while the name Teleri was given to the clan of Elves known in the published version of The Silmarillion as Vanyar.
Other early names for the Teleri were Soloneldi (before being altered to "Falmari")[9] and Falmarindi meaning "foam-riders".[10]
| Elves (Quendi · People of the Stars · Firstborn · Elder Kindred) | |
| Three Kindreds: (Eldar · Eldalië · Edhil) |
Vanyar (Fair-elves · Minyar) · Noldor (Deep-elves · Tatyar) · Teleri (Lindar · Nelyar) |
|---|---|
| Calaquendi: (High-elves · Amanyar) |
Vanyar · Noldor · Falmari |
| Úmanyar: | Sindar (Grey-elves · Eglath · Falathrim) · Nandor (Green-elves · Silvan Elves) |
| Moriquendi: | Úmanyar · Avari (Cuind · Hwenti · Kindi · Kinn-lai · Penni · Windan) |
| See also: | Awakening of the Elves · Sundering of the Elves · Great Journey |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor" Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "s3" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Appendix E: The Names of Celeborn and Galadriel"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XIII. Last Writings"
- ↑
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Three. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: (I) The First Phase: 3. Of the Coming of the Elves"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Appendix: II. The List of Names"
