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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
'''Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor''' tells of several instrumental events in the [[Legendarium]]. It begins with the [[Valar]] at war with [[Melkor]], who has | '''Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor''' tells of several instrumental events in the [[Legendarium]]. It begins with the [[Valar]] at war with [[Morgoth|Melkor]], who has sown evil in Middle-Earth and built a great fortress [[Utumno]]. It speaks of the Valar primarily, as they ready Arda for the coming of the [[Firstborn]], the [[Elves]]. [[Tulkas]] makes war on Melkor while [[Varda]] prepares the world by placing the [[stars]] in the sky to guide the Elves in the darkness of Middle Earth. All is prepared for the coming of the Elves. | ||
The next major event is Melkor's captivity. | The next major event is Melkor's captivity. Melkor has built up great strength in Utumno, and created [[Orcs]] in mockery of the Elves. This was said to be the most evil deed of Melkor. The War on Melkor is presumably won. Utumno is sacked, though Tolkien notes there are deeper and mighty vaults in the fortress that were unchecked, and so evil continued. Additionally, one of the [[Maia]] who fell with Melkor, his lieutenant [[Sauron]], was not found and thus escaped. But Melkor was found cowering in the depths of Utumno, and [[Aulë]] wrought chains to keep him in captivity. | ||
The final major event of this chapter is the coming of the Elves, Firstborn of [[Ilúvatar]]. | The final major event of this chapter is the coming of the Elves, Firstborn of [[Ilúvatar]]. This actually takes place while the [[War for Sake of the Elves]] is happening, and so is simultaneous rather than final. It is said, however, that the Elves heard a great shaking and were worried but did not take part in the battle. The first elves are described to have greater stature than their descendants, but are just as fair. They marvel at nature, the stars, etc. This chapter not only describes the original thoughts of the elves and their surroundings, but also the [[Great Journey]] and the sundering of the Elves. The Valar send servants to call them to [[Aman]]. The Elves embark on the journey across Middle Earth, save some who refuse, and are further called dark Elves, or the [[Avari]]. The Elves' journey, and some fall off along the way, who are called the [[Teleri]]. They are sundered in many groups, but they eventually reach [[Beleriand]] by the sea. Here more Teleri stay, for their love of the ocean. Finally those who journey across the sea to Aman are called the [[Eldar]]. Some of the Teleri, too, reach Aman, and are guided by [[Swan-ships|Swan boats]]. From here on the Elves are sundered into groups, and these divisions would prove important later. | ||
== Sundering of the Elves == | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?t=7291 Chapter discussion at Entmoot.com] | * [http://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?t=7291 Chapter discussion at Entmoot.com] | ||
* [http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=13391 Chapter discussion at BarrowDowns.com] | * [http://forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=13391 Chapter discussion at BarrowDowns.com] | ||
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Revision as of 16:48, 11 January 2015
Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor is the third chapter of the Quenta Silmarillion section within The Silmarillion.
Synopsis
Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor tells of several instrumental events in the Legendarium. It begins with the Valar at war with Melkor, who has sown evil in Middle-Earth and built a great fortress Utumno. It speaks of the Valar primarily, as they ready Arda for the coming of the Firstborn, the Elves. Tulkas makes war on Melkor while Varda prepares the world by placing the stars in the sky to guide the Elves in the darkness of Middle Earth. All is prepared for the coming of the Elves.
The next major event is Melkor's captivity. Melkor has built up great strength in Utumno, and created Orcs in mockery of the Elves. This was said to be the most evil deed of Melkor. The War on Melkor is presumably won. Utumno is sacked, though Tolkien notes there are deeper and mighty vaults in the fortress that were unchecked, and so evil continued. Additionally, one of the Maia who fell with Melkor, his lieutenant Sauron, was not found and thus escaped. But Melkor was found cowering in the depths of Utumno, and Aulë wrought chains to keep him in captivity.
The final major event of this chapter is the coming of the Elves, Firstborn of Ilúvatar. This actually takes place while the War for Sake of the Elves is happening, and so is simultaneous rather than final. It is said, however, that the Elves heard a great shaking and were worried but did not take part in the battle. The first elves are described to have greater stature than their descendants, but are just as fair. They marvel at nature, the stars, etc. This chapter not only describes the original thoughts of the elves and their surroundings, but also the Great Journey and the sundering of the Elves. The Valar send servants to call them to Aman. The Elves embark on the journey across Middle Earth, save some who refuse, and are further called dark Elves, or the Avari. The Elves' journey, and some fall off along the way, who are called the Teleri. They are sundered in many groups, but they eventually reach Beleriand by the sea. Here more Teleri stay, for their love of the ocean. Finally those who journey across the sea to Aman are called the Eldar. Some of the Teleri, too, reach Aman, and are guided by Swan boats. From here on the Elves are sundered into groups, and these divisions would prove important later.
Sundering of the Elves
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Eldar | Teleri | Teleri | Avari | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vanyar | Noldor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||