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| date={{FA|503}} | | date={{FA|503}} | ||
| place= | | place=[[Menegroth]], [[Doriath]] | ||
| result= | | result=Victory for the Dwarves of Nogrod | ||
*[[Nauglamír]] taken by the Dwarves | |||
*Menegroth sacked | |||
| side1=[[Iathrim]] | | side1=[[Iathrim]] | ||
| side2=[[Dwarves of Nogrod]] | | side2=[[Dwarves of Nogrod]] | ||
| commanders1=[[Mablung]] | | commanders1=[[Mablung]] † | ||
| commanders2= | | commanders2=[[Lord of Nogrod]]<ref name="Ruin">{{S|Doriath}}</ref><ref group="note">In Tolkien’s earlier writings it was [[Naugladur]] that led the attack alongside [[Bodruith]] of Belegost and [[Ufedhin]], a [[Gnome]] that lived in Artanor. In the ''Quenta Silmarillion'' he is unamed.</ref> | ||
| forces1= | | forces1=Unknown | ||
| forces2= | | forces2=A great host<ref>{{S|Doriath}}, pp. 280 ‘a great host came forth from Nogrod’</ref> | ||
| casual1= | | casual1=Unknown, possibly heavy | ||
| casual2= | | casual2=Heavy<ref>{{S|Doriath}}, pp. 282 ‘returning from Menegroth with diminished host’</ref> | ||
}}The ''' Battle of the Thousand Caves'''<ref>{{S|Doriath}}: "For there was battle in the Thousand Caves"</ref> was a battle between the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] and the [[Iathrim|Elves of Menegroth]]. | }}The ''' Battle of the Thousand Caves'''<ref>{{S|Doriath}}: "For there was battle in the Thousand Caves"</ref> was a battle fought on {{FA|503}} between the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] and the [[Iathrim|Elves of Menegroth]]. | ||
== Background == | ==Background== | ||
The [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] that was rescued by [[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]] remained in the treasury of [[Thingol]] of [[Doriath]] who desired to have it always at hand. In the last years of [[Húrin]]'s life he brought to him the famed [[Nauglamir]], the Necklace of the Dwarves, from [[Nargothrond]]. | The [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] that was rescued by [[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]] remained in the treasury of [[Thingol]] of [[Doriath]] who desired to have it always at hand. In the last years of [[Húrin]]'s life he brought to him the famed [[Nauglamir]], the Necklace of the Dwarves, from [[Nargothrond]]. | ||
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After the death of Thingol [[Melian]] returned to [[Valinor]]. Her magical control upon the woods of Doriath waned after her. | After the death of Thingol [[Melian]] returned to [[Valinor]]. Her magical control upon the woods of Doriath waned after her. | ||
== Prelude== | ==History== | ||
===Prelude=== | |||
Two Dwarves survived the slaughter, and made it to their home of [[Nogrod]] in the [[Blue Mountains]]. They lied saying that Thingol killed the Dwarves that made the Nauglamir, refusing to pay them for their work. Their kinsmen became enraged and decided to avenge their fallen brethren. Although the [[Dwarves of Belegost]] refused to aid them, they formed a great host. They entered [[Beleriand]], and, crossing [[Aros]], marched west towards [[Doriath]]. Nothing could stop them, as the [[Girdle of Melian]] waned after Melian departed. | Two Dwarves survived the slaughter, and made it to their home of [[Nogrod]] in the [[Blue Mountains]]. They lied saying that Thingol killed the Dwarves that made the Nauglamir, refusing to pay them for their work. Their kinsmen became enraged and decided to avenge their fallen brethren. Although the [[Dwarves of Belegost]] refused to aid them, they formed a great host. They entered [[Beleriand]], and, crossing [[Aros]], marched west towards [[Doriath]]. Nothing could stop them, as the [[Girdle of Melian]] waned after Melian departed. | ||
The [[Sindar]]in captains were intimidated by the Dwarven host, and they scattered without hope. | The [[Sindar]]in captains were intimidated by the Dwarven host, and they scattered without hope. | ||
== | ===Battle=== | ||
The Dwarves found resistance only by the Sindar inside Menegroth. The losses were heavy on the both sides during the grievous battle. [[Mablung]] was defending the treasury where the Nauglamir lay, and there he was killed before its doors, and the Silmaril was taken. After they plundered its treasures, they made their way home to Nogrod. | The Dwarves found resistance only by the Sindar inside Menegroth. The losses were heavy on the both sides during the grievous battle. [[Mablung]] was defending the treasury where the Nauglamir lay, and there he was killed before its doors, and the Silmaril was taken. After they plundered its treasures, they made their way home to Nogrod. | ||
== Aftermath | ===Aftermath=== | ||
Before leaving, Melian had told Mablung to warn [[Beren]] about the evil deed of the Dwarves. Indeed, with the help of [[Green-elves]] and [[Ents]] he ambushed the Dwarves near [[Sarn Athrad]]. During the [[Battle of Sarn Athrad|battle]] the host was destroyed and the treasure of Menegroth fell in [[Ascar]], except for the Nauglamir, which Beren brought to Lúthien.<ref>{{S|Doriath}}</ref> | Before leaving, Melian had told Mablung to warn [[Beren]] about the evil deed of the Dwarves. Indeed, with the help of [[Green-elves]] and [[Ents]] he ambushed the Dwarves near [[Sarn Athrad]]. During the [[Battle of Sarn Athrad|battle]] the host was destroyed and the treasure of Menegroth fell in [[Ascar]], except for the Nauglamir, which Beren brought to Lúthien.<ref>{{S|Doriath}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Conflicts of the First Age]] | [[Category:Conflicts of the First Age]] | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 7 February 2020
| This article describes a concept which is mentioned in J.R.R. Tolkien's works, but was never given a definite name. |
| Battle of the Thousand Caves | |
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| Date: F.A. 503 | |
| Place: Menegroth, Doriath | |
Outcome: Victory for the Dwarves of Nogrod
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| Combatants | |
| Commanders | |
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Mablung † | |
| Strength | |
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Unknown |
A great host[2] |
| Casualties | |
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Unknown, possibly heavy |
Heavy[3] |
The Battle of the Thousand Caves[4] was a battle fought on F.A. 503 between the Dwarves of Nogrod and the Elves of Menegroth.
Background
The Silmaril that was rescued by Beren and Lúthien remained in the treasury of Thingol of Doriath who desired to have it always at hand. In the last years of Húrin's life he brought to him the famed Nauglamir, the Necklace of the Dwarves, from Nargothrond.
Having the two great treasures, he decided to unite them by fastening the Silmaril into the Dwarven necklace. The Dwarves that made that work desired the Silmaril from the beginning, and when the work ended they refused to give it to him. In the conflict Thingol was killed. The rest of the Dwarves were hunted down and slain as they fled home, and Nauglamir was taken from them.
After the death of Thingol Melian returned to Valinor. Her magical control upon the woods of Doriath waned after her.
History
Prelude
Two Dwarves survived the slaughter, and made it to their home of Nogrod in the Blue Mountains. They lied saying that Thingol killed the Dwarves that made the Nauglamir, refusing to pay them for their work. Their kinsmen became enraged and decided to avenge their fallen brethren. Although the Dwarves of Belegost refused to aid them, they formed a great host. They entered Beleriand, and, crossing Aros, marched west towards Doriath. Nothing could stop them, as the Girdle of Melian waned after Melian departed.
The Sindarin captains were intimidated by the Dwarven host, and they scattered without hope.
Battle
The Dwarves found resistance only by the Sindar inside Menegroth. The losses were heavy on the both sides during the grievous battle. Mablung was defending the treasury where the Nauglamir lay, and there he was killed before its doors, and the Silmaril was taken. After they plundered its treasures, they made their way home to Nogrod.
Aftermath
Before leaving, Melian had told Mablung to warn Beren about the evil deed of the Dwarves. Indeed, with the help of Green-elves and Ents he ambushed the Dwarves near Sarn Athrad. During the battle the host was destroyed and the treasure of Menegroth fell in Ascar, except for the Nauglamir, which Beren brought to Lúthien.[5]
Notes
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath", pp. 280 ‘a great host came forth from Nogrod’
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath", pp. 282 ‘returning from Menegroth with diminished host’
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath": "For there was battle in the Thousand Caves"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath"
