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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
This story was one of the more fair stories that passed from the [[Elves]] to the [[Men]]. [[Barahir]] was defending [[Dorthonion]] where [[Melkor|Morgoth]] was pursuing him during the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. He and thirteen others withdrew to [[Tarn Aeluin]], where they were hidden from Morgoth's army. Among them was [[Gorlim|Gorlim son of]] [[Angrim]] who was the husband of [[Eilinel]]. It was for her that he eventually was taken in by [[Sauron]] and betrayed Barahir's hiding place. Sauron then revealed that Eilinel was dead, and he killed Gorlim. Among Barahir's company was also [[Beren]] his son. Barahir sent Beren to spy out the Enemy's plans. Therefore, Beren was far away when Sauron sent an [[Orcs|Orc]]-pack to kill Barahir. In a dream, Beren saw [[Crows|crows]] concentrated around a certain area with blood dripping from their beaks. In that same dream, a wraith of Gorlim came to him and told him of his treachery and how Barahir was in danger. Beren sped off to the hideout only to find that his dream was in part true: Barahir was slain and crows were surrounding the area. Beren buried Barahir and swore and oath of vengeance. He then followed the Orc-pack. When he came upon it, he sprang from behind a rock and took Barahir's hand, still wearing upon it the [[Ring of Barahir]].


For four years Beren journeyed in Dorthonion and earned renown with his desperate deeds. After a while he came to [[Doriath]] seeking refuge. He came to the [[Forest of Neldoreth]] and saw [[Lúthien]], whom he named [[Tinúviel]], Nightingale. They fell in love, but [[Daeron]], who also loved Lúthien, spied on them and reported to [[Thingol]], who became angry. He ordered them to be taken to [[Menegroth]]. When they were before him, he met Beren. He eventually agreed, by [[Melian]]'s counsel, to sell Lúthien for the price of one [[Silmarils|Silmaril]]. Beren agreed and set out on the [[Quest for the Silmaril|quest for a Silmaril]].
First Beren came to [[Nargothrond]]. He asked for the [[Finrod|King]]'s aid and succour, and Finrod agreed to go forth to aid him. When Finrod spoke before his people, asking for companions, [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]] spoke out harshly against Beren. Curufin gained the elves' trust by conjuring in their minds a vision of war and ruin in Nargothrond. Ten elves came to Finrod, offering their help, and they convinced Finrod to give the Crown of Nargothrond to [[Orodreth]] his brother as a stewardship.
Finrod, Beren and the others came upon another Orc-pack on their way to [[Angband]]. These Orcs they killed swiftly, and Finrod changed their faces into those of Orcs. The twelve went forth into the Land of Sauron. But Sauron, seeing that they did not stay to report their deeds as was commanded, went out and sang a song of revealing. Finrod sang a song of concealment, but Sauron won out and sent them into his pits.
At that time, Lúthien felt the weight of horror on her heart. Going to Melian for counsel she learned that Beren was in danger and she made ready to leave. But once again Daeron betrayed her purposes to Thingol and she was imprisoned in [[Hírilorn]]. But in Hírilorn she caused her hair to grow long, and she wove a dark cloak of it. Using this cloak she escaped Doriath. But as she was leaving Doriath she met [[Huan|Huan the Hound]], who was hunting with his master Celegorm. He brought Lúthien before Celegorm and Curufin. Celegorm fell in love with her, but told her that she would find help if she returned with him to Nargothrond. So he brought her to Nargothrond and there imprisoned her, knowing her name and purposes. But Huan came to her with her cloak, and spoke for the first time, telling her of a way out. After they escaped, Lúthien rode Huan to the Pits of Sauron.
Even as Lúthien rode there, Beren and Finrod were attacked by Sauron's wolves. The wolves had already eaten all of their companions and one was coming for Beren. But Finrod burst his bonds and fell defending Beren, killing the wolf. Beren mourned by his side as Lúthien and Huan arrived. Thrice was Huan attacked by wolves, but Huan killed all three swiftly. Then Sauron surrendered his land and taking the form of a bat, flew off to Angband. Lúthien and Beren buried Finrod and went free together.
As they reached the borders of Doriath, Celegorm and Curufin came upon them. Curufin picked up Lúthien as Celegorm made to trample Beren. But Beren leaped aside and into Curufin, and throttled him off of his horse. Celegorm turned aside again to kill Beren, but Huan betrayed him and stood between them. Lúthien forbade Beren not to throttle Curufin, so Beren released Curufin, taking his knife, horse, and other accessories. Curufin mounted Celegorm's horse and, as they rode away, Curufin took Celegorm's bow and shot twice at Lúthien. Huan caught one arrow in his jaw and Beren took one in the chest. Huan pursuing the brothers returned with an herb of the forest, which Lúthien used to staunch Beren's wound.
During the night, Beren departed secretly in the direction of Angband. He sang of Lúthien Tinúviel as he rode, and Lúthien hearing him took the guise of [[Thuringwethil]], and Huan took the guise of [[Draugluin]], a wolf he had slain in the Pits of Sauron. When they approached Beren they cast off their disguises, and Huan speaking for the second time counselled Beren of Lúthien's fate. Then Lúthien and Huan put on their disguises again, and Beren took the guise of a [[Werewolves|werewolf]]. Coming to the Gates of Angband, the guard-wolf [[Carcharoth]] was doubtful, for he had heard that Draugluin was dead. But Lúthien caused him to fall into a deep sleep and they passed him by.
Then Beren and Lúthien came before Morgoth in his nethermost hall. By Morgoth's will Lúthien was stripped of her diguise. Being entranced by her he made her dance for him. Once upon a time she vanished from his sight and sang a lovely song that cast a sleeping charm on him. Then swooping before him she took his crown. Beren left behind his diguise and took a Silmaril in his hand. Purposing to take a second he reached with his knife to take it, but his knife broke.
Then the hosts of Morgoth stirred. Beren and Lúthien fled from the land. But they were stopped by Carcharoth.


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The Silmarillion chapters
  1. Ainulindalë
  2. Valaquenta
  3. Quenta Silmarillion
    1. Of the Beginning of Days
    2. Of Aulë and Yavanna
    3. Of the Coming of the Elves
    4. Of Thingol and Melian
    5. Of Eldamar
    6. Of Fëanor
    7. Of the Silmarils
    8. Of the Darkening of Valinor
    9. Of the Flight of the Noldor
    10. Of the Sindar
    11. Of the Sun and Moon
    12. Of Men
    13. Of the Return of the Noldor
    14. Of Beleriand and its Realms
    15. Of the Noldor in Beleriand
    16. Of Maeglin
    17. Of the Coming of Men
    18. Of the Ruin of Beleriand
    19. Of Beren and Lúthien
    20. Of the Fifth Battle
    21. Of Túrin Turambar
    22. Of the Ruin of Doriath
    23. Of the Fall of Gondolin
    24. Of the Voyage of Eärendil
  4. Akallabêth
  5. Of the Rings of Power

Of Beren and Lúthien is the nineteenth chapter of the Quenta Silmarillion section within The Silmarillion.

Synopsis

This story was one of the more fair stories that passed from the Elves to the Men. Barahir was defending Dorthonion where Morgoth was pursuing him during the Dagor Bragollach. He and thirteen others withdrew to Tarn Aeluin, where they were hidden from Morgoth's army. Among them was Gorlim son of Angrim who was the husband of Eilinel. It was for her that he eventually was taken in by Sauron and betrayed Barahir's hiding place. Sauron then revealed that Eilinel was dead, and he killed Gorlim. Among Barahir's company was also Beren his son. Barahir sent Beren to spy out the Enemy's plans. Therefore, Beren was far away when Sauron sent an Orc-pack to kill Barahir. In a dream, Beren saw crows concentrated around a certain area with blood dripping from their beaks. In that same dream, a wraith of Gorlim came to him and told him of his treachery and how Barahir was in danger. Beren sped off to the hideout only to find that his dream was in part true: Barahir was slain and crows were surrounding the area. Beren buried Barahir and swore and oath of vengeance. He then followed the Orc-pack. When he came upon it, he sprang from behind a rock and took Barahir's hand, still wearing upon it the Ring of Barahir.

For four years Beren journeyed in Dorthonion and earned renown with his desperate deeds. After a while he came to Doriath seeking refuge. He came to the Forest of Neldoreth and saw Lúthien, whom he named Tinúviel, Nightingale. They fell in love, but Daeron, who also loved Lúthien, spied on them and reported to Thingol, who became angry. He ordered them to be taken to Menegroth. When they were before him, he met Beren. He eventually agreed, by Melian's counsel, to sell Lúthien for the price of one Silmaril. Beren agreed and set out on the quest for a Silmaril.

First Beren came to Nargothrond. He asked for the King's aid and succour, and Finrod agreed to go forth to aid him. When Finrod spoke before his people, asking for companions, Celegorm and Curufin spoke out harshly against Beren. Curufin gained the elves' trust by conjuring in their minds a vision of war and ruin in Nargothrond. Ten elves came to Finrod, offering their help, and they convinced Finrod to give the Crown of Nargothrond to Orodreth his brother as a stewardship.

Finrod, Beren and the others came upon another Orc-pack on their way to Angband. These Orcs they killed swiftly, and Finrod changed their faces into those of Orcs. The twelve went forth into the Land of Sauron. But Sauron, seeing that they did not stay to report their deeds as was commanded, went out and sang a song of revealing. Finrod sang a song of concealment, but Sauron won out and sent them into his pits.

At that time, Lúthien felt the weight of horror on her heart. Going to Melian for counsel she learned that Beren was in danger and she made ready to leave. But once again Daeron betrayed her purposes to Thingol and she was imprisoned in Hírilorn. But in Hírilorn she caused her hair to grow long, and she wove a dark cloak of it. Using this cloak she escaped Doriath. But as she was leaving Doriath she met Huan the Hound, who was hunting with his master Celegorm. He brought Lúthien before Celegorm and Curufin. Celegorm fell in love with her, but told her that she would find help if she returned with him to Nargothrond. So he brought her to Nargothrond and there imprisoned her, knowing her name and purposes. But Huan came to her with her cloak, and spoke for the first time, telling her of a way out. After they escaped, Lúthien rode Huan to the Pits of Sauron.

Even as Lúthien rode there, Beren and Finrod were attacked by Sauron's wolves. The wolves had already eaten all of their companions and one was coming for Beren. But Finrod burst his bonds and fell defending Beren, killing the wolf. Beren mourned by his side as Lúthien and Huan arrived. Thrice was Huan attacked by wolves, but Huan killed all three swiftly. Then Sauron surrendered his land and taking the form of a bat, flew off to Angband. Lúthien and Beren buried Finrod and went free together.

As they reached the borders of Doriath, Celegorm and Curufin came upon them. Curufin picked up Lúthien as Celegorm made to trample Beren. But Beren leaped aside and into Curufin, and throttled him off of his horse. Celegorm turned aside again to kill Beren, but Huan betrayed him and stood between them. Lúthien forbade Beren not to throttle Curufin, so Beren released Curufin, taking his knife, horse, and other accessories. Curufin mounted Celegorm's horse and, as they rode away, Curufin took Celegorm's bow and shot twice at Lúthien. Huan caught one arrow in his jaw and Beren took one in the chest. Huan pursuing the brothers returned with an herb of the forest, which Lúthien used to staunch Beren's wound.

During the night, Beren departed secretly in the direction of Angband. He sang of Lúthien Tinúviel as he rode, and Lúthien hearing him took the guise of Thuringwethil, and Huan took the guise of Draugluin, a wolf he had slain in the Pits of Sauron. When they approached Beren they cast off their disguises, and Huan speaking for the second time counselled Beren of Lúthien's fate. Then Lúthien and Huan put on their disguises again, and Beren took the guise of a werewolf. Coming to the Gates of Angband, the guard-wolf Carcharoth was doubtful, for he had heard that Draugluin was dead. But Lúthien caused him to fall into a deep sleep and they passed him by.

Then Beren and Lúthien came before Morgoth in his nethermost hall. By Morgoth's will Lúthien was stripped of her diguise. Being entranced by her he made her dance for him. Once upon a time she vanished from his sight and sang a lovely song that cast a sleeping charm on him. Then swooping before him she took his crown. Beren left behind his diguise and took a Silmaril in his hand. Purposing to take a second he reached with his knife to take it, but his knife broke.

Then the hosts of Morgoth stirred. Beren and Lúthien fled from the land. But they were stopped by Carcharoth.

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