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Curufin was a prince of the Ñoldor of the race of Elves, the fifth of the seven sons of Fëanor and Nerdanel. Curufin is the father of Celebrimbor, master jewel-smith of Eregion who forged the three Elvish Rings of Power. His name means "Skilled (son of) Finwë" in Quenya. In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ñoldor (meaning those with knowledge) are of the second clan of the Elves, the Tatyar. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Fëanor is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth universe, and central to Tolkiens mythology as told in The Silmarillion. ... Nerdanel is a fictional character from the fantasy universe of J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Celebrimbor is a fictional character In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Eregion or Hollin was a kingdom of the Ñoldorin Elves in Eriador during the Second Age, located near the West Gate of Khazad-dûm under the shadow of the Hithaeglir (Misty Mountains). ... The Rings of Power are fictional artifacts from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Quenya is one of the languages spoken by the Elves in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. ...

His father name — the traditional name given by an Elvish father to his offspring — was Curufinwë, which was also Fëanor's original name. This was because Curufin was most like his father both in appearance, temperament and skill. He was also Fëanor's favorite. (Finwë was a common family name among his House, it being the name of his grandfather Finwë, patriarch of the House and the High King of the Ñoldor.) Nerdanel gave him the mother name Atarinkë, which means "Little Father" in Quenya, because of Curufin's physical resemblance to Fëanor. His Old English name (see The History of Middle-earth, vol IV, The Shaping of Middle-earth) was Cyrefinn Fácensearo, from O.E cyre 'choice', fácen 'deceit, guile, wickedness', searu 'skill, cunning', also fácensaeru 'treachery'. Finwë is a fictional character in the fantasy universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. ... Quenya is one of the languages spoken by the Elves in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... The History of Middle-earth is a 12-volume series of books that collect and analyse material relating to the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, compiled and edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien. ... The Shaping of Middle-Earth is the fourth volume of Christopher Tolkiens 12-volume series The History of Middle-earth in which he analyses the unpublished manuscripts of his father J. R. R. Tolkien. ...

As with the other Sons of Fëanor, Curufin was bound by an oath to recover his father's Silmarils, which had been stolen by the Dark Lord Morgoth. His oath took him and his brothers to Middle-earth during the First Age where they established realms in exile, waged war against the armies of Morgoth, fought their own Elvish kind, and eventually brought ruin upon themselves. In J. R. R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth, the seven sons of Fëanor, the great Ñoldorin Prince, led their people from Valinor to rule over kingdoms in the Northeast of Beleriand: Maedhros the Tall, who ruled from the March of Maedhros, based at the hill of Himring... In the fictional world of J.R.R. Tolkien the oath of Fëanor was an oath taken by Fëanor and his seven sons after Morgoth killed Finwe and stole the Silmarils. ... The Silmarils are fictional artifacts from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... // Sources This entire article references, and is based on, all the published works of J.R.R. Tolkien that deal with Middle-earth, especially The Silmarillion (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) and most volumes of The History of Middle-earth (ed. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the First Age began with the awakening of the Elves, and ended with the final overthrow of Morgoth by the combined armies of Valinor and Beleriand. ... // Sources This entire article references, and is based on, all the published works of J.R.R. Tolkien that deal with Middle-earth, especially The Silmarillion (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) and most volumes of The History of Middle-earth (ed. ...

He lived with his brother Celegorm in Himlad, east of his brother Maedhros' fortress Himring and south of Aglon, a Pass between Himring and Dorthonion, leading into Doriath, which the two brothers fortified with great strength and held till Dagor Bragollach, by which time it was forced. However, following the battle of Dagor Bragollach, the two brothers were defeated and had to flee with their people to Nargothrond, where Finrod welcomed them. Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... Himlad is a cold land in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, lying between the Rivers Aros and Celon in the northwest of Beleriand; held by Celegorm and Curufin until the Dagor Bragollach. ... Himring is a hill in J.R.R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth, in the northeast of Beleriand, on which was the fortress of Maedhros, eldest of the Sons of Fëanor. ... Aglon (S.. high walls) is the narrow mountain pass in the J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth located between high walls, between Dorthonion to the west and Himring to the east. ... Himring is a hill in J.R.R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth, in the northeast of Beleriand, on which was the fortress of Maedhros, eldest of the Sons of Fëanor. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorthonion (Land of Pines), later Taur-nu-Fuin, was a highland region of the First Age, lying immediately to the north of Beleriand, and south of the plains of Ard-galen (later Anfauglith) that bordered Morgoths stronghold of Thangorodrim. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Doriath was the land of the Sindar. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Battle of Sudden Flame. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Battle of Sudden Flame. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ...

Shortly after, Beren also came to Nargothrond to remind Finrod of the oath he had sworn, and claim his help. Finrod decided to help Beren, but Celegorm and Curufin, remembering their Oath, persuaded the people of Nargothrond not to follow him, and not to wage open war against Morgoth, making them fearful. Finrod therefore had to leave with a handful of warriors, including Beren, and later died. His nephew Orodreth was made to rule in his stead. Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... // Sources This entire article references, and is based on, all the published works of J.R.R. Tolkien that deal with Middle-earth, especially The Silmarillion (Houghton Mifflin, 1977) and most volumes of The History of Middle-earth (ed. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Orodreth was an Elf of the First Age, the son of Angrod and nephew of Finrod Felagund, and a ruler of Nargothrond. ...

His brother and he, hunting with Celegorm's hound Huan, then found Lúthien, daughter of Thingol, as she fled to find Beren. Feigning to help her, they took her captive and brought her to Nargothrond, for Celegorm had become enamoured and would have Thingol give him her hand. However, Huan helped Lúthien to flee, and they freed Beren and other thralls from Sauron. As these thralls returned, the people of Nargothrond perceived the two brother's treachery, and though Orodreth would not let them be slain, he cast them from Nargothrond. Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Huan was a great Hound. ... Lúthien Tinúviel is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Elu Thingol is the King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar, a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... Elu Thingol is the King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar, a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Huan was a great Hound. ... Lúthien Tinúviel is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... For other uses, see Sauron (disambiguation). ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Orodreth was an Elf of the First Age, the son of Angrod and nephew of Finrod Felagund, and a ruler of Nargothrond. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ...

The two brothers met Lúthien and Beren as they fled, and Curufin fought with the Man. Defeated, he had to flee with Celegorm, but sought to slay Lúthien even as he did, and shot Beren instead. Lúthien Tinúviel is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... The race of Men in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth books, such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, refers to humanity and does not denote gender. ... Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... Lúthien Tinúviel is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ...

Finally, thanks to Celegorm and Curufin's deeds, Thingol and Orodreth would lend no aid to Maedhros as he sought to unite Elves, Dwarves and Men in what was called the Union of Maedhros. Celegorm is a character in J.R.R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... Elu Thingol is the King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar, a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Orodreth was an Elf of the First Age, the son of Angrod and nephew of Finrod Felagund, and a ruler of Nargothrond. ... Maedhros the Tall is a fictional character from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. ... Maedhros the Tall is a fictional character from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. ...

Curufin fell in the Second Kinslaying, when the Sons of Fëanor attacked Doriath to seize a Silmaril in the possession of the Elvish King Dior the Beautiful. His brother Celegorm died with him during the assault. In J. R. R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth, the seven sons of Fëanor, the great Ñoldorin Prince, led their people from Valinor to rule over kingdoms in the Northeast of Beleriand: Maedhros the Tall, who ruled from the March of Maedhros, based at the hill of Himring... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Doriath was the land of the Sindar. ... The Silmarils are fictional artifacts from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Dior Eluchîl is a fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ...

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