In J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach (Sindarin for Battle of Sudden Flame) was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand. It was the great turning point in the War of the Jewels. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Years of the Sun are the last of the three great time-periods of Arda, together with the Years of the Lamps and the Years of the Trees. ... 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. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Ard-galen (Green Region), later Anfauglith, was the wide green plain that lay north of the highlands of Dorthonion and south of Morgoths fortress of Angband in the Iron Mountains, in the First Age. ... 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. ... Lothlan was a plain in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Beleriand was the region of northwestern Middle-earth during the First Age. ... Morgoth Bauglir (originally known as Melkor) is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. ... The Siege of Angband in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth fictional universe, was the leaguer of the Ñoldor around the fortress of Morgoth in the early centuries of the First Age, which began following the Dagor Aglareb. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Angband (Sindarin for Hells of Iron, although the literal meaning is iron prison) is the name of the fortress of Melkor, constructed before the First Age, located in the Iron Mountains in the enemys realm Dor Daedeloth north... In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Noldor (meaning those with knowledge) are of the second clan of the Elves who came to Aman, the Tatyar. ... Morgoth Bauglir (originally known as Melkor) is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. ... Known as The Deceiver,The Golden, and the Worm of Greed, Glaurung was the first and greatest of the land-bound fire-breathing Dragon, in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth legendarium. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Gothmog was the Lord of the Balrogs and the High-Captain of Angband, one of the chief servants of the Dark Lord Morgoth with a rank equal to that of Sauron. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Eye of Sauron. ... Combatants Angband Kingdom of Doriath Commanders Boldog Thingol Strength Host of 50,000 Orcs 25,000 Sindarin Elves of Doriath Casualties 40,000-50,000 2,000 Boldog is the name of an Orc Captain and other fictional characters from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth during the First... In J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium, Fingolfin was a High King of the Noldor in Beleriand, second eldest son of Finwë, full brother of Finarfin, and half-brother of Fëanor, who was the eldest of Finwës sons. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, the Edain were those Men (humans) who made their way into Beleriand in the First Age, and were friendly to the Elves. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Barahir was a Man of Middle-earth, heir to the House of Bëor in the First Age, son of Bregor, husband of Emeldir, and most famous as the father of Beren. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Hador was a Lord of Men during the First Age. ... In J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth universe, Angrod was a son of Finarfin and lord of the Ñoldor. ... Aegnor is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... A Balrog fighting Gandalf, as depicted by Ted Nasmith. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion, there were many battles between the Elves of Beleriand and the forces Morgoth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the First Battle of Beleriand was the first battle of the Wars of Beleriand, fought by the Sindar against Morgoth. ... Combatants Angband Fëanorian Noldor Commanders Several Orc-captains, Gothmog Fëanor†, Celegorm Strength 60,000–75,000[1] 15,000–20,000 including some 5,000 cavalry Casualties 20,000–35,000[2] Light In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor-nuin-Giliath (Battle-under... In J. R. R. Tolkienss fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Aglareb was the third battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Glorious Battle. ... The Siege of Angband in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth fictional universe, was the leaguer of the Ñoldor around the fortress of Morgoth in the early centuries of the First Age, which began following the Dagor Aglareb. ... Combatants Angband Union of Maedhros: Sons of Fëanor, Himring, Amon Ereb, Hithlum, Falas, Gondolin, Belegost, Nogrod, Nargothrond Commanders Morgoth, Gothmog, Glaurung, Ulfang† Maedhros, Fingon†, Gwindor, Turgon, Azaghâl†, Bór†, Húrin, Huor† Strength 350,000 - 500,000 All arms[1] 100,000 - 120,000 Elves, Men, Dwarves[2... Combatants Host of the Valar, Edain Servants of Morgoth Commanders Eönwë, Eärendil Morgoth, Ancalagon the Black† Casualties Unknown Most balrogs, uncounted legions of Orcs In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the War of Wrath, or the Great Battle was the final war against Morgoth at the... John Ronald Reuel Tolkien CBE (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) was an English philologist, writer and university professor, best known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... Sindarin is an artificial language (or conlang) developed by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion, there were many battles between the Elves of Beleriand and the forces Morgoth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion, there were many battles between the Elves of Beleriand and the forces Morgoth. ...

Battle of Sudden Flame, Initial Phase, 455, First Age

It began on a winter's night in the beginning of the year 455 of the First Age, with the eruptions of the volcanic peaks of Thangorodrim sending out rivers of flame, poisonous fumes and clouds of smoke and ash. All this provided confusion, destruction and darkness to cover the advance of Morgoth's forces. The fires, spearheaded by the Glaurung the Dragon consumed the grassy plain of Ard-galen, which was later renamed Anfauglith, the Gasping Dust. Both Fingolfin, High-king of the Noldor and Fëanorian Noldor led by Maedhros had maintained camps of cavalry on Ard-galen as a forward watch on Morgoth. These were driven back to their fortresses in the mountains and hills surrounding the plains or were consumed by the fires. Morgoth's Hosts of Orc-armies lead by the Balrogs were now able to advance, without interference and under cover of darkness, to assault the each of the realms of Noldor simultaneously and individually, preventing the three Houses of the Noldor from joining strength or aiding one another. 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. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Thangorodrim (The Mountains of Oppression or, literally, oppression mountain group, pronounced ) was a group of three volcanic mountains in the Iron Mountains in the north of Middle-earth during the First Age. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth features dragons closely based on those of European legend. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Ard-galen (Green Region), later Anfauglith, was the wide green plain that lay north of the highlands of Dorthonion and south of Morgoths fortress of Angband in the Iron Mountains, in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium, Fingolfin was a High King of the Noldor in Beleriand, second eldest son of Finwë, full brother of Finarfin, and half-brother of Fëanor, who was the eldest of Finwës sons. ... In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Noldor (meaning those with knowledge) are of the second clan of the Elves who came to Aman, the Tatyar. ... This article deals with J.R.R. Tolkiens Balrogs. ...

As in the Third Battle, Dagor Aglareb, Morgoth's prime objective was the capture of the central highland of Dorthonion, a fife of Finrod's realm that lay directly south of Angband across the plain. Possession of Dorthonion would provide Morgoth with a forward base easily supported from Angband while splitting the Noldorin forces in two, physically preventing any effort to unite forces against him. And the first realm to be overrun was Dorthonion. Both Angrod and Aegnor, together with Bregolas, Lord of Ladros and brother of Barahir, died in battle, with Barahir holding onto western Dorthonion. Finrod Felagund marched north from Nargothrond with a large army to aid Dorthonion. However, Finrod was ambushed by a large army of Morgoth's forces at the Fens of Serech, and he had became separated from his army. Finrod would have been killed or captured but for a sortie by Barahir, who descended from Dorthonion and rescued the elven lord, despite suffering heavy losses. This deed later earned Barahir the ring of Finrod which would become known as the Ring of Barahir. The Host of Fingolfin attempted to march to the aid Dorthonion but were driven back on their hill fortresses of Ered Wethrin, the mountains of Hithlum, suffering severe losses. Hador, Lord of Dor-lómin, his younger son Gundor and many of their followers died in the rearguard of Fingolfin's army. Dorthonion, the center of the northern Noldorin siege line was captured and a new pass south into Mid-Beleriand at Anach was opened for the Orcs. In J. R. R. Tolkienss fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Aglareb was the third battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Glorious Battle. ... 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. ... 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). ... In J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth universe, Angrod was a son of Finarfin and lord of the Ñoldor. ... Aegnor is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... Ladros is a fictional Middle-earth highland of the region north-east of Dorthonion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Barahir was a Man of Middle-earth, heir to the House of Bëor in the First Age, son of Bregor, husband of Emeldir, and most famous as the father of Beren. ... ‹ The template below (Mecanon) has been proposed for deletion. ... 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 J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the Fens of Serech were a series of marshes in the Pass of Sirion where many Battles of Beleriand saw much warfare. ... Ring of Barahir is a fictional ring from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium, Fingolfin was a High King of the Noldor in Beleriand, second eldest son of Finwë, full brother of Finarfin, and half-brother of Fëanor, who was the eldest of Finwës sons. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Wethrin (Mountains of Shadow) was a mountain range in the north of Middle-earth in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Hithlum is the region north of Beleriand near the Helcaraxë. Hithlum was separated from Beleriand proper by the Ered Wethrin mountain chain, and was named after the sea mists which formed there at times: Hithlum is Sindarin for Mist... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Hador was a Lord of Men during the First Age. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Dor-lómin was a part of the land of Hithlum in Middle-earth. ...

With the Noldor and their allies thrown on the defensive and his primary objective, the capture of Dorthonion, achieved the initiative was firmly in Morgoth's grip. The gateway passes south into Beleriand and west into Hithlum were his next objectives. The river island fortress of Minas Tirith in the Pass of Sirion in the west under Orodreth held. In the east, all the cavalry camps of the March of Maedhros were overrun, but the ferocity and valour of Maedhros was unmatched and his fortress on Himring withstood the assaults. The Pass of Aglon was breached, although Morgoth's forces suffered severe losses, and Celegorm and Curufin fled via the north marches of Doriath towards Minas Tirith. In the East, Glaurung again spearheads the attacks. Maglor's cavalry on Lothlann are defeated and driven off, and Maglor's Gap was taken and ravaged. After taking heavy losses, Maglor retreated to Himring, where he joined Maedhros. Morgoth's Orcs took the mountain forts on Mount Rerir, and defiled Lake Helevorn, then advanced south through Thargelion and into East Beleriand over the fords of the river Gelion. Caranthir fled far south to Amon Ereb, where he and his brothers, Amrod and Amras, ally with the Green Elves. While Maglor and Maedhros held Himring, survivors from Dorthonion and the other eastern realms rallied there, and Maedhros managed to recapture the Pass of Aglon. However, the March of Maedhros, the eastern wing of the northern Noldorin siege line against Morgoth was destroyed. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Beleriand was the region of northwestern Middle-earth during the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fiction as recounted in The Silmarillion, Minas Tirith was the tower on Tol Sirion that guarded the Pass of Sirion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Sirion was a river of Middle-earth in the First Age, the principal river of Beleriand. ... 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. ... 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 (Sindarin for high walls) is a narrow mountain pass in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... Celegorm is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens world of Middle-earth. ... Curufin is a character in J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Doriath was the land of the Sindar. ... Maglor is a fictional character portrayed in J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, the second son of Fëanor and Nerdanel. ... Maglors Gap is a lowland region in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, lying between Himring and the Blue Mountains, the widest break in the northern mountain-fences of Beleriand. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Mount Rerir was a mountain in Thargelion (a region of Beleriand) to the north of Lake Helevorn and one the sources of Gelion. ... Lake Helevorn, located in the region of Beleriand, was a shaded lake that was used as a capitol by the elven Caranthir in the first age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Thargelion was a land of Beleriand. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Gelion was a river of Middle-earth in the First Age, the principal river of East Beleriand. ... Caranthir is a fictional character portrayed in J.R.R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth. ... Amon Ereb (S. lonely hill) is the broad, shallow-sided hill that dominated the southern plains of East Beleriand in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle_earth. ... In J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium, Amrod and Amras were the youngest twin sons of Fëanor. ... Amras is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth; he and his twin brother Amrod were the youngest sons of Fëanor. ... In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the term Green Elves is a translation of the Quenya word Laiquendi (Sindarin form was Laegrim). ...

Finrod and his army retired south to Nargothrond, while Barahir continued to try to contest Dorthonion with a dwindling force of men evacuating the women and children of the House of Bëor to Hithlum and Brethil under the leadership of Emeldir, the wife of Barahir. The mountain forts of the Ered Wethrin around Hithlum also held against all attacks, although barely. The siege was broken, the sons of Fëanor were scattered, parts of Finrod's realm lost, Fingolfin and Fingon were shut up in Hithlum, and Orcs roamed at will throughout the north. Despite their successes, the armies of Morgoth had suffered severe losses,^[3]and he recalled his hosts in the spring, ending the main battle. [[Doriath had been undisturbed by the war, and many Sindar deserted the Noldor kingdoms and settled there, increasing the strenght of that realm. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... In J.R.R. Tolkiens The Silmarillion, the Forest of Brethil was a cluster of woods bordering Dorthonion, which was probably originally part of Doriath. ... Emeldir the Man-hearted is a fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Ered Wethrin (Mountains of Shadow) was a mountain range in the north of Middle-earth in the First Age. ... 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...

Battle of Sudden Flame, Middle Phase 456, First Age

Fingolfin's Ride
illustration by Tom Loback

When Fingolfin, the High-king of the Noldor, learned of the defeats and heavy casualties of the Noldor, in despair and anger, he rode alone upon his war-horse, Rochallor, across Anfauglith to challenge Morgoth to single combat. The Orcs fled at the rumour of his approach. When Fingolfin arrived at gate of the fortress of Angband, his challenge to Morgoth was accepted. They fought a great duel in which Fingolfin wounded Morgoth seven times with his sword Ringil. Yet, he was felled by Morgoth's mace, Grond, and crushed beneath Morgoth's foot. Fingolfin body was borne away by Thorondor, King of Eagles. Morgoth remained scarred from these wounds and after always went halt. Many accounts hold he never left his fortress again during the wars. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 490 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (519 × 635 pixel, file size: 178 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 490 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (519 × 635 pixel, file size: 178 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Ard-galen (Green Region), later Anfauglith, was the wide green plain that lay north of the highlands of Dorthonion and south of Morgoths fortress of Angband in the Iron Mountains, in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Angband (Sindarin for Hells of Iron, although the literal meaning is iron prison) is the name of the fortress of Melkor, constructed before the First Age, located in the Iron Mountains in the enemys realm Dor Daedeloth north... Ringil is the name of a fictional sword from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Grond Grond (called the Hammer of the Underworld) is the name of two fictional weapons from the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth universe Thorondor was the greatest of the Eagles of Manwë. Spoiler warning: Thorondor (Quenya, Sorontar, both of which mean King of Eagles) was sent by Manwë, king of the Valar, to watch over the Ñoldor after they arrived in Beleriand. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the eagles were immense flying birds that were sentient, and could speak. ...

Battle of Sudden Flame, Later Phase 456 -466 First Age

The Stoming of Tol Sirion
illustration by Tom Loback

Morgoth now consolidated his previous gains and exploited the dissarray of the Noldor. From Angband Sauron is sent in command of a great force of Orc-hosts, Werewolves and Wolves against the fortress of Minas Tirith on Tol Sirion, which Orodreth still held. Sauron took it by storm and Orodreth was driven out, his retreat to Nargothrond covered by the cavalry of Celegorm and Cururfin. Sauron made Tol Sirion a base from which to spread terror and conquest and it was renamed Tol-in-Gaurhoth, the Isle of Werewolves. From there he expanded the occupation of Dorthonion with such sorcery and horror that even the Orcs would only pass through it with speed. Barahir and his men were hunted down until only Beren lived and, at last, he too was driven out and eventually came to Doriath. Now from the western gateway pass into Beleriand Sauron sent Orc-armies and Orc-legions south to encompass Doriath from the west. At that time, another Orc-host under Boldog came over Dorthonion, now named Taur-nu-Fuin, through the Anach Pass on the North March of Doriath and the Orc-army that broke through the Pass of Aglon harried Radhrim, the East March of Doriath. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 453 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (537 × 710 pixel, file size: 231 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 453 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (537 × 710 pixel, file size: 231 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Eye of Sauron. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Tol-in-Gaurhoth or Isle of Werewolves was a fortress held by Sauron in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Doriath was the land of the Sindar. ... Combatants Angband Kingdom of Doriath Commanders Boldog Thingol Strength Host of 50,000 Orcs 25,000 Sindarin Elves of Doriath Casualties 40,000-50,000 2,000 Boldog is the name of an Orc Captain and other fictional characters from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth during the First... Taur Nu Fuin is a medieval/dark ambient music project, similar to Mortiis/Wongraven. ...

The marches of Doriath became a battleground between Orcs and the Grey Elves. Orcs sent by Sauron come south in force, but the Men of Brethil, aided by the Sindar of Doriath led by Beleg, destroyed an Orc-legion at the crossing of Taeglin in 458. Thingol and the Sindar of Doriath defeat the Orc-army occupying East Beleriand on Radhrim, the East March, in 462 and crush the Orc-host of Boldog on the North March, in 465. In 462, Himring was straitly besieged and cut off. The second assault on Hithlum would see Galdor, Lord of Dor-lómin, die defending Barad Eithel. Morgoth launched a two pronged assault in 462, one Orc-host lay siege to forts of the mountain passes of Ered Wethrin while the another came down from the north, crossing the ice and attacking Fingon on the plains of Hithlum. Húrin, son of Galdor and the new lord of Dor-lómin, routed the armies of Morgoth and drove them back at Barad Eithel. Fingon, outnumbered on the plains, is reinforced by Círdan and the Falathrim who sailed to his rescue in great strength, landing their warriors near the Gate of the Noldor. The Orc-host, caught between the armies of Hithlum and Falas, was destroyed. In 465 Lúthien with the help of Húan first overthrows Sauron and destroys his fortress Tol-in-Gaurhoth and then in 466, with Beren, in the depths of Angband, they take a Silmaril from the Crown of Morgoth achieving what all the swords and armies and plans of the Noldor had failed to in nearly 500 years of war. Beleg is one of two fictional characters from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... 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). ... Elu Thingol, a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien, was the King of Doriath and High King of the Sindar, More accurately Thingol is the Sindarin form of an epithet of Elu. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, the House of Marach or House of Hador was the Third House of the Edain. ... J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium contains a great amount of locations. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Húrin (439-c. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Círdan (ship-maker in Sindarin) the Shipwright is a Teleri Elf (of which he was one of the wisest princes), a great mariner and shipwright, lord of the Falas during much of the First Age, the wisest and perhaps the second... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, The Falas (Coast or Shore) was an area on the west coast of Beleriand, south of Nevrast. ... Tuor is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... Lúthien Tinúviel is a character in the fantasy-world Middle-earth of the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Huan, also known as the Hound of Valinor, was a great Hound. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Tol-in-Gaurhoth or Isle of Werewolves was a fortress held by Sauron in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium, the Silmarils (Quenya Silmarilli) are three fictional sacred objects in the form of brilliant star-like jewels which contained the unmarred light of the Two Trees. ...

Battle of Sudden Flame, Aftermath, 467, First Age

The achievements of Beren and Lúthien mark the end of the Battle of Sudden Flame. The recovery of the Silmaril and the Elven victories of 458-466 bring hope to the Elves and Men that Morgoth may be overcome. They inspire Maedhros to build an alliance of free peoples called the Union of Maedhros that he intends will take the war to the Gates of Angband. Following the Dagor Bragollach, after the 400 years of relative peace enjoyed during the Siege of Angband, fighting with Morgoth's forces would never fully cease thereafter. Maedhros the Tall is a fictional character from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. ...

References

1. ^ J. R. R. Tolkien (1977). in Christopher Tolkien (ed.): The Silmarillion. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-395-25730-1.  p.116: "Morgoth perceived now that Orcs unaided were no match...". Orc-captains had led the armies of Angband until after the Third Battle, Dagor Aglareb, then more formidable servants such as Gothmog, as Captain of Angband, Sauron, as Lieutenant of Angband, and Glaurung the Dragon were given commands. The Lay of Leithian speaks directly of Balrog captains leading Orcs: "the Orcs went forth to rape and war, and Balrog captains marched before", J. R. R. Tolkien (1985). in Christopher Tolkien (ed.): The Lays of Beleriand. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, p. 281. ISBN 0-395-39429-5. 
2. ^ The Lays of Beleriand, pp. 282, 283 and J. R. R. Tolkien (1984). in Christopher Tolkien (ed.): The Book of Lost Tales II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-395-36614-3.  p. 31: "ten thousand smiths...the thrall Noldoli...". In Vol. II the reference is thralls from after the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, the Fifth Battle; in Vol. III the reference is to the thralls taken in Fingolfin's defeat in the Battle of Sudden Flame, the Fourth Battle. J. R. R. Tolkien (1987). in Christopher Tolkien (ed.): The Lost Road and Other Writings. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-395-45519-7.  p. 285: "Great numbers of the Gnomes... they took captive...They laboured...in his mines and forges..."
3. ^ The Silmarillion, p. 160, ..."his own loss had been no less..."; The Lost Road and Other Writings, p.288, "...he was dismayed to find how great had been their loss..."

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See also

• Middle-earth warfare