![]() ![]() The Siege was ended by Morgoth's sudden assaults in the Dagor Bragollach, the Battle of Sudden Flame, and many peoples of Beleriand fled. Īfter defeating the Orcs in the Dagor Aglareb, Fingolfin maintained the Siege of Angband for nearly 400 years. He then ruled from Hithlum, by the northern shores of Lake Mithrim. Fingolfin's kingdom of Hithlum is at top left.įingolfin's son Fingon rescued Maedhros, son of Fëanor, who in gratitude waived his claim to kingship: thus, Fingolfin became High King of the Noldor. Angband was Morgoth's fortress on the site of the later fortress of Thangorodrim (top). Sketch map of Beleriand, the northwest of Middle-earth in the First Age. Fingolfin and the Noldor then came to the northern shores of Lake Mithrim, from which the Fëanorian part of the host had withdrawn. Soon after, at the first rising of the Sun, he came to the gates of Angband and smote upon them, but Melkor-now known as Morgoth-stayed hidden inside. They arrived in Middle-earth at the first rising of the Moon, and sounded their trumpets. Challenging Morgoth at the gates of Angband He led them across the ice of the Helcaraxë, an epic and arduous journey lasting many months, on which many of the people perished. His followers participated in the Kinslaying at the Havens, but only because they arrived after the battle was underway not knowing that Fëanor was the aggressor. Fingolfin fatefully chose to cross the dangerous ice of the Helcaraxë (top) between Aman and Beleriand to follow Fëanor back to Middle-earth.įingolfin led the largest host of the Noldor when they fled Aman for Middle-earth, even though he thought this unwise he did not want to abandon his people to Fëanor. The Elves migrated westwards across Middle-earth and Belegaer, the great sea, to Valinor in Aman, dividing up as they went. Crossing the ice of the Helcaraxë Īrda in the First Age. After this event and Fëanor's decision to leave Aman, Fingolfin chose to follow him into exile, so as not to abandon his people. This occurred very soon before destruction of the Two Trees and the Darkening of Valinor. Even after Fëanor threatened him with a sword and was banished from Tirion, Fingolfin forgave him and tried to mend their relationship. ![]() However, Fingolfin would seek to forge a better relationship with Fëanor at every chance. While they lived in Aman, there was always strife between the sons of Indis and Míriel's son Fëanor, mostly due to Melkor's treachery. Strife with Fëanor įingolfin's mother was Finwë's second wife, Indis, after Míriel died, as was Finarfin. This was his father-name his mother-name was Aracáno, or "High Chieftain", the same name as his youngest son Argon. His name in Quenya-one of Tolkien's fictional languages-was Nolofinwë, or "wise Finwë". Fingolfin was said to be the strongest, most steadfast, and most valiant of Finwë's sons. His wife was Anairë and his children were Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel and Argon. He founded the House of Fingolfin which ruled the Noldor in Middle-earth. He was full brother of Finarfin, and half-brother of Fëanor, who was the eldest of Finwë's sons. 1.4 Challenging Morgoth at the gates of Angbandįingolfin was the second son of Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a division of the Elves lower than the Vanyar but higher than the Teleri.He wounded Morgoth several times, but grew weary and was killed by the immortal Vala.įingolfin has inspired artists, musicians and video game designers to create depictions of his deeds. Fingolfin, receiving false news, rode alone to Angband and challenged Morgoth to single combat. He was victorious at the battle of Dagor Aglareb, and there was peace for some 400 years until Morgoth broke out and destroyed Beleriand in the Dagor Bragollach. When his son Fingon rescued Maedhros, son of Fëanor, Maedhros gratefully renounced his claim to kingship, and Fingolfin became High King of the Noldor. On arrival, he challenged the Dark Lord Morgoth at the gates of his fortress, Angband, but Morgoth stayed inside. Even so, when Fëanor stole ships and left Aman, Fingolfin chose to follow him back to Middle-earth, taking the dangerous route over the ice of the Helcaraxë. He was threatened by his half-brother Fëanor, who held him in contempt for not being a pure-bred Noldor. He was the son of Finwë, High King of the Noldor. Tolkien's legendarium, appearing in The Silmarillion. ![]()
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