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The '''Battle of Tumhalad''' was the last battle of the Elves of [[Nargothrond]] against the Forces of Morgoth. It was fought on the plain of [[Tumhalad]] between the [[Narog]] and its tributary, the [[Ginglith]]. The defeat in this battle derived directly into the [[Fall of Nargothrond]]. | The '''Battle of Tumhalad''' was the last battle of the Elves of [[Nargothrond]] against the Forces of Morgoth. It was fought on the plain of [[Tumhalad]] between the [[Narog]] and its tributary, the [[Ginglith]]. The defeat in this battle derived directly into the [[Fall of Nargothrond]]. | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
Nargothrond was the hidden stronghold of [[Finrod Felagund]] who built it as a safe haven for the Noldor against the forces of [[Morgoth]]. [[Túrin]], was led there by [[Gwindor]], a lord of Nargothrond, and during his stay there Túrin becoming mighty among the Elves and grew in favour of King [[Orodreth]], becoming his chief counsellor and ruled all matters of war. Túrin had no liking of their manner of warfare of stealth and ambush<ref>{{S|21}}</ref> preferring battle in the open so the Noldor built a mighty [[Bridge of Nargothrond|bridge over the Narog]] for swifter passage. A great store of weapons were made and the Elves forsook their secrecy and went into open war. | Nargothrond was the hidden stronghold of [[Finrod Felagund]] who built it as a safe haven for the Noldor against the forces of [[Morgoth]]. [[Túrin]], was led there by [[Gwindor]], a lord of Nargothrond, and during his stay there Túrin becoming mighty among the Elves and grew in favour of King [[Orodreth]], becoming his chief counsellor and ruled all matters of war. Túrin had no liking of their manner of warfare of stealth and ambush<ref name="OTT">{{S|21}}</ref> preferring battle in the open so the Noldor built a mighty [[Bridge of Nargothrond|bridge over the Narog]] for swifter passage. A great store of weapons were made and the Elves forsook their secrecy and went into open war. | ||
Five years since the arrival of Túrin in Nargothrond, they were visited by [[Gelmir (messenger of Círdan)|Gelmir]] and [[Arminas]] of the people of [[Finarfin]] whom have dwelt with [[Angrod]]. They gave warning of a great gathering of Orcs about [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth|Sauron's | ==History== | ||
===Prelude=== | |||
Five years since the arrival of Túrin in Nargothrond, they were visited by [[Gelmir (messenger of Círdan)|Gelmir]] and [[Arminas]] of the people of [[Finarfin]] whom have dwelt with [[Angrod]]. They gave warning of a great gathering of Orcs about [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth|Sauron's Isle]]<ref name="FALL">{{CH|11}}</ref> and a message from the [[Valar|Vala]] [[Ulmo]] to shut their [[Doors of Felagund|doors]] and go not abroad. Túrin rebuffed the Vala's warning and kept fighting against Orcs. | |||
In the same year, the hosts of Morgoth had defeated [[Handir]] and the [[Men of Brethil]] causing them to retreat deeper into the woods.<ref name="FALL"/> Therefore, the way to Nargothrond was open, and in autumn Morgoth sent forth his host of Orcs with [[Glaurung]] at its head. In their way, the dragon burned [[Talath Dirnen]], so their coming was soon known by the Elves. | |||
In the same year, the hosts of Morgoth had defeated [[ | |||
Túrin counselled Orodreth to meet them in open battle. The host of Nargothrond went forth with Orodreth leading | ===Battle=== | ||
Túrin counselled Orodreth to meet them in open battle. The host of Nargothrond went forth with Orodreth leading alongside Túrin and Gwindor. The host of Orcs were much larger than anticipated, none could withstand the assault of the dragon Glaurung except for Túrin and his [[dwarf-mask]] and the Elves were driven back into the field of Tumahalad. | |||
In-between [[Narog]] and [[Ginglith]] the host of Nargothrond was defeated. | In-between [[Narog]] and [[Ginglith]] the host of Nargothrond was defeated. Orodreth was slain in the forefront of the battle, and Gwindor was mortally wounded. | ||
==Aftermath== | ===Aftermath=== | ||
Túrin fled the | Túrin bore a wounded Gwindor on his horse and fled the battlefield, in the woods Gwindor urged Túrin to make haste back to Nargothrond and save [[Finduilas]] before dying from his wounds. Túrin gathered as much of the rout as possible and sped back to the fortress. The few survivors of the battle fled to Nargothrond, some that didn't eventually made their way into Doriath<ref name="OTT"/> and some possibly fled as far as the [[Mouths of Sirion]]. | ||
After defeat of the Elven host, Glaurung turned towards the stronghold inevitably [[Fall of Nargothrond|sacking the city]]. | After defeat of the Elven host, Glaurung turned towards the stronghold inevitably [[Fall of Nargothrond|sacking the city]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 2 April 2020
| Battle of Tumhalad | |
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| Conflict: Wars of Beleriand | |
| Date: F.A. 495[1] | |
| Place: Tumhalad | |
| Outcome: Victory for Morgoth | |
| Combatants | |
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Forces of Morgoth | |
| Commanders | |
| Strength | |
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Unknown |
Greater than the Elves[2] |
| Casualties | |
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Complete destruction of the host, few survivors |
Unknown |
The Battle of Tumhalad was the last battle of the Elves of Nargothrond against the Forces of Morgoth. It was fought on the plain of Tumhalad between the Narog and its tributary, the Ginglith. The defeat in this battle derived directly into the Fall of Nargothrond.
Background
Nargothrond was the hidden stronghold of Finrod Felagund who built it as a safe haven for the Noldor against the forces of Morgoth. Túrin, was led there by Gwindor, a lord of Nargothrond, and during his stay there Túrin becoming mighty among the Elves and grew in favour of King Orodreth, becoming his chief counsellor and ruled all matters of war. Túrin had no liking of their manner of warfare of stealth and ambush[3] preferring battle in the open so the Noldor built a mighty bridge over the Narog for swifter passage. A great store of weapons were made and the Elves forsook their secrecy and went into open war.
History
Prelude
Five years since the arrival of Túrin in Nargothrond, they were visited by Gelmir and Arminas of the people of Finarfin whom have dwelt with Angrod. They gave warning of a great gathering of Orcs about Sauron's Isle[4] and a message from the Vala Ulmo to shut their doors and go not abroad. Túrin rebuffed the Vala's warning and kept fighting against Orcs.
In the same year, the hosts of Morgoth had defeated Handir and the Men of Brethil causing them to retreat deeper into the woods.[4] Therefore, the way to Nargothrond was open, and in autumn Morgoth sent forth his host of Orcs with Glaurung at its head. In their way, the dragon burned Talath Dirnen, so their coming was soon known by the Elves.
Battle
Túrin counselled Orodreth to meet them in open battle. The host of Nargothrond went forth with Orodreth leading alongside Túrin and Gwindor. The host of Orcs were much larger than anticipated, none could withstand the assault of the dragon Glaurung except for Túrin and his dwarf-mask and the Elves were driven back into the field of Tumahalad.
In-between Narog and Ginglith the host of Nargothrond was defeated. Orodreth was slain in the forefront of the battle, and Gwindor was mortally wounded.
Aftermath
Túrin bore a wounded Gwindor on his horse and fled the battlefield, in the woods Gwindor urged Túrin to make haste back to Nargothrond and save Finduilas before dying from his wounds. Túrin gathered as much of the rout as possible and sped back to the fortress. The few survivors of the battle fled to Nargothrond, some that didn't eventually made their way into Doriath[3] and some possibly fled as far as the Mouths of Sirion.
After defeat of the Elven host, Glaurung turned towards the stronghold inevitably sacking the city.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "The Grey Annals": §275
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Fall of Nargothrond", pp. 176 'But greater far was the host of Morgoth than any scouts had told'
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "The Fall of Nargothrond"
