House of Finarfin
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| House of Finarfin | |
|---|---|
| Noble House | |
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| "Lord of the Third House in Middle-Earth" by Elena Kukanova | |
| General Information | |
| Founder | Finarfin |
| Locations | Tirion, West Beleriand, Dorthonion |
| Affiliation | House of Finwë |
| Languages | Exilic Quenya, Sindarin |
| Physical Description | |
| Race | Noldor |
| Distinctions | The most beautiful Noldorin house |
| Hair color | Golden |
| Gallery | Images of the House of Finarfin |
The House of Finarfin was the descendants and followers of Finarfin, third son of Finwë who followed Fëanor. A particular aspect of this house is that many had golden hair, due to their half-Vanyarin heritage.
History
During the march on Aman, Finarfin himself repented when heard the Doom of the Noldor and returned to the West with some of his followers.[1]
His children, led by Finrod, came to Beleriand, and that is why his House is also named House of Finrod. Galadriel belonged to this house as well as Gildor Inglorion[2] and perhaps Glorfindel[3]. Such Elves remained in Middle-earth until the late Third Age.
Genealogy
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Flight of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
- ↑ Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, p. 204, entry House of Finrod
