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'''Nargothrond''' was the stronghold built by [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] which delved into the banks of the river [[Narog]] in [[Beleriand]]. 


'''Nargothrond''' was the stronghold built by [[Finrod Felagund]] to dwell in, delved into the banks of the river [[Narog]] in [[Beleriand]]. This was the base of Felagund's realm that included the lands to the north (the ''[[Talath Dirnen]]'' or [[Guarded Plain]]) and surrounding.
Nargothrond was the capital of the '''realm of Nargothrond'''<Ref group=note>The name appears only in the map accompanying ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. In the text, the realm is mentioned with miniscule letters.</ref> between [[Nenning]], Narog and [[Teiglin]], including the surrounding hills of [[Taur-en-Faroth]] and the [[Talath Dirnen]] to the north, as well as [[Tumhalad]]. Finrod was the overlord of all the [[Elves]] in the [[West Beleriand]], except the [[Falathrim]].<ref>{{S|Beleriand}}</ref><ref>{{S|Map}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
===Creation===
===Building===
On the western bank of the river [[Narog]], beneath the forested hills of Taur-en-Faroth, the Caverns of Narog were first known as '''[[Nulukkizdîn]]''', secretly inhabited by the [[Petty-dwarves]] before they were driven out.<ref name=Doriath>{{S|Doriath}}</ref>
[[File:Anke Eißmann - Finrod listens to the counsel of Ulmo.jpg|thumb|left|''Finrod listens to the counsel of Ulmo'' by [[Anke Eißmann]]]]


Inspired by [[Menegroth]] in [[Doriath]], and seeking a hidden place from which to be safe from the forces of [[Morgoth]], Finrod established it in the early years of the [[First Age]], in the Caverns of Narog beneath the forested hills of [[Taur-en-Faroth]] on the western bank of Narog. He was aided by the [[Dwarves]] of the [[Ered Luin]], who also made for him the [[Nauglamír]], the Necklace of the Dwarves.
After the return of the [[Noldor]] to [[Middle-earth]], [[Finrod]] and his brothers were established on north Beleriand with [[Fingolfin]]. In {{FA|50}},<ref>{{GA|74}}</ref> he was visited in [[Tol Sirion]] by his cousin [[Turgon]] from [[Nevrast]]; both travelled together southward to Beleriand. While resting in the [[Meres of Twilight]], [[Ulmo]] went to them and laid upon them a deep sleep and disturbing dreams. None told the other about his dreams, but both cousins began a search for hidden places in case [[Morgoth]] broke the [[Siege of Angband]].<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref>


However, Finrod was not the first to delve in those caves:  it had first been inhabited by the [[Petty-dwarves]] before they were driven out.
Years later, Finrod and his sister [[Galadriel]] dwelt a time in King [[Thingol]]'s court. The king told him about the Caverns of Narog, and gave him guides to lead him there. Inspired by [[Menegroth]] in [[Doriath]], Finrod chose those caves to build his great underground fortress, and began the construction of Nargothrond.<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref>


===Days of Power===
He was at first aided by the Petty Dwarves that still lingered there, who were greatly compensated, but their chieftain [[Mîm]] tried to murder him during his sleep and they were expelled.<ref>{{NM|P3vii}}, p. 305</ref> Thus Finrod was later aided by the [[Dwarves of the Blue Mountains]], who also made for him the [[Nauglamír]], the Necklace of the Dwarves, and gave him his famous epithet, ''Felagund'', Hewer of Caves. Finrod rewarded them with treasures he brought from [[Tirion]].<ref name=return>{{S|Return}}</ref> When the building was finished on {{FA|102}}, a great feast was held there and many attended, including Galadriel.<ref>{{GA|108}}</ref>
[[File:J.R.R. Tolkien - Nargothrond (II) (Colored by H.E. Riddett).jpg|thumb|''Nargothrond'' by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] (Colors by [[H.E. Riddett]])]]
Finrod also raised an artificial hill, [[Amon Ethir]], a league far from the gates of Nargothrond.<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref>


Finrod ruled Nargothrond until he joined [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] in his quest for the [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] and gave it to [[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]].  However, since the [[Dagor Bragollach]] the sons of [[Fëanor]], [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]] were defeated and had to retreat to Nargothrond, where they were conceived as one of them, but though the city grew stronger because of this, the influence of the sons of Feänor became higher.
===Days of power===
Celegorm and Curufin lived in Nargothrond at the time Finrod departed Nargothrond with Beren and were more powerful than Orodreth until Finrod's death was reported, at which time they were exiled.
Finrod ruled Nargothrond until he joined [[Beren]] in his quest for the [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] and handed rule to [[Orodreth]].  However, since the [[Dagor Bragollach]] [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]], the sons of [[Fëanor]], were defeated and retreated to Nargothrond where they were received as one of them.  Although the city grew stronger because of this, the influence of the sons of Feänor became higher. Celegorm and Curufin lived in Nargothrond at the time Finrod departed with Beren and were more powerful than Orodreth until Finrod's death was reported, at which time they were exiled.


===Fall===
===Fall===
(''Main article: [[Fall of Nargothrond]]'')
[[File:Elena Kukanova - Nargothrond - Turin and Finduilas.jpg|thumb|left|''Nargothrond - Turin and Finduilas'' by [[:Category:Images by Elena Kukanova|Elena Kukanova]]]]
{{Main|Fall of Nargothrond}}


[[Túrin|Túrin Turambar]] later came to Nargothrond and became one of its chief fighters, but he also persuaded the people to fight openly against Morgoth (the bridge was built at this time), which eventually led to its sack by the army of the dragon [[Glaurung]].
[[Túrin|Túrin Turambar]] later came to Nargothrond and became one of its chief fighters, but he also persuaded the people to fight openly against Morgoth (the [[Bridge of Nargothrond|bridge]] was built at this time), which eventually led to its sack by the army of the dragon [[Glaurung]].


===Afterwards===
===Afterwards===
[[Glaurung]] stayed there for about five more years guarding his stolen horde until he went Northeast to [[Brethil]] to assail Turin, and after being killed by him at [[Cabed-en-Aras]] he never returned. Then, [[Mim]] the Petty Dwarf settled there reclaiming his peoples ancient home until he was killed by [[Húrin]]. The realm remained deserted for the rest of the first age until the [[War of Wrath]] when it went down with the rest of the Beleriand.
[[Glaurung]] stayed there for about five more years guarding his stolen hoard until he went northeast to [[Brethil]] to assail Túrin and was killed by him at [[Cabed-en-Aras]]. Then, [[Mîm]] the Petty-dwarf settled there reclaiming his people's ancient home until he was killed by [[Húrin]]. Húrin entered the dark caves where the treasures Finrod brought from [[Valinor]] still lay there, but he brought out the [[Nauglamir]].<ref name=Doriath/>
 
The realm remained deserted for the rest of the First Age until the [[War of Wrath]] when it went down with the rest of Beleriand. Ages later, the realm will be remembered in Dwarven lore<ref>{{FR|II4}}, "[[Song of Durin]]"</ref> and mentioned by Galadriel.<ref>{{FR|II7}}, "...for ere the fall of Nargothrond or Gondolin I passed over the mountains..."</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
From its first conception, the name '''Nargothrond''' means "Underground fortress on the river [[Narog]]". Its [[Petty-dwarves|Petty-dwarvish]] name was '''[[Nulukkizdîn|Nulukkhizdîn]]''' (erronously spelled ''Nulukkizdîn'' in the published works). However, in his later life, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] devised the Dwarvish name ''Narukathan'' instead, to which the Elves suffixed ''-[[rond]]'', "vaulted dome".
From its first conception, the name '''''Nargothrond''''' means "Underground fortress on the river [[Narog]]". Its [[Petty-dwarves|Petty-dwarvish]] name was '''''[[Nulukkizdîn|Nulukkhizdîn]]''''' (erronously spelled ''Nulukkizdîn'' in the published works).<ref>{{WJ|10}}</ref>


==See also==
However, in his later life, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] devised the Dwarvish name '''''Nar(u)kathan''''' instead, to which the Elves suffixed ''-[[rond]]'', "vaulted dome".<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 47</ref>
* [[:Category:Images of Nargothrond|Images of Nargothrond]]


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In [[Eriol]]'s [[Old English]] translations, Nargothrond is referred as ''Hlydingaburg'' "City of the Hlydingas" or ''Stangaldor(burg)''.<ref>{{SM|QA1}}</ref>
 
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Nargothrond
Jonathan Guzi - Nargothrond.jpg
General information
LocationWest Beleriand
CapitalNargothrond
RegionsTaur-en-Faroth, Talath Dirnen, Tumhalad
People
PopulationElves of Nargothrond
LanguageQuenya and Sindarin
GovernanceFinrod
Later Orodreth
History
Preceded byNulukkizdîn
FoundedF.A. 52
Completedc. F.A. 102
DestroyedF.A. 495
GalleryImages of Nargothrond

Nargothrond was the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund which delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand.

Nargothrond was the capital of the realm of Nargothrond[note 1] between Nenning, Narog and Teiglin, including the surrounding hills of Taur-en-Faroth and the Talath Dirnen to the north, as well as Tumhalad. Finrod was the overlord of all the Elves in the West Beleriand, except the Falathrim.[1][2]

History

Building

On the western bank of the river Narog, beneath the forested hills of Taur-en-Faroth, the Caverns of Narog were first known as Nulukkizdîn, secretly inhabited by the Petty-dwarves before they were driven out.[3]

Finrod listens to the counsel of Ulmo by Anke Eißmann

After the return of the Noldor to Middle-earth, Finrod and his brothers were established on north Beleriand with Fingolfin. In F.A. 50,[4] he was visited in Tol Sirion by his cousin Turgon from Nevrast; both travelled together southward to Beleriand. While resting in the Meres of Twilight, Ulmo went to them and laid upon them a deep sleep and disturbing dreams. None told the other about his dreams, but both cousins began a search for hidden places in case Morgoth broke the Siege of Angband.[5]

Years later, Finrod and his sister Galadriel dwelt a time in King Thingol's court. The king told him about the Caverns of Narog, and gave him guides to lead him there. Inspired by Menegroth in Doriath, Finrod chose those caves to build his great underground fortress, and began the construction of Nargothrond.[5]

He was at first aided by the Petty Dwarves that still lingered there, who were greatly compensated, but their chieftain Mîm tried to murder him during his sleep and they were expelled.[6] Thus Finrod was later aided by the Dwarves of the Blue Mountains, who also made for him the Nauglamír, the Necklace of the Dwarves, and gave him his famous epithet, Felagund, Hewer of Caves. Finrod rewarded them with treasures he brought from Tirion.[5] When the building was finished on F.A. 102, a great feast was held there and many attended, including Galadriel.[7]

Nargothrond by J.R.R. Tolkien (Colors by H.E. Riddett)

Finrod also raised an artificial hill, Amon Ethir, a league far from the gates of Nargothrond.[8]

Days of power

Finrod ruled Nargothrond until he joined Beren in his quest for the Silmaril and handed rule to Orodreth. However, since the Dagor Bragollach Celegorm and Curufin, the sons of Fëanor, were defeated and retreated to Nargothrond where they were received as one of them. Although the city grew stronger because of this, the influence of the sons of Feänor became higher. Celegorm and Curufin lived in Nargothrond at the time Finrod departed with Beren and were more powerful than Orodreth until Finrod's death was reported, at which time they were exiled.

Fall

Nargothrond - Turin and Finduilas by Elena Kukanova
Main article: Fall of Nargothrond

Túrin Turambar later came to Nargothrond and became one of its chief fighters, but he also persuaded the people to fight openly against Morgoth (the bridge was built at this time), which eventually led to its sack by the army of the dragon Glaurung.

Afterwards

Glaurung stayed there for about five more years guarding his stolen hoard until he went northeast to Brethil to assail Túrin and was killed by him at Cabed-en-Aras. Then, Mîm the Petty-dwarf settled there reclaiming his people's ancient home until he was killed by Húrin. Húrin entered the dark caves where the treasures Finrod brought from Valinor still lay there, but he brought out the Nauglamir.[3]

The realm remained deserted for the rest of the First Age until the War of Wrath when it went down with the rest of Beleriand. Ages later, the realm will be remembered in Dwarven lore[9] and mentioned by Galadriel.[10]

Etymology

From its first conception, the name Nargothrond means "Underground fortress on the river Narog". Its Petty-dwarvish name was Nulukkhizdîn (erronously spelled Nulukkizdîn in the published works).[11]

However, in his later life, Tolkien devised the Dwarvish name Nar(u)kathan instead, to which the Elves suffixed -rond, "vaulted dome".[12]

In Eriol's Old English translations, Nargothrond is referred as Hlydingaburg "City of the Hlydingas" or Stangaldor(burg).[13]

Notes

  1. The name appears only in the map accompanying The Silmarillion. In the text, the realm is mentioned with miniscule letters.

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North"
  3. 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Doriath"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "The Grey Annals": §74
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Return of the Noldor"
  6. J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl F. Hostetter (ed.), The Nature of Middle-earth, "Part Three. The World, its Lands, and its Inhabitants: VII. The Founding of Nargothrond", p. 305
  7. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "The Grey Annals": §108
  8. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
  9. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark", "Song of Durin"
  10. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Mirror of Galadriel", "...for ere the fall of Nargothrond or Gondolin I passed over the mountains..."
  11. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Two. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Siege of Angband (Chapter 10)"
  12. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 47
  13. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Shaping of Middle-earth, "III. The Quenta: Appendix 1: Fragments of a translation of The Quenta Noldorinwa into Old English, made by Ælfwine or Eriol; together with Old English equivalents of Elvish names"