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'''Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor''' is the third chapter of the [[Quenta Silmarillion]] section within [[The Silmarillion]].
'''Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor''' is the third chapter of the ''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]'' section within ''[[The Silmarillion]]''.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[File:Ted Nasmith - At Lake Cuiviénen.jpg|200px|left|thumb|''At Lake Cuiviénen'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
The [[Valar]] remained in [[Aman]] under the light of the [[Two Trees]], and only [[Yavanna]] and [[Oromë]] returned to [[Middle-earth]] at times. From there they brought tidings that those lands were under [[Melkor]]'s shadow. Thus many Valar wished to make war on Melkor, especially [[Tulkas]]. But [[Mandos]] warned them in name of [[Manwë]] that they could not make war because the [[Firstborn]] were coming in that age. Then [[Varda]] prepared the world by placing new and more powerful [[stars]] in the sky to guide the [[Elves]] in the darkness of Middle-earth. Under the new lights, the Elves awoke at [[Cuiviénen]], but this only became known to the Valar after Oromë came upon them by chance.


'''Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor''' tells of several instrumental events in the [[Legendarium]]. It begins with the [[Valar]] at war with [[Melkor]], who has sewn evil in Middle-Earth and built a great fortress [[Utumno]]. It speaks of the Valar primarily, as they ready Arda for the coming of the [[Firstborn]], the [[Elves]]. [[Tulkas]] makes war on Melkor while [[Varda]] prepares the world by placing the [[stars]] in the sky to guide the Elves in the darkness of Middle Earth. All is prepared for the coming of the Elves.
In Cuiviénen the Elves invented [[languages]] and lived in peace, but they were also tormented by Melkor, who sent [[The Hunter (creature)|evil creatures]] to plague them and instilled in their hearts fears of [[the Rider]]. It is said that he also captured many Elves in [[Utumno]], and corrupted, them creating [[Orcs]] in mockery of the Elves. This was said to be the most evil deed of Melkor.  


The next major event is Melkor's captivity.  Melkor has built up great strength in Utumno, and created [[Orcs]] in mockery of the Elves. This was said to be the most evil deed of Melkor. The War on Melkor is presumedly won. Utumno is sacked, though Tolkien notes there are deeper and mighty vaults in the fortress that were unchecked, and so evil continued. Additionally, one of the [[Maia]] who fell with Melkor, his lieutenant [[Sauron]], was not found and thus escaped. But Melkor was found cowering in the depths of Utumno, and [[Aulë]] wrought chains to keep him in captivity.
Returning from Middle-earth, Oromë told the Valar of the Elves, and of the shadows that troubled them. Then the Valar went to war against Melkor in the [[Battle of the Powers]], in which the Elves heard a great shaking and were worried but did not take part in the battle. After many battles, Melkor was found cowering in the depths of Utumno, and [[Aulë]] wrought the chain [[Angainor]] to keep him in captivity. He was [[Chaining of Melkor|chained]] by Tulkas and imprisoned in the [[Halls of Mandos]]. However, many of Melkor's servants escaped and hid in [[Angband]], and [[Sauron]] was among these.


The final major event of this chapter is the coming of the Elves, Firstborn of [[Ilúvatar]].  This actually takes place while the [[War for Sake of the Elves]] is happening, and so is simultaneous rather than final.  It is said, however, that the Elves heard a great shaking and were worried but did not take part in the battle. The first elves are described to have greater stature than their descendants, but are just as fair. They marvel at nature, the stars, etc. This chapter not only describes the original thoughts of the elves and their surroundings, but also the [[Great Journey]] and the sundering of the Elves. The Valar send servants to call them to [[Aman]]. The Elves embark on the journey across Middle Earth, save some who refuse, and are further called dark Elves, or the [[Avari]]. The Elves' journey, and some fall off along the way, who are called the [[Teleri]]. They are sundered in many groups, but they eventually reach [[Beleriand]] by the sea. Here more Teleri stay, for their love of the ocean. Finally those who journey across the sea to Aman are called the [[Eldar]]. Some of the Teleri, too, reach Aman, and are guided by [[Swan-ships|Swan boats].  From here on the Elves are sundered into groups, and these divisions would prove important later.
The Valar sent Oromë to call the Elves to [[Valinor]], and he choose [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]] and [[Elwë]] as ambassadors, because many Elves did not trust the Valar. The three ambassadors told their Kindreds about the [[Light of Valinor]], and the Elves embarked on the journey across Middle-earth, save a few who refused, and became the dark Elves, or the [[Avari]]. Thus began the [[Great Journey]] and the [[Sundering of the Elves]]. While the Elves crossed Middle-earth, many of the [[Teleri]], the the most numerous host, fell off along the way, creating new Elven peoples. The Elves eventually reached [[Beleriand]] by the sea. Here more Teleri stayed, for their love of the ocean, or returned to the forests ([[Sindar]]). On the shores of the [[Great Sea]], Oromë left the Elves to seek the counsel of Manwë.  


== Sundering of the Elves ==
== Sundering of the Elves ==
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The Silmarillion chapters
  1. Ainulindalë
  2. Valaquenta
  3. Quenta Silmarillion
    1. Of the Beginning of Days
    2. Of Aulë and Yavanna
    3. Of the Coming of the Elves
    4. Of Thingol and Melian
    5. Of Eldamar
    6. Of Fëanor
    7. Of the Silmarils
    8. Of the Darkening of Valinor
    9. Of the Flight of the Noldor
    10. Of the Sindar
    11. Of the Sun and Moon
    12. Of Men
    13. Of the Return of the Noldor
    14. Of Beleriand and its Realms
    15. Of the Noldor in Beleriand
    16. Of Maeglin
    17. Of the Coming of Men
    18. Of the Ruin of Beleriand
    19. Of Beren and Lúthien
    20. Of the Fifth Battle
    21. Of Túrin Turambar
    22. Of the Ruin of Doriath
    23. Of the Fall of Gondolin
    24. Of the Voyage of Eärendil
  4. Akallabêth
  5. Of the Rings of Power

Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor is the third chapter of the Quenta Silmarillion section within The Silmarillion.

Synopsis[edit | edit source]

At Lake Cuiviénen by Ted Nasmith

The Valar remained in Aman under the light of the Two Trees, and only Yavanna and Oromë returned to Middle-earth at times. From there they brought tidings that those lands were under Melkor's shadow. Thus many Valar wished to make war on Melkor, especially Tulkas. But Mandos warned them in name of Manwë that they could not make war because the Firstborn were coming in that age. Then Varda prepared the world by placing new and more powerful stars in the sky to guide the Elves in the darkness of Middle-earth. Under the new lights, the Elves awoke at Cuiviénen, but this only became known to the Valar after Oromë came upon them by chance.

In Cuiviénen the Elves invented languages and lived in peace, but they were also tormented by Melkor, who sent evil creatures to plague them and instilled in their hearts fears of the Rider. It is said that he also captured many Elves in Utumno, and corrupted, them creating Orcs in mockery of the Elves. This was said to be the most evil deed of Melkor.

Returning from Middle-earth, Oromë told the Valar of the Elves, and of the shadows that troubled them. Then the Valar went to war against Melkor in the Battle of the Powers, in which the Elves heard a great shaking and were worried but did not take part in the battle. After many battles, Melkor was found cowering in the depths of Utumno, and Aulë wrought the chain Angainor to keep him in captivity. He was chained by Tulkas and imprisoned in the Halls of Mandos. However, many of Melkor's servants escaped and hid in Angband, and Sauron was among these.

The Valar sent Oromë to call the Elves to Valinor, and he choose Ingwë, Finwë and Elwë as ambassadors, because many Elves did not trust the Valar. The three ambassadors told their Kindreds about the Light of Valinor, and the Elves embarked on the journey across Middle-earth, save a few who refused, and became the dark Elves, or the Avari. Thus began the Great Journey and the Sundering of the Elves. While the Elves crossed Middle-earth, many of the Teleri, the the most numerous host, fell off along the way, creating new Elven peoples. The Elves eventually reached Beleriand by the sea. Here more Teleri stayed, for their love of the ocean, or returned to the forests (Sindar). On the shores of the Great Sea, Oromë left the Elves to seek the counsel of Manwë.

Sundering of the Elves[edit | edit source]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quendi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calaquendi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moriquendi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vanyar
 
Noldor
 
Teleri
(Falmari)
 
Teleri
 
Avari


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