Dates

Location

A quest from Doriath, passing through Nargorthrond and Tol-in-Gaurhoth, to Angband itself

Origins

The Quest was set by Thingol as a challenge for Beren

Races

Men (Beren) and Elves (Lúthien)

Divisions

Edain (Beren) and Sindar (Lúthien)

Family

Beren was descended from the House of Bëor

Pronunciation

Silmaril is pronounced 'si'lmaril'

Meaning

Silmaril comes from words meaning 'shining' and 'brilliance'

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Quest for the Silmaril

Thingol’s challenge to Beren

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

The quest of Beren Erchamion for a Silmaril from Morgoth's Iron Crown, as Thingol's bride-price for his daughter Lúthien. He was aided in the Quest by Lúthien herself, King Finrod of Nargothrond and Huan the Hound of Valinor.

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