‘Now news came to Hithlum that Dorthonion was lost and the sons of Finarfin overthrown, and that the sons of Fëanor were driven from their lands. Then Fingolfin beheld (as it seemed to him) the utter ruin of the Noldor, and the defeat beyond redress of all their houses; and filled with wrath and despair he mounted upon Rochallor his great horse and rode forth alone, and none might restrain him. He passed over Dor-nu-Fauglith like a wind amid the dust, and all that beheld his onset fled in amaze, thinking that Oromë himself was come: for a great madness of rage was upon him, so that his eyes shone like the eyes of the Valar.
Thus he came alone to Angband’s gates, and he sounded his horn, and smote once more upon the brazen doors, and challenged Morgoth to come forth to single combat. And Morgoth came. That was the last time in those wars that he passed the doors of his stronghold, and it is said that he took not the challenge willingly; for though his might was greatest of all things in this world, alone of the Valar he knew fear. But he could not now deny the challenge before the face of his captains; for the rocks rang with the shrill music of Fingolfin’s horn, and his voice came keen and clear down into the depths of Angband; and Fingolfin named Morgoth craven, and lord of slaves.’
—J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion, “Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin”
-Tengwar&Sarati inscriptions (Q): Már cata ná, i ambar palla. Ar limbi tier vantien nar. -Translation: Home is behind, the world wide. And many paths are for walking.
FINGOLFIN
Fingolfin’s father-name was Ñolofinwë (Quenya: “Wise Finwë”, from the Quenyan ‘ngolod’ [“wise”]; pron. Noldorin [ˌŋoloˈfinwe], Vanyarin [ˌŋoloˈɸinwe], 3rd Age Exilic Quenya [ˌnoloˈfinwe]). His mother-name was Aracáno (“High Chieftain”, from ara [“high”] and káno [“chieftain”]; pron. [ˌaraˈkaːno]). Fingolfin is the Sindarin form of his father-name, with the word Finwë added to the beginning (the actual Quenya equivalent would be Finwë Ñolofinwë). The addition was done by Fingolfin himself in pursuance of his rightful claim to be High King of the Noldor after his father’s death.
Fingolfin was the second High King of the Ñoldor in Beleriand, the Ñoldor being one of the three branches of Elves. He was the eldest son of Finwë and Indis, younger brother of Findis, older brother of Irimë and Finarfin, and the younger half-brother of Fëanor. He founded the House of Fingolfin, which ruled the Ñoldor in Middle-earth. His wife was Anairë and his children were Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel, and Argon. Fingolfin was said to be the strongest, most steadfast, and most valiant of Finwë’s sons.
The Eldar had formulated rules or principles for the shaping of heraldic devices, which can be summarized in the following way:
Devices for males were placed within a lozenge.
Devices for females were placed within a circle.
Devices for families,housesorcountries were placed within a square.
The rank of the owner was shown by the number of “points” reaching the outer rim of the device. Four points signified a prince, six to eight signified a king. The oldest of the Elven kings, like Finwë, could sometimes have as many as 16 points.
The rules of heraldry were usually followed by both the Noldor and the Sindar, which might indicate that they were already in existence (albeit in a crude form) at Cuiviénen.
But it is tempting to argue that at that time the Quendi were not yet culturally “sophisticated” enough for such ideas. The rules may also have evolved over time, and become known by oral tradition before recieving written form.
If the rules were invented by the Noldor, which would otherwise seem likely, it seems strange that the Sindarin heraldry follows these rules, considering Thingol’s anti-Noldorin politics.
One thing that supports the Noldor as being the originators of the rules is that the Noldorin royals generally seem to have been given higher “status” in their devices, according to the rules above.
Fingolfin’s device shows a distinct relatedness with the device of Fingolfin’s older brother, Fëanor, with the natural exception of Fëanor’s Silmaril.
The silver stars on blue background is probably the source of the blue and silver of Fingolfin’s banners mentioned in The Silmarillion. Eight “points” reach the edges, as is the case with all the devices for the sons of Finwë.
When I hear this song I think that this is the song Fingon would sing In sadness after first Hearing of the capture of Maedhros and before he decided to go rescue him. BIG TIME RUSSINGON FEELS HERE
Wait. He walked away and then was chased down then had the sword drawn on him?
Basically yes. After been told to be gone and he actually did, then he was chased. I just wondering what in Fëanor’s mind? Uhhh you ask him to GTFO and when he did you actually chased him?
I think Nolwe not responding was sort of like a way for him to save face, not get drawn in - and Feanor wanted to provoke a response, whether a submissive one or a “yeah I want to take your place!“ one, both of which would benefit Feanor’s position.
I agree on Nolofinwë’s reaction is to save face, the thing is about Fëanor’s reaction here that I don’t get:
Then as a flash of flame he drew his sword. ‘Get thee gone and dare my wrath no longer!’’
basically my take is that “GTFO before I use this sword on you”. What makes him angry about Nolofinwë’s choice to actually get out? He basically did what Fëanor told him. If Fëanor wants to provoke any response from him, shouldn’t he stayed him at swordpoint in the council room instead?
(Sorry if I’m being slow/daft, I just often find it hard to get into Fëanor’s head, so if you think I get it wrong just let me know!)
//What I need to add and clarify: the fact the Fingolfin actually doesn’t dare his wrath no longer and leaves proves nothing. He doesn’t excuse, he doesn’t satisfy Feanor’s need of hearing “no, there’s no betrayal”, bowing only to Finwe doesn’t acknowledge him. Feanor actually asks him to leave, but in the process he is basically ignored, his authority again questioned as it has been for 90 Valarin years, basically. Fingolfin leaving is better than fighting, but from Feanor’s point of view is not a reassurance that he won’t try to do what he is accused of. In fact, the next sentence doesn’t repeat “don’t dare me” or “leave”, the next threatening has a different phrasing, “this is sharper than thy tongue, try no more to usurp my place or the love of my father”. Because, what Fingolfin did the first time? He left and ‘ignored’ the important part, stealing from Feanor what is his (and the love of Finwe is also an important bit.) Feanor needs to point out again that, no, twisting what he says (leave and don’t dare me) in order to take an advantage (ignoring his right by bowing only to Finwe and demonstrating that he isprone to anger and sometimes might need to be restrained) is not going to work. So, he continues with “you have to fucking understand what I’m saying here”, chasing him. I have ideas also concerning Fingolfin’s reasoning, here, but he is not always my field of competence. XD So I’ll stop here because sometimes Fingolfin for me is harder to perfectly understand than Feanor.
#never thought of the flower of laurelin harvesting as a possible adventure but it realy could be #also…gigantic flowers!!! #would you get sunburn from climbing on them #poor maitimo is a redhead #he’s going to look like a lobsterfrom@thatssocraven
Day 14: Tick- Gollum. I once saw a stage production of The Hobbit where the actress playing Gollum gave her character a physical “tic” of slapping the ground repeatedly, and I’ve always remembered it.
Day 15: Helmet- Poor old Turín Turambar and Glaurung
Day 16: Compass- Fingolfin leading the Noldor across the Helcaraxë
BITCH I’M BACK*slams Silm sketches on your desk* Went diggin around for art I’ve never posted and found some Silmarillion sketches I’ve done in the past few months.
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