Definitions by ANDY
Curufin
One of the seven sons of Feanor in Tolkien's The Silmarillion, he was involved in the exploits of his brother Celegorm and was the only other son of Feanor involved in the kidnapping of Luthien. He was slain along with Celegorm and Caranthir while battling Elwing's forces in Arvernien.
He was the official master of Huan the wolfhound, who followed him into exile. But Huan turned against him, helping Luthien to escape.
He was the official master of Huan the wolfhound, who followed him into exile. But Huan turned against him, helping Luthien to escape.
Caranthir
One of the seven sons of Feanor, a minor character in Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Often listed along with Celegorm and Curufin, but absent from the account of the kidnapping of Luthien, he died along with this pair while assailing Elwing's forces.
If there's seven, and they're all in pairs, there has to be an odd one out, right? And it's this guy.
Amrod
One of the two youngest of the 7 sons of Feanor in Tolkien's book, The Silmarillion. Always pops up in the phrase "...and Amras".
One of the marshals of the border during the period when Morgoth was besieged in Angband; later dropped out of the story until he showed up in a battle in Doriath, where he was slain.
One of the marshals of the border during the period when Morgoth was besieged in Angband; later dropped out of the story until he showed up in a battle in Doriath, where he was slain.
Hurin
In Tolkien's book The Silmarillion, Hurin was the head of the house of Hador at the time of the Nirnaeth Arnoediad. He was transported to Gondolin by the eagles along with Huor, but was allowed to return to his people. His forces fought alongside the elves, and a valiant rearguard action by them along the river Sirion cost Morgoth's forces dear and enabled Turgon's army to escape back to Gondolin. Sadly, Hurin was captured by Morgoth, whereupon he was transported back to Angband and chained to a chair to watch the tragedy which would befall his loved ones, who were cursed. Morgoth also worked foul sorcery upon him to distort his will and perceptions.
He saw the tragic events which afflicted his children Turin and Nienor, and, when finally freed by Morgoth, went forth to confirm the truth of what he saw. He met his wife Morwen one last time and learnt from her what had befallen; after which he fell into a state of madness in which he returned to the gates of Gondolin and cried out, revealing its location to Morgoth. He then went to Nargothrond, slew Mim the petty dwarf and retrieved the Nauglamir, which for some Morgoth-encursed reason he gave to Elwe, triggering the events which led to the fall of Doriath.
He saw the tragic events which afflicted his children Turin and Nienor, and, when finally freed by Morgoth, went forth to confirm the truth of what he saw. He met his wife Morwen one last time and learnt from her what had befallen; after which he fell into a state of madness in which he returned to the gates of Gondolin and cried out, revealing its location to Morgoth. He then went to Nargothrond, slew Mim the petty dwarf and retrieved the Nauglamir, which for some Morgoth-encursed reason he gave to Elwe, triggering the events which led to the fall of Doriath.
Pronounced HOO-rin. It should have a rightward-slanting dash over the "U", but I don't think you can put those on Urban Dictionary.
Nargothrond
Cave-citadel in western Beleriand, ruled by Finrod who was known as Felagund, the master of caves, because of it. Like Gondolin, it was established as a hidden city, and was based on dwarven architecture. It was mostly underground.
Forces from Nargothrond were heavily involved in Dagor Bragollach, with the leading warrior Gelmir captured by Morgoth. Only a small company took part in Nirnaeth Arnoediad, but, led by Gwindor, they played a central role, charging rashly into battle and precipitating disaster.
The reason there was only a small force is that Nargothrond was on bad terms with the sons of Feanor, two of whom Celegorm and Curufin had usurped rule of Nargothrond during Finrod's absence (he was imprisoned in Tol Sirion along with Beren, and who died there). The rightful ruler Orodreth was eventually restored with the help of Beren and Luthien.
Turin later travelled to Nargothrond along with Gwindor, and precipitated the downfall of the city by counselling a more aggressive military strategy (the elves had previously relied on secrecy and arrows in the dark). A bridge was built to allow assaults, but instead it was used by Glaurung and a host of orcs to attack Nargothrond and lay it to waste.
Glaurung turned Nargothrond into his lair until he was slain; after which Mim the petty dwarf took it over, until slain by Hurin.
Forces from Nargothrond were heavily involved in Dagor Bragollach, with the leading warrior Gelmir captured by Morgoth. Only a small company took part in Nirnaeth Arnoediad, but, led by Gwindor, they played a central role, charging rashly into battle and precipitating disaster.
The reason there was only a small force is that Nargothrond was on bad terms with the sons of Feanor, two of whom Celegorm and Curufin had usurped rule of Nargothrond during Finrod's absence (he was imprisoned in Tol Sirion along with Beren, and who died there). The rightful ruler Orodreth was eventually restored with the help of Beren and Luthien.
Turin later travelled to Nargothrond along with Gwindor, and precipitated the downfall of the city by counselling a more aggressive military strategy (the elves had previously relied on secrecy and arrows in the dark). A bridge was built to allow assaults, but instead it was used by Glaurung and a host of orcs to attack Nargothrond and lay it to waste.
Glaurung turned Nargothrond into his lair until he was slain; after which Mim the petty dwarf took it over, until slain by Hurin.
Nargothrond by Andy May 23, 2004
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Flik
Character in the Suikoden series of games. Known as "Blue Lightning Flik", he is a roguish-looking man who wears a blue robe and bandanna, has spiky hair and wields a sword.
He's in love with Odessa who... well I won't spoil the story but suffice to say this motivates his role in the original Suikoden game. Assumed dead at the end, he reappears intact for Suikoden II - intact enough to be stalked by Nina the Greenhill student throughout most of the game...
He has a lightning rune and so can use lightning magic, hence his nickname.
He's in love with Odessa who... well I won't spoil the story but suffice to say this motivates his role in the original Suikoden game. Assumed dead at the end, he reappears intact for Suikoden II - intact enough to be stalked by Nina the Greenhill student throughout most of the game...
He has a lightning rune and so can use lightning magic, hence his nickname.