![]() The Elves migrated westwards across Middle-earth and Belegaer, the great sea, to Valinor in Aman, dividing up as they went. Crossing the ice of the Helcaraxë Īrda in the First Age. After this event and Fëanor's decision to leave Aman, Fingolfin chose to follow him into exile, so as not to abandon his people. This occurred very soon before destruction of the Two Trees and the Darkening of Valinor. Even after Fëanor threatened him with a sword and was banished from Tirion, Fingolfin forgave him and tried to mend their relationship. However, Fingolfin would seek to forge a better relationship with Fëanor at every chance. While they lived in Aman, there was always strife between the sons of Indis and Míriel's son Fëanor, mostly due to Melkor's treachery. Strife with Fëanor įingolfin's mother was Finwë's second wife, Indis, after Míriel died, as was Finarfin. This was his father-name his mother-name was Aracáno, or "High Chieftain", the same name as his youngest son Argon. His name in Quenya-one of Tolkien's fictional languages-was Nolofinwë, or "wise Finwë". Fingolfin was said to be the strongest, most steadfast, and most valiant of Finwë's sons. His wife was Anairë and his children were Fingon, Turgon, Aredhel and Argon. He founded the House of Fingolfin which ruled the Noldor in Middle-earth. He was full brother of Finarfin, and half-brother of Fëanor, who was the eldest of Finwë's sons. 1.4 Challenging Morgoth at the gates of Angbandįingolfin was the second son of Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a division of the Elves lower than the Vanyar but higher than the Teleri.He wounded Morgoth several times, but grew weary and was killed by the immortal Vala.įingolfin has inspired artists, musicians and video game designers to create depictions of his deeds. Fingolfin, receiving false news, rode alone to Angband and challenged Morgoth to single combat. He was victorious at the battle of Dagor Aglareb, and there was peace for some 400 years until Morgoth broke out and destroyed Beleriand in the Dagor Bragollach. When his son Fingon rescued Maedhros, son of Fëanor, Maedhros gratefully renounced his claim to kingship, and Fingolfin became High King of the Noldor. On arrival, he challenged the Dark Lord Morgoth at the gates of his fortress, Angband, but Morgoth stayed inside. ![]() Even so, when Fëanor stole ships and left Aman, Fingolfin chose to follow him back to Middle-earth, taking the dangerous route over the ice of the Helcaraxë. He was threatened by his half-brother Fëanor, who held him in contempt for not being a pure-bred Noldor. He was the son of Finwë, High King of the Noldor. Tolkien's legendarium, appearing in The Silmarillion. ![]()
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