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Date
I 510
Location
Gondolin, within the Encircling Mountains

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Fall of Gondolin

The ruin of the last stronghold of the Eldar in Beleriand

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The destruction of Gondolin by the forces of Morgoth, brought about by the treachery of Maeglin. Many were lost in the city's fall, not least King Turgon himself, but many also escaped by a secret way, among them Tuor and Idril and their young son Eärendil.


See also...

Axe of Tuor, Cirith Thoronath, Crown of the Hidden Kingdom, Dramborleg, Eagles’ Cleft, Eärendil, Ecthelion of the Fountain, Eithel Nínui, Elessar of Eärendil, First Age, Gate of Steel, Glamdring, Gondolin, Gondolindrim, High King of the Noldor, [See the full list...]

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