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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
Divisions
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

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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