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Dates
I 465 to I 467
Location
A quest from Doriath, passing through Nargorthrond and Tol-in-Gaurhoth, to Angband itself
Races
Men (Beren) and Elves (Lúthien)
Divisions
Edain (Beren) and Sindar (Lúthien)
Family
Beren was descended from the House of Bëor

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Quest for the Silmaril

Thingol’s challenge to Beren

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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.


See also...

Camlost, Dor Firn-i-Guinar, Edrahil, Elves of Beleriand, Finrod Felagund, First Age, Hírilorn, Huan, King of Nargothrond, Lay of Leithian, Nargothrond, Ring of Barahir, Sauron, The Minstrel, Thuringwethil, [See the full list...]

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