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Roleplaying Character at: Minuial na Aduial
User
Name: Lord Finrod Felagund
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Character:
Finrod Felagund son of Finarfin and Earwen brother of Orodreth, Angrod, Aegnor
& Galadriel
Other
Names: Findaráto in Telerin, Artafindë in Quenya, Felagund by the
Dwarves, Nóm by the men of Bëor
Race:
Elf Lord, Noldorian Exile (in
reality only 1/4 Noldor as his grandmother was one of the Vanyar and his mother
one of the 'junior' races of Elves (Olwë of Alqualondë)
Physical
Description: Tall, lithe, golden haired, said to be the fairest of the
Elven princes
 Emotional Description:
Despite all of the troubles from the past, Finrod is quite a happy go
lucky kind of Elf lord, he had travelled with Turgon for a time and upon being
visited by Ulmo his life had taken a different turn and he became a little
obsessed with finding a spot for a hidden forest. When visiting Thingol and
Melian in Doriath, he had fallen in love with the halls of Menegroth and built
his own in the caves of Nargothrond. Whilst sometimes it might seem like Finrod
is a little dazes he is actually thinking things through and finding the best
possible solution. He is fiercely loyal and loves his people greatly. No
challenge is too big for Finrod who is happy to talk to anyone and gives all
races a chance, bar the servants of Morgoth of course. He is said to have a
noble and generous heart, high courage , youthful eagerness and unrest, a love
for the sea and lands beyond as well as being Galadriel's closest kin
History:
1300. Born in Tirion upon Túna in Aman
Born
in Valar Finrod ever dwelt with his family and loved the fair Amarië of Vanya
but his love for adventure and unseen lands claimed his heart. In 1495 when Fëanor
came to Tirion and spoke harsh and fell words Fingolfin spoke against him and in
this his sons Turgon and Fingon followed there father and wrath nearly came to
drawn swords but Finrod followed his father who sought to calm the temper but
yet he as his friends Turgon and Fingon wished to see the lands of Middle-Earth.
And hear he became one of the Noldorian exiles leaving the fair city of Mindon
Elalieva behind, though he was not part of the elves who took part in the kin
slaying at the great harbour. After Fëanor left Fingolfin and company to which
Finrod was part of they passed through the bitter North, enduring the terror of
Helcaraxë and the cruel hills of Ice. They had a squirmish with Morgoth's
forces and struck fear into Morgoth's heart and passed through Dor Daedeloth but
because of the curse Morgoth saw the division in his enemy and laughed. In FA 20
Fingolfin held a great feast in Mereth Aderthrand and remembered the past.
Soon
after Finrod met up with his friend Turgon on the island of Tol Sirion (where he
had founded the tower of Minas Tirith) and together they travelled the lands of
Beleraind. They came upon the Mores of Twilight beside the waters of Sirion
where Ulmo visited each of them separately giving them heavy dreams. They parted
company each with a purpose of finding a place for a fortress against foes and
the onslaught of evil, neither knowing that the other had the same purpose.
After
travelling for some time Finrod went with his sister to Doriath and because they
were kin of his he let them through. Finrod was quickly filled with wonder at
the strength and beauty of Menegorth and told Thingol of his dream to find a
place to set up a hidden realm. Thingol informed him of the deep gorge of River
Narog and the caves there in. Finrod took his eave, Galadriel staying behind and
travelled to the self same place and founded Nargothrond in the caves in FA 102
leaving Minas Tirith to his brother Orodreth. He befriended the Dwarves of the
Blue Mountains who helped build Nargothrond and for his friendship they gave to
him the beautiful necklace of Nauglamir which was wrought of delicate gold and
beautiful gems. Finrod delved deep in is caves at Tirion and found many
treasures there in making his halls some of the most beautiful in e land.
Nargothrond itself extended west of Narog to the river Nenning and he became
overlord of all the Elves between Sirion and the sea save for Cirdan's realm of
Falas. There along the reaches of the sea stood the tower of Barad Nimros to
watch the western sea. And the great wall of Andram that runs from Nargothrond
to Ramdal.
Finrod
had a great love for travelling and wandering and ever went searching, he even
befriended the Green Elves in Ossirind.
When
travelling with his brothers to visit Galadriel, Thingol asks Finrod to explain
the kin slaying but Finrod says nothing not wanting to bring charges against
other princes but Angrod speaks out and tells Thingol who becomes very angry at
the kin slaying. Before leaving Doriath to return to Nargothrond Galadriel asks
her brother why he hasn't married and he replies, "An oath I too shall
swear and must be free to fulfil it and go into darkness. Nor shall anything of
my realm endure that a son shall inherit" foretelling his own death and the
ruin of his wrought city. Though for him, his heart dwelt with Amarië who came
not into exile with him.
During
the years of long peace Finrod was hunting with Maglor and Maedhros, he soon
left them and went travelling some more and came upon the first vestiges of men
from the east, Bëor's people in
Ossirind. When they were asleep he ventured into their camp and played a song
for them on the battered harp, singing the story of the Valar. Being awoken by
such a lovely sound the Men took him to be one of the Valar and named him Nóm
which means Wisdom. He quickly learnt he could read their thoughts and learnt
the language with ease. After a year in their company Finrod left their company
taking Bëor with him back to Nargothrond and he often returned to visit the
races of Men as they came across the mountains, a friend to all.
In
FA 422 he even managed to convince Thingol to let Lady Haleth's people (who had
seen much woe) dwell in Brethil on the borders of the Girdle.
During
FA 455, Dagolar Bragollach and the Battle of the Sudden Flame where Angrod and
Aegnor died, Finrod was coming from the south and was cut of from the rest of
his host bar a small company in Fen of Serech. He would've been slain or taken
captive like some of his other people but the man Barahir saved him, taking much
losses to guard the Elf in a wall of spears and taking him to safely. After
escaping Finrod gave Barahir his ring and an oath of friendship before returning
to Nargothrond.
After
some more battled Curufin and Celegrom came to Nargothrond and strengthened the
halls, which greatly worried Morgoth because he had no idea of the power nor
even its location nor would he for the elves of Nargothrond ever guarded the
plains and where ruled brilliantly by Finrod.
Some
years later (FA 465) Beren came to Nargothrond waving his father's ring to which
Finrod knew what was to come, sensing that this was the time on which his oath
would lead to his death. He spoke before his people but the sons of Fëanor
whether strike by jealousy or the curse spoke against him, turning the people of
Nargothrond against him so much that the Elves were happy to let Finrod go off
to his own death. Drenched in sadness and anger, Finrod took off his silver
crown and handed in to his brother Orodreth and left the land in which he had
founded.
Finrod
travelled with Beren and 10 loyal companions of the former King and using
illusion, Finrod gave them all the likeness of Orcs so they could travel through
Taur-nu-Fuin easily, but Sauron was suspicious and in a battle of songs of power
won, stripping Finrod and his company of their disguise and sending them naked
into the dark pit where one by one they were taken by a great wolf in the
darkness, Sauron keeping Finrod for the last suspecting him of being one of the
Noldor. When the wolf came for Beren Finrod attacked it, killing it with his
hands and teeth but taking mortal wounds for himself, to which he had foretold.
There he died in the dark of Tol-in-Gauroth, a tower he himself had built. Beren
wept and after his escape with Luthien they buried Finrod on the hill-top of his
own isle, cleaning the land and sending the forces of dark away where it
remained ever green. Hear the "fairest of all the princes of the
elves" remained in body but it is said that he walks with his father
Finarfin beneath the trees in Eldamar and with his lady love of Almarié.
After
leaving with Beren the people of Nargothrond remained in fear of fighting and
only during the time of Turin did they take up arms again but it was too late
for Morgoth's forces soon demolished it, fulfilling the second part of Finrod's
foretelling
Sample
Post (1)
Finrod
walked down the path, pausing every now and again to peer into certain areas of
the caves before progressing onwards. He had spent several days in the warrens
of the caves exploring every nock and cranny that he could find, mentally
evaluating locations for various halls, 'buildings' and stands. After leaving
Galadriel in Doriath, Finrod had quickly made his way over to explore the area
in which Thingol had described bringing hope to Finrod heart yet again. Finrod
spared a thought for his good friend Turgon and wondered what the other Elf was
up to, not knowing that Turgon himself was also scouting out areas for a hidden
fortress against Morgoth, later to be known as Gondolion. Finrod smiled at the
sound of another Elf's steps behind him and he turned to the newcomer.
The
newcomer was dark haired, quite unusual for the Noldorian exiles who were either
fair haired or lighter shades of brown, he approached his lord carefully, not
wanting to step on any toes.
My
Lord, we thought you had gotten lost
Finrod
smiled at the elf No dear Gelmir, I am not lost, I am just trying to find the
best places for our new home
Gelmir
shuffled his feet, he like some of Finrod's people had been slightest taken back
by their Lord's apparent love of the caves and this new land that was in fact a
perfect place for a hidden fortress. Though the paths leading to the site for
the new city were troublesome and narrow they could be defended with ease and
the vast grasslands made it easy to scout for enemies.
Finrod
taped the wall of the cave and looked at the waiting elf This place is
absolutely perfect, I think I shall get some dwarves in to help with the
construction Finrod turned back to Gelmir and laughed at the horrified
expression on the other Elf's face. He patted Gelmir on the back as he exited
the cave back into the main corridor and out into the afternoon sun.
Sample
Post (2)
A
big smile had lit up Finrod's face as he approached Falas, long had he desired
to step back into Falas, but the demands of running Nargothrond were vast
leaving little time for the son of Finarfin to do anything else. But when the
call came from Falas to attend a council in order to decide what the Elves would
do against the ever increasing foes of Morgoth, Finrod jumped at the chance to
attend.
I
wonder if I will see any of my cousins or even my dear sister, it has been so
long since we have spoken
Finrod
nodded at the passing Elf Prince named Gwindor as he rode past high on Menven's
tail. Finrod paused taking a deep breath of the sea air, long he had spent in
the caves of Nargothrond and the sweet smell of the sea was a welcome change
though it did bring back some unpleasant memories and a longing for what he had
lost. Finrod shook the thought away and assessed the surroundings, he saw
banners of the hosts of men, most unfamiliar to him but very little of the
Elves, he had hoped to see the banners of his cousin Fingon or his uncle
Fingolfin but they had not yet arrived. Finrod watched and waited as a lone Elf
approached the group and bowed, Finrod bowed in response.
Mae
govannen
Mae
govannen, Lord Finrod of Nargothrond, my Lord Cirdan is pleased that you have
arrived and has directed me to show you were you can make camp.
Finrod
nodded at the Elf and followed him to their camping spot hoping that the young
Prince Gwindor would be able to find them later on.
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