When the Feanorans attacked Sirion, it was occupied by High Elves from Gondolin (allies of Feanorans), Nargothrond (neutral), plus Grey Elves from all over Beleriand (neutral-ish) and Doriath (bitter enemies). And some of the attacking army surrendered instead.
So. Clusterfuck.
So. Clusterfuck.
October 1, 2026 at 4:20 AM
When the Feanorans attacked Sirion, it was occupied by High Elves from Gondolin (allies of Feanorans), Nargothrond (neutral), plus Grey Elves from all over Beleriand (neutral-ish) and Doriath (bitter enemies). And some of the attacking army surrendered instead.
So. Clusterfuck.
So. Clusterfuck.
Cuando Finarfin se arrepiente y regresa, Galadriel rehúsa el perdón en ese momento y continúa con los de Fingolfin. Cruza el Helcaraxë, el Paso de Hielo, hacia Beleriand. Esa prueba la ata por propia voluntad al destino de los exiliados.
September 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Cuando Finarfin se arrepiente y regresa, Galadriel rehúsa el perdón en ese momento y continúa con los de Fingolfin. Cruza el Helcaraxë, el Paso de Hielo, hacia Beleriand. Esa prueba la ata por propia voluntad al destino de los exiliados.
I love this! I've been doing something similar with a Middle-earth-themed world filled with Tolkien legendarium accurate (Third Age) landmarks, terrains, etc... Super fun project with the kids.
Beleriand and Numenor are next up in the queue...
Beleriand and Numenor are next up in the queue...
September 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
I love this! I've been doing something similar with a Middle-earth-themed world filled with Tolkien legendarium accurate (Third Age) landmarks, terrains, etc... Super fun project with the kids.
Beleriand and Numenor are next up in the queue...
Beleriand and Numenor are next up in the queue...
but then, did they not all get caught in the doom of mandos in the end? or perhaps they all died in the battles of beleriand, and celebrimbor was the only one to survive? i think it raises many implications.
September 30, 2026 at 12:07 PM
but then, did they not all get caught in the doom of mandos in the end? or perhaps they all died in the battles of beleriand, and celebrimbor was the only one to survive? i think it raises many implications.
the iconic open mouth kiss that was in the lays of beleriand poems.
September 26, 2026 at 8:31 AM
the iconic open mouth kiss that was in the lays of beleriand poems.
Narn comes after the Lay in Beleriand time,
September 25, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Narn comes after the Lay in Beleriand time,
Long long ago, I memorized Beren's song when I first encountered it in The Lay of Beleriand. "Farewell now here ye leaves of trees / your music in the morning breeze".
Today it occurred to me that, while beyond my skill level, it would be amazing to set it to music and work in the dies irae.
Today it occurred to me that, while beyond my skill level, it would be amazing to set it to music and work in the dies irae.
September 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Long long ago, I memorized Beren's song when I first encountered it in The Lay of Beleriand. "Farewell now here ye leaves of trees / your music in the morning breeze".
Today it occurred to me that, while beyond my skill level, it would be amazing to set it to music and work in the dies irae.
Today it occurred to me that, while beyond my skill level, it would be amazing to set it to music and work in the dies irae.
Amazon resellers were out in force at the Beatley Book Sale. Icky vibe , but also probably good for sales I guess
I grabbed a little haul, incl. this first American edition of the Silmarillion w/ a cool fold-out map
Shoutout Melissa & Al for Anne Marie’s very cool 1977 Xmas gift
I grabbed a little haul, incl. this first American edition of the Silmarillion w/ a cool fold-out map
Shoutout Melissa & Al for Anne Marie’s very cool 1977 Xmas gift
September 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Amazon resellers were out in force at the Beatley Book Sale. Icky vibe , but also probably good for sales I guess
I grabbed a little haul, incl. this first American edition of the Silmarillion w/ a cool fold-out map
Shoutout Melissa & Al for Anne Marie’s very cool 1977 Xmas gift
I grabbed a little haul, incl. this first American edition of the Silmarillion w/ a cool fold-out map
Shoutout Melissa & Al for Anne Marie’s very cool 1977 Xmas gift
Tolkien’s greater history in The Silmarillion was published 40 years later almost to the week – stylistically worlds apart, yet thematically one world of dark woods and bling-unhinged-kings.
How did those Elves go from grandeur to this?
…None of them have been sober since the fall of Beleriand.
How did those Elves go from grandeur to this?
…None of them have been sober since the fall of Beleriand.
September 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Tolkien’s greater history in The Silmarillion was published 40 years later almost to the week – stylistically worlds apart, yet thematically one world of dark woods and bling-unhinged-kings.
How did those Elves go from grandeur to this?
…None of them have been sober since the fall of Beleriand.
How did those Elves go from grandeur to this?
…None of them have been sober since the fall of Beleriand.
Forgotten Ground Regained is pleased to announce the nomination of Savannah Horrell's poem, "The Archeology of Doggerland and Beleriand Alike" to the Best of the Net competition.
alliteration.net/poetry/the-archeology-of-doggerland-and-old-beleriand-alike/
#alliterative #tolkien #fanfic #poetry
alliteration.net/poetry/the-archeology-of-doggerland-and-old-beleriand-alike/
#alliterative #tolkien #fanfic #poetry
The Archeology of Doggerland and Old Beleriand Alike, a Tolkien fan poem by Savannah Horrell
The dredgers drag along the floor, / siphon silt to spew upon the lee / to reinforce the eastern shore / from ice eroding far to the north ...
alliteration.net
September 21, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Forgotten Ground Regained is pleased to announce the nomination of Savannah Horrell's poem, "The Archeology of Doggerland and Beleriand Alike" to the Best of the Net competition.
alliteration.net/poetry/the-archeology-of-doggerland-and-old-beleriand-alike/
#alliterative #tolkien #fanfic #poetry
alliteration.net/poetry/the-archeology-of-doggerland-and-old-beleriand-alike/
#alliterative #tolkien #fanfic #poetry
o shit!! if you end up liking the game there's a standalone fan expansion called the first age that's all beleriand stuff, and i've been thinking of printing/trying it out for a while
September 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
o shit!! if you end up liking the game there's a standalone fan expansion called the first age that's all beleriand stuff, and i've been thinking of printing/trying it out for a while
Thingol: You Noldor sure are a contentious people.
Fëanor: You just made an enemy for life!
Fëanor: You just made an enemy for life!
September 19, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Thingol: You Noldor sure are a contentious people.
Fëanor: You just made an enemy for life!
Fëanor: You just made an enemy for life!
Best chapter?
OF BELERIAND AND ITS REALMS 😅😂🎉📚💪
OF BELERIAND AND ITS REALMS 😅😂🎉📚💪
September 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Best chapter?
OF BELERIAND AND ITS REALMS 😅😂🎉📚💪
OF BELERIAND AND ITS REALMS 😅😂🎉📚💪
He'd most likely still have used Beleriand Mode, though 😉
September 15, 2026 at 10:09 AM
He'd most likely still have used Beleriand Mode, though 😉
The Lays of Beleriand: The Third Volume – Epic Poems of Turin and Luthien with Commentary by C.S. Lewis (eBook) by J. R. R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien only $1.99 (Reg $9.99)
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September 15, 2026 at 7:34 AM
The Lays of Beleriand: The Third Volume – Epic Poems of Turin and Luthien with Commentary by C.S. Lewis (eBook) by J. R. R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien only $1.99 (Reg $9.99)
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La traición de Maeglin suscitó un terrible derramamiento de la sangre más pura de toda Beleriand. Las amarguísimas lágrimas de quienes sobrevivieron y el llanto de los niños desconsolados, ahora huérfanos, traspasaron arroyos, riachuelos, ríos y mares; así fue como #Ulmo26 conoció su desgraciado fin
September 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
La traición de Maeglin suscitó un terrible derramamiento de la sangre más pura de toda Beleriand. Las amarguísimas lágrimas de quienes sobrevivieron y el llanto de los niños desconsolados, ahora huérfanos, traspasaron arroyos, riachuelos, ríos y mares; así fue como #Ulmo26 conoció su desgraciado fin
beleriand sunk after ancalagon the black slammed into it because he was such a fat fucking chud
September 10, 2026 at 1:46 AM
beleriand sunk after ancalagon the black slammed into it because he was such a fat fucking chud
Yo lo veo como historias separadas. Creación de los Silmarills y establecimiento en Beleriand, 6 luego narrativas separadas. Es que salen muchas historias y el número de pelis que quieras.
September 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Yo lo veo como historias separadas. Creación de los Silmarills y establecimiento en Beleriand, 6 luego narrativas separadas. Es que salen muchas historias y el número de pelis que quieras.
Either there’s a typo on page 185 or the narrative is suddenly more concerned with the movement of OCs than orcs. Original Character Do Not Enter Beleriand.
September 8, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Either there’s a typo on page 185 or the narrative is suddenly more concerned with the movement of OCs than orcs. Original Character Do Not Enter Beleriand.
Did Maeglin tell you about it? There are traces of the Humans who served Morgoth in the past everywhere in Mordor. I had never imagined there would be remains of Avari people, here. But it is true the place Mordor is today used to be the East in the past, before the sinking if Beleriand…🤔
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September 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Did Maeglin tell you about it? There are traces of the Humans who served Morgoth in the past everywhere in Mordor. I had never imagined there would be remains of Avari people, here. But it is true the place Mordor is today used to be the East in the past, before the sinking if Beleriand…🤔
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It just struck me; if TROP-Celeborn has been off the radar for all this time, does he know that the war is over, Morgoth has fallen and Beleriand is utterly gone?
September 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
It just struck me; if TROP-Celeborn has been off the radar for all this time, does he know that the war is over, Morgoth has fallen and Beleriand is utterly gone?
La destrucción de Beleriand establece el patrón de pérdida y disminución que define todo el legendarium: cada Edad pierde algo de magia y belleza, y lo perdido solo puede recordarse, nunca recuperarse.
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
La destrucción de Beleriand establece el patrón de pérdida y disminución que define todo el legendarium: cada Edad pierde algo de magia y belleza, y lo perdido solo puede recordarse, nunca recuperarse.
En El Silmarillion, ningún evento tiene un impacto geográfico, histórico y simbólico tan devastador como la caída de Beleriand, un continente entero que desapareció bajo el mar tras la Guerra de la Cólera.
August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
En El Silmarillion, ningún evento tiene un impacto geográfico, histórico y simbólico tan devastador como la caída de Beleriand, un continente entero que desapareció bajo el mar tras la Guerra de la Cólera.
Reminder: Tolkien was not comfortable with the black and white view of the orcs. He struggled with that. The orcs didn’t like Sauron. They weren’t utterly ‘evil to their core’ across the board. Anyone who doesn’t realise that did not pay attention to his dilemma.
Tolkien is not your bigotry shield.
Tolkien is not your bigotry shield.
![In a 1954 letter, Tolkien wrote that Orcs were "fundamentally a race of 'rational incarnate' creatures, though horribly corrupted, if no more so than many Men to be met today."[T 18] The Tolkien scholar Zach Watkins wrote that Tolkien had "constructed the orcs to be at least potentially moral beings".[20] Robert T. Tally wrote in Mythlore that despite the uniform presentation of orcs as "loathsome, ugly, cruel, feared, and especially terminable", "Tolkien could not resist the urge to flesh out and 'humanize' these inhuman creatures from time to time", in the process giving them their own morality.[2] Stentor Danielson describes the Orcs as cutting trees "just for fun" and "out of pride in their ability to do so", noting that the character Treebeard calls the behaviour "orc-mischief".[21]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:atni5fzv5e7ly35x7md2k4cs/bafkreih6ay5ghl5dbyk3lfajn2xjtvfw7mjf5rdnjhugepzylwuittxzhm)
![Tolkien attempted to resolve the dilemma about his Orcs by proposing several semi-contradictory theories for their origins. In The Tale of Tinúviel, Orcs originate as "foul broodlings of Melkor who fared abroad doing his evil work".[T 19] In The Silmarillion, Orcs are primal Elves "corrupted and enslaved", tortured, and bred by Melkor "in envy and mockery of the Elves"; later on, Elves of Beleriand thought them "perhaps to be Avari who had become evil and savage in the wild; in which they guessed all too near, it is said."[T 4] They bred like Elves and Men: "For the Orcs had life and multiplied after the manner of the Children of Ilúvatar".[T 4]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:atni5fzv5e7ly35x7md2k4cs/bafkreidoyv47htdnub6qqwuq3jvcvz43yitiq2apct4xn4zzde672k6xo4)
August 28, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Reminder: Tolkien was not comfortable with the black and white view of the orcs. He struggled with that. The orcs didn’t like Sauron. They weren’t utterly ‘evil to their core’ across the board. Anyone who doesn’t realise that did not pay attention to his dilemma.
Tolkien is not your bigotry shield.
Tolkien is not your bigotry shield.
This implies that the loss of Beleriand was due to a lack of hobbits
August 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This implies that the loss of Beleriand was due to a lack of hobbits