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“And when the tidings came to Balar of the fall of Gondolin and the death of Turgon, Ereinion Gil-galad son of Fingon was named High King of the Noldor in Middle-earth.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by Maureval
“Then the King said: ‘Great is the fall of Gondolin,’ and men shuddered, for such were the words of Amnon the prophet of old…” — The Fall of Gondolin
Artwork by Mysilvergreen
“But the red light mounted the hills in the north and not in the east; and there was no stay in the advance of the foe until they were beneath the very walls of Gondolin, and the city was beleaguered without hope.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by John Howe
“And thus it came to pass, as fate willed, that Maeglin was taken prisoner by Orcs, and brought to Angband. Maeglin was no weakling or craven, but the torment wherewith he was threatened cowed his spirit…” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by Catherine Chmiel
“But Idril Celebrindal was wise and far-seeing, and her heart misgave her, and foreboding crept upon her spirit as a cloud. Therefore in that time she let prepare a secret way, that should lead down from the city…” — The Silmarillion
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“In the spring of the year after was born in Gondolin Eärendil Halfelven, the son of Tuor and Idril Celebrindal; and that was five hundred years and three since the coming of the Noldor to Middle-earth.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by Egorit
“Then there was made a great and joyful feast, for Tuor had won the hearts of all that people, save only of Maeglin and his secret following; and thus there came to pass the second union of Elves and Men.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by AnotherStranger-Me
“And Maeglin’s secret hatred grew ever greater, for he desired above all things to possess Idril, the only heir of the King of Gondolin.” — The Silmarillion
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“Tuor became mighty in stature and in mind, and learned deeply of the lore of the exiled Elves. Then the heart of Idril was turned to him, and his to her.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by Jenny Dolfen
“Tidings were brought by Thorondor Lord of Eagles of the fall of Nargothrond, and after of the slaying of Thingol and of Dior his heir, and of the ruin of Doriath.” — The Silmarillion
Artwork by Filat