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Fëanor by oshun

In a brief biography written for the Seven in '07 event, Fëanor emerges as a star in the backstory of Tolkien's legendarium.

Published on 7 July 2007.

Estë by Dawn Felagund

Estë is the goddess who sleeps through the book--or is she? Her character illustrates both the potential and ultimate shortcomings of so many female characters in Tolkien's legendarium.

Published on 1 May 2020.

Erestor by oshun

Erestor has long been a favorite character among Tolkien fans. This biography explores what little the texts tells of him and how some of the most popular Erestor-related fanons may have arisen.

Published on 1 March 2019.

Erendis, the Mariner's Wife by oshun

Although never mentioned in The Silmarillion, Erendis rivals the most significant women in Tolkien’s legendarium in forcefulness of personality and certainly in sheer number of words expended upon her behalf.

Published on 1 August 2012.

Eöl by oshun

Eöl is one of many First Age characters who walks the line between complexity and villainy.

Published on 1 June 2011.

Emeldir the Manhearted by Robinka

Even in the absence of many words about her in the text, Emeldir's story stands on its own merits.

Published on 1 December 2016.

Elwing by oshun

In addition to her place in the important lineage of the Peredhil, Elwing plays a key role when she chooses to withhold the Silmaril from the Fëanorians.

Published on 1 December 2008.

Eluréd and Elurín by oshun

Eluréd and Elurín enter the legendarium as the little lost princes whose tragic demise is recounted in the story of the assault upon Doriath.

Published on 1 November 2012.

Elros Tar-Minyatur by oshun

The first king of Númenor, Elros's heritage manifests itself in the portrayal of various central characters of The Lord of the Rings.

Published on 1 June 2009.

Elrond by oshun

The major events in the life of Elrond tie together the main threads of Tolkien’s great history from the First Age through the Fourth Age.

Published on 1 September 2007.

Elladan and Elrohir by oshun

Although not typically thought of as Silmarillion characters, Elladan and Elrohir's family tree is a veritable thicket of who's-who in the First Age. Part One of this two-part biography explores their family ties and the events in their lives up to the Ring War, while Part Two considers their role in the Ring War and the broader thematic importance of their storyline to the legendarium.

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Published on 1 June 2019.

Elenwë by oshun

Elenwë joins the contingent of "another wife, another untold story," whose death heightened tensions between the factions of the Noldor.

Published on 1 May 2009.

Elendur of Númenor by oshun

The eldest son of Isildur, Elendur plays a vital role in keeping the One Ring out of enemy hands.

Published on 1 March 2014.

Elemmírë by oshun

Elemmírë, the Vanyarin Elf who wrote the Aldudénië, is intriguing as one of the rare Tolkien characters whose gender is not identified.

Published on 1 January 2018.

Eldalótë by oshun

Eldalótë, the wife of Angrod, is mentioned only in History of Middle-earth texts and not once in the published Silmarillion. This biography reviews what is known of this elusive character, including what linguistic clues can tell us about whether she accompanied her husband to Middle-earth.

Published on 1 October 2010.

Eilinel by Robinka

Eilinel is a little-known character, the wife of Gorlim the Unhappy, who is both central and nonexistent in the tale of the betrayal of Barahir.

Published on 1 August 2019.

Edrahil of Nargothrond by oshun

The capture of Edhrahil--one of Finrod's twelve companions--is among the most chilling in The Silmarillion.

Published on 1 October 2013.

Ecthelion of the Fountain by oshun

As one of the lords of Gondolin, Ecthelion appears in some of Tolkien's earliest writings about Middle-earth.

Published on 1 September 2011.

Eärwen by oshun

Barely mentioned in the texts, Eärwen's story--and her essential role in the legendarium--leave many tantalizing gaps.

Published on 1 November 2010.

Eärendil the Mariner by oshun

In addition to his essential role in the histories of the early ages, Eärendil is steeped in symbolic and mythic significance that elevates him to one of the most important characters in the legendarium.

Published on 1 February 2011.

Durin I by oshun

One of the seven Fathers of the Dwarves, Durin provides one of the few connections between The Hobbit and The Silmarillion.

Published on 1 April 2016.

Dorlas by Himring

The chief opponent of Brandir, Dorlas's role provokes the disastrous turn Túrin's tale takes in Brethil.

Published on 1 October 2017.

Dior Eluchíl by oshun

The only child of Lúthien and Beren, Dior's legacy is mostly due to his place in the history of the Peredhil who would knit together the First, Second, and Third Ages.

Published on 1 June 2013.

Denethor of the Nandor by oshun

One of the few named Avari in the texts, Denethor's death in an early battle would have long-standing consequences for his people, the Laiquendi.

Published on 1 December 2013.

Daeron by oshun

Given a prominent role in the narrative, Daeron nonetheless receives few words in The Silmarillion.

Published on 1 April 2008.