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I would love to see the crossing of Helcaraxe in a movie or a detailed book. It must have been an epic quest, with someone doing great things every day. It would be a chance to show my favorite Elf in all his glory and majesty. I would also like to know more about the Siege of Angband and other events where Fingolfin played a major role.

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If Fingolfin was returned from the Halls, then he is the king of the Noldor. It is he or no one.

It is simply impossible to imagine that the warriors he led into battle and for whom he died would follow someone else.

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Fingolfin every day and always. Maybe at first I could succumb to Feanor's beautiful things. But only until he started threatening me with a sword. Then I would be inspired by Fingolfin's calm and nobility.

if you were one of the noldor in the years of the trees, who would you have chosen to follow?

Hi Anon!

I actually have a sort of complicated answer to this question (possibly more complicated than you were looking for lol).

I think it would depend on when it is during the years of the trees (and how much information about the situation with Finwe and his family that the general public knew about)!

If we are talking pre-sword incident, I think I would have been more sympathetic to Feanor. Immediately post-sword incident, I'd probably be more sympathetic to Fingolfin. Depending on how much the general public knows about Melkor's involvement in the strife between Feanor and Fingolfin, I'd probably be sympathetic to both of them in some way and annoyed with the Valar for saying that Melkor was ok to be around. Definitely I would be sympathetic to Feanor in the aftermath of Finwe's murder just because his reaction is so severe and if I'm imagining myself as an elf of Valinor who has never heard or seen a speech like Feanor's before and who has never been through an event like the Darkening before, I could easily see myself being convinced to follow him since he does seem to at least have a plan on what to do next.

I do think that I would definitely start to have doubts about the journey forward when manwe's herald turns up and tells feanor that he can't beat melkor and that he's being exiled for the Oath and I think I'd have some concerns about the possibility of crossing the Helcaraxe when it's first brought up as an option. I'd probably hang back with Fingolfin's followers on the way to Alqualonde and I think ultimately I'd end up going back to Tirion with Finarfin's followers after the Doom is pronounced.

So, I guess in the end I would follow Finarfin if I'm truly imagining it from the perspective of just a typical Noldor elf who doesn't entirely know what is going on but who has had a lot of dramatic stuff happen very suddenly with regard to their leadership and community.

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It's a tough task to pick just three. But Fingolfin is absolutely extraordinary to me. I will probably never have another hero as beloved as this one. From Lord of the Rings, I choose Frodo. Then the toughest choice, Finrod, Elwing, Ecthelion or Beleg. Let it be Elwing.

Reblog and in the tags list your top three Lord of the rings characters (and by that I mean the extended universe from all his middle earth related works and the many adaptations we have now)

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Just the way Feanor treated his brother and was willing to kill him for just a few words shows that he was incredibly cruel for an elf.

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Anaire, Finarfin, and Earwen might have met her. Finrod might be there too. Anaire might be glad to see at least one living relative when her husband and children are dead and her grandson flies like a star.

so when Celebrian arrived in Valinor who do you think met her at the docks bc she arrived all alone...

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The greatest Elf who rode to Angband. He was like Orome. The most underrated character.

Ok guys, it's important. For science!

I Wanna add blonde twins and Finwë but tumblr doesn't give me more options 😔

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Fëanor was a terrible father. He may have treated his children well at first. But he proved that nothing was more important to him than his precious. He had no thought for his children when he sowed discord and committed his crimes, which led to his entirely just exile. He swears that he will kill anyone who somehow comes into possession of the Silmarils. In his last moment, he asks his sons to repeat this terrible oath. He refused his wife's request to leave her at least the youngest sons. I do not accept the version of "Fëanor's Shibboleth" for other reasons unrelated to Fëanor. But according to this version, Fëanor was not at all saddened by the burning of his own son. He said that the loss was small, and shed no tears of regret.

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Tolkien created my favorite character. I am very grateful to him for that. Then Tolkien ruined my favorite character in a later work. That really hurts me. Many fans don't want to notice the noble and valiant hero that is in the Silmarillion. For some reason they want to talk about the later version, which exists in an unfinished form. And even in this later version, this character did not commit the crimes that the fandom's favorites did.

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I dream of a fanfic in which the three great Elves of the First Age, Fingolfin, Glorfindel and Ecthelion, returned to Middle-earth together and fought against the tyranny of Sauron. Besides Glorfindel, who was so honored, two more Elves fought selflessly and showed fantastic fortitude. If the Valar offered them to return to Middle-earth, I am sure they would agree without a doubt. There they would show their best skills and experience. They would be a shining trinity, striking fear into their enemies.

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Fingolfin and the Great Eagles

I think there was something eagle-like about Fingolfin's appearance. Pride, determination, sharp eyes. He had such good eyesight that he saw the burning ships on the shores of Middle-earth.

Perhaps the eagle came to Fingon not only in answer to his prayer, but also to the call of his father. Fingolfin was looking for Fingon, but he could not find him, and he could turn to Manwe for help.

It is my headcanon that Fingolfin offered to take his life in exchange for his son's. And when Fingolfin fights Morgoth, Thorondor does not interfere. He and his master Manwe remember Fingolfin's promise, and they allow him to fulfill his destiny. But Thorondor intervened to prevent Morgoth from defiling the body of a valiant warrior. It is a sign of the deepest respect.

And then the eagles long guard the city built by Fingolfin's son Turgon. Even after betrayal has broken Gondolin from within, the eagles still help. They save Glorfindel's body, just as an eagle had saved Fingolfin's earlier.

And then the eagles help another descendant of Fingolfin, Eärendil. They respect the entire family, partly because they saw a spiritual kinship between Fingolfin and Thorondor. I'd like to give this fanfic idea to someone who writes better than me.

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One quick thought

If even your defeat looks like a victory in the eyes of many people, then you are incredibly hardcore.

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Not brute force, but nobility is the symbol of real hardcore

Continuing my personal Nolofin week to pay tribute to a great character created by Tolkien.

I wrote this on another site and I will write it here. Fingolfin is the most hardcore character. He is the one who crossed the Helcarax and took personal responsibility for this incredibly difficult crossing. Some thought that he would just turn back, but this is Fingolfin, he could not do that.

But there is another point that speaks of him as a badass. Fingolfin was the first Elf whose life was in danger in Valinor. He is brave enough to face it without blinking an eye. And he is magnanimous enough to forgive such an act.

I have come across the point of view that the badass in this situation is Feanor. But no. Fingolfin was unarmed. His opponent was armed, although there was no need for it. Not brute force, but nobility is the symbol of real hardcore.

He combines the best qualities of the epic heroes of Hellas, King Arthur and Scandinavian berserkers. The essence of the character is built on the theory of northern courage. This is a very hardcore idea, to fight evil, even if the forces of good do not win.

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Helcaraxe

I continue my personal Nolofinvean week. I have thought a lot about Helcaraxe. Sometimes someone justifies Feanor's action in burning the fairest ships by saying that Fingolfin and his people did not have to go through Helcaraxe. They could have gone back in disgrace. I think that only makes it worse. To condemn someone to suffering and death is terrible. But to condemn someone to disgrace is even more disgusting. For many people, disgrace is worse than death. Fingolfin was such a person. And his people, too, chose to suffer and risk. In any case, it was a crime to condemn someone to a difficult situation, not to mention the destruction of beautiful ships. And it was very dignified and poetic to come to Middle-earth at the first rising of the moon. As if nature itself was on the side of Fingolfin and his people.

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A few words about my favorite character

Today was supposed to be the beginning of Nolofinvian Week. Unfortunately, the event was cancelled. But I still want to share my thoughts, because this is my favorite family in the Silmarillion and I was waiting for it. The topic of today is heroism. This family is different in that almost all of its members are heroes. But no one surpasses Fingolfin himself in this.

I literally spent my whole life looking for a character with such amazing energy of steadfastness and overcoming.

He went through the Ice and wars in Beleriand, not lowering his proud head.

His last moments are the pinnacle of fortitude.

I think that both Fingon and Gil-galad looked up to him. Turgon also thought of his father when he stood on his tower for the last time.

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This is very cool.

I'm a little unaccustomed to this image of Fingolfin. But I still like him. I can imagine that he is too exhausted by the war and that his hair has turned grey from great suffering and great responsibility.

Fingolfin stood alone against the walls of Morgoth,

His sword blazing like the light of the sun,

And though he gave his life in battle..,

The enemy remembered him for a thousand years.

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Too bad. I was waiting for this. Even if I don't agree with some things. I wanted to see what others would do. I love this family. Is it because of AI? I want to see everything that people create, with any tools, if it's beautiful. Restrictions reduce the number of beautiful creations. Those who don't want to, can simply not participate.

Fairness lies in acknowledging the use of AI when humans have used these tools, not in banning it.

Unfortunately, I can't draw at all. I will share my thoughts all week, at least for myself. And as per tradition, I will make a collage, this is the only way I can express my love.

Nolofinwëan Week 2024 is canceled.

Folks who started working on your submissions, I hope you finish them and post them on your blogs for everyone to enjoy. I am very sorry and thank you for understanding.