Finrod Felagund

Biography: Finrod Felagund
Birth - Death	First Age YT 1300 - FA 465
Race:	High Elf
Gender:	Male
	Finrod Felagund
Info:	King of Nargothrond, brother of Galadriel

Finrod Felagund was an Elven king of Nargothrond and elder brother of Galadriel. He was known to be noble and generous, wise, just and powerful.

History

Finrod was born in Eldamar, part of Valinor, but he he journeyed into Beleriand during the flight of the Noldor and became the first ruler of Nargothrond. Known for his wisdom, generosity, and friendly demeanor, he discovered the Edain and aided them in settling in Estolad. He also befriended the dwarves of Ered Luin, who aided him in establishing his kingdom. For this he earned the monicker "Felagund" - "Maker of Caves".

During the Battle of Sudden Flame, Finrod was saved by Barahir, and in return he swore an oath of friendship to Barahir and his descendants, giving him the Ring of Barahir. He fulfilled this oath 10 years later by aiding Barahir's son Beren in his quest for the Silmaril. Captured by Sauron on an isle in the Sirion river, he died in F.A. 465 while saving Beren from a werewolf, thus fulfilling his oath with his life.

After his death, Finrod was later restored to life in Valinor and reunited with his beloved Amarië, a lady of the Vanyar who had stayed behind in Aman.

In-game mentions

• Finrod is mentioned in the origin of the High Elves of Nargothrond.

References

• The Silmarillion
• Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth
• Lay of Leithian