0284 » Of Fëanor & The Unchaining Of Melkor » The Silmarillion Ch 6

With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm…

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK » "But they obeyed the judgement of Manwë; for those who will defend authority against rebellion must not themselves rebel."

In Chapter 6, we’ll learn:
- Of the birth of Fëanor, the creator of the Silmarils
- Of the “death” of his mother Miriel, and the consequences thereof
- Of Finwë’s remarriage, and the birth of Fëanor’s half-brothers
- Of Melkor’s release from captivity after 3 long ages.

CONTENTS
- Quote of the Week » 8:10
- The Noontide of the Blessed Realm » 12:36
- How Long Was Melkor Imprisoned? » 13:30
- Birth of Fëanor / Passing of Miriel » 18:40
- Fëanor Weds Nerdanel » 31:45
- Finwë Remarries, Birth of Fingolfin and Finarfin » 33:15
- Was Manwë Right To Pardon Melkor? » 41:10
- Haiku » 58:00

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