Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (Silmarillion Study, Part 16)

Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (Silmarillion Study, Part 16)

Kaitlyn Facista
Book Club

Episode Notes:

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We’re on week 16 of our Silmarillion read-along!

Quote of the week: “"And it is said that in that time Ulmo came to Valinor out of the deep waters, and spoke there to the Valar of the need of the Elves; and he called on them to forgive them, and rescue them from the overmastering might of Morgoth, and win back the Silmarils, wherein alone now bloomed the light of the Days of Bliss when the Two Trees still shone in Valinor. But Manwë moved not; and of the counsels of his heart what tale shall tell? The wise have said that the hour was not yet come, and that only one speaking in person for the cause of both Elves and Men, pleading for pardon on their mis-deeds and pity on their woes, might move the counsels of the Powers; and the oath of Fëanor perhaps even Manwë could not loose, until it found its end, and the sons of Fëanor relinquished the Silmarils, upon which they had laid their ruthless claim. For the light which lit the Silmarils the Valar themselves had made."

My full chapter notes can be read here: Guide to The Silmarillion: Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (Ch. 23)

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