SILMGUIDE

A Journey Through The Silmarillion

You asked for a brief sketch of my stuff that is connected with my imaginary world. It is difficult to say anything without saying too much: the attempt to say a few words opens a floodgate of excitement...

JRR Tolkien

Have you ever tried to read The Silmarillion? If you have, you know it’s not easy.

This guide is here to help you undertake and complete that great journey so that you can better understand the rich background and history that informs The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. I truly hope you find it of benefit!

PART 1:
Introduction to
The Silmarillion
 

"Ainulindalë" by kuliszu

PART 2:
Ainulindalë
 
 

PART 3:
Valaquenta
 
 

Valar - Tulkas by kuliszu

PART 4:
Of the Beginning of Days (Ch 1)
 

Aulë + Yavanna - both images by Kuliszu

PART 5:
Of Aulë and Yavanna (Ch 2)
 

Awakening of the Elves by kuliszu

PART 6:
Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor (Ch 3)

Luthien Dancing in the Moonlight by Kuliszu

PART 7:
Of Thingol and Melian (Ch 4)
 

Valar - Ulmo by kuliszu

PART 8:
Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië (Ch 5)

The making of the Silmarils by kuliszu

PART 9:
Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor (Ch 6)

"Feanor and the Silmarils" by BellaBergolts

PART 10:
Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor (Ch 7)
 

"Of the Darkening of Valinor" by Snow-Monster

PART 11:
Of the Darkening of Valinor (Ch 8)

"The Kinslaying" by ivoignob

PART 12:
Of the Flight of the Noldor (Ch 9)

"Thingol and Luthien" by steamey

PART 13:
Of the Sindar (Ch 10)
 

PART 14:
Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor (Ch 11)

"Finrod, Beor and the Green-elves of Ossiriand" by steamey

PART 15:
Of Men (Ch 12)

"Fingon rescues Maedhros" by rinthcog

PART 16:
Of the Return of the Noldor (Ch 13)
 

"Of Beleriand and Its Realms" by Sirielle

PART 17:
Of Beleriand and Its Realms (Ch 14)

"Morgoth with Silmarili concept" by Sirielle

PART 18:
Of the Noldor in Beleriand (Ch 15)

"Maeglin" by kuliszu

PART 19:
Of Maeglin (Ch 16)
 

"Finrod and the kindred of Beor" by edarlein

PART 20:
Of the Coming of Men into the West (Ch 17)

"The Battle of Sudden Flame (Dagor Bragollach)" by JovanDarkArt

PART 21:
Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin (Ch 18)

'Wait for me beyond the Western Sea ...' by peet

PART 22:
Of Beren and Lúthien (Ch 19)
 

"Unnumbered Tears" by Snow-Monster

PART 23:
Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad (Ch 20)

"Nienor and Glaurung" by DonatoArts

PART 24:
Of Túrin Turambar (Ch 21)

"Death of Thingol" by steamey

PART 25:
Of the Ruin of Doriath (Ch 22)
 

"Ecthelion of the fountain" by Snow-Monster

PART 26:
Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin (Ch 23)

"Eucatastrophe" by Snow-Monster

PART 27:
Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath (Ch 24)

"Numenor" by SarkaSkorpikova

PART 28:
Akallabêth
 

PART 29:
Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age