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Finrod Felagund, Galadriel's Brother | Tolkien Explained

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@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod was chosen by a Patreon poll of First Age characters! If you want exclusive content, voting for future videos, and access to the NOTR discord, check out my Patreon here: patreon.com/NerdoftheRings Also, who would you like to see get their own video here on the channel? Comment and let me know!
@TerenceGrimstone
@TerenceGrimstone 3 жыл бұрын
Feanor and his sons plz
@vainor797
@vainor797 3 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel
@prunabluepepper
@prunabluepepper 3 жыл бұрын
:D do Baelin's Route
@journeysabda
@journeysabda 3 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel Please. I wanted to know more about Him. His life and also his maps of travel. Thanks 🙏
@journeysabda
@journeysabda 3 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel 🙏
@skylargray455
@skylargray455 3 жыл бұрын
Dude's life was so epic he went on having an epic duel using the songs of power against a being who participated in the Ainulindale
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great point!
@SpecialOrder_937
@SpecialOrder_937 3 жыл бұрын
The singer of discontent against a singer of love and resistance
@romagonzales1177
@romagonzales1177 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod’s capital F stands for “flow!”
@vaiyt
@vaiyt 3 жыл бұрын
Or the best rap battle in history
@wewenang5167
@wewenang5167 3 жыл бұрын
i think the battle is the same how most witches or sorcerers in ancient times would do, chanting mantras or spells, or gospel or reciting holy books like Torah and Quran against the Devil and not like American idols or singing contest lol.
@off-labelbotanist5355
@off-labelbotanist5355 3 жыл бұрын
"The elves would not wed in times of war" This may have been at the root of the elves' population problem
@aurelian2668
@aurelian2668 3 жыл бұрын
@Rizal Disraeli Ramos yeah thats why they could fight for thousands of years.
@kyleenglot9184
@kyleenglot9184 3 жыл бұрын
Being that they are immortal and can not die from sickness or the passing of time... They'd be wise not to breed like rabbits. The elves would overgrow their territories and it would be very crowded.
@seawind930
@seawind930 3 жыл бұрын
Elves didn't have a population problem in the Tolkien verse. They did however have trouble living in Middle Earth which made them leave to Valinor which reduced the population.
@jaapuitroepteke2750
@jaapuitroepteke2750 3 жыл бұрын
They only have baby booms, good thing they didn’t age like man. Otherwise they’d have a weird age pyramid 😂
@spyrosblt3320
@spyrosblt3320 3 жыл бұрын
WHEN SHE TRIES TO HOLD YOUR HAND IN A TIME OF WAR
@PorkotylerClips
@PorkotylerClips 3 жыл бұрын
It’s so beautiful describing death as an alien concept from the elvish perspective. They were like “omg wtf is that? why are you all dying?” and then they just sat there all sad and confused.
@morgothbauglir8687
@morgothbauglir8687 3 жыл бұрын
They just be like, “damn is still sleeping?”
@alexandrasimon7191
@alexandrasimon7191 3 жыл бұрын
Awww
@Strutsbandage
@Strutsbandage 3 жыл бұрын
So freakin cute
@PorkotylerClips
@PorkotylerClips 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod: Don’t make loud noises outside the bedrooms, Barahir is sleeping Human: He’s been dead for 60 years Finrod it’s time to burry the guy. Finrod: Dead? No I’m sure you’re mistaken.
@Crafty_Spirit
@Crafty_Spirit 3 жыл бұрын
Many men feel honoured to call themselves Elf-friends, and one of the greatest friend to men in turn was Finrod. How often do you have a respected and mighty Elven king sacrifice himself so that a man could marry an elven prince... best man, not only to Beren 🥰
@StarlightDreamer12
@StarlightDreamer12 2 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was so tragic how the turning point in the magic song battle, when Sauron began to defeat Finrod, was the First Kinslaying. Finrod was drawing strength from Valinor and good things in the world, and Sauron used not just a terrible thing, but a terrible deed the Elves had done, to strengthen the side of evil. It's as if to say, evil in the world is one thing, but it's the evil within his own people, the act that stained the holy land where Finrod is drawing his strength from, that is his weakness. Even despite the fact that Finrod himself was likely totally innocent. So even poor Finrod, innocent and possibly the kindest, most benevolent, most loyal of all the princes, was caught up in the far-reaching consequences of what Feanor did, and it was to some extent his downfall. He's trapped in the Doom of Mandos, and it makes me so sad.
@sainiharika
@sainiharika Жыл бұрын
Soo true trapped 😭😭😭 it’s poetic he dies in the tower he built fulfilling his oath.
@rosesyed1447
@rosesyed1447 3 жыл бұрын
The best part of this story is Finrod's sacrifice pays off and after all the hardships and agony, he finally reunites with his father and the love of his life, Amarie❤ Excellent job Nerd of the rings 👏👏
@MrWarhead16
@MrWarhead16 3 жыл бұрын
Never expected the ending. It was so darn beautiful!
@kaisawatson
@kaisawatson 3 жыл бұрын
Well Tolkien was Christian and it's a very christian vision.
@waltonsmith7210
@waltonsmith7210 2 жыл бұрын
Valinor is NOT christian Heavenm
@ImmortalChessDaily
@ImmortalChessDaily 10 ай бұрын
​@@kaisawatsonI dunno I think it disrespectful for us to think LOTR is based off any Abrahamic religion. let's just leave it as fiction
@ImmortalChessDaily
@ImmortalChessDaily 10 ай бұрын
​@@waltonsmith7210valinor sounds like Valhalla?
@TarMody
@TarMody 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod is my favorite elven character in this mythology.
@SW-fn7cl
@SW-fn7cl 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah him and fingolfin are mine 👍
@chefitaly7339
@chefitaly7339 3 жыл бұрын
Mine too
@kyleenglot9184
@kyleenglot9184 3 жыл бұрын
I like king Thingol of Doriath as well. That guy was quite a success despite not being of the Qualequendi of Valinor though he did visit them briefly but turned back to middle Earth. He was good enough to receive the love of a Maiar! A Sindar/Silvan elf lord of all people.
@TarMody
@TarMody 3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleenglot9184 Sorry but Thingol is just as arrogant a character as Feanor in my opinion.
@kyleenglot9184
@kyleenglot9184 3 жыл бұрын
@@TarMody Oh yeah he's not the best character morally, but I do find him interesting though. Same with Feanör.
@JorikPar
@JorikPar 3 жыл бұрын
Over the last weeks I read the Silmarillion to my girllfriend who was never a fan of Lord of the Rings or anything related. She loved the initial creation of Arda and the stories of Sun and Moon, Luthien and Beren and Earendil and Elwing. Turins story made her really sad but she thought it was amazing as well. There is so much beauty in Tolkiens world that most people dont even know about.
@Crafty_Spirit
@Crafty_Spirit 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds sweet, I never heard before that two adults would take the time to read out / listen to a whole book 🖖🏼
@synl8847
@synl8847 3 жыл бұрын
@@Crafty_Spirit my wife reads to me sometimes she's love reading
@SpecialOrder_937
@SpecialOrder_937 3 жыл бұрын
Turin’s tales is probably the saddest of all of Tolkien’s “lays” the death of his sister the capture of his father the slaying of his greatest friend the plundering of his home Such a great story
@johnt.inscrutable1545
@johnt.inscrutable1545 2 жыл бұрын
@@Crafty_Spirit it was one of the best things about my marriage. Taking time out of all life’s goings on and secluding ourselves comfortably and reading something meaningful to read something one of us treasured to the other m, or read something we’d found together at the book store or library. It’s something I miss terribly.
@TeaDrinker-eq3md
@TeaDrinker-eq3md 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived in the world of Arda. Our world is boring and bland as compared to the world of Tolkien. I wouldn't mind dying in a battle alongside the other good races of Middle-Earth.
@johnnybhoff226
@johnnybhoff226 3 жыл бұрын
Fin rod really is loyal. Leaves his kingdom to go on berens journey. Now that’s loyalty to its finest.
@mawisback
@mawisback 2 жыл бұрын
Its oath keeping more than loyalty which is more Honorable if you think about it.
@fangornthewise
@fangornthewise 2 жыл бұрын
Since he knew only his ancestor, not Beren himself, it's more Honor than loyalty.
@MrRostit
@MrRostit 3 жыл бұрын
The debate of Andreth and Finrod is one of my favourite writings of Tolkien's, I say it deserves a spotlight of its own!
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! It's such a great story!
@barrylyndon5552
@barrylyndon5552 8 ай бұрын
A lot of worldbuilders could do with reading it, very much examines short vs long lives in a far deeper and more spiritual context than just mere biology
@MermaidMusings7
@MermaidMusings7 Күн бұрын
Andreth and Aegnor's love story is so tragic.
@bungouyevsky
@bungouyevsky 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod is my favourite character among all of the characters in Tolkien's universe. He lost everything and yet he never got angry for this. He had to leave his lover, see the deaths of his brothers, his human friends, and he gave his crown to Orodreth when he saw his people's betrayal (and he wasn't even angry at them) in order to keep his promise to his dead friend Barahir. And he did everything to protect that stupid Beren, no matter what. He sacrificed himself. He was strong, wise, and fair. I get really sad, thinking that he was born in Valinor, under the lights of the trees, right in the middle of the heaven, and yet he died in a dark hole fighting a werewolf with his bare and chained hands, right in the middle of the hell...
@janpeszek5897
@janpeszek5897 2 жыл бұрын
Mine too. I would even go as far as to say that he was instrumental to the whole redemption of Noldor and Morgoth's defeat. Simply by initiating the friendship between Elves and Men. Without the friendship between Elves and Men there would be no Earendil, no Elwing. If you read Silmarilion carefuly (which I assume - you have), you realise that not many Elven princes in Beleriand would be as gracious towards Men as Finrod. He was maybe the truest ''good guy'' of Noldors.
@nbeutler1134
@nbeutler1134 Жыл бұрын
@@janpeszek5897he reminds me of Gandalf because he was always just and kind, as well as being powerful and integral to many affairs of all the races
@tonyuppal8956
@tonyuppal8956 7 ай бұрын
Yes my sentiments too. Finrod was the bestest of them, most wise, loved, revered and kept his oath. The Dwarves loved him too and he was the first to be introduced to Men. Yet in the pit, his power was shown and none of the companions betrayed their Lord, take solace that Minas Tirith was cleansed again and a green turf grew by his Cairn but take comfort Finrod still delights under the trees of Valamar besides his father. Finrod was everything a Prince should be.
@ricardocortes5975
@ricardocortes5975 3 жыл бұрын
Man...that ending made me tear up a bit. Loyalty is something strange in life and I feel sir Tolkien knew very well about this and he puts this topic very well in his works. Middle earth sadly has seen much betrayal thought it's ages but when we read about such a noble character like Finrod it shows that this is price greatly amongst the Vale. Didn't knew he was reincarnated and that he was able to live in peace and with the woman he loved :')
@jerrydeem8946
@jerrydeem8946 3 жыл бұрын
Was JRR Tolkien actually knighted by the House of Windsor? I could Google it l suppose, but if you know whether this is the case I'll wait on a response ✌️
@rubycebreros2330
@rubycebreros2330 3 жыл бұрын
so SAM is not the only one
@kawekalee9737
@kawekalee9737 2 жыл бұрын
I think his sense of loyalty was developed in the trenches of WW1- all his young friends dying in quantities. Swearing oaths of loyalty was perhaps spoken out of despair. One cannot fathom the Battle of Somme(?)- id imagine it was quite bloody
@cormoran_strike
@cormoran_strike 3 жыл бұрын
This type of examination of the concept of death and the finiteness of men in the eyes of someone that will never succumb to old age is profound.
@Kalafinwë
@Kalafinwë 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine how Finarfin would feel when receiving news of his three sons deaths. At last, Galadriel sails back to Aman... He must have had a joy jump when hearing Finrod was reembodied.
@guibox3
@guibox3 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine the grief Galadriel had all those thousands of years alone. Experienced the separation from her father, the death of all three of her brothers, being exiled from Valinor and having to leave her home to a far off land after experiencing thousands of years of war.
@knowledgehunter6101
@knowledgehunter6101 3 жыл бұрын
@@guibox3 *and mother, and grand mother etc etc :(
@goodputin4324
@goodputin4324 3 жыл бұрын
@@guibox3 yes for about 8000 years to be exact
@whentheyes4076
@whentheyes4076 3 жыл бұрын
@@knowledgehunter6101 not really finwe was one of original elves so maximum she had was grandma who died
@knowledgehunter6101
@knowledgehunter6101 3 жыл бұрын
@@whentheyes4076 ? She still got seperated from her mother Eärwen and Indis?
@pena6819
@pena6819 3 жыл бұрын
I cant believe this madlad Finrod fought a duel of songs of power against a being, who took part in the song of creation
@gershomtan5879
@gershomtan5879 2 жыл бұрын
He rap battled sauron. Dude is a certified badass. Also dayuuuuum! Fingolfin legit beat on Morgoth's door TWICE, like a dude colllecting a gambling debt. Mad respect.
@shokmusic_AC
@shokmusic_AC 3 жыл бұрын
Even in an age of heroes, Finrod stood tall.
@SephTheHuntress
@SephTheHuntress 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod "spitfire" Felagund, the greatest rapper in Middle Earth, second to none. The only reason Sauron won the rap battle was because he hit below the belt. Something Finrod would never do. "Nai hirulvalye Valimar. Nai elye hiruva. Namarie!"
@tilltronje1623
@tilltronje1623 3 жыл бұрын
For real. Finrod was actually quite nicr to Sauron, saying that there is still a place for him in the west and that he can forgive. And then Sauron is like "let me just trigger your ptsd"
@redted12345
@redted12345 2 жыл бұрын
Truly the best of the Elves. Friend to all, no arrogance, no malevolence, steadfast, loyal beyond reproach. Imagine being amongst Beor’s people and waking to hear his music and thinking a god of benevolence was among you. Perhaps the most good natured of the elves; and still metal enough to choke out a werewolf to protect a friend before he died.
@josephchandler8358
@josephchandler8358 2 жыл бұрын
Finrod Felagund & Beleg Cuthalion are by far my favorite elves. For me, they captured every aspect of selfless elfinesse. Mastery of their crafts, paramount roles in their age, and but those who supported lesser heroes to sum it all up. So humble. The song between Sauron and Finrod… why can’t we have literature like this now? I am more touched by Tolkien’s messages in this part of the tale alone, than any religious book that has ever been presented to me. Truly, as all are anthropogenically originated anyway, as fine a person as Tolkien and his influences to make a masterpiece in my time; I am so privileged. Thanks Nerd of the Rings. For some it’s just some movies, for some it’s solace from reality, for me it’s as precious as the Iliad for all the wisdom, life lessons, relationship advice, confidence boosting, purpose making spirit that Tolkien left in it. He’d be proud of this and your expansions! Thank you.
@Hallows4
@Hallows4 Жыл бұрын
Her father, her brother, and her daughter. Imagine how much joy Galadriel must have felt upon finally returning to Valinor.
@7someone
@7someone 3 жыл бұрын
I think this has to be my favorite Token story. A pure story of a life well lead.
@Jimjiss
@Jimjiss 3 жыл бұрын
Right on time, just like a wizard. 🧙‍♂️
@H2dahizzl
@H2dahizzl 3 жыл бұрын
A wizard is never late he arrives precisely when he means to
@hrperformance
@hrperformance 3 жыл бұрын
Man these lore videos are so good! So glad to have found this channel
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Glad you found the channel as well and are enjoying the vids!
@akimus34
@akimus34 2 жыл бұрын
I almost cried at the end of this video when Finrod was reunited with his father and love. What an amazing and rare good ending
@thedunadan8021
@thedunadan8021 3 жыл бұрын
What a tale! Such a noble heart! It's beautiful to know that he ends his story with complete joy. 👍
@Gamer-gv7xn
@Gamer-gv7xn Жыл бұрын
Finrod is such an amazing character in the LOTR, he literally embodies the guy you want to be or be around.
@CasperInkyMagoo
@CasperInkyMagoo 2 жыл бұрын
The greatest story told with the greatest characters ever written.
@treworthy
@treworthy 3 жыл бұрын
I love that Tolkien uses art (such as song or poetry) as the vehicle of power or magic. Eru created the universe with song, the Ainur created Middle Earth with song. And here, Sauron and Finrod battle each other not with spells, but with songs and tales. I always thought, since first reading the battle between Sauron and Finrod, that Finrod would have won. Sauron sings of darkness, violence, and treachery. Finrod sang about light, freedom, friendship, and beauty. But it was only when Sauron sang of the treachery of the Noldor, the slaying of the foamriders. Finrod didn't have an answer for that, feeling the sin of his people. I always thought that's how Sauron won.
@_semih_
@_semih_ 3 жыл бұрын
Actually not. Sauron was going to win in any case. He is a Maia! Sauron mentioned the captives mourning in agony in Angband and it was the point where Finrod couldn't handle with and Sauron won even without any effort. Yes in fact Sauron was still sitting in his throne when Finrod fell down before his throne. He just ignored Finrod's song like 'meh' lol
@Strutsbandage
@Strutsbandage 3 жыл бұрын
That ending tho! So beautiful! I always thought Finrods desition to help Beren almost was too nice and good of him? that it was such a great and dangerous task he accepted, and that it ended with all the elfs death, such a loss and tragedy. But hearing about Finrods life and how he en ended with his love, reincarnated in Valinor, makes me understand his desition better. it's so beautiful!
@Crafty_Spirit
@Crafty_Spirit 3 жыл бұрын
It's noble who willingly he was to fulfil his oath. A cynic would tell you that he only did it because he knew that breaking an oath is a sentence to a tragic end, but I don't buy that, he was pure in his motives 😀
@Avel_runner
@Avel_runner 3 жыл бұрын
" ...await us there, my brother and me." Come on dude, I don't wanna cry so early in the morning.
@ashleyphillips8216
@ashleyphillips8216 3 жыл бұрын
I love Finrod's tail and the fact he gets to go home and be with Amarie and his father after all the struggles he suffered through.
@comradebork
@comradebork 3 жыл бұрын
"Finrod's tail" ... Calm down, girl. -- Sigmund
@pinkywinky911
@pinkywinky911 2 жыл бұрын
Finrod’s story is worth making a movie by itself 🥺❤️ as well as dozens of other characters from the First Age. Tolkien’s world is just full of amazing heroic and tragic characters that I wish to see adapted on the screen someday. 🙏🏻
@mariannedole5165
@mariannedole5165 3 жыл бұрын
He is my favorite elven character, and Athrabeth has become my favorite Tolkien work. Thank you for this.
@sebastianmatt7707
@sebastianmatt7707 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. One can only feel sympathy for Finrod and i wept a tear when i read that he was reunited with his father
@drnosy
@drnosy 3 жыл бұрын
You've singlehandedly saved me from despairing this winter. I just watched a couple of these and I'm truly in love with all these characters. I've rediscovered my love for the Professor. That man created a world filled with such epic characters that simply fills my heart with glee.
@w2gaming768
@w2gaming768 3 жыл бұрын
Man I’ve been obsessed with ur videos for the last two days and when I finally finished them my man here drops one for me , don’t regret a single second watching ur videos man , keep it up ...
@Overmillion
@Overmillion 3 жыл бұрын
This was another great video to expand my appreciation for Tolkien's masterpiece. Thank you Nerd of the Rings! I'm sure your work would have made Tolkien very proud. What a pleasant thought. 🙂
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is among the highest praise I could ever receive. Glad you are enjoying the channel and thank you for being a channel member!
@Loreman72
@Loreman72 3 жыл бұрын
The song battle of Finrod & Sauron was made into a song by Clamavi de Profundis - recommended.
@hydradominatus3641
@hydradominatus3641 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking the battle between Sauron and Finrod. 👌
@dwalker420
@dwalker420 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod Felagund is such a great character. Thank you for that video, so well done. You are by far the best Tolkien videos on KZbin. 👑
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That is some high praise!
@Reymonidas
@Reymonidas 2 жыл бұрын
Just imagine Finrod meeting with Beren in the Halls of Mandos, and being told that he fulfilled the quest, will marry Lúthien and will be brought back to life to live together with her. The most heroic of all Elves during the First Age, and maybe of all time, in my opinion. And after all the sacrifices he made, including his own due to his valour, love and loyalty to his friends, he won being reunited with his father and his bride. My favourite Quendi. Thanks for such a great video.
@DoctorMustafaSaad
@DoctorMustafaSaad 3 жыл бұрын
A very fair and noble character. And the music transition when the Dagor Bragollach begins! Man it's like watching movie! Good job sir!
@Scott_34
@Scott_34 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful video! Finrod has been my favorite Tolkien character for many years.It's good to see him get a moment in the spotlight.
@jargalanbayarjargal6937
@jargalanbayarjargal6937 3 жыл бұрын
he is my favorite elven character so far, love his noble deeds and glad he got to be happy in the end.
@KazgarothUsher
@KazgarothUsher 3 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for ages for a good post on Finrod Felagund and you have done it justice. :D Thanks :D
@mortazam.qassem5194
@mortazam.qassem5194 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how well made these videos are, and for free! Dude even has CC Subtitles for non-native speakers like me.
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
@mojoschmee9320
@mojoschmee9320 3 жыл бұрын
"...you guys are nerds..." -my wife I shared it because as I was watching this video, I looked over and saw her, and this was her reply. Since she pluralized it, I figured she meant it for you as well...
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 So my channel name is pretty on-point then? 😁
@mojoschmee9320
@mojoschmee9320 3 жыл бұрын
@@NerdoftheRings She's rarely wrong...👍
@mojoschmee9320
@mojoschmee9320 3 жыл бұрын
@@NerdoftheRings Also, big kudos and thanks for the content. Really well done and fun to consume.
@darchangel2136
@darchangel2136 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man. If thoroughly enjoying the absolute greatest fictional masterpiece known to recent history is being a nerd, guilty as charged and damn proud.
@Daggerfall40
@Daggerfall40 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod is the Middle Earth equivalent of Keanu. An immortal being who is super cool, very generous and Incredibly likeable.
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Like Keanu Reeves? Definitely cool, generous and likeable - not sure about the immortal part. :)
@MrAntAve
@MrAntAve 6 ай бұрын
no
@MermaidMusings7
@MermaidMusings7 Күн бұрын
lol
@robbeelsas
@robbeelsas 3 жыл бұрын
It's still a mystery to me how mere guests to a king of his own realm (which arguably was exactly what the sons of Fëanor were at that time in Nargathrond) manage to convince the subjects of that same king to effectively ghost him. I mean, they were technically closer in the line of succession to the Noldorian high throne but how is that even relevant. I mean, Finrod BUILT damn Nargathrond ...
@josuesolisgamboa
@josuesolisgamboa 3 жыл бұрын
Celegorm and Curufin were probably saying something along the lines of it being madness that people should die for the "selfishness" of Beren's love, or that Beren is not requesting aid for his people, like supplies or warriors, but instead he is asking the king and others to die in a suicide mission.
@boris8515
@boris8515 3 жыл бұрын
You know the character is good when to kill him you nee something as epic as this: _Then the gloom gathered. Darkness growing,_ _In Valinor, the red blood flowing,_ _Beside the sea, where Noldor slew_ _The foamriders, and stealing drew._ _Their white ships. With their white sails._ *_From lamplit havens, the wind wails._* *_The wholf howls, the ravens flee!_* *_The ice mutters in the mouth of the sea!_* -The Silmarillion, "The battle of Sauron and Finrod Felagund" For context: they had a duel in songs of power. At first, Sauron wanted to reveal all about Finrod, but he sang a song of protection and succesfully deflected his attack. Now the Dark Lord knew what a a powerful foe he had in front of him and started mainly defending, rarely taking any offensive actions, waiting for the right moment. And the moment came. Finrod mentioned the beauty of Valinor, and Sauron instantly destroyed him by singing about the kingslaying. Yes, they literally had a rap battle.
@techbuildz9418
@techbuildz9418 3 жыл бұрын
Finrod and fingolfin were the coolest elves EVER
@tilltronje1623
@tilltronje1623 3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Fingon. The guy went to the fortress of evil incarnet all by himself, climbed its terrible mountains and just started singing without giving a damn about the literal devil chilling next door. The biggest disrespect towards evil and the biggest power move of all time
@manuela1986
@manuela1986 3 жыл бұрын
Thats what I would call an awesome big brother ♥️
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
The best!
@TheMarcHicks
@TheMarcHicks 3 жыл бұрын
Such a sadly beautiful story, like almost all of the stories in the Silmarillion. At least Finrod "friend of men" Felegund got rewarded with a happy ending.
@thehighguarduk4820
@thehighguarduk4820 3 жыл бұрын
A fantastic video, the best life description video of Finrod I have seen, so well told about one of my all time favourite characters. Finrod is my favourite Elven prince by far, he is noble, honourable, selfless, brave, wise and kind in equal measure. Imagine if he had been High King or survived to the second and third age, how much would the later characters and times would have benefited from his greatness. Though it is more important that in the end his story is a happy one, after completing an act of utter heroism he is recognised for his true goodness and reincarnated quickly so he once again walk with his father and be with the women he loved. Amazing video, really well done.
@Sufanius
@Sufanius Ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful stories of the many out of Middle Earth. Finrod and his honorable nature and loving heart is the type of purity we aspire to display. Oath keeper regardless of the personal danger. A wisdom about him as well. Such a great character
@MzShaybutta
@MzShaybutta 3 жыл бұрын
The part explained about how elves perceived human death. I'm glad this was touched on in this video. I was always curious about how immortal beings like elves could perceive death the first time seeing it. Great vid.
@v.e.7236
@v.e.7236 3 жыл бұрын
That this Finrod character was given a second life (and w/ the love of his life) is pretty epic, in itself! Says pages about his integrity and gives weight to the addage, "Only the good die young."
@ZakhadWOW
@ZakhadWOW 2 жыл бұрын
not sure you could EVER claim FInrod was young o.0
@v.e.7236
@v.e.7236 2 жыл бұрын
@@ZakhadWOW Yeah, a bit of a stretch, but Elves are long-lived, so age is a relative term.
@EandreB21
@EandreB21 3 жыл бұрын
Utúlie'n aurë! The Day Has Come. Been waiting for this one and you Sir do not dissapoint :) really liked the way you told this beatiful story, and the background music was so fitting as it was beautiful aswell.
@phiology1983
@phiology1983 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like nerding out to lord of the rings on Saturday morning. 🤓
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
A great way to start a Saturday! :)
@feanorian21maglor38
@feanorian21maglor38 3 жыл бұрын
Saturday morning here, nerding out
@Crafty_Spirit
@Crafty_Spirit 3 жыл бұрын
Many men feel honoured to call themselves Elf-friends, and one of the greatest friend to men in turn was Finrod. How often do you have a respected and mighty Elven king sacrifice himself so that a man could marry an elven prince... best man, not only to Beren 🥰
@MrMarvellousMark
@MrMarvellousMark 3 жыл бұрын
Finally a video I waited for a ton of time one of the most interesting elves but at the same time he is still somewhat mysterious ! Extremely Interesting video ! Keep it up fellow Middle Earth nerd!
@sandalimendis8
@sandalimendis8 3 жыл бұрын
What an amazing video of my favorite character 😍 I love the way you have perfectly summed up his entire life without leaving anything out About Finrod, he was skilled in carving. As it is told in one of the History of Middle Earth books he decorated the pillars of Nargothrond with his carving skills. And in Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, he is mentioned as the wisest of the exiled Noldor. A title his cousin and best friend Turgon would argue with him about 😅 Guy's loyalty is amazing!
@multiverse7181
@multiverse7181 3 жыл бұрын
finnAL7Y FIND
@sandalimendis8
@sandalimendis8 3 жыл бұрын
@@multiverse7181 Thanks for recommending me this ❤️
@samh98239
@samh98239 3 жыл бұрын
I love the use of the map and icons during your videos. It makes you feel more connected to the story and a better visualization of the history
@alexandrasimon7191
@alexandrasimon7191 3 жыл бұрын
Finally we've arrived at the introduction of all these amazing characters from the Silmarillion ❤️
@gbmpoetry
@gbmpoetry 3 жыл бұрын
I would love if these videos were on Spotify as a podcast so I could listen whilst I'm at work! They're all so awesome!
@Tallacus
@Tallacus 2 жыл бұрын
Rings of Power: lets just forget just how awesome Finrod was and the real reason why he was so loved by his sister and focus all on her
@alexebert8393
@alexebert8393 2 жыл бұрын
oh come on, you have to know by this point they're literally not allowed to use plot lines from the silmarillion because they don't own the rights. i feel the pain though; i actually wish they just didn't bring him up at all. he's always been my favorite character and i was bummed to see his entire story boiled down to "he really wanted to hunt down sauron;" which is not even close to his motivation!
@budoka_gaijin
@budoka_gaijin 3 жыл бұрын
Man I would love a Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth video. It's one of Tolein's deepest sections
@FluffyVicky
@FluffyVicky 3 жыл бұрын
I had goosebumps 80% of the time and cried 20% of the time watching that video. You do a great job on these. Thank you.
@sbhand5740
@sbhand5740 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautifully done - this is probably your best video to date!
@emercycrite
@emercycrite 3 жыл бұрын
0:24 Jeez that is one good-looking family right there!
@peterjobovic3406
@peterjobovic3406 3 жыл бұрын
The story of Sauron's match with Huan (dog) is also good. Huan was able to defeat Sauron, and it is interesting that the later Dark Lord was defeated by Orome's hunting dog. Which, like Sauron, was probably also Maia.
@orfeas8
@orfeas8 3 ай бұрын
What a beautiful story and narration. It almost got me to tears. So poetically beautiful. Thank you
@mke2328
@mke2328 2 жыл бұрын
Celegorm and Curifin in Nargothrond really said “if I cannot find trouble, I will create it”
@sauron3488
@sauron3488 2 жыл бұрын
Finrod had the most vast kingdom of any of the Noldor by land area.
@evancondon1372
@evancondon1372 3 жыл бұрын
By far one of my favorite Tolkien characters ever! Love your content bud!
@H2dahizzl
@H2dahizzl 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a series on the history of all the city’s in middle earth these videos and music are so intresting and peacfull
@timsisco3742
@timsisco3742 3 жыл бұрын
I concur. Done chronologically from the founding of the cities grouped by race. So all the Elvish cities, then Dwarvish, and then man.
@H2dahizzl
@H2dahizzl 3 жыл бұрын
@@timsisco3742 yeah
@rahilario
@rahilario 3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear "Felagund" pronounced correctly! Even the recent audiobooks released for Fall of Gondolin and Beren & Luthien mess it up. They're reading excerpts from Lay of Leithian (which has rhyming couplets), and they attempt rhyme these lines where the "-gund" sounds like the U in "fun." in shadow faithful Felagund, careless of fang or mortal wound.
@sircyrus00
@sircyrus00 3 жыл бұрын
Man, the art in this one was top notch!
@m1dnightgreen
@m1dnightgreen 3 жыл бұрын
I love these character history videos! Your videos have such a unique style that is pleasant to watch, and you always have interesting topics to discuss. Thank you so much for sharing your passion of Tolkien with others!
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! It truly means the world to me to know people enjoy these videos and enjoy watching them as much as I enjoy making them!
@SophiaAstatine
@SophiaAstatine 3 жыл бұрын
Always loved that artwork of Finrod and Amarie in the meadow. It's so beautiful. Definitely the kind of end an utter champion like Finrod deserves.
@The_Bashar
@The_Bashar 3 жыл бұрын
😭😭 Am not crying, you are!! Am in awe of many Elves but Finrod, I love with all my heart 😇.
@neginjoodzadeh9847
@neginjoodzadeh9847 3 жыл бұрын
Such a noble king! Thank you Nerd of the rings
@thedirty530
@thedirty530 3 жыл бұрын
Wow.....This story may be the best of them all. This seems like a very important part of the entire story! And maybe central to its themes. I love everyone you make a bit more!
@lestermiller2717
@lestermiller2717 3 жыл бұрын
These little bits of details of the books or movies is amazing. I’ve learned more about the books than I ever read.
@colmortimer1066
@colmortimer1066 3 жыл бұрын
This was great, I have been reading the Silmarillion and it just so happened I read about his death less than an hour ago, and I started weeding though today's videos in my sub feed and found this one. :) This was a great way to put a lot of what I have been reading in a different perspective.
@LoreOfTheRingsYT
@LoreOfTheRingsYT 3 жыл бұрын
So unique and of utter excellence. You have excelled to another level Matt!
@manuela1986
@manuela1986 3 жыл бұрын
Dang, as much as I dont like when your video comes to an end, but you always finish it with my fav melody, so mixed feelings always 😄♥️🎶
@hoganstroud801
@hoganstroud801 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Matt! I just finished reading The Fall of Gondolin. Although enjoyable, I believe I missed much of the lore throughout the story. Any chance we could get a video dedicated to the Fall of Gondolin and to Tuor? Always love your videos!
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
Certainly! I will definitely do a video on Gondolin and it's fall - it's such a tragic and interesting story - and a pivotal location in the First Age!
@historicartistic3531
@historicartistic3531 2 жыл бұрын
Him and Elrond are my favorite of the elves, and with Finrod, you do him justice with telling his story in this video so well. :)
@Darkstar_Dayne
@Darkstar_Dayne 2 жыл бұрын
Gil Galad is an absolute Chad too and Fingolfin is the GOAT
@salmanhyder1655
@salmanhyder1655 3 жыл бұрын
On KZbin, nothing comprehensive was available on Finrod except a few broken videos and some podcasts (containing irrelevant conversations and little relevant on the character history) . And this was just a few days. Surprised to see you've uploaded it today. Thanks.
@Drew151Proof
@Drew151Proof 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully summarized. Thank you
@davidrider9866
@davidrider9866 3 жыл бұрын
Wooooooooooho just finished reading the silmarillion I can now watch videos of the 1st age!u rock Matt!
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a whole playlist of the First Age! Enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKarfaysnruUo6M
@martindiaz6481
@martindiaz6481 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, you have the finest content in your channel. Thank you so much
@zamiyaFlow
@zamiyaFlow Жыл бұрын
Finrod and Fingolfin are the coolest of all the elves and I pray to god nobody dare touch their tales or adapt them for television or movies
@LSSD1292
@LSSD1292 Жыл бұрын
Unless they respect the source material,like Peter Jackson
@thewolf-sb3mq
@thewolf-sb3mq 3 жыл бұрын
I have no regrets subscribing in this channel .. masterpiece of Tolkien made so epic as it is told by nerd of the rings .. more power my good sir .. i love it
@anybrody
@anybrody 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know why everytime I saw the name of Finrod and Glorfindel was like when I see those heroes of the real life war. Just reading their names gaves me my deepest salute and respect
@philpetersen4477
@philpetersen4477 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for rekindling my appreciation of Finrod. He is the greatest friend.
@ErelasInglor
@ErelasInglor 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh, a favorite of mine as he has a happy ending to his tale despite his death and subsequent absence in Beleriand and later Middle-earth. :)
@stephenkuipers9982
@stephenkuipers9982 2 жыл бұрын
Watching this again after Rings of Power teaser! So keen!
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