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@TerenceGrimstone3 жыл бұрын
Feanor and his sons plz
@vainor7973 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel
@prunabluepepper3 жыл бұрын
:D do Baelin's Route
@journeysabda3 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel Please. I wanted to know more about Him. His life and also his maps of travel. Thanks 🙏
@journeysabda3 жыл бұрын
Glorfindel 🙏
@skylargray4553 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
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
This is a great point!
@SpecialOrder_9373 жыл бұрын
The singer of discontent against a singer of love and resistance
@romagonzales11773 жыл бұрын
Finrod’s capital F stands for “flow!”
@vaiyt3 жыл бұрын
Or the best rap battle in history
@wewenang51673 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-labelbotanist53553 жыл бұрын
"The elves would not wed in times of war" This may have been at the root of the elves' population problem
@aurelian26683 жыл бұрын
@Rizal Disraeli Ramos yeah thats why they could fight for thousands of years.
@kyleenglot91843 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.
@seawind9303 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.
@jaapuitroepteke27503 жыл бұрын
They only have baby booms, good thing they didn’t age like man. Otherwise they’d have a weird age pyramid 😂
@spyrosblt33203 жыл бұрын
WHEN SHE TRIES TO HOLD YOUR HAND IN A TIME OF WAR
@PorkotylerClips3 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.
@morgothbauglir86873 жыл бұрын
They just be like, “damn is still sleeping?”
@alexandrasimon71913 жыл бұрын
Awww
@Strutsbandage3 жыл бұрын
So freakin cute
@PorkotylerClips3 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_Spirit3 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 🥰
@StarlightDreamer122 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 Жыл бұрын
Soo true trapped 😭😭😭 it’s poetic he dies in the tower he built fulfilling his oath.
@rosesyed14473 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 👏👏
@MrWarhead163 жыл бұрын
Never expected the ending. It was so darn beautiful!
@kaisawatson3 жыл бұрын
Well Tolkien was Christian and it's a very christian vision.
@waltonsmith72102 жыл бұрын
Valinor is NOT christian Heavenm
@ImmortalChessDaily10 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
@ImmortalChessDaily10 ай бұрын
@@waltonsmith7210valinor sounds like Valhalla?
@TarMody3 жыл бұрын
Finrod is my favorite elven character in this mythology.
@SW-fn7cl3 жыл бұрын
Yeah him and fingolfin are mine 👍
@chefitaly73393 жыл бұрын
Mine too
@kyleenglot91843 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.
@TarMody3 жыл бұрын
@@kyleenglot9184 Sorry but Thingol is just as arrogant a character as Feanor in my opinion.
@kyleenglot91843 жыл бұрын
@@TarMody Oh yeah he's not the best character morally, but I do find him interesting though. Same with Feanör.
@JorikPar3 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_Spirit3 жыл бұрын
That sounds sweet, I never heard before that two adults would take the time to read out / listen to a whole book 🖖🏼
@synl88473 жыл бұрын
@@Crafty_Spirit my wife reads to me sometimes she's love reading
@SpecialOrder_9373 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.inscrutable15452 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-eq3md2 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.
@johnnybhoff2263 жыл бұрын
Fin rod really is loyal. Leaves his kingdom to go on berens journey. Now that’s loyalty to its finest.
@mawisback2 жыл бұрын
Its oath keeping more than loyalty which is more Honorable if you think about it.
@fangornthewise2 жыл бұрын
Since he knew only his ancestor, not Beren himself, it's more Honor than loyalty.
@MrRostit3 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!
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
Definitely! It's such a great story!
@barrylyndon55528 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
@MermaidMusings7Күн бұрын
Andreth and Aegnor's love story is so tragic.
@bungouyevsky3 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...
@janpeszek58972 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 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
@tonyuppal89567 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.
@ricardocortes59753 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 :')
@jerrydeem89463 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 ✌️
@rubycebreros23303 жыл бұрын
so SAM is not the only one
@kawekalee97372 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_strike3 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.
@Kalafinwë3 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.
@guibox33 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.
@knowledgehunter61013 жыл бұрын
@@guibox3 *and mother, and grand mother etc etc :(
@goodputin43243 жыл бұрын
@@guibox3 yes for about 8000 years to be exact
@whentheyes40763 жыл бұрын
@@knowledgehunter6101 not really finwe was one of original elves so maximum she had was grandma who died
@knowledgehunter61013 жыл бұрын
@@whentheyes4076 ? She still got seperated from her mother Eärwen and Indis?
@pena68193 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
@gershomtan58792 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_AC3 жыл бұрын
Even in an age of heroes, Finrod stood tall.
@SephTheHuntress3 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!"
@tilltronje16233 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"
@redted123452 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.
@josephchandler83582 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 Жыл бұрын
Her father, her brother, and her daughter. Imagine how much joy Galadriel must have felt upon finally returning to Valinor.
@7someone3 жыл бұрын
I think this has to be my favorite Token story. A pure story of a life well lead.
@Jimjiss3 жыл бұрын
Right on time, just like a wizard. 🧙♂️
@H2dahizzl3 жыл бұрын
A wizard is never late he arrives precisely when he means to
@hrperformance3 жыл бұрын
Man these lore videos are so good! So glad to have found this channel
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
Welcome! Glad you found the channel as well and are enjoying the vids!
@akimus342 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
@thedunadan80213 жыл бұрын
What a tale! Such a noble heart! It's beautiful to know that he ends his story with complete joy. 👍
@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.
@CasperInkyMagoo2 жыл бұрын
The greatest story told with the greatest characters ever written.
@treworthy3 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_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
@Strutsbandage3 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_Spirit3 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_runner3 жыл бұрын
" ...await us there, my brother and me." Come on dude, I don't wanna cry so early in the morning.
@ashleyphillips82163 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.
@comradebork3 жыл бұрын
"Finrod's tail" ... Calm down, girl. -- Sigmund
@pinkywinky9112 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. 🙏🏻
@mariannedole51653 жыл бұрын
He is my favorite elven character, and Athrabeth has become my favorite Tolkien work. Thank you for this.
@sebastianmatt77073 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
@drnosy3 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.
@w2gaming7683 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 ...
@Overmillion3 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. 🙂
@NerdoftheRings3 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!
@Loreman723 жыл бұрын
The song battle of Finrod & Sauron was made into a song by Clamavi de Profundis - recommended.
@hydradominatus36413 жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking the battle between Sauron and Finrod. 👌
@dwalker4203 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. 👑
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That is some high praise!
@Reymonidas2 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.
@DoctorMustafaSaad3 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_343 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.
@jargalanbayarjargal69373 жыл бұрын
he is my favorite elven character so far, love his noble deeds and glad he got to be happy in the end.
@KazgarothUsher3 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.qassem51943 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.
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
@mojoschmee93203 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...
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 So my channel name is pretty on-point then? 😁
@mojoschmee93203 жыл бұрын
@@NerdoftheRings She's rarely wrong...👍
@mojoschmee93203 жыл бұрын
@@NerdoftheRings Also, big kudos and thanks for the content. Really well done and fun to consume.
@darchangel21363 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.
@Daggerfall403 жыл бұрын
Finrod is the Middle Earth equivalent of Keanu. An immortal being who is super cool, very generous and Incredibly likeable.
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
Like Keanu Reeves? Definitely cool, generous and likeable - not sure about the immortal part. :)
@MrAntAve6 ай бұрын
no
@MermaidMusings7Күн бұрын
lol
@robbeelsas3 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 ...
@josuesolisgamboa3 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.
@boris85153 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.
@techbuildz94183 жыл бұрын
Finrod and fingolfin were the coolest elves EVER
@tilltronje16233 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
@manuela19863 жыл бұрын
Thats what I would call an awesome big brother ♥️
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
The best!
@TheMarcHicks3 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.
@thehighguarduk48203 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.
@SufaniusАй 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
@MzShaybutta3 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.72363 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."
@ZakhadWOW2 жыл бұрын
not sure you could EVER claim FInrod was young o.0
@v.e.72362 жыл бұрын
@@ZakhadWOW Yeah, a bit of a stretch, but Elves are long-lived, so age is a relative term.
@EandreB213 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.
@phiology19833 жыл бұрын
Nothing like nerding out to lord of the rings on Saturday morning. 🤓
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
A great way to start a Saturday! :)
@feanorian21maglor383 жыл бұрын
Saturday morning here, nerding out
@Crafty_Spirit3 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 🥰
@MrMarvellousMark3 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!
@sandalimendis83 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!
@multiverse71813 жыл бұрын
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@sandalimendis83 жыл бұрын
@@multiverse7181 Thanks for recommending me this ❤️
@samh982393 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
@alexandrasimon71913 жыл бұрын
Finally we've arrived at the introduction of all these amazing characters from the Silmarillion ❤️
@gbmpoetry3 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!
@Tallacus2 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
@alexebert83932 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_gaijin3 жыл бұрын
Man I would love a Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth video. It's one of Tolein's deepest sections
@FluffyVicky3 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.
@sbhand57403 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautifully done - this is probably your best video to date!
@emercycrite3 жыл бұрын
0:24 Jeez that is one good-looking family right there!
@peterjobovic34063 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.
@orfeas83 ай бұрын
What a beautiful story and narration. It almost got me to tears. So poetically beautiful. Thank you
@mke23282 жыл бұрын
Celegorm and Curifin in Nargothrond really said “if I cannot find trouble, I will create it”
@sauron34882 жыл бұрын
Finrod had the most vast kingdom of any of the Noldor by land area.
@evancondon13723 жыл бұрын
By far one of my favorite Tolkien characters ever! Love your content bud!
@H2dahizzl3 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
@timsisco37423 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.
@H2dahizzl3 жыл бұрын
@@timsisco3742 yeah
@rahilario3 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.
@sircyrus003 жыл бұрын
Man, the art in this one was top notch!
@m1dnightgreen3 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!
@NerdoftheRings3 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!
@SophiaAstatine3 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_Bashar3 жыл бұрын
😭😭 Am not crying, you are!! Am in awe of many Elves but Finrod, I love with all my heart 😇.
@neginjoodzadeh98473 жыл бұрын
Such a noble king! Thank you Nerd of the rings
@thedirty5303 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!
@lestermiller27173 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.
@colmortimer10663 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.
@LoreOfTheRingsYT3 жыл бұрын
So unique and of utter excellence. You have excelled to another level Matt!
@manuela19863 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 😄♥️🎶
@hoganstroud8013 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!
@NerdoftheRings3 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!
@historicartistic35312 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_Dayne2 жыл бұрын
Gil Galad is an absolute Chad too and Fingolfin is the GOAT
@salmanhyder16553 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.
@Drew151Proof3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully summarized. Thank you
@davidrider98663 жыл бұрын
Wooooooooooho just finished reading the silmarillion I can now watch videos of the 1st age!u rock Matt!
@NerdoftheRings3 жыл бұрын
I've got a whole playlist of the First Age! Enjoy!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKarfaysnruUo6M
@martindiaz64813 жыл бұрын
Sir, you have the finest content in your channel. Thank you so much
@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 Жыл бұрын
Unless they respect the source material,like Peter Jackson
@thewolf-sb3mq3 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
@anybrody3 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
@philpetersen44772 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for rekindling my appreciation of Finrod. He is the greatest friend.
@ErelasInglor3 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. :)
@stephenkuipers99822 жыл бұрын
Watching this again after Rings of Power teaser! So keen!