Alqualondë

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Alqualondë (Quenya for 'swan-haven') also known as Haven of the Swans and the Haven is the chief city of the Falmari on the shores of Aman.

[edit] Description

The city was built in a natural harbour made of rock, and was also walled for some reason. Other than the great harbours it also housed the tower of Olwë. The city was covered with pearls which the Teleri found in the seas and jewels which they obtained from the Ñoldor and their ships were moored here. Until the Kinslaying, the city was one of the most peaceful and tranquil places in all of Aman truly synonymous with elven bliss. It was always alive with song from the fair voices of the Teleri and after Valinor went dark and silent with the death of the Two Trees, the first sounds that could still be heard were coming from the fair coastal haven.

[edit] History

With aid from the Ñoldor, the city was built during the time of the trees sometime after the elves arrived in Valinor, by those Teleri who loved the seas and the starlight as in Cuiviénen but wished to remain in Aman. Olwë, brother of Thingol, lived in Alqualondë and was its lord from here and ever after. The city is said to be north and east of Tirion between the Calacirya and Araman in northern Eldamar. It is perhaps best known as the site of the first Kinslaying recounted in The Silmarillion, in which Fëanor attacked the Teleri, and stole their ships.