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[[Celebrimbor]] ([[Years of the Trees|YT]] ? - [[SA 1697]]) was a [[Ñoldor]]in prince, last of the [[House of Fëanor]] left in [[Middle-earth]] and founder of the [[Second Age]] realm of [[Eregion]], and the forger of the [[Rings of Power]].
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'''Celebrimbor''' was a [[Ñoldor]]in prince, last of the [[House of Fëanor]] left in [[Middle-earth]] and ruler of the [[Second Age]] realm of [[Eregion]], and the forger of the [[Rings of Power]].
   
==History==
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==Biography==
   
 
Celebrimbor was the son of [[Curufin]], fifth son of [[Fëanor]] (son of [[Finwë]] and his first wife [[Miriel]]) and [[Nerdanel]]. During the [[First Age]] he lived with his father in [[Nargothrond]], but he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and [[Celegorm]] regarding [[Lúthien]], [[Beren]], and [[Finrod]]. He repudiated his father Curufin's deeds and did not follow his father and brothers when they were expelled from Nargothrond.<ref>''[[The Silmarillion]], [[Quenta Silmarillion]],'' Chapter XIX: "[[Of Beren and Lúthien]]"</ref>
[[File:Family by Filat.jpg|thumb|left|275px|Celebrimbor as a child with his parents in Valinor.]]
 
   
 
[[File:Family by Filat.jpg|thumb|right|243px|Celebrimbor as a child with his parents in Valinor, by Filat]]
Celebrimbor was born in [[Valinor]], the son of [[Curufin]], fifth son of [[Fëanor]] (son of [[Finwë]] and his first wife [[Miriel]]) and [[Nerdanel]]. His unnamed mother remained in [[Valinor]]. He followed his grandfather into exile, though little is said of his deeds during the [[First Age]]. He probably fled to [[Nargothrond]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]] (Battle of Sudden Flame). However, he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and [[Celegorm]] regarding [[Lúthien]], [[Beren]], and [[Finrod]]. He even repudiated his father's deeds and did not follow him when the two brothers were expelled from Nargothrond. Celebrimbor survived the First Age and was probably was forced, due to the [[Doom of Mandos]], to remain in Middle-earth rather than return to Valinor, but perhaps freely elected to remain.
 
   
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Celebrimbor settled in Eregion in the Second Age and started dealing with the dwarves of the realm of [[Khazad-dûm]] . In SA 1500 [[Sauron]], calling himself [[Annatar]] ("lord of gifts"), befriended the Ñoldor of Eregion. He claimed to be an emissary of the Valar, especially Aule, and instructed them in the art of ring-making.<ref name="rings">''[[The Silmarillion]], [[Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age]]''</ref> Celebrimbor distrusted him, but the smiths of Eregion were deceived. Under the guidance and instruction of Sauron, the smiths openly made [[Rings of Power#Several other lesser rings|rings]] to learn the craft, but unknown to them the craft taught by Sauron incorporated a binding magic into the rings.
In [[Tolkien]]'s stories, Celebrimbor plays an important role as the maker of the [[Rings of Power]]. During the Second Age, he lived in the [[Elvish]] realm of Eregion. Under the guidance and instruction of the [[Dark Lord]] [[Sauron]], who feigned good intentions, calling himself [[Annatar]], the "Lord of Gifts" &mdash; Celebrimbor openly made sixteen rings: seven for the [[dwarves]], and nine for [[Nazgûl|men]]. But secretly, without Annatar's knowledge, Celebrimbor created the three [[Rings of the Elves]], the greatest and fairest of the Rings of Power. These rings were thus free of Annatar's corrupting influence. Celebrimbor named the rings [[Vilya]], [[Narya]] and [[Nenya]] after the principal Middle-earth elements of air, fire and water, respectively. According to the dwarves, the chief Dwarven Ring of Power was also made free of Sauron's influence and given to a dwarf personally by Celebrimbor. Though dwarves' lore and possibly true, it may not have any credibility. However, it would add more of an elemental sense to Celebrimbor's rings ("elemental" referring to the four basic originally-thought elements of fire, water, air, and earth), being as dwarves are known for prowess with stone and rock, it would not be much of a stretch of the imagination for it to have represented the ring of earth.
 
   
At this time, Annatar was secretly forging the [[One Ring]] which he designed to enable him to rule Middle Earth via its influence over the other rings. Annatar reassumed his role as the Dark Lord and placed the One Ring on his finger, claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers. Celebrimbor and the Elves of Eregion defied Sauron by withholding the other rings from him. Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was captured in the sack and was forced under torture to disclose where the Nine and the Seven were held, but he would not reveal the whereabouts of the three elvish rings. He had already sent the three rings away for safekeeping: [[Vilya]] and [[Narya]] to [[Gil-galad]] in [[Lindon]], and [[Nenya]] to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]]. Sauron captured the lesser rings and used them as instruments of evil in later years, particularly against men. Celebrimbor died from his torment, the last direct descendant of the line of Fëanor.
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In secret, Sauron forged the [[One Ring]], a master ring that would rule all the lesser rings, to enable him to rule Middle Earth via its influence over those who used those other rings. When Sauron placed the One Ring on his finger, claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers, the Elves knew his true identity and intentions. Celebrimbor and the Elves of Eregion defied Sauron by withholding the other rings from him. The greatest of the rings (aside from the [[One Ring]]) were created by Celebrimbor himself, and these were never touched by Sauron and thus were uncorrupted by him, although they were still subject to the [[One Ring]]. These were the three [[Rings of Power#The Three|Rings of the Elves]], the fairest of the Rings of Power. Celebrimbor named them [[Vilya]], [[Narya]], and [[Nenya]] after the principal Middle-earth elements of air, fire and water, respectively.<ref>According to the dwarves, the chief Dwarven Ring of Power was also made free of Sauron's influence and given to a dwarf personally by Celebrimbor.{{Fact}}</ref> He sent the three rings away for safekeeping: [[Vilya]] and [[Narya]] to [[Gil-galad]] in [[Lindon]].<ref>According to some versions, he gave Narya directly to [[Cirdan]]), and [[Nenya]] to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]].{{Fact}}</ref>
   
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Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was captured in the sack and was forced under torture to disclose where the lesser rings were, but he would not reveal the whereabouts of the [[Three Rings|three greatest of them]] that he had sent away for safekeeping. Celebrimbor died from his torment, the last direct descendant of the line of Fëanor (save perhaps for his father's brother [[Maglor]], whose fate is unknown and is said by some legends to still wander the shores of the Sea). Sauron captured the lesser rings and re-gifted them: seven to kings of the [[Dwarves]], and nine to [[Nazgûl|kings of Men]].
==Etymology==
 
   
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==Important Works==
The name Celebrimbor means "silver-fist" or "Hand of silver" in [[Sindarin]] translated from his [[Quenya]]n father-name '''Telperinquar'''.
 
   
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Celebrimbor was one of the most skilled smiths of Middle Earth. He forged the Elves' [[Three Rings]] of power<ref name="rings" /> and the [[Doors of Durin]] in Khazad-dûm (with the help of the dwarf [[Narvi]]). According to some accounts he made a version of the [[Elfstone]] (or the Elessar) as a gift to Galadriel, whom he loved.<ref>''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''</ref><ref name="Complete">''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]''</ref>
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The name Celebrimbor means "silver-fist" or "Hand of silver" in [[Sindarin]] translated from his [[Quenya]]n father-name '''Telperinquar'''.<ref name="Complete">''[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]''</ref>
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Celebrimbor appears in the game [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth:_Shadow_of_Mordor Shadow of Mordor] as the [[wraith]] assisting the Ranger Talion in destroying the forces of Sauron. He plays a pivotal role and his backstory will be an important factor of the games overall plot.
   
 
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*[[The Silmarillion]]: [[Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age]]
 
*[[The Lord of the Rings]]
 
*[[The Complete Guide to Middle-earth]]
 
   
 
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Celebrimbor was a Ñoldorin prince, last of the House of Fëanor left in Middle-earth and ruler of the Second Age realm of Eregion, and the forger of the Rings of Power.

Biography

Celebrimbor was the son of Curufin, fifth son of Fëanor (son of Finwë and his first wife Miriel) and Nerdanel. During the First Age he lived with his father in Nargothrond, but he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and Celegorm regarding Lúthien, Beren, and Finrod. He repudiated his father Curufin's deeds and did not follow his father and brothers when they were expelled from Nargothrond.[1]

Family by Filat

Celebrimbor as a child with his parents in Valinor, by Filat

Celebrimbor settled in Eregion in the Second Age and started dealing with the dwarves of the realm of Khazad-dûm . In SA 1500 Sauron, calling himself Annatar ("lord of gifts"), befriended the Ñoldor of Eregion. He claimed to be an emissary of the Valar, especially Aule, and instructed them in the art of ring-making.[2] Celebrimbor distrusted him, but the smiths of Eregion were deceived. Under the guidance and instruction of Sauron, the smiths openly made rings to learn the craft, but unknown to them the craft taught by Sauron incorporated a binding magic into the rings.

In secret, Sauron forged the One Ring, a master ring that would rule all the lesser rings, to enable him to rule Middle Earth via its influence over those who used those other rings. When Sauron placed the One Ring on his finger, claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers, the Elves knew his true identity and intentions. Celebrimbor and the Elves of Eregion defied Sauron by withholding the other rings from him. The greatest of the rings (aside from the One Ring) were created by Celebrimbor himself, and these were never touched by Sauron and thus were uncorrupted by him, although they were still subject to the One Ring. These were the three Rings of the Elves, the fairest of the Rings of Power. Celebrimbor named them Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal Middle-earth elements of air, fire and water, respectively.[3] He sent the three rings away for safekeeping: Vilya and Narya to Gil-galad in Lindon.[4]

Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was captured in the sack and was forced under torture to disclose where the lesser rings were, but he would not reveal the whereabouts of the three greatest of them that he had sent away for safekeeping. Celebrimbor died from his torment, the last direct descendant of the line of Fëanor (save perhaps for his father's brother Maglor, whose fate is unknown and is said by some legends to still wander the shores of the Sea). Sauron captured the lesser rings and re-gifted them: seven to kings of the Dwarves, and nine to kings of Men.

Important Works

Celebrimbor was one of the most skilled smiths of Middle Earth. He forged the Elves' Three Rings of power[2] and the Doors of Durin in Khazad-dûm (with the help of the dwarf Narvi). According to some accounts he made a version of the Elfstone (or the Elessar) as a gift to Galadriel, whom he loved.[5][6]

Etymology

The name Celebrimbor means "silver-fist" or "Hand of silver" in Sindarin translated from his Quenyan father-name Telperinquar.[6]

House of Fëanor

The Heraldic Device of the House of Fëanor

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Media

Celebrimbor appears in the game Shadow of Mordor as the wraith assisting the Ranger Talion in destroying the forces of Sauron. He plays a pivotal role and his backstory will be an important factor of the games overall plot.

References

  1. The Silmarillion, Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter XIX: "Of Beren and Lúthien"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Silmarillion, Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age
  3. According to the dwarves, the chief Dwarven Ring of Power was also made free of Sauron's influence and given to a dwarf personally by Celebrimbor.[citation needed]
  4. According to some versions, he gave Narya directly to Cirdan), and Nenya to Galadriel in Lothlórien.[citation needed]
  5. The Lord of the Rings
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Complete Guide to Middle-earth

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