Suilad everyone, Welcome to Nargothrond. I am Finrod Felagund, king of Nargothrond, friend of men and lord of caves. I was born of Finarfin, son of Finwe the high king of Noldor. We were at peace in Valinor, and no darkness had shadowed our land. Feanors pride and Morgoth's evil shadow forced us out of our land and into exile. Even though I did not support Feanor, I chose exile out of loyalty to my kin. With a heavy heart we made our way to middle earth.
We resided in beleriend and there I created my kingdom Nargothrond in the underground caves with the help of dwarves. Hence i was given the name "Felagund" which meant hewer of caves. With pillars carved like trees of stone and golden lanterns like stars we created a peaceful home with song, and friendship with elves, dwarves, and mortal men. I was the one who discovered men wandering in the wilderness. I taught them speech, lore and music, as they were very dear to me. Among them, Beor's house was my dearest, as in my time of need, he presented me with utmost loyalty and saved my life. And for them my heart always remained grateful. I swore an oath to always come of aid to Beors house and kin. And that oath is what brought me to my unforeseen doom.
When Beren sought a Silmaril, hunted by Morgoth's wrath, I came upon my oath and went on to battle darkness alongside Beren for his pursuit. Even though the odds were not in my favour, I refused to cower and break my oath. In Sauron's pit, one by one, all of our men fell until it was only beren and me. When the wolf jumped to attack I put myself before it. I chose death to protect a mortal to whom I was bound by oath.
Love and loyalty is the true light within me that no darkness can overcome. I moved for friendship, lived for friendship, and died for friendship. I do not wish to be known for my crown; I wish to be remembered for the loyal friend I was.
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