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Absolutely, Fingolfin is 100% one of my favorites! His story is just so compelling. Which story do you think I should cover next? I'd love to hear your thoughts! 😁

@@FellowshipoftheLore Personally I would like the story of Finarfin, including he and the Noldor remnant's part in the march of the host of the Valar. I always think he is the wisest of the three sons of Finwe. He is actually part of the war that brings Morgoth down. Also, I have often wondered at the reuniting of some of the Noldor who accompany the Valar with relatives still alive but part of the exiles. I like the way the Valar handle matters at the end.

I start at the end. The brightest light can cause the darkest shadow. Yes, this is obviously so. As CS Lewis points out, a 'fallen' good dog does not become as bad as a 'fallen' good Man, who is not as bad as a a fallen Angel. The more brightness and brilliance the greater the depth of evil if and when a being 'falls'. Morgoth, most powerful of the Ainur is the prime example. A mediocre Feanor could not have done as much damage as the brilliant one. Who can take issue with this? Not a problem.

Second, and a major point before any discussion, The Silmarillion had many edits, it is a take Professor Tolkien was working on for a very long time. The version we have was edited by his son, Christopher, and so what is accepted 'canon' can vary, interpretations being chosen to reinforce or dismiss a point. On this matter, and for those interested, I would recommend the book 'Arda Restored', by Douglas Charles Kane', where he suggests Christopher Tolkien reconstructed his Father's vision in the Silmarillion even more than he reconstructed other works. We have a long and laborious history of Tolkien's amazing vision edited, in The History of Middle Earth' books, which stretch as far as his later writings' including The Shibboleth of Feanor in HoME 12. Much is altered over time. For instance, HoME 10 tells us the youngest of the twins is slain, when Feanor, filled with malice, awakens Curufin and a few others to set fire to the ships. Unwittingly burning Amras, who is still asleep on one. (Or perhaps not unwittingly, as it is said Amras was thinking of sailing back to his mother.) This is significant information. It is usually not considered canon though, even though it is a later formulation. ) My point here is that to do justice to as complicated a character as Feanor something more than the same old surface skim is required. I have read what is included in the video from so many people, so many times. I was hoping this was really to be a deep dive.

To reinforce the choice of material in a comparatively insignificant point, I see in featured example pictures Finwe is fair, silver haired, while Miriel is dark haired. Both are of the Noldor, who are usually represented as being darker of hair, with the exception of the copper brown/ red hair of the people of the Smith Mahtan. I can understand may artists automatically portraying both with dark hair. The Golden hair colour belongs with the Vanya, and the Silver with some associated with the Royal Houses of the Teleri. Or so it seems. In the note 61 to The Shibboleth of Feanor it says of Mahtan 'His hair was not as dark or as black as was that of most of the Noldor, but brown, and had glints of coppery red in it.' Concerning Finwe, Caranthir is said to be black-haired as his grandfather (Finwe, not Mahtan), in 'The names of the sons of Feanor with the legend of the Fate of Amros in note 5. In note 19 it says Finwe had black hair but brilliant blue-grey eyes. On mother names in the same place it also says Maitimo (Maedhros) and the youngest two inherited the rare red-brown hair of Nerdanel's kin (Not of Nerdanel herself.) Of course the Silmarillion says of Feanor himself 'was tall and fair of face, and masterful,his eyes piercingly bright, and his hair raven-dark. Most illustrations hold very close to that image. Miriel's hair is sometimes portrayed as silver, and I have seen the reference but cant locate it offhan. Will add it when I do. So to the point, folk portray Finwe and Miriel from the Silmarillion alone may have them with blue or purple hair, but not copper-brown, as that belonged to Mahtan's kin, or probably gold, as that belonged to the Vanyar, or silver? (Miriel?) as that is a sign of Ingwe and Olwe and Celeborn and certain others of the Teleri.

@@highlandheather5438 Thanks for the detailed explanation and thoughtful comment! I really appreciate the depth you bring to Feanor’s character and the complexities of Tolkien's world. You're absolutely right-understanding Feanor means exploring his motivations, his relationships, and the nuanced choices of the Valar. Points like the tragic fate of Amras or the impact of Christopher Tolkien’s edits add a lot of layers to the story, and I’ll definitely keep these in mind for future videos. Your notes on the significance of hair color in Tolkien’s world are also really insightful. I can see how these details add depth to the portrayal of each character. Feedback like yours is invaluable; it helps me improve and dive deeper into the lore. Thank you again, and I hope to hear more of your thoughts in the future! 🙏

@@FellowshipoftheLore Thank you very much for your reply. I do understand this is a rather large topic to give any justice to, but as you made the effort to make the video I hope it can be opened further in discussion? I will answer my questions, but as already mentioned, the identification of 'canon' makes it no certain matter.

Hello, You are right, definitely deserved a spot! I hope to cover them in future videos🙏

Interesting! Thanks for the comment😅

Thanks so much for this awesome list and your feedback! I really appreciate the time you took to highlight all these key characters-it’s always great to see other Tolkien fans’ perspectives and ideas. I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos!🙏

You’re absolutely right-Melian, as a Maia and Galadriel’s mentor, was incredibly powerful and deserves a spot on the list. I appreciate you pointing that out, and I’ll keep it in mind for future videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate the insight, and I can see where you're coming from I’ll keep this in mind for future videos to make sure I’m covering those strong figures. Thanks again for sharing your perspective!

@@FellowshipoftheLore Rather than corerecting my initial post, I'll apologise for how it reads. I think I got that wrong, not the content, lol, but the delivery. I appreciate your very kind and controlled reply.

I didn’t take your initial comment badly at all-honestly, feedback like yours is invaluable for helping me improve my videos. It means a lot to me that you’re engaging with the content and taking the time to share your thoughts. I really appreciate it, and I’m excited to use all this great input to make even better videos in the future! 🙏

@@FellowshipoftheLore Check out Azaghal the Dwarf, he was pretty tough, even for a Dwarf. First age I think, had a run in with a dragon.

Sounds very interesting! I will check that out. Thanks alot for the tip 😁

Sorry to hear you feel that way! I’ll definitely keep your feedback in mind for future videos. If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to hear which characters you think should have made the list instead. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@@FellowshipoftheLore I don't "feel" any way. The list is objectively wrong. You don't have Iluvatar in the list, and any of the Valar are more powerful than everyone in the video except for Ungoliant.

​@@drownedcreation none of those are in middle earth...

@@firefox517 what?

That's a great point! Glorfindel’s return to Middle-earth with powers close to Maia level definitely puts him in a unique position of strength, and I can see why you'd rank him ahead of Galadriel. I appreciate you bringing this up-it's fascinating to think about the different power levels among these legendary characters. Thanks for adding this perspective!

Thank you so much for this detailed and well-thought-out response! I really appreciate the insight you provided, especially about the power dynamics among the Valar, dragons, and legendary elves like Feanor. Your points on Galadriel’s power relative to other First Age figures give me a lot to think about. I’ll definitely take this into consideration for future videos to ensure more accuracy and depth. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

I guess we need to take Eonwe into a future video! Thanks for commenting and for your input🙏

Yes, I agree. Ancalagon will actually be in my next video!

It really could be, I will cover the Valar in upcoming videos

I think you have hit the nail on the head, maybe a slight alteration to have Eru and 9 valar though.

Haha! Samwise deserves a whole video by himself. The REAL MVP😅

Haha, it's a good comparison when you see pictures of Tulkas😅

If the Hulk was not so weak, then yes, lol. Tulkas was mighty, put him in the Marvel universe and he'd scare everyone.

That sounds like a good idea! I will add that to my video list! Thanks alot for the tips

You are totally right! I will try to cover them in future videos! Thanks alot for commenting and giving tips, that helps alot for future videos

@@FellowshipoftheLore Feanor is a strange one to measure, he was by far the mightiest of the Elves, when he was eventualy killed after fighting ALL of the Balrogs, his spirit was so powerful that his body disapeared in a flash of light before it could be mutilated. I'm a Tolkien fan, I'm aware some of my nerdy answers may be a little close to rude, sorry about that 😬

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! You're absolutely not coming off as rude-I'm really grateful for your insights. It's great to hear from fellow Tolkien fans who are so passionate about Middle-earth! This kind of discussion is exactly what makes Tolkien’s world so fascinating; there’s always more to explore and debate about these incredible characters and stories. Appreciate your input, and thanks again for watching!😁

Glad to hear! I publiced a new video yesterday! I hope you like that one aswell🙏

Thanks, it means alot! More content is on its way🙏

Welcome to the world of LOTR! I'm so glad the video helped you understand the character better, and thank you for subscribing! There’s so much to explore, and I’m excited to share more with you. Stay tuned for the next one!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm really glad to hear that you're enjoying the content. Your support means a lot and helps keep the magic of Middle-earth alive! I appreciate you being a part of this journey. Stay tuned for more LotR videos!

Thank you so much! 🙏 I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement. I’m glad you enjoy the content and artwork-more exciting stuff coming soon!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your support! 🙌

Cheers my friend!

Thanks for the fact check! I really appreciate your detailed insight. I’ll definitely look into these points further and aim to cover them in future videos.