The History of Lothlórien | Tolkien Explained
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Lothlórien, a beautiful forest kingdom, has a rich history of war and expansion, led by Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel, who wielded the Ring of Water to keep the realm free of evil. Despite facing attacks, the realm of Lothlórien thrives, with the Fellowship visiting, grieving for Gandalf, and receiving gifts before departing on their journey.
Insights
- Lothlórien, a forest kingdom founded by Teleri elves, is intricately tied to its rulers, Galadriel and Celeborn, who safeguard the realm with the power of Nenya, one of the Three Elven Rings of Power.
- The history of Lothlórien is marked by strategic alliances, internal conflicts, and pivotal battles, culminating in its transformation from a defensive stronghold to an active participant in shaping the fate of Middle-earth post-Sauron's defeat.
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What is Lothlórien known for?
Beauty and ancient elven inhabitants.
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Summary
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"Lothlórien: Ancient Forest Kingdom of Elves"
- Lothlórien is a forest kingdom of great beauty, inhabited in ancient days of Middle-earth before the sun and moon.
- The realm has a long history of war and expansion, becoming synonymous with its Lord and Lady.
- Lothlórien was first settled by a group of Teleri elves who broke off from the larger group making the Great Journey to Valinor around the Year of the Trees 1115.
- The Silvan elves, part of the Nandor group, primarily settled in the forest of Greenwood the Great and a smaller forest known as Lórinand or Laurelindórenan.
- After the destruction of Beleriand, many elves refused to go to Aman and stayed in Middle-earth, including famous elves like Galadriel, Celeborn, and Elrond.
- Oropher and Thranduil founded the Woodland Realm in Mirkwood, with Oropher becoming their lord.
- Galadriel received the Ring of Water, Nenya, from Celebrimbor, one of the Three Elven Rings of Power.
- The Last Alliance of Elves and Men was formed to combat Sauron, with Amdír and the Galadhrim joining the forces.
- In the Battle of Dagorlad, Oropher and his silvan elves disobeyed orders and suffered heavy losses, with half of the Galadhrim killed.
- Galadriel and Celeborn ruled Lothlórien, using Galadriel's ring to keep the forest pure and free of evil, leading to the city of Caras Galadhon being built.
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Lothlorien: Time, Grief, Resurrection, Victory
- Time in Lothlorien passes swiftly, with the Fellowship grieving for Gandalf, receiving gifts, and departing on February 16, 3019.
- Gandalf is resurrected and healed in Lothlorien on February 17, 3019, before heading to Fangorn forest.
- Lorien faces attacks on March 11, 15, and 22, repelling invaders with the power of Galadriel's ring.
- After the destruction of the ring on March 25, Lorien turns offensive, storming Dol Guldur, renaming Mirkwood, and preparing for Arwen's marriage to Aragorn.
