Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: N Others About this entry: Updated 16 May 2007 Updates planned: 2 The dread fate of the Deep Elves "Tears unnumbered ye shall shed; and the Valar will fence Valinor against you, and shut you out..." The opening words of the Doom of the NoldorQuenta Silmarillion 9_Of the Flight of the Noldor_ The prophecy and judgement pronounced by Mandos on the Noldor as they marched from Aman to make war on Morgoth. It is also known as the Curse or Doom of Mandos, the Doom of the Valar and the Prophecy of the North. The Doom expelled the Noldor from Valinor, and prophesied a time of betrayals and tragedies in Middle-earth. For the House of Fëanor, Mandos pronounced that they would be driven to dreadful deeds by their Oath, and be dispossessed of the Kingship of the Noldor. All of these prophecies ultimately came to pass. See also... Second Prophecy of Mandos, The Dispossessed Indexes: Alphabetical: D Alphabetical: N Others About this entry: Updated 16 May 2007 Updates planned: 2 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2007. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Powerful, professional, affordable - Find to how our DISC personality profile can benefit your business. |