The Encyclopedia of Arda - Kinslaying (original) (raw)

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Dates Shortly after the Darkening of Valinor1 Location Alqualondë on the shores of the Bay of Eldamar Race Elves Divisions A slaying of Teleri by Noldor Meaning 'Kin' is used here in a broad sense, because both slayers and slain belonged to the Eldar Indexes: Alphabetical: K Events About this entry: Updated 27 January 2014 Updates planned: 1 The sack of Alqualondë Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV The first slaying of Elf by Elf, in which the followers of Fëanor, seeking vessels to make the passage from Valinor to Middle-earth, assaulted the Teleri in their haven of Alqualondë. Notes 1 The Annals of Aman (in volume X of The History of Middle-earth) lists the Kinslaying as occurring in Valian Year 1495. That would place it directly after the Darkening of Valinor, and approximately 48 (solar) years before the first rising of the Moon and the Sun. See also... Alqualondë, Angrod, Battle of the Haven, Elendë, Elu Thingol, Exile of the Noldor, Fall of the Noldor, Fingolfin, Halls of Awaiting, High Speech, Maiar of the Sea, Noldolantë, Return of the Noldor, Swan-ships, The Dispossessed Indexes: Alphabetical: K Events About this entry: Updated 27 January 2014 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2014. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.