Dates

Built after the Unchaining of Melkor; that is, during approximately the last thousand years of the Years of the Trees

Location

In the northern parts of Valinor

Origins

Constructed by Fëanor and his people as place of exile from Tirion

Race

Division

Culture

Elves of Valinor

Family

House of Fëanor

Pronunciation

fo'rmenos

Meaning

'Northern fortress'

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Formenos

The northern stronghold of Fëanor

The fortress home of Fëanor in the northern regions of Valinor, where he dwelt with his father Finwë after his expulsion from Tirion, and from whose vaults Morgoth stole the Silmarils.

See also...

Black Foe of the World, Darkening of Valinor, Fëanor, Finwë, High King of the Noldor, Jewels of Fëanor, Oath of Fëanor, Silmarils, Three Jewels, Unrest of the Noldor, War of the Great Jewels

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