Year
Sindarin
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Original
1050
Varda forms [the] Valacirca. 144 of the First Elves (Minyar, Tatyar, and Nelyar) awaken in Cuiviénen. The First Age begins. Melian travels to Beleriand after she climbs Taniquetil to see the stars.
Varda forms the Valacirca. The first 144 Elves (Minyar, Tatyar, and Nelyar) awake in Cuiviénen. The First Age begins. Melian travels to Beleriand after ascending Taniquetil to see the stars.
1080
Ethir Belegûr hirir in·Edhelrim a bauliar din. Te garui dri mbaul Belegûr i edonnant in·
Yrch vinui.
Spies [of] Melkor found the Elves and torment them. It [is] possible through [the] torment [of] Melkor that born [were] the first Orcs.
Spies of Melkor discover the Elves and afflict them. It is possible through the torture of Melkor that Orcs are first created.
1085
Orome finds the Elves, and he calls them [the] Eldar. Afraid [of] Orome [are] the Elves and they blame him for [the] work [of] Melkor.
Oromë discovers the Elves, and calls them the Eldar. The Eldar are afraid of Oromë and blame him for Melkor's work.
1086
Araw râdh na
Ndor-Rodyn a phêd n’ i·mbilbin
1 dín oh Eruchîn, faw
2 râdh n’ in·
Edhelrim lo idh·Rodyn geriar e·vent dín.
Orome returns to Valinor and speaks to his peers about [the] Children of Ilúvatar, before he returns to the Elves while the Valar ponder his message.
Oromë returns to Valinor and witnesses to his peers about the Children of Ilúvatar, then returns to the Elves while the Valar consider his message.
1090
The Valar battle Melkor in Battle [of] the Valar. [The] shores [of] Beleriand formed and bays formed in [the] North. Through the following years, they conqured Melkor and he retreted to Utumno.
The Valar make war on Melkor in the Battle of the Powers. The shores of Beleriand are formed and bays are created on the North. Over the next two years, Melkor is defeated and retreats into Utumno.
1092
Aethas Udûn iesta. Gobammen Amar; aliavren Forod a lhannen ‘aear.
[The] siege of Utumno begins. Shaken [is the] Earth; barren [is the] North and extended [is the] sea.
The siege of Utumno begins. The earth is shaken; the North is desolated and the Sea widened.
1099
[The] Battle [of] the Valar ends while the Valar attack [the] defences [of] Utumno. Tulkas catches Melkor and binds him with Angainor. They do not catch Sauron.
The Battle of the Powers ends as the Valar storm the final defences of Utumno. Tulkas captures Melkor and binds him with Angainor. Sauron evades capture.
1100
idh·Rodyn redhiar
Mbelegûr na Ndor-Rodyn, bedhir den a chedir den vi
Them Bannos an Endrain idh·Rodyn neledh (300 ennin).
The Valar return Melkor to Valinor, they judge him and throw him in [the] Halls of Mandos for three Ages of the Valar (300 Valian Years).
Melkor is brought back to Valinor, judged and cast into the Halls of Mandos for three Ages of the Valar (300 Valian Years).
1101
idh·
Rodyn hevir chûd o beriad
Eruchîn a thannar toged din na Ndor-Rodyn. Araw geda
4 e·nachof
5 hen n’ in·Edhelrim.
The Valar have [an] assembly about [the] protecting [of the] Children of Ilúvatar and they decide to bring them to Valinor. Orome offers this summons to the Elves.
The Valar make council about the protection of the Children of Ilúvatar and decide to bring them to Valinor. Oromë extends this invitation to the Elves.
1102
in·Edhelrim u-‘wathar
Nen Echui. Araw nachaf enphin
6 neledh,
Ingw,
Finw and
Elw toled na Ndor-Rodyn vo en·estel i pelir sothad
7 i·ñgwaith dín toled eithro.
The Elves will not leave Cuiviénen. Orome summons three ambassadors, Ingwe, Finwe and Elwe to come to Valinor with the hope that they can convice their people to come also.
The Elves are unwilling to leave Cuiviénen. Oromë invites three Elven ambassadors, Ingwë, Finwë and Elwë to come to Valinor with the hope that they can convince their people to come as well.
1104
in·Enphin redhir na
Nen Echui a mebedir in·Edhelrim radhed ‘u din na Ndor-Rodyn.
The ambassadors return to Cuiviénen and ask the Elves to retun together with them to Valinor.
The ambassadors return to Cuiviénen and invite the Elves to return with them to Valinor.
1105
First Awakening [of] the Elves at Cuiviénen. The Vanyar follow Ingwe, the Noldor follow Finwe and the Teleri follow Elwe and Olwe depart. The Avari follow Morwe and Nurwe, and stay in Cuiviénen. The Elves travel along [the] Sea of Helcar and turn to [the] west. Some Elves fear [the] smokes [of] war and return to Cuiviénen.
First Sundering of the Elves at Cuiviénen. The Vanyar led by Ingwë, the Noldor led by Finwë and the Teleri led by Elwë and Olwë depart. The Avari, led by Morwë and Nurwë, stay in Cuiviénen. The Eldar pass Sea of Helcar and turn west. Some are terrified by the smokes of war and go back.
1115
Second Awakening [of] the Elves: The Elves cross Greenwood the Great and come to [the] River Anduin. The Teleri wish to stay there, for they fear [the] Hithaeglir. Part [of] the Teleri (the Nandor) travel to [the] south who followed Lenwe.
Second Sundering of the Elves: The Eldar host passes Greenwood the Great and comes to the River Anduin. The Teleri wish to stay there, terrified by the Hithaeglir. A part of them go south led by Lenwë.
1125
The Vanyar and Noldor enter Beleriand; those in front of them cross Sirion a come to the shores. Orome goes to Aman for advise.
The Vanyar and Noldor enter Beleriand; the foremost of them pass Sirion and reach the shores. Oromë goes to Aman for counsel.
1128
i·Thelerrim avol eithro telir na Veleriand a dorthar na rhun
Gelion. Elu gên lae lui Finu vi nduir i·Ñgolodhrim ias
10 ad estar din
Neldoreth a
Gardh.
The unwilling Teleri come also to Beleriand and dwell to [the] east [of] Gelion. Elwe sees a great number [of] times Finu in [the] lands of the Noldor where after they call it Neldoreth.
The unwilling Teleri also come to Beleriand and dwell east of Gelion. Elwë often visits Finwë in the lands of the Noldor where later will be the forests of Neldoreth and Region.
1130
Elw ‘ova Velian vi
Nan Elmoth ad arodh o chûd ‘u Finw. Duiar vi ôl.
Elwe meets Melian in Nan Elmoth after he returned from [a] gathering with Finwe.
Elwë, returning from a meeting with Finwë, meets Melian in Nan Elmoth. They fall into a trance.
1132
Núron dôg
doll na
Gôf Balar. i·Mínil a Golodhrim líthar e·thoss dín añ Gaear a belthar den lo i·Thelerrim rethir vi Veleriand cestad Elw. Lo gwaer e·doll râg ah air
Dol Balar levia
9.
Ab Olw lhassa o lhedhu i·Mínil a Golodhrim, lae i·Thelerrim ephedir Olw n’
Ethir Sirion ias
10 ‘ovar
‘Aerys ah
Uinen.
Ulmo brings [an] island to [the] Bay of Balar. The Vanyar and Noldor forget their fear for [the] Sea and sail upon it while the Teleri stay in Beleriand to search for Elwe. While they departed the island breaks and only [the] Island of Balar remains.
After Olwe hears about [the] departure of the Vanyar and Noldor, [a] great number of Teleri follow Olwe to [the] Mouths of Sirion where they meet Osse and Uinen.
Ulmo brings an island to the Bay of Balar. The Vanyar and Noldor forget their fear for the Sea and embark upon it while the Teleri stay in Beleriand to look for Elwë. While departing, the island breaks and leaves the Isle of Balar behind.
After learning of the departure of the Vanyar and Noldor, Olwë leads some Teleri to the Mouths of Sirion where they meet Ossë and Uinen.
1133
The Vanyar and Noldor enter Aman and Valinor and posses Eldamar. The Valar open Calacirya in [the] Pelóri for [the] Light of Valinor to extend to Eldamar. The Elves begin to build [the] Hill [of] Túna and Tirion on it inside [of] Calacirya.
The Vanyar and Noldor enter Aman and Valinor and possess Eldamar. The Valar open the rift Calacirya in the Pelóri so that the Light of Valinor reaches Eldamar where the Elves may still see the stars. The Elves begin the building of the hill Túna and Tirion upon it inside Calacirya.
1140
The Vanyar and Noldor found Tirion and Mindon Eldaliéva. [A] great number of Vanyar long for the Trees and go to Valinor.
The Vanyar and Noldor found Tirion and Mindon Eldaliéva. Some Vanyar yearn for the Trees and move to Valinor.
1142
Yavanna gives Galathilion to the Noldor.
Yavanna gives the Noldor the White Tree.
1149
Núron nachaf i·Thelerrim n’ Avon vi ndangweth añ cheved Finu. Ach ‘Aerys naena al líthad i·Thelerrim a sotha
7 lae din rethed ‘u den vi Veleriand. Si estar i·Falathrim, i abadar venel
Brithombar ah
Eglarest, cad, ah e·chîr dín
Círdan.
Gaerys ñgoltha andin vaenas nan echaded i·chîr.
Ulmo summons the Teleri to Aman in answer to [the] praying [of] Finwe, But, Osse lements for [the] losing [of] the Teleri and persuade [a] great number [of] them to remain with him in Beleriand. These they call the Falathrim, who built [the] heavans [of] Brithombar and Eglarest after, and their lord Círdan. Osse teaches to them [the] craft of the making [of] ships.
Ulmo summons the Teleri to Aman in answer to the prayers of Finwë. However, Ossë is grieved to lose the Teleri and persuades some to stay with him in Beleriand. These are called the Falathrim, who afterwards establish the havens of Brithombar and Eglarest, and whose lord is Círdan. Ossë teaches them shipcraft.
1150
Olw a lhae i·Telerrim gwaer Veleriand bo
Eressai. i·Thelerrim egil rethir cestad Elw ah estar din in·
Eglath.
Olwe and [a] great number of Teleri leave Beleriand on Tol Eressea. The other Teleri remain to search for Elu and they call them the Eglath.
Olwë and the most part of the Teleri leave Beleriand on Tol Eressëa. The rest of the Teleri remain to search for Elwë and are named the Eglath.
1151
At [the] begging [of] the Teleri who heard [the] calls [of] Osse, Ulmo stops Tol Eressai outside [the] Bay [of] Eldamor.
At the begging of the Teleri who heard the calls of Ossë, Ulmo halts Tol Eressëa outside the Bay of Eldamar.
1152
Elwe and Melian awaken from their dream. Elu becomes King of the Elves in Beleriand.
Elwë and Melian awaken from their trance. Elwë becomes the King of the Elves in Beleriand.
1161
Gaerys ñgoltha i·
Thelerrim adabad gîr; gwaer Eressai a thelir na Ndor-Rodyn. i·Thelerrim i thelir na Ndor-Rodyn ab estar i·
Falathrim.
Osse teaches the Teleri to build ships; they depart Tol Eressea and come to Valinor. The Teleri who come to Valinor after they call the Falmari.
Ossë teaches the Teleri how to build ships; they leave Tol Eressëa and come to Valinor. The Teleri who reach Valinor are afterwards named the Falmari.
1162
The Teleri begin to build Alqualonde with [the] aid [of] Finwe.
The Teleri begin building Alqualondë with the help of Finwë.
1165
The last Vanyar depart from Tirion to dwell in western Taniquetil with the Valar. The Noldor remain in Tirion and make strong bonds together with the Teleri.
The last Vanyar depart from Tirion to live on western Taniquetil with the Valar. The Noldor remain in Tirion and develop stronger ties to the Teleri.
1169
Birth [of] Faenor, son [of] Finwe a Míriel.
Masons of [the] House [of] Finwe find gems while they minded.
Rúmil of Tirion make the first letters (maybe [the] “Sarati”) and writes songs and wisdom (maybe [the] Ainulindale).
Birth of Fëanor, son of Finwë and Míriel.
Masons of the House of Finwë discover gems while quarrying.
Rúmil of Tirion makes the first letters (possibly the Sarati) and records songs and wisdom (possibly the Ainulindalë).
1170
Death [of] Míriel Serindë
Death of Míriel Serindë.
1172
Proclaimed [is the] Doom of Manwe.
The Doom of Manwë is proclaimed.
1182
Devir Finw dam bestad.
They allow Finwe again to marry.
Finwë is allowed to marry again.
1185
Finwe weds Indis.
Finwë weds Indis.
1190
Birth [of] Fingolfin in Aman.
Birth of Fingolfin in Aman.
1200
Andrann Dadui na Ñgwedhed Belegûr.
Gonoded thain nan onnad
Lúthien vi
Neldoreth.
Second Age of [the] binding [of] Melkor.
Normal counting of [the] birth [of] Lúthien in Neldoreth.
Second Age of the Chaining of Melkor.
Traditional dating of the birth of Lúthien in Neldoreth.
1230
Birth [of] Finarfin in Aman.
Birth of Finarfin in Aman.
1250
Feanor makes the Letters.
Dwarves, who [are] also they call “Naugrim”, enter Beleriand and meet the Elves.
Fëanor creates the Tengwar.
Dwarves, also known as Naugrim, enter Beleriand and meet the Elves.
1260
Birth [of] Fingon in Aman. Last [of] the Vanyar depart Tirion.
Birth of Fingon in Aman. Last of the Vanyar leave Tirion.
1280
Finarfin weds Earwen.
Finarfin weds Eärwen.
1300
Third Age [of the] Binding [of] Melkor.
Birth [of] Turgon and Finrod in Aman.
[The] Dwarves [of] Belegost and the Sindar start to build Menegroth vi Doriath. Melian pays with knowledge and many pearls, including Nimphelos.
Daeron makes Certhas Daeron.
Third Age of the Chaining of Melkor.
The births of Turgon and Finrod in Aman. The Dwarves of Belegost and the Sindar begin the building of Menegroth in Doriath.
The Dwarves are paid with knowledge from Melian and with many pearls, including Nimphelos.
Daeron creates the Certhas Daeron.
1330
Cennin vinui in·
Yrch vi
Veleriand. i·Chadhodrim echedir esgair an i·Thindrim.
Seen first [are] the Orcs in Beleriand. The Dwarves make weapons for the Sindar.
Orcs are first seen in Beleriand. The Dwarves make weapons for the Sindar.
1350
[A] great number [of] Nandor follow Denethor to [the] west in Beleriand and become friends with Thingol. They dwell in Ossiriand.
Daeron makes the Cirth most-best, and employed by the Dwarves and they [are] made known in [the] east [of] Ered Luin.
Denethor leads some of the Nandor west into Beleriand and befriends Thingol. They settle in Ossiriand.
Daeron betters the Cirth, which are adopted by the Dwarves and made known east of the Blue Mountains.
1362
Birth [of] Galadriel in Eldamar and Aredhel in Dirion.
Births of Galadriel in Eldamar and Aredhel in Tirion.
1400
Leithiar
Mbelegûr in·engwidh dín. Dortha vi Mbar-Rodyn ndi dirweg
15.
They release Melkor from his bonds. He dwells in Valimar under vigilance.
Melkor is released from bondage. He dwells in Valimar under vigilance.
1410
They allow Melkor to walk free in Valinor, allowing him to become friends with the Noldor.
Melkor is allowed to walk freely in Valinor, allowing him to befriend the Noldor.
1449
Faenor begins to make the Silmarils.
Fëanor begins constructing the Silmarils.
1450
Faenor dêl i·
Silevril. Sesta Galad i·Ñgaladhad vi din a Gilbrennil aeanar din.
An in·în caphaenui ebir, Belegûr iesta peliad oeth a chuia e·mbaur an esgair. Faenor bêd oh e·vavras ophernad idh·Rodyn a rhâdh n’ Ennor.
Feanor finishes the Silmarils. He sets [the] Light of the Two Trees in them and the Valar.
For the following forty years, Melkor begins to spread war and urges the need for weapons. Fëanor speaks about his desire to reject the Valar and return to Middle Earth.
Fëanor completes the Silmarils. He puts the Light of the Trees in them and Varda hallows them.
For the next forty years, Melkor begins spreading strife and urging the need for weapons. Fëanor expresses his desire to reject the Valar and return to Middle Earth.
1479
Maybe [the] birth [of] Idril.
Possible birth of Idril.
1490
Finw nachaf Faenor na chûd, ias ‘ortha Fingolfin vo e·vegil dín. To idh·Rodyn edledhiar Faenor na
Forvenost an în ýneg. Tôg in·ionnath odog a Finw aphad din eithro.
Finwe summons Feanor to [a] assembly, where he threatens Fingolfin with his sword. Then the Valar Feanor to Formenos for 12 years. He takes his seven sons and Finwe follows him aslo.
Finwë summons Fëanor to a council meeting, where he threatens Fingolfin with his sword. The Valar then exile Fëanor to Formenos for 12 years. He takes his seven sons and Finwë follows him as well.
1492
Belegûr gên Faenor vi Forvenost, ach opherna
16 din. To Finw ‘ôr idh·Rodyn, i rhuidar Mbelegûr. Belegûr dhrega a chîr
Ungoliant vi
‘Wathar.
Melkor sees Feanor in Formenos, but rejects him. So Finwe warns the Valar, who pursue Melkor. Melkor flees and finds Ungoliant in Avathar.
Melkor visits Fëanor in Formenos, but he repels him. Finwë then warns the Valar, who pursue Melkor. Melkor flees and finds Ungoliant in Avathar.
1495
Manw nachaf Faenor na Ras-Arphain ias de a Fingolfin aderthar. Ungoliant feitha i·Ñgaladhad. Belegûr ndâg Finw vi Forvenost a phîl i·Silevril. Faenor esta din Morgoth. Te ah in·ionnath gwestar
‘West Faenor. Iestar cŷl oeth nan i·Ñgolodhrim ad idh·Rodyn a menir n’ Alflon ias
ndegir i·Thelerrim a philir i·Chîr Eilphrin dín. Se ieasta
Dhragad i·Ñgolodhrim.
Belegûr ah Ungoliant dregar na Veleriand ias Ungoliant gortha den. Belegûr nachaf Velroeg n’ e·‘rest dín a cheiriar Ungoliant gwaed. Belegûr, hinnen hui Vorgoth hi, dortha vi
Angband ah ortha aeglir
Thangorodrim.
Manwe summons Feanor to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reuinte. Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees. Melkor slays Finwe in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. Feanor names him Morgoth. He and his sons swear [the] Oath [of] Feanor. They begin [a] renewal [of] war of the Noldor against the Valar and go to Alqualonde where they slay the Teleri and steal their Swan Ships.
Melkor and Ungoliant flee to Beleriand where Ungoliant threatens him. Melkor summons Balrogs to his aid and they cause Ungoliant to depart. Melkor, known as Morgoth now, dwells in Angband and raises the peaks [of] Thangorodrim.
Fëanor is summoned by Manwë to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reconcile. Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees. Melkor kills Finwë in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. Fëanor names him Morgoth. He and his sons swear the Oath of Fëanor. They begin a rebellion of the Noldor against the Valar and go to Alqualondë where they slay the Teleri and steal their swanships. This begins the Flight of the Noldor.
Melkor and Ungoliant flee to Beleriand where Ungoliant threatens him. Melkor calls Balrogs to his aid and they drive Ungoliant away. Melkor, now known as Morgoth, stays in Angband and raises the peaks of Thangorodrim.
1496
Bannos dôl cho i·Ñgolodhrim a phêd oh
Amarth Bannos. Finarfin a lhae e·‘waith dín ah conaenar
17 a rhedhir na Ndor-Rodyn. Finrod, ion Finarfin, ola gaun na ñgwaith en·adar rethol dín ah ephedir Faenor.
Mandos comes before the Noldor and speaks of [the] Doom [of] Mandos. Finarfin and [a] great number [of] his people repent and return to Valinor. Finrod, son [of] Finarfin, becomes [the] head of his father's remaining people and they follow Feanor.
Mandos appears before the Noldor and speaks the Doom of Mandos. Finarfin and some of his people repent and return to Valinor. Finrod, son of Finarfin, becomes the leader of his father's remaining people and they follow Fëanor.
1497
The First Battle [of] Beleriand. Death [of] Denethor. Seige of [the] Havens [of] the Falas. Thingol withdraws his people and Melian sets [the] Girdle [of] Melian around Doriath. The Laiquendi hide and do not have other king.
The Noldor come to Helcaraxe. Feanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand.
They land in Drengist seven years after [the] First Battle of Beleriand. Burning [of] the ships at Losgar.
[The] Battle-under-Stars. Gothmog wounds Fëanor, who is rescued by his sons before dying near Thangorodrim.
Maedhros meets Morgoth under a false truce and he captures him.
The First Battle of Beleriand. Death of Denethor. Besiegement of the Havens of the Falas. Thingol withdraws his people and Melian sets the Girdle of Melian around Doriath. The Laiquendi become hidden and take no other king.
The Noldor arrive at the Helcaraxë. Fëanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand.
They land in Drengist seven years after the First Battle of Beleriand. Burning of the ships at Losgar.
The Dagor-nuin-Giliath ("Battle-under-Stars"). Gothmog mortally wounds Fëanor, who is rescued by his sons before dying near Thangorodrim.
Maedhros meets with Morgoth under a false truce and is captured.
1498
Bound to Thangorodrim [is] Maethros. The Noldor fortify [a] great camp in Hithlum, possibly near [the] north shore of Lake Mithrim.
Maedhros is chained to the Thangorodrim. The Noldor fortify a great camp in Hithlum, likely near the north-shore of Lake Mithrim.
1500
Making [of the] Moon and [the] Sun. [The] host [of] the Noldor who followed Fingolfin finish [the] crossing [of] Helcaraxe and enter the Northern Lands. [The] Battle [of] the Lammoth and death [of] Argon. [The] Moon rises seven times, after that [the] Sun follows. The First Age does not stop.
The Creation of the Moon and the Sun. The host of the Noldor, led by Fingolfin, finishes crossing the Helcaraxë and enters the Northern Lands. The Battle of the Lammoth and death of Argon. The Moon rises seven times, after which the Sun follows. The First Age continues.
