One of the most daunting things about reading The Silmarillion is keeping all of the names straight. I love the Silm, so I want to make it more accessible for the general reader with brief character profiles.
- Name: Finarfin
- Immediate Family:
- Wife: Eärwen
- Son #1: Finrod Felagund
- Son #2: Orodreth (debatable, but that’s for another profile)
- Son #3: Angrod
- Son #4: Aegnor
- Daughter: Galadriel
- Home: Valinor
- Claim to fame: He’s the ruler of the Noldor in Valinor after the Exile
- Why I think he’s interesting: Finarfin is the only son of Finwë to not go into exile–defying Fëanor definitely took some courage and will power.
Photo Credit: Alex Ristea
