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The Elven Realms of Beleriand | Of the Lords of Beleriand : Silmarillion Explained - Part 4 of 10

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Peace in the First Age! Today we'll explore the origins of the great Elven realms, and the great Elven heroes who live in them. We'll see Galadriel & Celeborn, the secret city of Gondolin, and the return of one of the Valar!

Check out the full playlist:
Part 1 | The Grey Elves of Beleriand - Grey Elves of Beleriand | The Lords of Bel...
Part 2 | The Return of the Noldor - The Return of the Noldor | Of the Lords of...
Part 3 | The Battle of Glory - The Battle of Glory | Of the Lords of Bele...
Part 4 | The Elven Realms of Beleriand - The Elven Realms of Beleriand | Of the Lor...
Part 5 | The Origins of the Dwarves - The Origins of the Dwarves | Of the Lords ...
Part 6 | The Dwarves of Beleriand (and also Ents?) - The Dwarves of Beleriand (and also Ents?) ...
Part 7 | The Many Clans of Men - The Many Clans of Men (and what about Hobb...
Part 8 | The Edain: Elf-friends Among Men - The Edain: Elf-friends Among Men | Of the ...
Part 9 | The Servants of Shadow - The Servants of Shadow: Balrogs, Werewolve...
Part 10 | The Ruin of Beleriand - The Ruin of Beleriand: Battle of Sudden Fl...

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Much love and many thanks to the artists who make the wonderful art. No Tolkien art is created by myself, and all credit goes to the individual artists.

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Much love and many thanks to the music makers!

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Much love, stay groovy, and navaer mellyn nin!

20 Comments

@cuddles31 4 years ago

I just watched part 3 and noticed you opened this one with Sindarin 😂

@markodevaio6972 4 years ago

This is by far the best Tolkien channel on YouTube

@davidthetraveler1466 3 years ago

Yet another reason why Ulmo is just the best.

@captainidiot4301 3 years ago

The artists who created these masterpieces, the actual pictures, are bloody geniuses

@SeraphimKnight 4 years ago

Gondolin and its history is one of my favorite part of the Silmarillion, I'm excited to hear what you have to say of it :)

@garretttekampe9564 5 years ago (edited)

I'm almost inspired to get transcripts of these written as well as the artwork and make story books for my kids so I can bring this story telling to them. You're my favorite storyteller on YouTube.

@LeeGall333 4 years ago

I literally can’t get enough of your videos!! Definitely the best Tolkien channel on YouTube! I’ve already watched your entire Library of videos at least twice!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️‍🔥🔮⚔️⚒💎⛰💫✨⚡️🌞🌚🐉🌳🐺🕷🦇💠

@dinkbrando 2 months ago (edited)

“I plan to do a whole series dedicated to Gondolin.”

Well it’s 20 freaking parts so better late than never I guess 😅❤️

@mariacvale 3 years ago

This is the 3rd time I'm listening to this series (The Lords of Beleriand) and I just delight in your narration Dave! Thank you so much. Sometimes one needs a break and what better than to hear you tell these wonderful stories, as only you can tell them. Thank you!

@NovusJulianus 5 years ago

I’m so glad I happened onto this channel.

@CarlPottsprofile 4 years ago

IIRC Bread giver (Quenya:massánië Sindarin:besainis the highest Female title elven settlements ) so Galadriel really honours the fellowship by gifting them Lembas

@TheJuigh 3 years ago

Just so you know, whenever I have a dispute regarding Tolkien facts you are the source I go to for verification! Awesome videos keep doing what you do!

@Dolphinfan13o 4 years ago

You bring life to these stories! A master storyteller! Thanks

@ObsidianAngiris 4 years ago

I find it hard to believe that things would grow in front of the doors of Angband

@kevinsullivan3448 4 years ago

Turgon turned secrecy up to 11.

@ellengoodman1297 4 years ago

Learning so much from you!! A thousand thanks for all the hard work you do to bring us these amazing videos!

@MichaelDG2025 4 years ago

I am loving the different angles taken by you and your peers among the YouTube Tolienologists!

I’m discovering a whole new appreciation for a legendarium I’ve been studying since 3rd grade.

@greenmachine6638 4 years ago (edited)

Amazon should be consulting YOU, when planning and writing the new LOTR series.
Seriously, this is the first time I've heard and really comprehended the awesomeness of the Silmarillion, First age events, etc.
Only now do I think that the first age could be a fantastic series in live action, if done with love and strict adherence to Tolkeins ideals.

@jeffbassett7404 5 years ago (edited)

I look forward to your videos every week. Thanks so much Rainbow Dave.

@willardsteele4857 4 years ago

Hello and happy new year. You do a great job. I am an avid Tolkien reader. Your research is thorough and the best among Tolkien content providers. Your Tolkien is the Tolkien channel where I learned something new. And your insight is deep. Your reviews do Tolkien a great service.