What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding them, and how their existence becomes a curse for the Blessed Realm.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK » “As three great jewels they were in form. But not until the End, when Fëanor shall return who perished ere the Sun was made, and sits now in the Halls of Awaiting and comes no more among his kin; not until the Sun passes and the Moon falls, shall it be known of what substance they were made.”

In Chapter 7, we’ll learn:

- Of Fëanor’s creation of the Silmarils
- Of Melkor’s lust for the Silmarils & his insidious operations after his release from prison
- Of the conflict that arises from Melkor’s treacherous whisperings amongst the Noldor and Fëanor’s jealous guarding of the Silmarils

CONTENTS
- Quote of the Week » 2:38
- Why Did Fëanor Create the Silmarils? » 10:00
- Why Did Melkor Lust For The Silmarils? » 25:20
- The Unrest of the Noldor » 30:10
- Fëanor vs Fingolfin » 45:50
- Fëanor Answers to the Valar » 51:20
- Haiku » 1:03:30

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