Welcome to the Second Age of Middle Earth
Added 2022-09-02 01:17:53 +0000 UTCThis video explores the lore of Tolkien which eventually gives rise to the Second Age of Middle-Earth. Just in time for the new Prime show!
We begin with a look at the creation story of the Ainulindalë, where Eru Iluvatar and the Ainur sang the world into being. We then cover the formation of the world of Arda and the great struggles between the Valar and Melkor. We discuss the Years of the Trees of Valinor. In this period, the First Age begins with the awakening of the Elves in Cuiviénen. The documentary then explores how they traveled to Aman and eventually came to form powerful kingdoms. Eventually, however, Melkor rises again to throw the world into chaos.
We cover Melkor's plots to plant unrest among the evils that culminate in the destruction of the Two Trees and the stealing of the Silmarils. Next, the Noldor, led by Feanor, wage their fateful War of the Jewels against Melkor. This epic struggle lasts centuries and ultimately climaxes in one of the most destructive wars in the History of Middle Earth. In its aftermath, Baleriand is sunk, and the Isle of Elenna appears. Thus does the Second Age of Middle Earth begin. We set the stage for this next era with the Rise of Numenor and the planting of seeds that will eventually see their destruction.
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