Chapter 486: Angban Siege "2/3"
Just when Jiang Ning was heading to the east, in the far west, the elves also set off a large-scale war, and it lasted for about four hundred years, which was the Angban Siege. Sixty years after the sun had risen, Morgoth had once again attacked the Noldor Elves, who had scattered throughout Beleriand. As the northern earth shook and the cracks in the earth and the Iron Mountains spewed flames, the Orcs crossed the plains of Adegaran in a flood of land, and they broke through the Syrian Pass and the Margloror Pass on the east side, and attacked the Dosonian Heights with their main forces. However, Mezlos and Finkoh flanked Dosonian's enemy forces from the east and west, pursued them across the Adegaran Plains, and finally annihilated them all. The enemies that invaded Beleriande were swept away by the other Noldor Elves, and for such a complete victory in the war it became known as-Agrareb, "The Battle of Glory".
Although the Noldor elves have achieved an unprecedented victory, slaughtering all the way to the city of Angban, they have also exposed their own shortcomings. That is, there are too few troops, and in the face of Angban's fortified walls and extremely difficult terrain, the Noldor elves cannot attack Angban in one go. Instead, they chose to surround Angban and maintain it for nearly four hundred years.
To the west are Finnish and Finnkorn, and at Balad Ethel guard the passage from Ered Wesling to Heathlum. Finrod and Olodris monitor the Syrian Pass in Minas Tirith (not the capital of Gondor), and the area from the northern slopes of Dosonion to Agron is monitored by Angrod and Agnor.
To the east, the sons of Felnor were in charge of watching, with Klegon and Kurjufen guarding the area between the Alos and Chiron rivers, Mezlos building a fortress on Mount Simrin to guard the northern line of the mountain and the plain between the Chiron and Galion rivers, Marglol monitoring the mountains north of the Galian, and Calanhill in the shadow of Eredluin.
They kept Morgoth in his fortress under the constant surveillance of the Adegaran Plain and the passes throughout the year with cavalry, and the peace lasted for about four hundred years. In these years of peace, the plains of Adgaran grew thick grass, and even green seedlings sprouted from the gravel in front of Angban.
However, Angban will not sit idly by. He was well aware that the population of the elves was not strong enough to take down the fortified fortress of Angban. Coupled with the fact that he has a large number of evil and dark creatures under his command, Morgoth has nothing to fear. While keeping an eye on the elves with his own eyeliner, he is constantly cultivating his army and new species in the dark underground. These wicked legions, which he had nurtured on the basis of evil, darkness, and bloodlust, were commanded by Morgoth. At the same time, there are many corridors under Angban, which have become his incubation grounds. Many of the monsters that would be familiar to you in the future were created here one by one by Morgoth. Orcs, wolves, trolls, firedemons, and terrifying dragons are all masterpieces of Morgoth's creation.
And in the north and east of the world, even in the barren and evil lands, there are still the evil species spread by Morgoth. The Veras had breached Morgoth's nest in the north of Quevienen, Utamo! However, the Veras did not eradicate the evil creatures under Morgoth's command, and they had long since hidden deep underground, and even the Veras had not even noticed their traces. These evil creatures of darkness are still under the control of Morgoth, and under his orders, these evil creatures have been slowly growing and growing. Therefore, Morgoth didn't feel that there was anything to panic about Angban being surrounded by Noldor elves, and he didn't care in the slightest. Although he was wiped out by the Noldor Elves once, Morgoth was not distressed, these things were inconsequential miscellaneous fish and cannon fodder to him. With enough time, he can raise more armies!
And the Noldor Elves, after a battle for glory, are no longer able to continue attacking Morgoth. Except for besieging the Angbon fortress and besieging it, the elves simply could not continue the attack. In addition to sending cavalry to monitor day and night, some of the Noldor elves broke away from the group and began to establish their own homes and cities in the south. For example, during the siege, Turgon's men left Nevrast to build Gondolin. Other elven cities, Gravel Bal and Eglarest, built by the Sindar Elves of Faraz, were renovated, and Finrod's Nagoth Lund was built at this time. The siege was incomplete, so Morgoth was still able to send many orc troops to harass the elves, such as attacking Hethlum; However, the Noldor Elves were able to recuperate, as these armed actions did not pose a serious threat.
Unbeknownst to the Noldor elves, Morgoth's evil gaze was on them all the time. Now, they have turned to the light, but Morgoth has managed to turn into the shadows. And although the elves have the initiative, they have also lost the initiative. And because of the premise of the encirclement, the Noldor elves who are united will inevitably split internally again.
In the home of beautiful Doriath, Eru Singar, Merian and Galadriel often talk about Valinor and the joys of the past; But when it came to the dark moments of the death of the Twin Sacred Trees, Galadriel kept silent and didn't go any further. On one occasion, Merian said, "I can see in you and in your people a sorrow and calamity, but I don't know what it is. What has happened or is happening in the West can neither be known by my mind nor seen by images, because there is a large shadow covering the whole of Amen and even extending outward to the sea. Why don't you say more to me? ”
Where did Galadriel dare to say? It was not a disgraceful affair, and was not only hostile to her kindred, but also punished and cursed by Vera, so she avoided it as much as she could, "The sorrow and the calamity are over," said Galadriel, "and now I want to talk only of the joy that remains, and not of being disturbed by the memory." For while everything seems hopeful now, there may be new sorrows and calamities to come. ”
Then Melian looked at her and said, "I don't believe what was told at the beginning that Noldor was a messenger from Vera, who came when we needed it. For they did not say anything about Vera, and their king did not bring any message to Singar, not either from Manwi or from Uom, and they did not even bring greetings from Owe, Singar's brother, or news that he had brought to the people of Telleri on the other side of the sea. Not even the news of the primordial elf Inningville was brought. Tell me, Galadriel, what is it that makes the noble Noldor like exiles who have been driven out of Amen? What is it about the sons of Fernor that makes them seem so arrogant and murderous? Is what I'm saying close enough to the truth? ”
Galadriel was secretly surprised by Meian's analysis and wisdom, so she replied ......Very close." Galadriel said: "Except that we left voluntarily and not by Vera. Ignoring Vera's opinions, we came at great risk for one purpose - to take revenge on Morgoth and get back what he had stolen. ”
Galadriel then told Merian about the Elven Diamond and the murder of King Fenway in Fominos; However, she still did not say a word about the oath that Fernor had made, the tragedy of killing her relatives, and the burning of ships in Rothgar. But Merian said, "You have said a little more to me now, but I have seen more." You want to leave behind the darkness of the long journey from Tirien, but I see evil hidden in it, and Singar should know about it. ”
"Perhaps," said Galadriel, "but not from me. ”
Even if Galadriel has never heard of it, he knows it. As a result, she shifts the subject from the Noldor Elves to the Elven Diamond, and tells the story of Eru Singar's kindred (Elway), the primordial Elven Inenville, who first created the Elven Diamond. This made Mei Ann very interested, although she knew that it was Galadriel who was changing the subject, but she was helpless when she couldn't get any more information anyway. However, Mirian was still extremely interested in the news of this primordial elf Inningville, who had a great reputation among the Eldar tribe.
Indeed, this one was very famous, and according to what she had heard from the Eldar people and her husband, Eru Singar, the primordial elf enjoyed far more prestige among the Eldar tribe than Vera. Eldar had a deep affection and affection for the guide, the original elf. Mei Ann had heard about the primordial elf from her husband many times, and she knew that her husband had great respect and adoration for this eldest brother-like figure. And here Galadriel, she learned even more amazing information, the original creator of the Elven Diamond, also from this kindred, and heard many rumors from Galadriel, and learned that this king in Valinor. and changed his fellow Tylerie to be more like a strange race, and then Mirian learned many stories and anecdotes about Inenville from Galadriel. And she quickly told her husband the news!
When Elu Singh heard this, he was very happy and said, "If Inningville were here, we wouldn't have to face so many troubles and difficulties. ”
"Oh?" Mei Ann was curious, she said, "Could it be that this Iningville has the ability to turn the tide and get out of the unfavorable situation?" In the face of his wife's curious and skeptical statements, Elu Singh smiled slightly, took his wife and sat side by side in the chair, he proudly said: "In my eyes, there is nothing that Inningville cannot do, from the day Quevier can wake up, he has led us to survive as a leader and guide." Teach our people all kinds of knowledge, build strong fences and houses, train us in the art of protecting ourselves, and drive out the evil that roams the world. His place in my heart has long surpassed that of Vera, and he is irreplaceable, incomparable to the great Kundi! "It's a pity that I'm afraid Inningville doesn't know about our news, otherwise, he will definitely come to help us!" ”
Mei Ann looked at her husband gently, and was also extremely curious about the original elf he mentioned, and she comforted him, "Don't worry, don't grieve, those painful days will pass." I had a hunch that it would not be long before he would come to the West. ”
"Is this true?"
Mei An's beautiful face smiled faintly and nodded affirmatively, "My dear, this is naturally true, you don't have to worry about me deceiving you." I have a very strong premonition that it will come true! ”