Editing Eärendil and Elwing (section)

=== Background ===

{{further|The Silmarillion}}

[[Middle-earth]] was peopled in the [[First Age]] by immortal [[Elves]], later followed by [[Man (Middle-earth)|Men]]. The Elves [[Sundering of the Elves|became divided]] on their migrations, some settling in the Northwestern region called [[Beleriand]]. [[Fëanor]], son of [[Finwë]], the King of the [[Noldor]], one branch of the Elves, had unique skill in craftsmanship, and forged three brilliant and highly prized jewels, the [[Silmaril]]s, that shone like bright stars. The Dark Lord [[Morgoth]] desired the Silmarils for himself, and managed to seize them to put in his crown. There was enmity between Morgoth and the free peoples, Elves and Men.<ref group=T>{{harvnb|Tolkien|1977|loc="Quenta Silmarillion", chapters 1–5}}</ref>