"Alas, O Manwe Sulimo," they cry, "evil has pierced the Mountains of Valinor and fallen upon Sirnumen of the Plain. There lies Bruithwir sire of Feanor dead and many of the Noldoli beside, and all our treasurey of gems and fair things and the loving travail of our hands and hearts through many years is stolen away."

The Theft of Melko and the Darkening of Valinor

Eriol makes his way back to the Cottage of Lost Play and he yearns for more knowledge of the Valar, Elves, and of Valinor. So the next story begins...

Melko is up to no-good, as usual. He begins to consort with the Noldoli and he seduces them in a way. They fall for his lies. This news is brought before Manwe and this is where we get the first mention of Feanor. Feanor has made the jewels, or what we know are the Silmarils. However, in this version, they aren't as important as they are in The Silmarillion.

Melko is summoned before Manwe and is able to deceive Manwe and he is pretty much scolded for his actions. He is then sent to the lands of Mandos where he makes friends with gloomy spirits and converts them to darkness. These dark shades become spies for Melko.

Then there is a great feast among the Elves and Valar that consists of seven days of feasting, dancing, and song. During this time, Melko is able to sneak in, kill Feanor's father, Bruithwir, and steal the Silmarils. He also leads the famous giant spider, Ungoliant to the Trees of Valinor where Melko strikes them and Ungoliant feeds on the light.

With the death of his father, Feanor begins his descent into darkness.

Until next week, my loves!

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