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Episode: The Fall of Doriath | JRR Tolkien’s The Silmarillion | 028
Description: The tragic fall of Doriath, the greatest Elven kingdom in Beleriand, brought about not by dark forces, but by the greed for the Silmaril. Explore the devastating consequences of King Thingol's obsession with the lost gem, leading to the capture of Beren and a series of bitter conflicts. Witness the escalating tensions between the Dwarves and the Elves, the betrayal and bloodshed that follow, and the internal strife within Elven ranks. The fate of Doriath unravels in a tale of pride, desire, and the destructive power of the Silmarils, forever altering the course of Middle-earth.<...