(©Paul Corfield Godfrey 1983-1988)
[lyrics available with CD]
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Synopsis: "Melkor seeks out Ungoliant, the Great Spider [semi-chorus], and offers her all that she may wish if she will aid him. Fëanor and Fingolfin are reconciled, and Fingolfin promises to follow Fëanor wherever he may lead. But Melkor and Ungoliant come into the Blessed Realm and destroy the Two Trees. Elbereth says that with the use of the Silmarils she could restore light to the Realm, but Fëanor reflecting on Melkor's words refuses to surrender them. Fëanor's son Maedhros enters 'in haste to tell the Valar that Melkor has gone to Fëanor's stronghold and, after killing Finwë the King, has stolen the Silmarils. Fëanor curses Melkor, naming him Morgoth, the Black Foe of the World."