Why did Morgoth want the Silmarils?

Morgoth cared about them because he loved the light of the trees as much as anyone but he wanted to have this light for himself alone. He was jealous of all beautiful things – which he could not create. The silmarils did glow. So living in paradise in the presence of the trees profoundly changed those elves who did it.

What happened to the third Silmaril?

The three Silmarils had different eventual fates. One was recovered by Beren and Luthien: this stone was later taken to the Valar in the West by their descendant Earendil, as a token of repentance. The returned Silmaril was set into the sky by the Valar where it shone as a star.

Who helped Morgoth steal the silmaril?

The other two gems remained in Morgoth’s hands, and were taken from him only at the end of the War of Wrath. However, soon afterwards, they were stolen by Fëanor’s two sons Maedhros and Maglor. The jewels burned their hands, in refusal of their rights of possession, as they had burned Morgoth’s hands many years before.

What did the silmarils look like?

So based on this description, we know that all three silmarils were holding the same light – the blended light of both Telperion and Laurelin shining at the same time. Color is a little more vague, but I think that the reference to crystal and diamonds tells us that the silmarils didn’t have a color (or were white.)

What was special about the Silmarils?

They are so powerful and radiant with the Valar’s energies (and remember, the thought of all living things that were channeled into the song of the Trees by Yavanna) that they burn any evil being that touches them.

Is Arkenstone a silmaril?

Reality: The Arkenstone is not a Silmaril. First, Tolkien wrote that the two lost Silmarils would remain lost until the end of Arda. One of them being found by the Dwarves would contradict this. Second, a Silmaril is a gemstone hallowed by Varda which would not suffer the touch of mortal or evil hands.

What is the story of Morgoth?

Morgoth, also known as Melkor, was the greatest of the Ainur. He fell from glory when he disrupted the Music of the Ainur and defied the will of Ilúvatar. Morgoth corrupted many of the Ainur to his service, fought the Valar, and marred Arda. His theft of the Silmarils and wars against Elves and Men encompassed much of the history of the First Age.

What did Morgoth think of the Silmarils?

Meaning that despite a constant pain, Morgoth could not help but admire, love, hate, and crave the Silmarils. At the time, they were the brightest and most majestic objects in existence and objects that would be unmatched in any future endeavour of skill and craftsmanship.

What did Morgoth do to the Ainur?

[ˈmorɡoθ]), also known as Melkor, was the greatest of the Ainur. He fell from glory when he disrupted the Music of the Ainur and defied the will of Eru Ilúvatar. Morgoth corrupted many of the Ainur to his allegiance, fought the Valar, and corrupted Arda.

Why did Morgoth hate Fëanor so much?

Morgoth wanted to control and possess the whole world, and he hated Fëanor, who was the greater craftsman. It was more important to Morgoth to dispossess Fëanor (and the rest of the Elves, and the Valar) of the Silmarils than it was to make use of them in any way.