Eöl is a Dark elf who lives in the forest of Nan Elmoth where he traps Aredhel and later marries her. He follows Aredhel and their son Maeglin when they flee to Gondolin and accidentally kills Aredhel while trying to stab Maeglin. He is put to death by being thrown from the walls and curses Maeglin to die the same way.
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Eöl Character Timeline in The Silmarillion
The timeline below shows where the character Eöl appears in The Silmarillion. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 16. Of Maeglin
...wanders into Nan Elmoth (the forest where Melian and Thingol met) where a Dark elf, Eöl, lives.
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Eöl blames the Noldor for the return of Morgoth and the killing of the Teleri but...
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Aredhel isn’t unwilling to be married, but Eöl forbids her from seeking sunlight or meeting any of the Noldor. They have a son,...
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While Eöl is at a feast with the dwarves, Maeglin urges his mother to guide the two...
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Turgon greets Eöl and tells him that he’s free to live in Gondolin but can’t ever leave. Eöl...
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Chapter 21. Of Túrin Turambar
...to stay with Túrin as his guard. Thingol gives him the sword Anglachel, made by Eöl. Melian warns him that it contains malice and won’t “love the hand it serves,” then...
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