Fall of Nargothrond

The Fall of Nargothrond was the final battle of one of the wealthiest cities in Arda. Orodreth was counseled to not go to war openly against the forces of Morgoth, but he dissuaded the counsel given to him and marched openly against the enemies of Nargothrond.

Led by Glaurung, the forces of Morgoth beat the forces of Nargothrond and enslaved or killed the entire population. Turin arrived to help but was placed under a spell by Glaurung. After the battle, Glaurung sat on Nargothrond's massive golden hoard and relished in his victory.