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The '''First Temple''' was a mighty temple devoted to the worship of [[Morgoth]]. In the First Age it was built by many hands, by the early men of [[hildorien]] and according to some legend even [[Orcs]] and [[eastern Dwarves]] (presumably ancestors of the [[Petty Dwarves]]) added their share to it. |
The '''First Temple''' was a mighty temple devoted to the worship of [[Morgoth]]. In the First Age it was built by many hands, by the early men of [[hildorien]] and according to some legend even [[Orcs]] and [[eastern Dwarves]] (presumably ancestors of the [[Petty Dwarves]]) added their share to it. |
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| − | [[Fankil]] was the main person to orchestrate the building of this structure, and it was here that he would conduct evil rituals honoring Morgoth. Fankil became the high [[priest]] in this region and many of his followers were so devoted to Morgoth that they followed Fankil into war at the [[Battle of Palisor]]. |
+ | [[Fankil]] was the main person to orchestrate the building of this structure, and it was here that he would conduct evil rituals honoring Morgoth. Fankil became the high [[priest]] in this region and many of his followers were so devoted to Morgoth that they followed Fankil into war at the [[Battle of Palisor]].The first temple seems to have been destroyed in the first age, leading to the dissipation and squandering of manking throughout [[Middle-earth]].It is unknown if the destruction of the first temple was caused by bloody rebellion or natural disaster, not even if it had happened before or after the great battle. |
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Revision as of 18:04, 20 August 2019
The First Temple was a mighty temple devoted to the worship of Morgoth. In the First Age it was built by many hands, by the early men of hildorien and according to some legend even Orcs and eastern Dwarves (presumably ancestors of the Petty Dwarves) added their share to it.
Fankil was the main person to orchestrate the building of this structure, and it was here that he would conduct evil rituals honoring Morgoth. Fankil became the high priest in this region and many of his followers were so devoted to Morgoth that they followed Fankil into war at the Battle of Palisor.The first temple seems to have been destroyed in the first age, leading to the dissipation and squandering of manking throughout Middle-earth.It is unknown if the destruction of the first temple was caused by bloody rebellion or natural disaster, not even if it had happened before or after the great battle.