Morgoth's armies slaughter Beren's kin at the decisive Dagor Bragollach battle. From here, the hero becomes an outlaw, scouring for scraps in the wilderness and striking at enemies from the shadows.

This one was known as the ‘Dagor-nuin-Giliath’ (Battle Under Stars): this battle was fought by the forces of Feanor against a third large army that was sent against them by Morgoth. For this battle ...