Ruin of Doriath
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, the ancient Elven
realm of Thingol
, was ultimately destroyed by the Sons of Fëanor
. After the Dwarves
had sacked Menegroth
and were slain in Ossiriand
by the Laiquendi
and his wife, Nimloth
, returned to Doriath to rule. Not long after, Beren
died once more, and the Silmaril
came to Dior. When the Sons of Fëanor learned this, they sent Curufin as messenger to regain the Silmaril, but Dior refused. So they assaulted Menegroth and killed Dior Eluchíl and his wife, and their two sons. Although three of Fëanor
's sons died also, Doriath was destroyed forever.