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Dates
Many of these Elves travelled into the West in ancient times (while others remained in Middle-earth)
Location
The Teleri of Aman dwelt on Tol Eressëa, and later on the shores of Eldamar; those that remained in Middle-earth settled mainly in Beleriand, and also in the Vales of Anduin
Origins
One of the original Three Kindreds who set out on the Great Journey into the West
Race
Divisions
Culture
In Aman, these people formed the Teleri of Valinor; in Middle-earth, they divided into numerous cultures, with the pre-eminent being the Elves of Doriath
Settlements
Alqualondë was the chief city of the Teleri in Aman; in Middle-earth, their major settlement was Thingol's stronghold at Menegroth, as well as the Havens of Brithombar and Eglarest, and many other lesser cities and other settlements
Pronunciation
te'leri (the final i is short)
Meaning
'Those who come last'
Other names
Note
Teleri is a plural term; the rare singular form is Teler, and the appropriate adjective is Telerin

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  • Updated 4 September 2004
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Teleri

The Third Clan of the Eldar

The third and greatest of the three Elf-kindreds of the Great Journey, from whom the Nandor and the Sindar were descended. The Teleri came last to Aman, and dwelt in Alqualondë on the western shores of the Great Sea.


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  • Updated 4 September 2004
  • Updates planned: 10

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