: The core narrative focusing on the First Age. It details the war between the High Elves and Morgoth (the original Dark Lord) over the Silmarils—three jewels containing the sacred light of Valinor.
The Silmarillion is a comprehensive collection of stories and legends written by J.R.R. Tolkien, first published posthumously in 1977 by his son Christopher Tolkien. The book provides a detailed history of Middle-earth, a fictional world created by Tolkien, and its inhabitants, including Elves, Dwarves, and Men.