The First Battle of Beleriand: Cirdan in the West

While Thingol and the elves of Doriath and Laiquendi are victorious in the east, Cirdan hasn’t had nearly as much luck in the west. His army is defeated by the attacking orcs, and so they retreat to the coastal cities of Eglarest and Brithombar. There the orcs lay siege, and Cirdan’s people are trapped. Thingol…