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'''Cubicle 7 Entertainment''' is a British-based publisher and events company, specialising in the games industry. Founded in [[2006]], by Angus Abranson and Dominic McDowall-Thomas, the company has published role-playing games from a list of licensed and home-grown properties. On [[20 January]] [[2010]], Cubicle announced the release of ''[[The One Ring: The Lord of the Rings Role-playing Game]]''.

On [[27 July]] [[2016]], Cubicle announced the release of ''[[Adventures in Middle-earth]]''.<ref name=Announce>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://cubicle7.co.uk/ogl-omg-adventures-in-middle-earth-coming-soon/|articlename=OGL OMG - Adventures in Middle-earth coming soon|dated=27 July 2016|website=[http://cubicle7.co.uk/ cubicle7.co.uk]|accessed=27 July 2016}}</ref>

On [[27 November]] [[2019]], the company announced that, by the first half of [[2020]], they would cease publishing The One Ring and Adventures in Middle-earth.<ref name=TORE>[https://www.cubicle7games.com/unexpected-tor2-update Unexpected The One Ring 2 Update]</ref>

==External links==

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Celebrimbor

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| name=Celebrimbor
| image=[[File:Angus McBride - Celebrimbor.gif|250px]]
| caption="Celebrimbor" by [[Angus McBride]]
| pronun=([[Sindarin|S]], {{IPA|[ˌkɛlɛˈbrɪmbɔr]}})
| othernames=''Telperinquar'' ([[Quenya|Q]], [[Father-name|fn]])
| titles=[[Lord of Eregion]]
| position=
| location=[[Tirion]], [[Nargothrond]], [[Gondolin]], [[Eregion]]
| affiliation=[[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]]
| language=[[Quenya]] and [[Sindarin]]
| birth=Before {{YT|1495}}<ref name=PMXnotes/>
| birthlocation=[[Tirion]]
| rule={{SA|750}} - {{SA|1697}} (ruled 947 years)
| death={{SA|1697}}
| deathlocation=[[Ost-in-Edhil]], [[War of the Elves and Sauron]]
| age=2334+
| notablefor=Creating the [[Rings of Power]]
| house=[[House of Fëanor]]
| parentage=[[Curufin]]
| siblings=
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| gender=Male
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{{Quote|In [[Eregion]] the craftsmen of the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]], the People of the Jewel-smiths, surpassed in cunning all that have ever wrought, save only [[Fëanor]] himself; and indeed greatest in skill among them was Celebrimbor, son of [[Curufin]] [...]|''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "[[Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age]]"}}
'''Celebrimbor''' was the son of [[Curufin]],<ref name=PMXnotes>{{PM|XNotes}}</ref> fifth son of [[Fëanor]]. Aside from his grandfather, Celebrimbor was the greatest craftsman in the history of [[Middle-earth]], and his forging of the [[Rings of Power]] led to the dominion and eventual downfall of [[Sauron]] in the [[War of the Ring]].

==History==
=== Early life ===
[[Image:Jenny Dolfen - Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|left|''Celebrimbor'' by [[Jenny Dolfen]]]]
The early years of Celebrimbor are not known, but he was born in [[Valinor]] and followed his father and grandfather into the [[Exile of the Noldor]] in [[Middle-earth]]. His mother stayed behind.<ref name=PMXnotes/>

He probably fled to [[Nargothrond]] after the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. However, he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and [[Celegorm]] regarding [[Lúthien]], [[Beren]], and [[Finrod]]. He even repudiated his father's deeds and did not follow him when the two brothers were cast out from Nargothrond by [[Orodreth]].

After the [[Sack of Nargothrond]], Celebrimbor lived for a time in [[Gondolin]], where he was a great jewel smith for King [[Turgon]]. He may have created the [[Elessar of Eärendil]], though other accounts name [[Enerdhil]] as the Master Jewelsmith and creator of the [[Elfstone]], who perhaps taught Celebrimbor this art.<ref name="CG">{{UT|6}}</ref> He survived the [[Fall of Gondolin]].

A legend says that during the Second Age Celebrimbor was in love with [[Galadriel]] who was pained at the state of [[Middle-earth]]. Celebrimbor remade another version of the Elessar at her behest, with less power than the original.<ref name="CG"/>

During the Second Age, he was lord of the elves of [[Ost-in-Edhil]] in [[Eregion]]. He was also the head of the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]], a guild of elven craftsmen. Their skill was so renowned that they gained the admiration and friendship of the [[Dwarves]] of [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]]. Together with the dwarf [[Narvi]], Celebrimbor crafted the [[Doors of Durin]] that guarded the West-gate of the Dwarven kingdom.<ref>{{FR|Journey}}</ref>

=== Rings of Power ===
[[File:Soni Alcorn-Hender - Annatar and Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|''Annatar and Celebrimbor'' by Soni Alcorn-Hender]]
At around {{SA|1200}}<ref name=AppB1/> [[Sauron]], calling himself [[Annatar]] (the "Lord of Gifts") and claiming to be an emissary of the [[Valar]], arrived in Ost-in-Edhil, and offered his knowledge to the Gwaith-i-Mírdain.

Under the guidance and instruction of Annatar, Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain made several [[Lesser rings|lesser rings]] of power. A legend says that Celebrimbor gave [[Ring of Thrór|one of those rings]] to [[Kings of Durin's Folk|King]] [[Durin III]] who reigned in [[Moria|Khazad-dûm]]<ref>{{S|Rings}}</ref>

Using the knowledge gained from Annatar, Celebrimbor also created [[Three Rings]] by himself, the greatest and fairest of the Rings of Power. These rings were thus free of Sauron's corrupting influence, for only Celebrimbor himself touched them. Celebrimbor named the rings [[Vilya]], [[Narya]], and [[Nenya]] after the principal elements of air, fire, and water, respectively. Vilya and Narya were sent by Celebrimbor to [[Gil-galad]] and [[Círdan]], respectively, in [[Lindon]], and Nenya to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]].

Around {{SA|1600}}, Sauron secretly forged [[the One Ring]] in [[Orodruin]], which would enable him to rule Middle-earth by claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers. However, when Sauron put on the One Ring with the intention of dominating the wills of those wearing the lesser rings, the elves who bore the Three instantly became aware of Sauron's deceit and his plan. He then prepared for [[War of the Elves and Sauron|war]].

===Fight against Sauron and death===
Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion in {{SA|1695}}, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was captured in the [[Sack of Eregion]], and was forced under torture to disclose where the sixteen were held, but he would not reveal the whereabouts of the three elvish rings. Sauron captured the other rings and used them as instruments of evil in later years, particularly against Men.
[[File:Abe Papakhian - The Death of Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|''Death of Celebrimbor'' by [[:Category:Images by Abe Papakhian|Abe Papakhian]]]]
Celebrimbor died from his torment in {{SA|1697}},<ref name=AppB1>{{App|B1}}</ref> the last direct descendant of the line of Fëanor, with the possible exception of [[Maglor]]. His body, shot with arrows, was hung upon a pole and carried by the forces of Sauron as a banner as they assaulted the Elves.<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>

== Renowned works ==
* The [[Elessar of Eärendil]]
* [[Doors of Durin]] (with [[Narvi]])
* The [[Rings of Power]]:
** The [[Nine Rings]] of Men (with [[Annatar]])
** The [[Seven Rings]] of the Dwarves (with [[Annatar]])
** The [[Three Rings]] of the Elves

== Etymology ==
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''Celebrimbor'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Silver-fist", from ''[[celeb|celebrin]]'' ("silver-like") + ''[[paur]]'' ("fist"). The [[Quenya]] equivalent was '''''Telpinquar''''', or '''''Telperinquar'''''.<ref name=PE17>{{PE|17}}, p. 42</ref>

In the versions (described [[#Other versions of the legendarium|below]]) in which he has a Telerin origin, is stated that ''Celebrimbor'' is the [[Sindarized]] form of '''''Telperimpar''''', with the Quenya form '''''Tyelpinquar'''''.<ref>{{PM|XNotes}}, p. 318</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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== Other versions of the legendarium ==
Celebrimbor was invented for the back-story of the ''Lord of the Rings'' with no background in the [[Lord of the Rings (first edition)|first edition]] (before [[1966]]); afterwards Tolkien attempted to write a background to link him with the [[Elder Days]]: in [[The History of Galadriel and Celeborn|a passage concerning Galadriel and Celeborn]] he was described as a Noldo survivor of Gondolin, who had been one of Turgon's greatest artificers. He was prideful and had an almost "dwarvish" obsession with crafts, survived the Fall and later became a follower of Celeborn and Galadriel. However, in a note Tolkien put next to the text, he wrote, "it would be better 'to make him a descendant of Fëanor'."

Thus, an appropriate line is added in the [[Appendix B]] of the second edition. Tolkien then proceeded to decide which of Fëanor's sons would result to Celebrimbor; a note describes their wives and children, stating that, [[Maglor|Maglor]], [[Caranthir]] and Curufin were wedded, concluding that "Curufin, dearest to his father and chief inheritor of his father's skills, [...] had a son who came with him into exile, though his wife (unnamed) did not."<ref name=PMXnotes/> [[Christopher Tolkien]] used this note as a basis for ''The Silmarillion'', where Celebrimbor is the son of Curufin who remained in Nargothrond when his father was expelled.<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref>

However, apparently forgetting the published statement, Tolkien explored other ideas; in [[Vinyar Tengwar 47|an essay]] dated [[1968]] Celebrimbor is referred as a [[Falmari|Telerin]] silver-smith who followed Celeborn to Middle-earth, and ended up to Eregion being fascinated by the silver-like [[mithril]].<ref name=PMXnotes/> In "[[Of Dwarves and Men]]" ([[1969]] or later) he mentions that he was a [[Sinda]] and descendant of [[Daeron]] of [[Doriath]] who continued to use his [[Cirth|runic script]] in Eregion.<ref>{{PM|X}}</ref>{{rp|297}}<ref name=PMXnotes/>

== Portrayal in adaptations ==
'''2014: ''[[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]]'''''[[File:Shadow of Mordor - Celebrimbor.jpg|thumb|right|Celebrimbor as portrayed in ''[[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]]'']]
:Celebrimbor plays a major role in the video game, serving as a [[wraith]] who is bound to an [[Undead|undead]] [[Gondorians|Gondorian]] [[Rangers of Ithilien|Ranger]], [[Talion]], by the will of [[Sauron]]. He is voiced by [[Alister Duncan]]. He is also the main protagonist of the ''Bright Lord'' expansion, where he is revealed to have stolen the One Ring from Sauron at some point in the Second Age, and intended to use it to turn the Dark Lord's own weapons against him. However, he is corrupted by the power of the Ring and doomed to never see the Undying Lands. Though he defeats Sauron in battle, Sauron still managed to reclaim the Ring and banish Celebrimbor's spirit to an eternity as a wraith in the Unseen world. Bound to Talion, Celebrimbor grants him Elven powers to help him seek revenge for the death of his wife and son.

'''2017: ''[[Middle-earth: Shadow of War]]'''
:Celebrimbor uses [[Talion]] to create a new ring of power so they can dominate the orc forces of [[Sauron]]'s army to create one in their own service. With their army amassed they travel Sauron's Road to destroy the Dark Lord. On their way, Talion comes up against the [[Nazgûl]] [[Isildur]] and decides to free Isildur from life as a servant to Sauron. Celebrimbor, angry that Talion vanquished Isildur rather than adding his power to their army, reveals that he intends to replace Sauron instead of destroying him. Talion refuses to help him in his quest for power, so Celebrimbor removes the new ring from him. With their bond lost, Talion begins to bleed profusely and die. Celebrimbor convinces Eltariel, an Elven assassin of [[Galadriel]], to wield the new ring and continue on to defeat Sauron. During their battle, Sauron is able to overpower them and cut Eltariel's fingers off along with the new ring. Sauron then absorbs Celebrimbor and together they become the flaming Eye of Sauron atop [[Barad-dûr]].

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