Lúthien, also known as Tinúviel, was an Elf-maiden of Doriath, the wife of Beren Erchamion, and the most beautiful of all the Children of Ilúvatar to ever live. Her love of the mortal Adan Beren, for whom she was prepared to risk everything, including her life, was legendary and lamented forever in song and story. She and Beren braved Morgoth's horrors together, eventually winning a Silmaril from his crown and the approval of their marriage by her father, Elu Thingol, the King of Doriath, Lord of Beleriand, and King of the Sindar Elves. Though their actions later resulted in both their deaths, their deeds won them the pity of the Vala Mandos and a second life in Middle-earth. Her romance with Beren was one of the greatest stories of the Elder Days that was told for many ages after she lived, and it was said that her bloodline will never perish.