So a tentative proposed chronology for Eöl would be:
1) Leaves Great Debate and becomes a lone Avari elf. Takes an interest in astronomy while wandering Middle Earth under the stars.
2) Meets and befriends Dwarves of the Blue Mountains, learning metalworking from them. Recall that our Nandor don't have metalworking technology at all, so this is a very un-Avari interest for him to have - definitely sounds like something he'd get from the dwarves. Develops a rapport with Telchar of Nogrod? Who was the armorer of Doriath and later makes the Dragon-helm for the King of Belegost. [I ask, because while we planned for these two to interact in Season 3, that bit got scrapped, and therefore I'm not sure if it 'happened'] We will need a dwarf to comment on how 'wrong' his swords are, and the audience knows Telchar already.
3) Sees meteor fall in what will later become Lake Helevorn. Goes to investigate and finds meteoric iron. Learns to use this to make his black swords and/or galvorn.
4) While exploring Beleriand (in search of more raw materials?) comes across Nan Elmoth and recognizes its innate magic, leftover from Melian's proto-girdle. Becomes enamored with the place and wishes to make it his home.
5) Petitions Thingol for permission to live in Nan Elmoth, and grudgingly parts with the sword as payment.
At some point, the Sun rises. And he grumbles about his new Noldor neighbors when they arrive. *They* just took the land and didn't pay Thingol at all!
1) Leaves Great Debate and becomes a lone Avari elf. Takes an interest in astronomy while wandering Middle Earth under the stars.
2) Meets and befriends Dwarves of the Blue Mountains, learning metalworking from them. Recall that our Nandor don't have metalworking technology at all, so this is a very un-Avari interest for him to have - definitely sounds like something he'd get from the dwarves. Develops a rapport with Telchar of Nogrod? Who was the armorer of Doriath and later makes the Dragon-helm for the King of Belegost. [I ask, because while we planned for these two to interact in Season 3, that bit got scrapped, and therefore I'm not sure if it 'happened'] We will need a dwarf to comment on how 'wrong' his swords are, and the audience knows Telchar already.
3) Sees meteor fall in what will later become Lake Helevorn. Goes to investigate and finds meteoric iron. Learns to use this to make his black swords and/or galvorn.
4) While exploring Beleriand (in search of more raw materials?) comes across Nan Elmoth and recognizes its innate magic, leftover from Melian's proto-girdle. Becomes enamored with the place and wishes to make it his home.
5) Petitions Thingol for permission to live in Nan Elmoth, and grudgingly parts with the sword as payment.
At some point, the Sun rises. And he grumbles about his new Noldor neighbors when they arrive. *They* just took the land and didn't pay Thingol at all!