Tolkien discussion ideas

[Elennár]

Originally Posted by Valarauko5

Being a complete newbie to this, bu not to LotR, I would like to think about maybe a simple question. How did all the Noldor know how to make weapons? It never says anything about anyone but Morgoth and Aule knowing anything about forging. And Aule only seems to have taught it to a select few. How did all the houses of the Noldor then prepare weapons of war at Morgoth's suggestion? Did they all go in secret and order in bulk from the great smith Mahtan? It seems like kind of a silly thing for Aule to teach EVERYONE how to make weapons if the Valar were all for peace.

Hey! I believe that it was Morgoth who spread lies and dissensions within the house of Fëanor and Finarfin; and counselled them to always carry weapons.
And if I remember right, it was Oromë who first showed the elves weaponry during the Long March through Middle Earth in order to defend themselves against the creatures of Melkor. So the Quendi in Aman wouldn't be totally ignorant of weapons.
So maybe the Noldor, who were themselves great smiths added to what they already knew and the teachings of Aulë.
And let's not forget, the elves who were taught by Aulë could very well have taught the other elves as well. The Valar were never restricted about knowledge.