The chapter takes place in Beleriand, located in Middle-earth, where many elves have settled. Dwarves pass through the mountains into Beleriand, where the elves accept them. Evil creatures also start passing through the mountains, threatening the land, forcing the elves to seek help from the dwarves. A great army from Morgoth attacks, but the elves and dwarves fight them off. Their king Thingol sees more attacks coming, so he moves the people to the protected kingdom of Doriath for safety. However, evil still lurks and threatens the inhabitants of Middle-earth.