During Melkor's attempt to corrupt the Noldor, Finwë tried to exert a moderating influence over his people and lead them back to the Valar. When Fëanor was exiled from Tirion after he openly threatened Fingolfin, Finwë went with him to Formenos. There he was the first to be killed in Valinor when Melkor slew him at the doors of Formenos seeking the Silmarils. This directly led to the Flight of the Noldor, which culminates in the rebellion of the Noldor against the Valar and the First Kinslaying.