The gateway passes south into Beleriand and west into Hithlum were his next objectives .
With the Noldor and their allies thrown on the defensive and his primary objective -- the capture of Dorthonion -- achieved , the initiative was firmly in Morgoth 's grip .
The gateway passes south into Beleriand and west into Hithlum were Noldor 's next objectives .
With the Noldor and their allies thrown on the defensive and his primary objective -- the capture of Dorthonion -- achieved , the initiative was firmly in Morgoth 's grip .