Beleg is one of the wardens of the elf kingdom Doriath and becomes friends with Túrin, Thingol’s young human ward. The two defend Doriath together until Túrin causes the death of an elf named Saeros and flees. Beleg receives permission to follow and protect Túrin with the sword Anglachel, though Melian warns him that the sword is malicious. Beleg helps Túrin lead his band of outlaws against Melkor’s orcs until Túrin is betrayed and captured. When Beleg rescues Túrin from a band of orcs, Túrin, frightened and unable to recognize Beleg in the dark, kills Beleg with Anglachel. Túrin buries Beleg in the morning, composes a song for him, and remembers him as a steadfast friend.