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Elrond

2008-05-21T14:44:23Z

Legolas: changed image back to the one added by Tar-Telperien.

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| image=[[Image:Ana Kusicka - Elrond.jpg|300px]]
| name=Elrond
| quenya=
| titles=Lord of [[Imladris]], Ring Bearer of [[Vilya]], Elrond [[Half-elven]].
| birth=[[First Age|F.A.]] 532, [[Havens of Sirion]].
| realm=[[Lindon]] and [[Imladris]].
| death=Sailed [[West]] - [[Third Age 3021|T.A. 3021]].
| age=Did not die.
| gender=Male.
| parentage=[[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]].
| heritage=Half-elven father and mother.
| spouse=[[Celebrían]].
| children=[[Elladan]], [[Elrohir]], [[Arwen]].
| hair=Dark.
|}}
{{quote|The face of '''Elrond''' was ageless, neither old nor young, though in it was written the memory of many things both glad and sorrowful. His hair was dark as the shadows of twilight, and upon it was set a circlet of silver; his eyes were grey as a clear evening, and in them was a light like the light of stars. Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength. He was the Lord of Rivendell and mighty among both Elves and Men.|[[The Fellowship of the Ring]], ''[[Many Meetings]]''}}
'''Elrond Peredhel''' was one of the greatest [[Elves]] in the history of [[Middle-earth]] and one of the few characters to appear in ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', ''[[The Hobbit]]'', and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''. His name means “Star-dome”, which according to one account he received because in his youth he often played in a cave underneath a waterfall. He was also a master of healing in his time. He held the great elven ring [[Vilya]].

== Elrond in the First and Second Ages ==
Elrond was born at the [[Havens of Sirion]] late in the [[First Age]]. His parents were [[Eärendil the Mariner|Eärendil]] and [[Elwing]]. He was thus [[Half-elven]]: Eärendil was the child of the mortal [[Tuor]] and the elf [[Idril]], while Elwing was the grandchild of [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] (a human) and [[Lúthien]] (daughter of the Elf-king [[Thingol]] and the Maia [[Melian]]). Consequently, Elrond was descended from all three tribes of the Elves ([[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] through Idril, [[Sindar]] through Luthien), a Maia, and the [[Edain]]. Elrond had a twin brother, [[Elros]], who later became the first king of [[Númenor]].

When the [[Sons of Fëanor]] attacked the Havens of Sirion, Elrond and his brother were taken captive by Maglor, and were subsequently raised by him. Following the [[War of Wrath]], because of his Half-elven heritage the [[Valar]] gave Elrond and his brother a choice whether to be counted among the kindred of Elves or of Men. Elrond chose to belong to the [[Firstborn]], while Elros chose to become mortal. Elrond subsequently remained in [[Lindon]] with [[Gil-galad]], where he became known as a healer and loremaster.

When [[Sauron]] (disguised in his fair form as [[Annatar]]) came seeking entrance to Lindon during the Second Age, Elrond and Gil-galad sensed that he was not what he seemed, and denied him. Later, in Second Age 1697 during the wars of the Elves against Sauron, Elrond founded the refuge of [[Imladris]], also known as [[Rivendell]].

Elrond marched with Gil-galad and [[Elendil]] during the [[War of the Last Alliance]], serving as Gil-galad’s herald. He was present during the last battle of that war, witnessing the deaths of Gil-galad and Elendil. At the conclusion of that battle, when [[Isildur]] cut the [[One Ring]] from Sauron’s hand he and [[Círdan]] advised Isildur to destroy the Ring, but Isildur refused their counsel. Elrond subsequently returned to Rivendell, which prospered the coming years with the aid of the Ring of Air, [[Vilya]], that Elrond had received from Gil-galad. It has been argued that following Gil-galad’s death, Elrond had the right to become High King of the Noldor, but he never claimed the title.

== Elrond in the Third Age ==
Following Isildur’s death, Elrond received the shards of [[Narsil]], which he preserved for many years. He began his long tradition of fostering the heirs of Isildur by helping to raise Isildur’s son [[Valandil]], who had been left in Rivendell during the War of the Last Alliance. Centuries later, when the Northern Kingdom fell, Elrond took the other heirlooms of Arnor (the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]) into his keeping, holding them for the one who would eventually be able to reclaim the throne of [[Arnor]].

In Third Age 109, Elrond married [[Celebrían]], the daughter of [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn, Lord of Lórien|Celeborn]]. Their first children, the twins [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], were born in 130, and their daughter [[Arwen]] in 241.

In 2933, Elrond took [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] as his foster-son in Rivendell, naming him ''Estel'' ("Hope") and concealing his heritage from him until he came of age. When Aragorn became an adult, Elrond gave him the Ring of Barahir and the shards of Narsil, foreseeing that Aragorn might be the one to claim the thrones of Gondor and Arnor. When Aragorn fell in love with Arwen, Elrond revealed to him that Arwen shared the choice of the Half-elven, and that one or the other of them would ultimately be parted from her forever. Elrond insisted that Arwen could not marry Aragorn until he became king of both Gondor and Arnor.

== Elrond in ''The Hobbit'' ==
In ''The Hobbit'', Elrond played a minor but significant role. During [[Thorin and Company]]’s stay in Rivendell, Elrond read the runes on the swords [[Orcrist]] and [[Glamdring]], identifying them as coming from [[Gondolin]]. He also read the [[moon-letters]] on Thorin’s [[Thrór's Map]], providing the information the Dwarves and Bilbo need to enter the [[Lonely Mountain]].

In ''The Hobbit'', it is said of Elrond that he “was an elf-friend — one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of History, the wars of the evil goblins and the elves and the first men in the North. In those days of our tale there were still some people who had both elves and heroes of the North for ancestors, and Elrond the master of the house was their chief. He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer.” ([[A Short Rest]]) Note that in this description he is not identified as an elf himself, as Tolkien had not at this stage decided that Elrond of Rivendell was the same person as Elrond the son of Earendil.

== Elrond in ''The Lord of the Rings'' ==
When [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] first leaves the Shire with the One Ring, it is always his intention to go to Rivendell to seek the advice of Elrond. Indeed, in his letter left at Bree, Gandalf counsels him to do so. Elrond’s first role in ''The Lord of the Rings'' is to heal Frodo of his wound sustained at [[Weathertop]]. Elrond then hosts the feast that is held when Frodo recovers. The description given of Elrond at that feast tells us that “the face of Elrond was ageless, neither old nor young, though in it was written the memory of many things both glad and sorrowful. His hair was dark as the shadows of twilight, and upon it was set a circlet of silver; his eyes were grey as a clear evening, and in them was a light like the light of stars. Venerable he seemed as a king crowned with many winters, and yet hale as a tried warrior in the fulness of his strength. He was the Lord of Rivendell and mighty among both Elves and Men.” ([[Many Meetings]])

Elrond’s principal role, of course, is as the leader of the [[Council of Elrond]]. During that meeting, he narrates what he knows of the history of Isildur and the Ring. He identifies Aragorn as Isildur’s Heir, and when Frodo ultimately volunteers to carry the Ring, Elrond affirms that decision as correct. Elrond also appears to have selected the members of the Fellowship other than Frodo and [[Sam]], accepting [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]] only reluctantly.

Later, Elrond sends his sons Elladan and Elrohir to join the [[Dunedain]] Rangers who ride to Rohan to join Aragorn. Through Elrohir, Elrond advises Aragorn to take the [[Paths of the Dead]]. During the [[The Last Debate|Last Debate]], Elrohir supports Aragorn’s decision to attack Mordor as a diversion to allow Frodo time to reach Mount Doom, saying that this was Elrond’s advice. Following the [[War of the Ring]], Elrond escorts Arwen to Minas Tirith for her marriage to Aragorn, and parts from her in great sorrow.

At the end of the story, Elrond is one of the Elves who takes ship to [[Valinor]] along with Frodo and the other Ringbearers. The Third Age is held to have ended with Elrond’s departure.

==Etymology==
The name '''Elrond''' means "Star-dome", though at an earlier stage, it was supposed to mean "Elf of the Cave".

== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
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Image:Elrond, Lord of Rivendell.jpg|[[Hugo Weaving]] as Elrond from [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]
Image:Elrond from Rankin-Bass' The Hobbit.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit]]
Image:Elrond from Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings.jpg|Elrond as portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]
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In the BBC's 1981 radio serialization of [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is voiced by [[Hugh Dickson]].

In the [[Rankin/Bass]] animated version of [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit|The Hobbit]], Elrond is voiced by [[Cyril Ritchard]].

[[André Morell]] was the voice of Elrond in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]].

In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], Elrond is played by [[Hugo Weaving]]. His role in the movie is expanded beyond his role in the book, and the character appears in each of the three movies.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring|The Fellowship of the Ring]], Elrond first appears in the Prologue as a commander of the army of Elves in the War of the Last Alliance. A later flashback scene shows him actually taking Isildur into [[Mount Doom]], trying to persuade him to destroy the Ring. This scene is strongly paralleled in [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]] when Frodo attempts to destroy the Ring, with Sam using some of the same words Elrond did in the earlier scene.

As in the book, Elrond heals Frodo’s wound from Weathertop. Elrond then has a conversation with Gandalf, discussing the many challenges that face them. Elrond argues that the Ring cannot remain in Rivendell (in the movie, Frodo appears to have thought that he would be able to leave the Ring there). He also expresses his doubts about the race of Men, and gives the first hints about Aragorn’s real identity. In the Council of Elrond, Elrond himself is the one who argues that the only option is to destroy the Ring. He does not select the Fellowship, but accepts those who volunteer.

Elrond gains two additional scenes in the Extended Edition of the movie. In the first, he talks with Aragorn beside the grave of Aragorn’s mother. Elrond encourages the reluctant Aragorn to accept his fate of becoming king. In the next scene, Elrond blesses the departing Fellowship.

In [[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]], Elrond is mainly appears in scenes involving Arwen. In a flashback, Aragorn remembers Elrond telling him to abandon his love for Arwen, allowing her to sail to Valinor. Aragorn attempts to do this, but Arwen denies him. In another scene, Elrond persuades Arwen that she should sail to Valinor, describing what will happen if she remains and Aragorn dies. Elrond then has a telepathic communication with Galadriel discussing the war that is beginning. He apparently suggests that she send an army to [[Helm’s Deep]] to aid the Men there, since when [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]] arrives at Helm’s Deep he says that he brings “word from Elrond of Rivendell.”

In [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Elrond’s first scene is with Arwen, who has decided not to sail after all, but to return. Although he senses that she is dying Elrond acknowledges her choice. At her suggestion, he has the shards of Narsil re-forged, then carries the new sword to Aragorn at [[Dunharrow]]. He finally convinces Aragorn to accept his destiny, and advises him to take the Paths of the Dead. Later, Elrond escorts Arwen to [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]] for her wedding, and he finally sails to Valinor with the Ringbearers.

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Elrond|Images of Elrond]].
* [[Twins]]
* [[Elrond, Herald of Gil-Galad polystone bust]].

[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Characters in The Hobbit]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

Talk:Celeborn

2008-05-21T14:29:02Z

Legolas:

== Imladris? ==

Is there evidence that Celeborn once ruled Imladris? That info was added by Linathiel. ~ [[User:Earendilyon|Earendilyon]] 03:21, 21 May 2008 (EDT)

:It is not specifically stated, only that he dwelt there, if memeory serves me. -- [[User:Ederchil|Ederchil]] 03:48, 21 May 2008 (EDT)

::Celeborn never ruled Imladris. He dwelt there for some time during the second age, he again went to live there after Galadriel had sailed away into the West.--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 10:29, 21 May 2008 (EDT)

Aragorn II

2008-01-10T06:55:38Z

Legolas: switched image(I think the image by John Howe is better).

{{gondorian
| image=[[Image:John Howe - Elessar (Battlefields boardgame).jpg|250px]]
| name=Aragorn II
| othernames=[[Elessar]], [[Thorongil]] ([[Aragorn II#Names|see more below]])
| position=[[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], [[King of the Reunited Kingdom]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2931|T.A. 2931]]
| rule=[[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]] - [[Fourth Age 120|Fo.A. 120]]
| death=[[Fourth Age 120|Fo.A. 120]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Arathorn II]] + [[Gilraen]]
| spouse=[[Arwen Undómiel]]
| children=[[Eldarion]], [[Daughters of Elessar|daughters]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
{{quote|...But he was called Estel, that is "Hope", and his true name and lineage were kept secret at the bidding of Elrond; for the Wise then knew that the Enemy was seeking to discover the Heir of Isildur, if any remained upon the earth.|[[Appendix A]]}}
'''Aragorn II''' ([[Third Age]] March 1, 2931 – [[Fourth Age]] 120, aged 210 years[[#Notes|1]]) was the son of [[Arathorn II]] and [[Gilraen]]. He was was a [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and a direct descendant through many generations of [[Isildur]], the last [[High King]] of both [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. Aragorn would become the greatest man of his time, leading the [[Men of the West]] against [[Sauron]]'s forces, helping to destroy the [[One Ring]], a reuniting the [[Reunited Kingdom|Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor]].

Aragorn was named after his ancestor, [[Aragorn I]]. His name means "Revered King" in [[Sindarin]].

==History==

===Early Life===
When Aragorn was two years old, his father was slain when a [[Orc]] arrow pierced his eye. As was the tradition of his people, Aragorn was fostered in [[Rivendell]] by [[Elrond]]. By Elrond's order, his identity was kept secret, as he feared he would be slain like his father and grandfather. Aragorn was named '''''[[Estel]]''''' ([[Sindarin]] for "Hope") instead, and was not told about his heritage until he came of age in 2951.

[[Image:Stephen Hickman - Aragorn and Arwen.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Aragorn and Arwen'' by [[Stephen Hickman]]]]Elrond revealed to "Estel" his true name and ancestry in 2951, when Aragorn was twenty years old, and delivered to him the shards of [[Narsil]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]. The next day, in the woods of Rivendell, Aragorn met and fell in love with [[Arwen Evenstar|Arwen]], daughter of Elrond, who had newly returned from [[Lórien in Middle-earth|Lórien]].

===Life as a Ranger===

Aragorn took up his proper name as Aragorn II, sixteenth of the Chieftains of the Dúnedain, and went into [[The Wild]].

{{Pronounce|Aragorn Elessar.mp3|Ardamir}}In 2953 he was not present in Rivendell for the last meeting of the [[White Council]]. Aragorn met [[Gandalf the Grey]] in 2956, and they became great friends. At Gandalf's advice he started to become interested in the [[Shire]], and became known around the area as '''''Strider'''''.

From 2957 to 2980 Aragorn took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor. Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies, which during the [[War of the Ring]] helped the West survive. His name in Gondor and Rohan was '''''Thorongil''''' (Sindarin for "Eagle of the Star"), and with a few Gondorian ships he led a night assault on the [[Haven of Umbar]] in 2980, destroying many of their ships and slaying its lord. He later left Gondor to travel into the far East and South "exploring the hearts of men good and evil". And learning about the "plots and devices" of the servants of the Dark Lord. Later in 2980 he was in Lórien, and there once again met Arwen. He gave her the heirloom of his House, the [[Ring of Barahir]], and Arwen pledged her hand to him in marriage.

Elrond gave his foster-son permission to marry his daughter, on the condition that he must first become king of both Gondor and Arnor, for only a king would be worthy of Arwen's hand. This may seem a harsh condition, but it should be noted that it is significantly more lenient than the closest precedent, King [[Thingol]]'s request that [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] obtain a [[Silmaril]] from [[Morgoth]] before marrying his daughter [[Lúthien]].

===War of the Ring===
===Fellowship of the Ring and events preceding===

In the year [[Third Age 3001|3001]], as a now revealed [[Sauron]] continued to regain power in [[Mordor]], Aragorn began assisting [[Gandalf]] for news of [[Gollum]]. Gandalf suspected that the ring [[Bilbo Baggins]] stole from Gollum was in fact the [[One Ring]]. In [[Third Age 3018|3018]] after searching intermittently over the years, Aragorn finally overtakes Gollum in the [[Dead Marshes]] takes him to Thranduil in Mirkwood to be held captive. He then returns west where he meets with Gandalf and learns of [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo Baggins']] plan to leave the shire with the ring.

Aragorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] kept watch over the border fo the [[Shire]] waiting for sight of Frodo. While staying in [[Bree]], Aragorn crossed the paths of four hobbits in the [[Prancy Pony]] inn. Aragorn watched as the hobbits clumsily hid their names and intentions. He watched as [[Frodo Baggins]], the leader of the party, fall from the table and disspear as he put the ring on. Aragorn, whose name was given as Strider, seemed to show no surprise, only annoyance at Frodo’s foolish vanishing act. He arranged for an interview that night, where he warned them of the [[Black Riders]] and [[Bill Ferny]], then bluntly requesting that they use him as a guide. After some consideration, and a note given them by the forgetful [[Barliman Butterbur]] from Gandalf condoning him, Frodo agreed.

Aragorn’s plan to get to Rivendell was to head first toward [[Archet]] and bear right to [[Weathertop]]. After the [[Ambush at Weathertop]] and the wounding of Frodo, [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] took over the position as leader of the Hobbits. After a while they met [[Glorfindel of Rivendell|Glorfindel]], a friend of Aragorn’s, and it was not much later that they arrived in Rivendell.

Aragorn, when in Rivendell, switched cloaks from that of the Ranger to that of the Lord of the Dúnedain, the Elf-friend. He was elected as Gandalf’s second in the [[Fellowship of the Ring]], and served throughout their journeys together as his chief advisor.

Aragorn encouraged the taking of the [[Redhorn Pass]], which ended in disaster. He reluctantly conceded to Gandalf’s plan to pass through [[Moria]], though his sense of foresight warned him for Gandalf. Indeed, after Gandalf was taken down by [[Durin’s Bane]], Aragorn was naturally elected leader of the company, despite some resentment by his companion [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]].

Aragorn again amazed the rest of the Fellowship by his apparent closeness to the people of [[Lothlórien]], and his friendship with [[Celeborn (Lord of Lórien)|Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]]. Even at the [[Falls of Rauros]] he was undecided, leaving it to Frodo for the final decision. For though it was obvious he wished to go to [[Minas Tirith]] with Boromir, he yet felt that it was his duty to go where the [[Ringbearer]] chose.

===The early War of the Ring===

After Frodo escaped him and Boromir perished, he with the remaining members of the Fellowship, namely [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] and [[Gimli Elf-friend|Gimli]], chose to try and save Merry and [[Pippin]] from the [[Uruk-hai]] that had ambushed them, forming the group that would later be known as the [[Three Hunters]].

He met [[Éomer]] in the fields of [[Rohan]], and an instant friendship formed, both feeling the honesty and lordliness of the other. Éomer took a risk for his sake, giving him horses, with the promise that one day soon Aragorn would return to [[Edoras]]. Aragorn, tracking the Hobbits, followed into Fangorn forest, where he met the resurrected [[Gandalf the White]]. After the restoration of [[Théoden]], he rode to [[Helm’s Deep]] to fight in the [[Battle of the Hornburg]]. There he, alongside his new-found “brother” Éomer, and King Théoden, marshaled the defense against [[Saruman]]’s army. His revealed majesty upon the battlements of the Hornburg as he waited for the dawn caused some of the [[Dunlendings|Wild men]] to pause and shudder, and he heralded the return of Gandalf with [[Erkenbrand]].

After Pippin’s terrifying experience with the [[Orthanc-stone]], Gandalf presented it in a formal manner to Aragorn, its rightful master, who hinted that it would be used by him eventually. After the departure of Gandalf and Pippin to Minas Tirith, he rode for a while longer with Théoden, meeting up with his friend [[Halbarad]] of the North, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], and a company of staunch and fearless Rangers. Elladan and Elrohir gave him a message from Elrond: “''The days are short. If thou art in haste, remember the [[Paths of the Dead]]''”. Halbarad bore a gift from the Lady Arwen – the [[Standard of Elendil]]. Aragorn knew the path set before him.

===Return of the King===

A little while later Aragorn took his companions and his rangers and set out for [[Dunharrow]], departing from the King’s company. His course was clear: to take the Paths of the Dead, to summon the [[Dead Men]]. He met in Dunharrow the lady [[Éowyn]], who had fallen in love with him. After making it clear that he could not accept her love, he turned away down the evil road with the dawn.

The [[Grey Company]] passed through the [[Dark Door]] and the [[Dwimorberg]], the Dead following, and coming at last to the [[Black Stone of Erech]], Aragorn summoned them to his aid. They drew their swords and blew their horns in answer, and swept down upon the [[Corsairs]] at [[Pelargir]] drove the mariners away. Aragorn released them, and took the [[Black Ships]] north to Minas Tirith, where the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]] raged. The Standard of Elendil broke forth, and his Dúnedain swept down, giving the final blow to the army of [[Gothmog (Lieutenant of Morgul)|Gothmog]]. The counterattacked army of [[Sauron]] crumbled utterly. But Aragorn did not enter the city.

Aragorn, furling his banner, appointed [[Imrahil]] the temporary lord of the City, as the law demanded. Eventually, however, Aragorn did come to the [[Houses of Healing]], where he tended and restored Merry, Éowyn, and [[Faramir son of Denethor II|Faramir]], in accordance with the prophecy “''The hands of the king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known''”. Aragorn then left the city, hooded and cloaked, and yet the people of Minas Tirith followed him, for they had heard rumors. Yet when in the morning they saw the banner of [[Dol Amroth]], they wondered if the Return of the King had been but a dream.

Aragorn held [[Last Debate|council]] with his trusted companions, namely Gandalf, Éomer, Imrahil, and Elrond’s sons – Halbarad had fallen in battle. He agreed to pull forth the forces of [[Mordor]] for the benefit of the [[Quest of the Ring]], and so arranged matters for the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. After the Destruction of the Ring in [[Orodruin]] and victory at the [[Morannon]], Aragorn returned at last in the triumphant manner that befitted his position. He was crowned at the gates of Minas Tirith, winning the hearts of the people of [[Gondor]]. Gandalf took him up the slopes of Mount [[Mindolluin]], and there Aragorn found the scion of [[Nimloth]], the symbol of his mastery of the [[Reunited Kingdom]]. He wedded Arwen shortly after, and then was forced to bid his old friends farewell. He turned back to his new kingdom as the [[Fourth Age]] dawned and the Ringbearers left the shores of Middle-earth forever.

===Reign as Elessar===

Aragorn ruled the [[Reunited Kingdom]] of Gondor and Arnor until year 120 of the [[Fourth Age]]. He died after 210 years of life and 122 years of rule. His wife Arwen, now mortal, gave up her life shortly afterwards in year 121, aged 2,901.

He founded the [[House of Telcontar]], and was succeeded by his son [[Eldarion]]. He also had a number of daughters, whose names were not recorded.

Through his ancestor Elendil, Aragorn was a descendant of the [[Númenóreans]], great [[Men]] who were granted long lives by the [[Valar]]. Though [[Númenor]] was destroyed, its people lived on as the [[Dúnedain]], and like their ancestors they too were long-lived. Thus Aragorn lived to a great age, finally passing on at 210 years.

==Personality==
''This section needs to be created''

Aragorn is generally a dour, serious man, but often shows moments of wry humor.

==Names==
* [[Aragorn II]]
* [[Thorongil]]
* [[Elessar]]
* [[Estel]]
* [[Strider]]
* [[Wingfoot]]
* [[Telcontar]]
* [[Elfstone]]
* [[Isildur's Heir]]

==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the earliest unpublished versions of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' (see ''[[The History of The Lord of the Rings]]''), the character that later became Aragorn was called '''''[[Trotter]]''''' instead of Strider, and was a [[Hobbit]] instead of a [[Men|Man]]. He had wooden feet, because he had once traveled to Mordor and been tortured there.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
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Image:Aragorn from Rankin-Bass' The Return of the King.jpg|Aragorn as portrayed in [[Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]
Image:Strider from Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings.jpg|Aragorn as portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]
Image:Aragorn grimace.jpg|[[Viggo Mortensen]] as Aragorn in [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]
</gallery>
In the [[Rankin/Bass]] animated version of [[Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King|The Return of the King]], Aragorn is voiced by [[Theodore Bikel]].

In Ralph Bakshi's animated film [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]], Aragorn is voiced by [[John Hurt]].

In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], Aragorn is played by American actor [[Viggo Mortensen]]. Instead of explaining the complicated circumstances of an heir of Isildur taking the throne in Gondor (see [[Pelendur]] for an example), in the movie Aragorn must overcome his self-doubt to choose the kingship. This cinematic element adds appeal to a modern audience, but in the books there is no doubt of his purpose to return as the king from the very first time his lineage is revealed.

==Genealogy==
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[[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftains of]] |
[[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|the Dúnedain]] |
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[[Arathorn II]] = [[Gilraen]] |
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'''ARAGORN II ELESSAR''' = [[Arwen]]
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[[Eldarion]] ''numerous daughters''
</code>

==Other names and titles==
Aragorn was also known as '''Strider''', '''Elessar Telcontar''' ("Elfstone Strider"), '''Thorongil''', '''The Dúnadan''' ("Man of the West"), '''Longshanks''' (given by [[Bill Ferny]]), '''Wingfoot''' (given by [[Éomer]]), and '''Estel''' ("Hope"){{sequence
|prev=[[Arathorn II]]
|next=none (abandoned)
|list=[[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] <code>III</code> 2933 – 3019
}} 
{{sequence
|prev=[[Eärnur]], 971 years earlier
|next=[[Eldarion]]
|list=[[King of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> 120
}} {{sequence
|prev=[[Arvedui]], 1,046 years earlier
|next=[[Eldarion]]
|list=[[King of Arnor]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> 120
}} {{sequence
|prev=[[Isildur]], 3,017 years earlier
|next=[[Eldarion]]
|list=[[High King]] of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> 120
}} {{sequence
|prev=none
|next=[[Eldarion]]
|list=[[House of Telcontar]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> 120
}}{{fellowship}}

== Notes ==
:1. [[Appendix B]]

==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Aragorn|Images of Aragorn]]

[[Category:Rulers of Arnor]]
[[Category:Rulers of Gondor]]
[[Category:Chieftains of the Dúnedain]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

[[de:Aragorn II.]]

Talk:Tilion

2007-12-13T13:14:40Z

Legolas:

The bit at the bottom explaining the scarring of the Moon, as it was not published, should a non-canon stamp be put above it? I only ask from my experience with wookieepedia, who does that quite a bit.--[[User:Quidon88|Quidon88]] 02:12, 13 December 2007 (EST)

The part explaining the scarring of the moon has been published in the Silmarillion in the chapter "[[Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor]]". In the Silmarillion it is said that Tilion was drawn towards [[Arien]] because of her splendour.--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 08:09, 13 December 2007 (EST)

Talk:Tilion

2007-12-13T13:09:32Z

Legolas:

The bit at the bottom explaining the scarring of the Moon, as it was not published, should a non-canon stamp be put above it? I only ask from my experience with wookieepedia, who does that quite a bit.--[[User:Quidon88|Quidon88]] 02:12, 13 December 2007 (EST)

The part explaining the scarring of the moon has been published in the Silmarillion in the chapter "[[Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor]]".--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 08:09, 13 December 2007 (EST)

Galadhrim

2007-12-08T08:48:45Z

Legolas: rewrote the article. removed some factual errors and movie myths.

The '''Galadhrim''' were the [[Silvan Elves]] that inhabited the woods of [[Lothlórien]]. Some of the [[Nandor]], the [[Teleri|Telerin Elves]] who abandoned the march of the [[Eldar]] on the eastern side of the [[Misty Mountains]] settled down in the [[Vales of Anduin]] and later on established the realms of [[Mirkwood]] in the north and [[Lórien]] in the south of [[Greenwood the Great]].

In the beginning the Elves of Lórien were a small and scattered people, but after the [[War of Wrath]] at the beginning of the [[Second Age]] many of the [[Sindar]] of [[Beleriand]] migrated eastward. The Silvan Elves of Lórien welcomed them. The coming of the Sindar was a great boost to the power and culture of the Silvan Elves. The Silvan language was replaced by Sindarin.

The arrival of one in particular affected the Nandor of Laurelindórenan: the coming of a Sinda named [[Amdír]]. He took over Laurelindórenan. Under his leadership the people of Lórien prospered and their numbers grew. But Amdir was slain in the [[Battle of Dagorlad]] along with most of the army of Lórien. And [[Amroth]] his son grew weary of [[Middle-earth]] and wished to go to [[Valinor]]. But he drowned in the [[Bay of Belfalas]].

In her wisdom [[Galadriel]] saw that Lórien would be a stronghold and a point of power to prevent the shadow from crossing the Anduin, for the Galadhrim were hardy and valiant. But they needed a ruler of greater strength and wisdom than they possessed. That is why Galadriel and [[Celeborn]] took up their permanent abode in Lórien and its government. Under the leadership of Galadriel and Celeborn the Galadhrim prospered and their skill grew. They became proficient in making [[Lembas]], [[Elven rope]], Elven-cloaks and many other crafts.

The Galadhrim defended their home against [[orcs]], who attacked around the end of the [[Third Age]], just before [[Sauron]] was destroyed. The Galadhrim weathered all of the attacks. For a more complete history of these battles, see [[Lothlórien]].

[[Category:Nandor]]

User talk:Narfil Palùrfalas

2007-11-24T06:04:35Z

Legolas:

== Hi Narfil! ==
I'm the head of the Tolkienian eZine "the voice of edoras".
I ask you a collaboration with the eZine.
reply to: edoras@alice.it

:I'm afraid I'm unaware of what the "Tolkienian eZine" is. Could you please inform me further as to its nature? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 18:08, 9 January 2007 (EST)

yeah...an eZine is a magazine legible online. The eZine "the voice of edoras" talk about Tolkien's works, Fantasy generaliter, RPG & MMORPGS. write on my mail, so i can give you the http of the eZine and you can create an idea more clear.
edoras@alice.it

:Sorry, but I don't have an email account set up currently. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:50, 11 January 2007 (EST)

you don't have an email???
...however, if you can collaborate contact me:edoras@alice.it
the site is: http://lavocediedoras.altervista.org/ (I hope is permitted to release it^^)

:The lack of email is only temporary. Anyway, I'm not exactly sure I understand what you are asking for (Hyarion, do you have an opinion?). --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 16:26, 15 January 2007 (EST)

== Maedhros' mother-name ==
Hello Narfil. Quick question about Maedhros. You have has mother name as ''Caitimo'' in the [[Sons of Fëanor]] entry, but as ''Maitimo'' in the [[Maedhros]] entry. Since I don't have the reference books in front of me, do you remember which is the right entry? Thanks for the help. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 18:41, 27 April 2006 (EDT)

Sorry. ''Maitimo'' is right. For some reason I have it in my head as ''Caitimo'', but this is not correct. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 20:42, 27 April 2006 (EDT)

==Lay of Leithian==
One of my current projects is working on the [[Lay of Leithian]]-related material on this site. I have thus far carried on the project by myself, finishing up a summary of every Canto on this day. I am trying to type out and post every canto, but it is very time-consuming. I was hoping that others who posses a copy of [[the Lays of Beleriand]] might help and finish the task. Also, thanks for the corrections, Ebakunin. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 16:48, 6 May 2006 (EDT)

:No problem. You're doing all the heavy lifting. I'm just cleaning up the crumbs. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 17:06, 6 May 2006 (EDT)

:Hello, your doing a phenomenal job with the articles. I might have some text from the Lay of Leithian I can send you. If you want to either let me know what your email is or click "Preferences" to validate your email and then click to allow email from other users then I can send it that way. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 18:18, 6 May 2006 (EDT)

== Aulë's Valarin Name ==
Narfil, would you please double-check [[Aulë]]'s Valarin name? On my browser it looks like this: ''A3ûlêz''. Notice the number 3. Thanks. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 12:46, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

:The number '3' is on purpose; the spirant equivalent of 'g'. See http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/valarin.htm for an explanation. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:54, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

::Actually I think the 3 was just there because of the inability to render the correct symbol. '''Aȝûlêz''' should be correct if I'm not mistaken. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 12:57, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

:::On my browser whatever you put in showed as an empty square. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:58, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

::::Odd, the second character is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yogh yogh] and renders fine on my screen. I'll look into it. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 13:02, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

:::::After some searching, I found the HTML codes for upper and lower case '''yoghs''': Ʒ and ʒ, as in Aʒûlêz. See the edit page for the actual codes ;-)
:::::Edit: I see, though, that the codes don't work on MicroSocks' IE. *rolls eyes* --[[User:Earendilyon|Earendilyon]] 15:40, 14 May 2006 (EDT)

== More Maps ==
Narfil, could you make a map of [[Númenor]] using MS Fireworks? I really like what you did with [[Gondolin]]. Thanks. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 18:23, 11 June 2006 (EDT)

:Sure. I'll get to work with that. By the way, don't expect the 3d Gondolin for another week or so. I was rather lazy with it last week. Now its just down to multi-replicating the houses to fit the many streets and roadways. Rather boring but time-consuming. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 09:37, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

::Done! Tell me what you think. The tree [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] drew, by the way. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 18:41, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

:I like it a lot. One small thing: could you use a standard font like Tahoma or Ariel for region and city names? The fantasy script is tough to read when its small type. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 18:56, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

::I was thinking about changing the region font as it is hard to read. But if you do see the map full size the font on the cities isn't that small. If you try it full size and you still don't like it, I'll change it to Times New Roman or Ariel. Any other suggestions? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 19:05, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

:::Love the map Narfil! When you view it at full size the text is fine by me. Keep up the great work! --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 21:32, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

::I'd still like the cities to be in a more regular font. Most people are going to be looking at the map as an embedded image, rather than full screen. Just my two-cents. --[[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] 21:35, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

:::I can do that. But still, in my opinion it would be too hard to read the names as an embedded image even if they were regular font. I didn't think the font was too hard to read, unless it were the region titles, but then I thought it was large enough. But I'll do that. Thanks. Another thing, though. Now I'm wondering if the tree image is a bit much. Unless you view it full size it looks like someone spilled coffee on the edge or something. It would make it less fancy, but as it is a map I suppose that's fine. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 21:39, 12 June 2006 (EDT)

==User pics==

I was just wondering, is it all right to upload pictures for your user page? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 08:42, 16 June 2006 (EDT)

:Yet again something that I have had on my mind but have yet to come to a conclusion on. I believe in the future we should set a limit to how many non-Tolkien images can be uploaded but as long as you are using them on your user page, and you don't have 100 of them on there, and your not using the site as an image hosting service (like uploading them but linking to them from other sites and not using them on pages here) then I think we are fine as space is not a problem. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 10:31, 16 June 2006 (EDT)

== Years Articles ==

Hello, go ahead and hold off on converting any more year articles. I was playing around with the Fourth Age last night and unfortunately it doesn't seem like we'll be able to do my 'include trick' I was hoping to. I'm kind of liking having the titles non-abbreviated, although ''Years of the Lamps 100'' does seem rather long. In the end I suppose we can always have redirects to all of the non-abbreviated titles. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 11:36, 27 July 2006 (EDT)

I just noticed that yesterday, July 29, only one person edited - and that was a non-member signing the Google petition. Is that supposed to tell us something, do you think? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:24, 30 July 2006 (EDT)

== Early return ==

Welcome back! Just was curious the reason for your early return, I hope you're vacation didn't get spoiled. It's glad to have you back though. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 22:18, 11 August 2006 (EDT)

:No, it didn't get spoiled. You see (or, I suppose, you do not), we have five children in my family, all younger than I. We had rented a small cabin in the woods (well, within a stone's throw of seven other identical cabins), expecting to be there until the thirteenth. But all of us were practically bored that time (and it rained a little), so we saw no reason to stay any more than two nights, which we did, and returned to spend the rest of our vacation time taking trips from the home. So, I'm technically still on vacation, though no longer away from my computer all day and night. I'll probably be gone much of today, but I'll be back tonight. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 08:52, 12 August 2006 (EDT)

== Image categorization ==

Hello Narfil, good idea on classifying those images. Do you think a category for images created in Bryce/Fireworks/etc may be too much? What do you think about a ''CG images'' or ''Computer generated images'' or ''CGI'' or something similar category? Otherwise we'd have to add Maya/Photoshop/Photodraw/Paint/etc. Just a thought. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 02:24, 13 August 2006 (EDT)

:You're right. But I do think we should distinguish between what, for instance, Bryce does, which is computer generating, and what Fireworks does, graphics, which is like Photoshop only more vector-oriented. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 18:29, 13 August 2006 (EDT)

==Moving page==
*I knew about the talk page moving as well so dw lol. And yes i have, i've been at home alot with nothing to do :'( [[User:Jasca Ducato|Jasca Ducato]] 15:38, 4 September 2006 (EDT)

== Wanted Pages ==
Hi, I've been looking through the Wanted Pages lately in an effort to expand the Wiki. I noticed that a whole lot of wanted articles come from empty links to things in your fanfictions and such. Would you mind clearing these up yourself so they don't clutter up the Wanted Pages? It's your work so I don't want to alter it. Thanks. [[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 19:28, 7 October 2006 (EDT)

:I'll do that right away. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 19:34, 7 October 2006 (EDT)

::Done. The only links to non-existing pages are actual [[Quenya]]/[[Sindarin]] words which need an article anyway. By the way, it is usually accepted to put new sections on talk pages at the bottom of the page. It doesn't really matter, but it helps to keep things in order. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 19:47, 7 October 2006 (EDT)

:::Thanks a lot, and thanks also for making me aware of this. I assumed new discussions were put on top of the page because that is how it is usually done on the internet (consider message boards, emails, etc.). I'll put new comments on this wiki on the bottom in the future. [[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 20:17, 7 October 2006 (EDT)

== TG Chat ==

Hi... I think you have heard about this before, but this wiki has a chat room in which people can more easily discuss editing plans in real time. I (and Hyarion too) would very much like to see you there! If you don't want to go to the trouble of installing an IRC client, and have Java on your computer, the Chat link on the side of this page will take you to the chatrooms. It's really easy to use. Hyarion and some others are nearly always around to talk to; he really likes having people there se he can discuss his plans for the wiki. Since you're one of the main editors, it'd be great to have you around for these discussions! I also admire your work and would like to be able to talk to you. [[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 02:33, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

:I haven't used it primarily because I don't know how to. I've never used anything like it before. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 08:09, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

::Hey there Narfil, I had a feeling that's why we never have seen you in there :) It's very easy and quite addicting, you definitely need to give it a try. Just use the [http://tolkiengateway.net/java Java link], sometimes it can take a while to load but a prompt will come up, just click yes you trust the applet and then you'll be automatically connected to the main channel. You can then chat, you can also change your name by typing "/nick Narfil". When we have a few more active editors we can setup weekly meetings to discuss the direction of the wiki and various other aspects. Sometimes chatting can be a lot easier than having to use talk pages. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 13:15, 24 October 2006 (CDT)

== Welcome template ==

The w template is a bit awkward and to display it right you actually have to type <nowiki>{{w|Narfil Palùrfalas|[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]]}}</nowiki> The first "variable" before the | is the link to your talk page and the second "variable" after the | is what is displayed as your signature. I'll have to fix it so the default {{w}} just doesn't display a signature/talk page link. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 22:03, 25 October 2006 (CDT)

== Edits ==

hello,
I have been told by Tar-Telperien and Hyarion that you have great knowledge regarding Tolkiens works,and all your articles confirm this.And I completely agree with what you have said about Gil-galad.

I do no wish to start an edit war with you.I only changed the Gil-galad's geneology because I thought that people who have read the Unfinished Tales and The Silmarillion would be under the impression that Gil-galad was Fingon's son,and I think I would be right to assume that most people do not know about the 'mistake' that Chris Tolkien made.And to them it would seem that Tolkiengateway is posting wrong information.

I am sorry if I have offended you in any way by editing your articles.But all I wanted to do was match the informatio that is present here with the information that is given in the books.

--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]]

:Perhaps, Narfil, in every article you write that contains a reference to [[Gil-galad]]'s parentage, you should have a note at the bottom of the page with the citations you gave [[User:Legolas|Legolas]]. He can't be the first person to have become confused about it. Furthermore, please try to be less confrontational in the future. I'm sure he had no intentions of starting an "edit war" with you, and bringing such terms into your conversation with him created far more friction than necessary. --[[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 00:56, 11 November 2006 (EST)

::I apologize if I sounded accusing. I did not believe you wanted to start an edit war, I just didn't want that to happen. By "edit war" I meant when two or more people constantly change the same article back and forth because of their interpretation of the facts. I thought the best way would be to post the references. Please understand that in no way did I think you wanted to start an edit war. I was not offended, but I apologize if I offended you. I'll try and add a footnote to the article (if I can figure out how to get that template to work). If you wish we can move this discussion to the Gil-galad talk page on how to fit the various scattered pieces of information into it. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 21:04, 11 November 2006 (EST)

== Speaking of that Gatekeeper thing... ==

Your [[Quenya]] is good but not quite "correct" (though it is from a certain point of view, see below). The main part I'm talking about is the phrase ''*Tirno Otya Andon'', "Keeper of the Seventh Gate" (the asterisk marks a construction not attested in Tolkien's writings). The suffix ''-n'' was indeed [[Tolkien]]'s marker for the Quenya genitive for some time, but while writing ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', he switched it to ''-o'', and ''-n'' became the dative ending instead. This change was apparently in effect for the rest of his life; as far as I know there is no record of Tolkien using any other suffix for genitive after changing to ''-o''. Thus, your phrase would actually mean "Keeper for a Seventh Gate", in Quenya as later envisioned by Tolkien.

So what happens to the genitive if the word to be inflected ends in ''-o'' already, you ask? It was simply hidden and implied by the context—an attested example is ''Indis i Ciryamo'', "The Mariner's Wife". ''Ciryamo'' is in the genitive here, but since it already has the agental suffix ''-mo'', we don't see the genitive marking. It is merely inferred from the context. Also, from this phrase it also seems that the definite article ''i'' was used in genitive constructions.

Thus, if I were you, I would translate "Keeper of the Seventh Gate" as ''*Tirno i Otya Ando''.

As for the sign itself, I quite like the coloring, it looks nice. However, I think the "G" in "TG" could use more of a stroke; it looks too much like a "C". —[[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 22:15, 13 November 2006 (EST)

:I know about the "G". I'm going to change it next time I upload.

:Thanks for your input on the Quenya. I can't speak Quenya, and most of my declension comes from Ardalambion. Are there any other examples of the definite article ''i'' in Quenya? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 07:55, 14 November 2006 (EST)

::There are several in Helge's wordlists; look up ''i'' in the Quenya list and ''THE'' in the English list if you are interested. I shall quote a section most relevant to our discussion, taken from the English entry: ''"When a noun is determined by a following genitive, it is evidently optional whether it takes the article or not: '''mannar Valion''' "into the hands [lit. simply "hands"] of the Lords", '''Indis i Ciryamo''' "The Mariner's Wife, *The Wife [lit. simply "Wife"] of the Mariner" - but contrast '''I Equessi Rúmilo''' "the Sayings of Rúmil", '''i arani Eldaron''' "the Kings of the Eldar"."'' —[[Helge Fauskanger]]

::(The reason the inflection appears as ''-ron'' in the last example is because that is the plural genitive for words ending in vowels (''Elda'' in this case); ''-ion'' is the plural genitive for words ending in consonants—hence ''Silmarillion'', "Of the Silmarils"!)

::So apparently, using ''i'' in genitive phrases is not required ''per se'', but appears more often than not. Also, I hadn't bothered to verify your use of ''otya'' for "seventh" until I was looking at these lists to get that quote! I discovered that the Quenya word for "seventh" is actually '''''otsëa''''' instead! So that would require another change to your translation: it would most likely be ''*Tirno i Otsëa Ando'' (which in speech would probably be elided as "''*Tirno i Otsë' Ando''"), actually. Sorry for not checking that earlier. —[[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 15:07, 14 November 2006 (EST)

:::I got the ''Otya'' from [http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/numerals.htm here], again an Ardalambion site. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 17:31, 14 November 2006 (EST)

::::Ah. But notice that Helge says in that document that these numbers and ordinals are unattested formations, created by analogy with attested examples—and that was true, at the time. ''Otya'' was indeed a good guess based on what was published when he wrote that document. But it is out of date; ''otsëa'' (and probably the other ordinals as well) has been attested in ''[[Vinyar Tengwar]]'' 42, which was published relatively recently, clearly after he wrote that document anyway. When in doubt, go with the information in the wordlists: they are quite complete, are updated often, and only show attested information. —[[User:Tar-Telperien|Tar-Telperien]] 18:20, 14 November 2006 (EST)

== [[Main Page/Development]] ==

Hey there Narfil, if you get a chance I could use some help over on the new page, specifically with the new portals, I want to make sure they are at least not entirely under construction and at least have a new color scheme when we launch the new main page, hopefully on the day [[The Children of Hurin]] is released. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 15:32, 1 April 2007 (EDT)

:I'll go look at that. That day is coming up soon, isn't it? At least this gives me a somewhat easier project. I was not looking forward to the amount of work needing to be done on the "[[Witch-king of Angmar]]" and "[[Arda]]". Still, I suppose I'll do it some other Saturday or Sunday if I don't get to it today. By the way, on those articles I mentioned, do you think a complete rewrite would be in order? In my opinion it would be easier and probably turn out better. If I have the chance today I'll write out a draft (or drafts), post it here, and see what you think. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 15:40, 1 April 2007 (EDT)

::Thanks, and it is coming up very quickly, Beren and I are working non-stop trying to make sure the [[The Children of Hurin Release Party|Release Party]] goes smoothly, hopefully we'll have some new editors after that. I think we need to rewrite most of the articles, including the two you mentioned and I agree it will not only be easier but turn out better. Thanks for all your hard work! --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 15:46, 1 April 2007 (EDT)

== Positions and occupations ==

Seems like a good catergory to me.
[[User:Findegil|Findegil]] 09:28, 22 April 2007 (EDT)

==Back from Israel, and Image suggestion==

The chat hasn't worked for me today, so I'm just saying here that I've returned from my three-and-a-half-week trip to Israel, and should resume regular editing in a few days. I got an idea on the trip, as to images. Is it a good idea to upload images of real-life places that look like what we'd imagine Tolkien places to look like and place them on that page? We have images from films which is often essentially that. For instance, I've taken several pictures of the Rephaim valley, which just had me the entire time thinking of [[Dorthonion]]. Is it a good idea, or do you think it might get out of hand? I think it could very well get out of hand if we had a lot of people uploading images of dozens of places that remind them of what they'd personally pictured such and such to look like, etc. On the other hand, though, it might be quite beneficial. What are your thoughts? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 21:09, 6 June 2007 (EDT)

:Hyarion, do you have an opinion on this? --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 15:54, 10 June 2007 (EDT)

::Sorry, I read this but forgot to respond. Actually working on the java client right now, should be up today or tomorrow. My first impression was the same as yours, that it would probably get out of hand with images only remotely resembling their Arda counter-parts. I think real-life images of locations around England that may have inspired Tolkien would be a good idea, but unless something is just dead-on, we should probably stick to imagery specifically created to represent Tolkien's world. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 16:13, 10 June 2007 (EDT)

:::The Java applets should now be working again. Sorry about that. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 14:21, 16 June 2007 (EDT)

== Rejig of [[The Fall of Gondolin]] ==

Hi there, i was just browsing the [[Fall of Gondolin]] article and i have a bit of a criticism of it, which i fealt you, being the major author (so i've heard), thought i'd come and voice them with you and get your blessing before i go in and bugger things up. My criticism is that i think the bulk of the text reads too much like the actual source it's about. The problem with that is that it can be confusing since people who havnt read the text (which i hadnt when i first came across the article) could take it as being quoted rather than summerised. I would favour rewriting it in a far more detached style so as to make the destinction clear. Part and parcel of that criticism is the fact that most articles on battles are decidedly more concise omitting any dialogue whereas the Fall of Gondolin features it extensively.

I'm trying to word this very carefully since it's plainly a tour-du-force of article writing but feel it could be better done differently. [[User:Dr Death|Dr Death]] 13:17, 20 June 2007 (EDT)

:Feel free to rewrite it. I was younger at the time (it makes a big difference around my age), and had some different ideas. I agree, it was an overall poor summary. I actually was considering redoing it completely myself. Go ahead and do what you like with the article. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 16:28, 20 June 2007 (EDT)

== Spammer(s) at it again ==

Narfil,

Pardon my language but we need to find some way to ban these **** spammer(s)!!!--[[User:Dwarf Lord|Dwarf Lord]] 17:26, 9 August 2007 (EDT)

:I'm sorry, but I'm not an admin, and really have no power over things like that. Hyarion's in Washington, but when he gets back, you can post something on his page. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 21:24, 9 August 2007 (EDT)

::I'm back :) Thanks for holding down the fort guys. The spammers are most likely coming from a single source which uses random IPs so there isn't much we can do to block them if they don't insert external links (we have spam protection against bots that add external links). We'll be adding better prevention systems in the future, but at the moment I don't want to force all the anonymous users to type a captcha. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 14:30, 10 August 2007 (EDT)

== [[Template:Hobbit]] ==

Allo Narfil, I see your point in the Race being redundant in the Hobbit infobox, but I don't think it's necessarily a bad idea, it adds some extra information to the minor Hobbit articles, otherwise the infobox just lists their name and gender. But I'm fine with it either way. --[[User:Hyarion|Hyarion]] 15:14, 3 October 2007 (EDT)

:I think we should try and think up some way to have each infobox specify which race it belongs to other than just color. If we don't see a way, it would be good to add "race", but not as a variable. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 16:50, 3 October 2007 (EDT)

== Gandalf Article ==

Hello there. I am curious why you think this is better:

"Representatives of most of the free peoples attended, those who happened to be in Imladris already for various reasons."

I changed it previously because it appeared to be poor grammar and inaccurate and misleading.

Yes they 'happened to be there'-- all were 'summoned' in various ways. As written however it could be misinterpreted by casual readers.

Would you approve "... , some happened to be in Imladris already"?

Cheers [[User:Glorfindel Mk. II|Glorfindel Mk. II]]

:Hmm, the reason I changed it was because I felt it was misleading. Elrond never summoned them; they had come to Rivendell for various reasons and "just happened" to be there at the time of the council (i.e., divine will).

{{quote|That is the purpose for which you are called hither. Called, I say, though I have not called you to me, strangers from distant lands. You have come and are here met, in this very nick of time, by chance as it may seem. Yet it is not so. Believe rather that it is so ordered that we, who sit here, and none others, must now find counsel for the peril of the world.|[[Elrond]], ''[[The Council of Elrond]]''}}

:You are no doubt aware of this quote, but I just wanted to have it up front. I am sure we can work out the best phrasing for this piece. You are right, the structure of the sentence as I wrote it is rather awkward. I don't like "some happened to be in Imladris already" because it seems to say that Elrond literally called people to his council, and some, well, happened to be in Imladris already. As I said before, I'm sure we can work something out. Of course, it's rather insignificant in the article as a whole, and isn't even necessary if we don't want it there. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 20:18, 15 October 2007 (EDT)

:: You are correct that they were all there by 'chance' (as Gandalf might say) and not summoned so to speak. JRRT is obviously implying that the Valar and/or Eru had a hand in this 'coincidence.'

::I was thinking of when Elrond upbraided Sam for his presence at a council to which he was not 'summoned.'

::Perhaps it is not required anyway as this is the article on 'Gandalf' and not 'The Council of Elrond.'

::Cheers [[User:Glorfindel Mk. II|Glorfindel Mk. II]] 18:39, 16 October 2007 (EDT)

== Seven Gates of Gondolin ==

Hey Narfil, if you can spare some time then will you please draw the images for the remaining three gates of Gondolin? I have written the articles for them.--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 10:01, 21 October 2007 (EDT)

:Sorry about that, I'll try and get that done. The other remaining gates are considerably more difficult than the others. You can go ahead and post your articles if you like, because I daresay they'll be a while in coming. --[[User:Narfil Palùrfalas|Narfil Palùrfalas]] 12:54, 21 October 2007 (EDT)

::Hello Narfil, the Image of the Gate of Silver is excellent. Very nice job.--[[User:Legolas|Legolas]] 01:04, 24 November 2007 (EST)

Elemmírë

2007-11-20T06:46:42Z

Legolas: added youmay template

{{youmay|the planet Elemmírë|[[Elemmire(Elf)|Elemmírë]], a [[Vanyar|Vanyarin]] Elf}}

'''Elemmírë''' was one of the lights kindled by [[Varda]] far in the past, to welcome the [[Elves]] to [[Arda]] on their awakening. It is described in [[Quenta Silmarillion]] as a star, and indeed its name seems to mean 'star-jewel', but in fact it was most likely identified with one of the planets. [[Tolkien]]'s notes on the subject are open to interpretation, but they appear to identify Elemmírë as the planet we know today as Mercury.

[[Category: Cosmology]]

[[de:Elemmíre (Stern)]]
[[fi:Elemmírë (tähti)]]

Denethor

2007-11-19T09:40:06Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Denethor|Denethor (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=[[Image:Daniel Govar - Denethor.jpg]]
| name= Denethor (II)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth= [[Third Age 2930|T.A. 2930]]
| rule= [[Third Age 2984|T.A. 2984]]-[[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]]
| death= March 15, [[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]], aged 89 years
| gender= Male
| parentage= [[Ecthelion II]]
| spouse= [[Finduilas of Dol Amroth]]
| children= [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]], [[Faramir son of Denethor II|Faramir]]
| ref= ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]]
|}}

'''Denethor II''' ([[Third Age]] 2930 – March 15, 3019, aged 89 years) is the twenty-sixth and last [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. He succeeded his father [[Ecthelion II]] at his death in Third Age 2984.

Denethor is known to have secretly used a ''[[palantíri|palantír]]'' to probe [[Sauron]]'s strength. The effort aged him quickly, and the knowledge of Sauron's overwhelming force depressed him greatly. Sauron used the palantír to drive him mad with despair. He retained, however, an air of nobility and power.

In 2976 he married [[Finduilas of Dol Amroth]], daughter of Prince [[Adrahil]] of [[Dol Amroth]]. She gave birth to two sons: [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]] and [[Faramir son of Denethor II|Faramir]].

The death of Boromir, his firstborn and favorite, together with the siege and apparent doom of his [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|capital city]], drove him over the edge into insanity. He ordered his men to burn him alive on a pyre. He also attempted to take the grievously injured and apparently dying Faramir with him, but was thwarted in that by the timely intervention of [[Peregrin I Took|Peregrin Took]] with the aid of [[Beregond, soldier of Gondor|Beregond]], a guard of the City, and ultimately [[Gandalf the White]].

Denethor committed suicide on March 15, 3019, having thrown a torch onto the pyre prepared for him and Faramir. He took the white rod of his office and broke it on his knee, casting it into the flames, symbolizing the end of his stewardship and the end of the rule of the Stewards. He laid himself down on the table and so perished, clasping the ''palantír'' in his hands. The Stewardship passed to Faramir, who remained in the [[Houses of Healing]] for a time, although the command of the city fell to the Prince of Dol Amroth during the remainder of the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]].

In the film adaptation, when Faramir is brought into the throne room, seemingly dead, Pippin attempts to stop Denethor away from cremating his son, who he is sure is still alive. After Denethor knocks Pippin away, he falls onto the fire, and, in flames, runs out of the throne room and off the highest ledge of Minas Tirith, killing himself. {{Pronounce|Denethor.mp3|Ardamir}}

== Portrayal in Adaptations ==
[[Image:Denethor from Rankin-Bass' The Return of the King.jpg|thumb|left|Denethor as portrayed in [[Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]]]
[[Image:Denethor, Steward of Gondor.jpg|thumb|[[John Noble]] as Denethor in [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]]]]
In the [[Rankin/Bass]] animated version of ''[[Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]'', [[William Conrad]] is the voice of Denethor.

In [[Peter Jackson]]'s [[Lord of the Rings|movie trilogy]], Denethor was played by [[John Noble]]. In [[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King]], Denethor appears completely irrational; he sends his remaining son on a suicidal mission to enemy-captured [[Osgiliath]] and refuses to light the [[warning beacons of Gondor]] to call for the aid of [[Rohan]]. In the book, the danger of his madness is that it seems to follow a certain logic; Sauron ''does'' have vastly superior forces, all of which he has surely shown to the Steward in the ''palantír''. His actions, however, do not immediately proclaim his insanity; the Osgiliath mission is less obviously suicidal, as the city has not yet been overrun, and the warning beacons have indeed been lit, although Denethor expects little help.

== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Denethor|Images of Denethor]]
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|prev=[[Ecthelion II]]
|next=[[Faramir son of Denethor II|Faramir]] (titular only)
|list=26th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2984 – 3019
}}
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[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]
[[Category:Gondorians]]

Ecthelion II

2007-11-19T09:39:29Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Ecthelion (II)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2886]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2953]] - [[Third Age 2984]]
| death=[[Third Age 2984]], aged 98 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Denethor II]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
{{Pronounce|Ecthelion.mp3|Ardamir}}
'''Ecthelion II''' ([[Third Age]] 2886 – 2984, aged 98 years) was the twenty-fifth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. He succeeded his father [[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]] at his death in Third Age 2953.

Under his rule, the stranger [[Thorongil]] fought for Gondor and the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] were routed by him. It later turned out that Thorongil was [[Aragorn Elessar]]. [[Gandalf]] was also a welcome guest in [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]] at the time.

Ecthelion was followed by his son [[Denethor II|Denethor]] at his death in 2984.
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|prev=[[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]]
|next=[[Denethor II]]
|list=25th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2953 – 2984
}}
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[[Category:Gondorians]]

Turgon (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:38:55Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Turgon
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2855]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2914]] - [[Third Age 2953]]
| death=[[Third Age 2953]], aged 98 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Túrin II]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Ecthelion II]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Turgon''' ([[Third Age]] 2855 – 2953, aged 98 years) was the son and heir of Steward [[Túrin II]] of [[Gondor]], in whose time [[Sauron]] declared himself openly in the land of [[Mordor]], and began gathering the strength that would be seen in the [[War of the Ring]]. In the last year of his rule, [[Saruman]] withdrew into [[Isengard]], and began to fortify it. So, in the last two years of Turgon's Stewardship, the scene was set for the great war that would be fought more than sixty years later.

Turgon ruled Gondor for thirty-nine years, and was succeeded by his son, who ruled as [[Ecthelion II]]. His grandson was [[Denethor II]], the Ruling Steward at the time of the [[War of the Ring]].
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|prev=[[Túrin II]]
|next=[[Ecthelion II]]
|list=24th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2914 – 2953
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Túrin II

2007-11-19T09:38:15Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Túrin|Túrin (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Túrin (II)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2815]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2882]] - [[Third Age 2914]]
| death=[[Third Age 2914]], aged 99 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Thorondir]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Túrin II''' ([[Third Age]] 2815 – 2914, aged 99 years) was the twenty-third [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. Túrin succeeded his father [[Thorondir]] at his death in Third Age 2882.

[[Ithilien]] was attacked again by [[Mordor]] during his reign, and Gondor withdrew completely from the province. Only a few rangers remained behind, hidden in the wilderness. It was Túrin that built secret refuges for his soldiers in Ithilien, of which [[Henneth Annûn]] was the longest guarded and manned. He also fortified the isle of [[Cair Andros]] to defend [[Anórien]].

When Ithilien was invaded in great strength, King [[Folcwine]] of [[Rohan]] fulfilled the [[Oath of Eorl]] and sent many men to Gondor. With their aid Túrin won a victory at the crossings of [[Poros]].

Túrin was followed by his son [[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]] at his death in 2914.
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|prev=[[Thorondir]]
|next=[[Turgon of Gondor|Turgon]]
|list=23rd [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2882 – 2914
}}
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Thorondir

2007-11-19T09:37:43Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Thorondir
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age]] 2782
| rule=[[Third Age]] 2872 - [[Third Age]] 2882
| death=[[Third Age]] 2882, aged 100 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Belecthor II]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Túrin II]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Thorondir''' ([[Third Age]] 2782 – 2882, aged 100 years) was the successor to [[Belecthor II]] as [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. When his father died, the [[White Tree of Minas Tirith]] also died. Without a seedling to replace it, Thorondir left the [[Dead Tree]] standing in hope of the King's return, though that would not happen for nearly 140 years after his death. His rule was short; he was Steward for just ten years. He was succeeded by his son, who ruled as [[Túrin II]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Belecthor II]]
|next=[[Túrin II]]
|list=22nd [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2872 – 2882
}}
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Belecthor II

2007-11-19T09:37:18Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Belecthor (II)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=?
| rule=[[Third Age 2811]] - [[Third Age 2872]]
| death=[[Third Age 2872]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Beregond, Steward of Gondor|Beregond]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Thorondir]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Belecthor II''' was the twenty-first Ruling Steward of [[Gondor]]. He succeeded his father [[Beregond]] at his death in [[Third Age|T.A.]] 2811.

Belecthor continued his father's campaigns against the [[Corsairs of Umbar]]. The [[White Council]] met in 2850, where [[Gandalf]] urged an attack on [[Dol Guldur]] to drive Sauron out, but [[Saruman]] overruled him.

Belecthor was followed by his son [[Thorondir]] at his death in 2872. The [[White Tree of Gondor]] died with him.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Beregond, Steward of Gondor|Beregond]]
|next=[[Thorondir]]
|list=21st [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2811 – 2872
}}
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Beregond (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:36:44Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Beregond
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=?
| rule=[[Third Age 2763]] - [[Third Age 2811]]
| death=[[Third Age 2811]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Belecthor II]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Beregond''' is in [[J. R. R. Tolkien]]'s fictional universe of [[Middle-earth]] the twentieth Ruling Steward of [[Gondor]].

Beregond succeeded his father [[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]] at his death in 2763 [[Third Age]].

Beregond was a great sea captain, who defeated the [[Corsairs of Umbar]], and so helped relieve the [[Rohirrim]], who were still being attacked by a combined force of [[Dunlendings]] and [[Corsairs of Umbar|Corsairs]] sailing up the [[Isen]].

Beregond was followed by his son [[Belecthor II]] at his death in 2811.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]]
|next=[[Belecthor II]]
|list=20th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2763 – 2811
}}
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Beren (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:36:15Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Beren|Beren (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Beren
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2655]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2743]] - [[Third Age 2763]]
| death=[[Third Age 2763]], aged 108 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Egalmoth, Steward of Gondor|Egalmoth]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Beregond]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Beren''' ([[Third Age]] 2655 – 2763, aged 108 years) was the nineteenth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]].

Beren succeeded his father [[Egalmoth, Steward of Gondor|Egalmoth]] at his death in Third Age 2743.

Beren spent much of his reign fighting the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] in southern Gondor. During the [[Long Winter]] [[Rohan]] came under attack from the [[Dunlendings]], but as both nations were under attack neither could help the other. Therefore when [[Saruman]] suddenly appeared and requested leave to dwell in [[Isengard]], Beren gladly gave the [[Wizard]] the keys to [[Orthanc]].

Beren was followed by his son [[Beregond, Steward of Gondor|Beregond]] at his death in 2763.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Egalmoth, Steward of Gondor|Egalmoth]]
|next=[[Beregond, Steward of Gondor|Beregond]]
|list=19th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2743 – 2763
}}
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Egalmoth (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:35:50Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Egalmoth
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=?
| rule=[[Third Age 2698]] - [[Third Age 2743]]
| death=[[Third Age 2743]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=
| spouse=
| children=[[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Egalmoth''' was the eighteenth Ruling Steward of [[Gondor]].

Egalmoth succeeded his cousin [[Ecthelion I]] at his death in [[Third Age|T.A.]] 2698. He was the grandson of Morwen, daughter of [[Belecthor I]].

Although no details are given, the attacks by the [[Corsairs of Umbar]] must have increased during his reign.

Egalmoth was followed by his son [[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]] at his death in 2743.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Ecthelion I]]
|next=[[Beren, Steward of Gondor|Beren]]
|list=18th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2698 – 2743
}}
{{rulingstewards}}
[[Category:Gondorians]]

Ecthelion I

2007-11-19T09:35:00Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Ecthelion (I)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=?
| rule=[[Third Age 2685]] - [[Third Age 2698]]
| death=[[Third Age 2698]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]]
| spouse=
| children=
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Ecthelion I''' was the seventeenth Ruling Steward of [[Gondor]]. He succeeded his father [[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]] at his death in [[Third Age]] 2685.{{Pronounce|Ecthelion.mp3|Ardamir}}

He rebuilt the [[White Tower]] in [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]], which afterwards carried his name.

Ecthelion had no children. He was followed by his cousin [[Egalmoth]], the grandson of Orodreth's sister Morwen, at his death in 2698.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]]
|next=[[Egalmoth, Steward of Gondor|Egalmoth]]
|list=17th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2685 – 2698
}}
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[[Category:Pronounced articles]]
[[Category:Gondorians]]

Orodreth (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:34:36Z

Legolas:

''(See also [[Orodreth of Nargothrond]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Orodreth
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=?
| rule=[[Third Age 2655]] - [[Third Age 2685]]
| death=[[Third Age 2685]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Belecthor I]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Ecthelion I]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Orodreth''' was the sixteenth Ruling [[Steward of Gondor]], who inherited the Stewardship from his father [[Belecthor I]]. Orodreth shared his name with an illustrious Elf-lord of the [[First Age]], Orodreth the younger brother of [[Finrod Felagund]] and late ruler of [[Nargothrond]]. Orodreth the Steward has left less of a mark on history, and indeed other than his dates we have no records of his rule. He was succeeded by his son, who ruled as [[Ecthelion I]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Belecthor I]]
|next=[[Ecthelion I]]
|list=16th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2655 – 2685
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Belecthor I

2007-11-19T09:33:31Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Belecthor (I)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2545]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2628]] - [[Third Age 2655]]
| death=[[Third Age 2655]], aged 110 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Húrin II]]
| spouse=
| children=Morwen, [[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Belecthor I''' ([[Third Age]] 2545 – 2655, aged 110 years) was the fifteenth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]].

Belecthor succeeded his father [[Húrin II]] at his death in Third Age 2628. The [[Corsairs of Umbar]] were the major threat to [[Gondor]] at the time, although no major events are recorded.

Belecthor had two children: Morwen and [[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]].

He was followed by his son Orodreth at his death in 2655.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Húrin II]]
|next=[[Orodreth of Gondor|Orodreth]]
|list=15th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2628 – 2655
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Húrin II

2007-11-19T09:33:00Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Húrin|Húrin (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Húrin (II)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2515]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2605]] - [[Third Age 2628]]
| death=[[Third Age 2628]], aged 113 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Hallas]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Belecthor I]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Húrin II''' ([[Third Age]] 2515 – 2628, aged 113 years) was the son of [[Ruling Steward|Steward]] [[Hallas]], and grandson of the famous [[Cirion]] who granted the green northern lands of [[Calenardhon]] to the [[Rohirrim]]. Húrin II shared his name with an illustrious line of predecessors, including [[Húrin I]] who ruled during the [[Watchful Peace]], [[Húrin of Emyn Arnen]] who founded the house of the Stewards, and ultimately [[Húrin Thalion]] himself, [[Lord of Dor-lómin]] in the [[First Age]]. Húrin ruled [[Gondor]] as its Steward for twenty-three years, and was succeeded by his son, [[Belecthor I]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Hallas]]
|next=[[Belecthor I]]
|list=14th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2605 – 2628
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Hallas

2007-11-19T09:32:38Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Hallas
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[third Age 2480]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2567]] - [[Third Age 2605]]
| death=[[Third Age 2605]], aged 125 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Cirion]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Húrin II]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Hallas''' ([[Third Age]] 2480 – 2605, aged 125 years) was the illustrious son and heir of [[Stewards|Steward]] [[Cirion]] of Gondor, who first ruled in [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]] while his father still lived, during the time of the war with the [[Balchoth]]. Cirion went to fight in that war, and left Hallas in command of the City of [[Gondor]]. In that war, too, [[Eorl]] brought his [[Northmen]] to the aid of Gondor, and after Gondor's enemies were defeated, Cirion gifted him the green land of [[Calenardhon]] as a reward. Hallas was a witness to the [[Oath of Eorl|Oath of Cirion and Eorl]], in which the two leaders stood beside the [[Tomb of Elendil]] and promised a bond of friendship between their two nations. It was Hallas, indeed, who renamed Calenardhon as [[Rohan]], and gave its new people the name [[Rohirrim]] ("Horse-lords").

Little is recorded of Hallas after he succeeded his father as Steward. He ruled Gondor in the time when Rohan was establishing itself — the [[Golden Hall]] of [[Meduseld]] was completed in the second year of his rule. At the great feast to celebrate the raising of the Hall, King [[Brego]]'s son [[Baldor]] made his rash promise to enter the [[Paths of the Dead]], which led to his loss in the mountains. It is even possible that Hallas was present in person at that feast, though no record exists to prove this.

Hallas died in Third Age 2605 and was succeeded by his son, who became Steward [[Húrin II]].

== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In some early variants of the [[Quenta Silmarillion]] [[legendarium]], published in [[The History of Middle-earth]] series, Hallas is also the name of the son of [[Orodreth of Nargothrond|Orodreth]]. He was replaced by [[Gil-galad]], later [[High King of the Noldor]], who in the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' is made into [[Fingon]]'s son instead. That Orodreth's son was named Hallas was an earlier idea, but Gil-galad replaced him. In the published ''Silmarillion'', Orodreth has no son.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Cirion]]
|next=[[Húrin II]]
|list=13th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2567 – 2605
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Cirion

2007-11-19T09:32:06Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Cirion
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2449]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2489]] - [[Third Age 2567]]
| death=[[Third Age 2567]], aged 118 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Hallas]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Cirion''' ([[Third Age]] 2449 – 2567, aged 118 years), son of [[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]], was the twelfth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]].

During his rule, the evil [[Easterlings]] known as [[Balchoth]] gathered for an assault upon [[Gondor]], passing over the Undeeps of [[Anduin]] into the northern province of [[Calenardhon]]. Cirion could not spare many men to defend this part of his realm, and in despair he sent several messengers to their old friends the [[Éothéod]], a people living in the far north.

Only one man, [[Borondir]], reached the Éothéod capital of [[Framsburg]], and deliverd his message to the king [[Eorl the Young]].

After not receiving any answer for a full year, Cirion set out west through [[Anórien]], to prevent the Balchoth from crossing the Anduin at the Undeeps and the Wold.

The army of Gondor was defeated and driven back across the river [[Limlight]] to the [[Field of Celebrant]]. In what was probably a coordinated attack, [[Orcs]] had come out of the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]] (Misty Mountains), and assailed the flank from the west, driving the forces of Gondor towards the Anduin. All hope was lost, when unlooked for came the riders of Éothéod out of the North. Together the Éothéod and the army of Gondor defeated the Balchoth and Orcs, driving them into the Wold.{{Pronounce|Cirion.mp3|Ardamir}}

Cirion was a wise man, and saw that he could use the Éothéod further. He told Eorl that he would leave Calenardhon in his care, and meet Eorl again in three months' time. Back at [[Minas Tirith]], Cirion ordered some of his most trusted servants to go to the Firien Woods in Anórien, and in secret clear the way to the mountain of [[Amon Anwar]] at the [[Halifirien]] beacon.

Three months later Cirion, his son [[Hallas]], the Prince of [[Dol Amroth]], and two others Councilors of Gondor set out for Calenardhon, and Cirion met with Eorl. They ascended Amon Anwar, and Cirion revealed the shrine to [[Elendil]], built in secret at this mountain, as it formed the centre of the Gondor of old. At this secret place, he revealed his plan to give Calenardhon as a free gift to the Éothéod, so that there should be a perpetual friendship between the Éothéod and the people of Gondor. On the behalf of his people, Eorl accepted this, swearing the [[Oath of Eorl]] and becoming the first [[King of Rohan]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]]
|next=[[Hallas]]
|list=12th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2489 – 2567
}}

{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Boromir (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:31:40Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Boromir|Boromir (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Boromir
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2410]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2477]] - [[Third Age 2489]]
| death=[[Third Age 2489]], aged 79 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Denethor I]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Cirion]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Boromir''' ([[Third Age]] 2410 – 2489, aged 79 years) was the eleventh [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]].

Boromir succeeded his father [[Denethor I]] at his death in [[Third Age]] 2477, and inherited a realm under siege. [[Ithilien]] had been lost to the fierce [[Uruk-hai]], and Boromir fought several extensive campaigns to win back the land. Eventually he succeeded, but Ithilien remained depopulated, [[Osgiliath]] was finally ruined and its stone-bridge was broken.

Boromir was a great captain, even the [[Witch-king of Angmar|Witch-king]] feared him. He was noble and fair of face, a man strong in body and in will. But he received a [[Morgul-wounds|Morgul-wound]] in that war which shortened his days. He became shrunken with pain and died twelve years after his father.{{Pronounce|Boromir.mp3|Ardamir}}

He was followed by his son [[Cirion]] at his death in 2489.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Denethor I]]
|next=[[Cirion]]
|list=11th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2477 – 2489
}}

{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Denethor I

2007-11-19T09:31:14Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Denethor|Denethor (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Denethor (I)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2375]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2435]] - [[Third Age 2477]]
| death=[[Third Age 2477]], aged 102 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=
| spouse=
| children=[[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''; [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Denethor I''' ([[Third Age]] 2375 – 2477, aged 102 years) was the tenth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], in whose time the realm suffered perhaps the most calamitous upheaval in its history. When Denethor succeeded his childless uncle [[Dior of Gondor|Dior]] in Third Age 2435, Gondor had known peace for many generations. Nearly four hundred years earlier, during the Stewardship of Denethor's noble ancestor [[Mardil]], [[Gandalf]] had gone to [[Dol Guldur]] and forced [[Sauron]] to withdraw into the east of [[Middle-earth]]. Though it was known that the [[Nazgûl]] still infested [[Minas Morgul]], they offered no threat to the [[South-kingdom]], and Denethor had every reason to hope that this time of [[Watchful Peace]] would continue in his time.{{Pronounce|Denethor.mp3|Ardamir}}

He was wrong. In 2460 the twenty-fifth of Denethor's rule, would be last year to see Gondor fully at peace for nearly six centuries. In that year, Sauron gave up his exile and returned to his fortress of Dol Guldur in [[Mirkwood]]. Just a few years later, it was seen that the Nazgûl had not been idle in the years of the Peace — they unleashed a force of hideous soldier-orcs on Gondor, of the kind that was then unknown, but would become known as the [[Uruk-hai]]. They ravaged [[Ithilien]] and took [[Osgiliath]], but Denethor's heir [[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]] fought them back and recovered Gondor's holdings east of the River, though he was dreadfully wounded. These were the first skirmishes in a conflict that would not truly end until the time of the War of the Ring.

Denethor I ruled as Steward for forty-two years, and was succeeded by his son Boromir.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Dior of Gondor|Dior]]
|next=[[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]]
|list=10th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2435 – 2477
}}

{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Dior (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:30:25Z

Legolas:

{{sources}}
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Dior
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2328]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2412]] - [[Third Age 2435]]
| death=[[Third Age 2435]]
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]]
| spouse=
| children=
| ref=''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]''; ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]]
|}}

'''Dior''' ([[Third Age]] 2328 – 2435, aged 107 years) was the ninth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]]. His grandfather [[Hador of Gondor|Hador]] was the last of the Stewards to enjoy a truly long life. This meant that his son [[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]], and his grandson Dior, both came late to the Stewardship and ruled for only a brief time. Dior was the last Steward to enjoy an untroubled rule, as his heir [[Denethor I|Denethor]] would see the breaking of the [[Watchful Peace]] and the beginning of centuries of warfare.

Dior is remarkable as the only recorded Ruling Steward to leave no direct heir. In ''[[The Peoples of Middle-earth]]'' we're told that he had no children of his own, and was succeeded therefore by the son of his sister Rían. This seems to be borne out by the ''[[Appendices]]'' to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', which state that Gondor's Stewardship became "...hereditary as a kingship, from father to son or nearest kin" (Appendix A). This reference to "nearest kin" seems intended to refer specifically to Dior.

Dior ruled as Steward for twenty-three years, and seems to have been succeeded by his nephew [[Denethor I]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]]
|next=[[Denethor I]]
|list=9th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2412 – 2435
}}
{{Pronounce|Dior.mp3|Ardamir}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Barahir (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:29:30Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Barahir
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2290]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2395]] - [[Third Age 2412]]
| death=[[Third Age 2412]], aged 122 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Hador of Gondor|Hador]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Dior of Gondor|Dior]]
|}}
'''Barahir''' ([[Third Age]] 2290 – 2412, aged 122 years) was the son of [[Hador of Gondor|Hador]], a famously long-lived man who ruled [[Gondor]] as its [[Ruling Steward|Steward]] for no less than one hundred and seventeen years. According to the best sources we have, Barahir was born in the twelfth year of his father's rule, meaning that he succeeded [[Hador]] at the age of one hundred and five. Given Barahir's great age, it is not surprising that his rule, and that of his son [[Dior of Gondor|Dior]], were brief ones.{{Pronounce|Barahir.mp3|Ardamir}}

Barahir held the office of Steward during the waning years of the [[Watchful Peace]]. Both he and his son Dior, then, enjoyed rules free of troubles. Barahir's grandson was [[Denethor I|Denethor]], the son of his daughter Rían, who was a young noble of just twenty at the time Barahir became Steward. It was Denethor who was destined to rule Gondor at the time that war erupted on its borders, more than sixty years after Barahir's death.

Barahir ruled as Steward for seventeen years, and was succeeded by his son [[Dior]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Hador of Gondor|Hador]]
|next=[[Dior of Gondor|Dior]]
|list=8th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2395 – 2412
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Hador (Steward of Gondor)

2007-11-19T09:29:07Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Hador
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2245]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2278]] - [[Third Age 2395]]
| death=[[Third Age 2395]], aged 150 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Túrin I]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]]
|}}
'''Hador''' ([[Third Age]] 2245 – 2395, aged 150 years) was the seventh [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], who inherited the Stewardship from his father [[Túrin I]], and in due course was succeeded by his son [[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]]. It was the fashion at this period of history for [[Gondor]]'s Stewards to take their names from historical figures of the [[First Age]], a fashion that would survive for four generations after [[Hador]] to his great-great-grandson Steward [[Boromir son of Denethor I|Boromir]]. Hador himself was named for the great hero [[Hador Lórindol]], ancient [[Lord of Dor-lómin]].

Little of note occurred during Hador's rule. On the three hundredth anniversary of the [[Stewards' Reckoning]], the calendar introduced by his ancestor [[Mardil]], he added an extra day to the year to 'fine-tune' the calendar's accuracy. Hador ruled during the time of the [[Watchful Peace]], and so had no need to concern himself with matters of war, though his descendants would not be so fortunate.

Hador ruled Gondor for one hundred and seventeen years, and was succeeded by his son Barahir.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Túrin I]]
|next=[[Barahir son of Hador|Barahir]]
|list=7th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2278 – 2395
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Túrin I

2007-11-19T09:28:45Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Túrin|Túrin (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Túrin (I)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2165]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2244]] - [[Third Age 2278]]
| death=[[Third Age 2278]], aged 113 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Húrin I]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Hador of Gondor|Hador]]
|}}
'''Túrin I''' ([[Third Age]] 2165 – 2278, aged 113 years) was the sixth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], who succeeded his father [[Húrin I]] to the Stewardship. Like his father, Túrin was named for a great hero of the [[First Age]], and this seems to have become a trend in the [[House of the Stewards]] after his time. For five generations after Túrin, starting with his son Hador, his descendants were named for [[Elves]] or [[Men]] of the First Age.

Túrin ruled Gondor during the time known as the [[Watchful Peace]], during which [[Sauron]] had withdrawn into the east and did not trouble the western lands of [[Middle-earth]]. Hence, his time as Steward was rather uneventful in historical terms.

Túrin ruled as Steward for thirty-four years, and was succeeded by his son [[Hador of Gondor|Hador]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Húrin I]]
|next=[[Hador of Gondor|Hador]]
|list=6th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2244 – 2278
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Húrin I

2007-11-19T09:28:08Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Húrin|Húrin (disambiguation)]])''
{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Húrin (I)
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2124]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2204]] - [[Third Age 2244]]
| death=[[Third Age 2244]], aged 120 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Belegorn]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Túrin I]]
|}}
'''Húrin I''' ([[Third Age]] 2124 – 2244, aged 120 years) was the son of [[Belegorn]], and descended in right line from [[Húrin of Emyn Arnen]], the founder of the [[House of Húrin]] to which all the [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Stewards]] belonged. Húrin's name was even more ancient than that of his illustrious ancestor — it is taken from [[Húrin Thalion]], a hero of the [[Edain]] in the [[First Age]].

Húrin I ruled during the time of the [[Watchful Peace]], during which [[Sauron]] had retreated into the [[East]], and the [[Nazgûl]] remained, threatening but silent, in [[Minas Morgul]]. The Peace would last long after Húrin's time; it broke with the return of Sauron to [[Dol Guldur]] during the rule of Húrin's descendant [[Denethor I]], more than two hundred years after Húrin's death.

Húrin ruled as Steward for forty years, and was succeeded by his son, who became [[Túrin I]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Belegorn]]
|next=[[Túrin I]]
|list=5th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2204 – 2244
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Belegorn

2007-11-19T09:27:38Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Belegorn
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2074]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2148]] - [[Third Age 2204]]
| death=[[Third Age 2204]], aged 130 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Herion]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Húrin I]]
|}}
'''Belegorn''' ([[Third Age]] 2074 – 2204, aged 130 years) was the fourth [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], Belegorn was the heir of Steward [[Herion]], and was in turn succeeded by his son [[Húrin I]]. He ruled for fifty-six years in the early third millennium of the [[Third Age]], during the time known as the [[Watchful Peace]].

==Etymology==
Belegorn is [[Sindarin]] for 'Mighty Tree'. [[beleg]] = mighty; [[orn]] = tree.

{{sequence
|prev=[[Herion]]
|next=[[Húrin I]]
|list=4th [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2148 – 2204
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Herion

2007-11-19T09:27:02Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Herion
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 2037]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2116]] - [[Third Age 2148]]
| death=[[Third Age 2148]], aged 111 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Eradan]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Belegorn]]
|}}
'''Herion''' ([[Third Age]] 2037 – 2148, aged 111 years) was the third [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], Herion was the grandson of [[Mardil Voronwë]] himself, and inherited the title from his father [[Eradan]]. He ruled for thirty-two years during the time known as the [[Watchful Peace]], and was succeeded by his son [[Belegorn]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Eradan]]
|next=[[Belegorn]]
|list=3rd [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2116 – 2148
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Eradan

2007-11-19T09:26:33Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Eradan
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 1999]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2080]] - [[Third Age 2116]]
| death=[[Third Age 2116]], aged 117 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Mardil]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Herion]]
|}}
'''Eradan''' ([[Third Age]] 1999 – 2116, aged 117 years) was the second [[Ruling Steward]] of [[Gondor]], the heir to [[Mardil]], the first Steward to rule in Gondor. Eradan ruled for thirty-six years and was succeeded by his son [[Herion]].
{{sequence
|prev=[[Mardil]]
|next=[[Herion]]
|list=2nd [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2080 – 2116
}}

{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Mardil

2007-11-19T09:25:39Z

Legolas:

{{gondorian
| image=
| name=Mardil Voronwë
| othernames=
| position=[[Ruling Steward]]
| birth=[[Third Age 1960]]
| rule=[[Third Age 2050]] - [[Third Age 2080]]
| death=[[Third Age 2080]], aged 120 years
| gender=Male
| parentage=[[Vorondil]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Eradan]]
| ref=''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]]
|}}
'''Mardil Voronwë''' ([[Third Age]] 1960 – 2080, aged 120 years) was the first Ruling [[Steward of Gondor]].

The position of Steward was already hereditary since the days of his grandfather [[Pelendur]] and Mardil inherited the title of Steward from his father [[Vorondil|Vorondil the Hunter]] in Third Age 2029. He was Steward during the last part of the reign of King [[Eärnil II]] and throughout the reign of [[Eärnur]], Eärnil's son.

Mardil had the difficult task of restraining Eärnur's urge to fight the [[Witch-king of Angmar]], the chief of the [[Ringwraiths]], who accused Eärnur after the [[Battle of Fornost]] of being afraid to fight him.

The King of [[Minas Morgul]] (one of the titles of the Ringwraith) reminded Eärnur of this and challenged him at the start of his reign in 2043. Although Eärnur wanted to fight the King of Morgul he was restrained with difficulty by Mardil. But when the King of Morgul issued another challenge in 2050, Eärnur would not be restrained. He marched to Minas Morgul and was never seen again.

Eärnur had never married and had no children, so Mardil took it upon himself to rule Gondor. There was no one with a clear and unassailable claim to the throne, so the rule of the Stewards was a way of averting [[Kin-strife|civil war]]. Because the fate of the King was unknown, Mardil made an oath to rule until "the King returns". This oath would be sworn by all of the Ruling Stewards.

Mardil ruled Gondor with a steady hand and earned the epithet ''Voronwë'', which means "the Steadfast" in [[Quenya]].

It was soon learned that Eärnur had met certain death at Minas Morgul, and upon Mardil's death in 2080, his son [[Eradan]] succeeded him as the second Ruling Steward of Gondor.
{{sequence
|prev=[[Vorondil]]
|next=[[Faramir son of Denethor II|Faramir]], 969 years later
|list=[[Steward of Gondor|Steward to the King of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2029 – 2050
}}
{{sequence
|prev=none
|next=[[Eradan]]
|list=1st [[Ruling Steward|Ruling Steward of Gondor]] <code>III</code> 2050 – 2080
}}
{{rulingstewards}}

[[Category:Gondorians]]

Brandybuck family

2007-11-15T15:03:51Z

Legolas:

The '''Brandybuck Family''' began as the [[Oldbuck Family|Oldbuck]] clan, who named themselves such apparently after a ''[[Bucca of the Marish]]'', who became the first [[Thain]] of [[the Shire]]. Ten Oldbuck Thains followed, until ''Gordenhad Oldbuck'', the twelveth Thain, crossed into [[Buckland]] over the river [[Baranduin|Brandywine]].

Gordenhad renamed himself Brandybuck, and began delving the great [[Smials|smials]] of [[Brandy Hall]]. Around the hill was built the village of ''[[Bucklebury]]''.

The Brandybucks formed a powerful dynasty which became mostly independent of the [[Shire]], although [[Buckland]] remained nominally a part of it. They were seen as 'odd folk' by the other [[Hobbits]] of the [[Shire]] because they locked their doors at night (because of the exposure to the [[Old Forest]]).

The head of the family was the ''[[Master of Buckland]]'', one of the officials of the [[Shire]]. This office was founded by [[Gorhendad Brandybuck]]. It wastraditional for each of the Masters to have an epigraph attached to their names, such as [[Gorbadoc Brandybuck|Gorbadoc]] "[[Broadbelt Brandybuck|Broadbelt]]", [[Saradoc Brandybuck|Saradoc]] "[[Scattergold Brandybuck|Scattergold]]", and the most famous, [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] the Magnificent. Like the Thain and [[Westmarch|Warden of Westmarch]], the Master had only nominal authority.

== Brandybuck Family Tree ==
This Family Tree is taken from [[Appendix C]] of [[The Lord of the Rings]].

[[Gormadoc Brandybuck]]
1134-1236
=[[Malva Headstrong]]
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | |
[[Madoc Brandybuck]] [[Sadoc Brandybuck]] [[Marroc Brandybuck]]
1175-1277 1179 |
=[[Hanna Goldworthy]] | (many descendants)
| -------------------------
[[Marmadoc Brandybuck]] | |
1217-1310 (various descendants) [[Salvia Brandybuck]]
=[[Adaldrida Bolger]] 1226
| =[[Gundabald Bolger]]
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | |
[[Gorbadoc Brandybuck]] (Two daughters) [[Orgulas Brandybuck]]
1260-1363 1268
=[[Mirabella Took]] |
| [[Gorbulas Brandybuck]]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1308
| | | | | | | |
[[Rorimac Brandybuck|Rorimac]] [[Amaranth Brandybuck|Amaranth]] [[Saradas Brandybuck|Saradas]] [[Dodinas Brandybuck|Dodinas]] [[Asphodel Brandybuck|Asphodel]] [[Dinodas Brandybuck|Dinodas]] [[Primula Brandybuck|Primula]] [[Marmadas Brandybuck]]
1302-1408 1304-1398 1308-1407 1313-1412 1320-1380 1343
=[[Menegilda Goold]] | =[[Rufus Burrows]] =[[Drogo Baggins]] |
| | | | |
----------------------- [[Seredic Brandybuck]] ([[Milo Burrows]] '''[[Frodo Baggins|FRODO BAGGINS]]''' |
| | 1348 1347 |
[[Saradoc Brandybuck|Saradoc]] [[Merimac Brandybuck|Merimac]] =[[Hilda Bracegirdle]] =[[Peony Baggins]]) ----------------------------
1340-1432 1342-1430 | | | |
=[[Esmeralda Took]] | | [[Merimas Brandybuck|Merimas]] [[Mentha Brandybuck|Mentha]] [[Melilot Brandybuck|Melilot]]
| [[Berilac Brandybuck|Berilac]] | 1381 1383 1385
'''[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|MERIADOC BRANDYBUCK]]''' 1380 -------------------------
1382 | | |
=[[Estella Bolger]] [[Doderic Brandybuck|Doderic]] [[Ilberic Brandybuck|Ilberic]] [[Celandine Brandybuck|Celandine]]
1385 1389 1391 1394

[[Category:Hobbit Families]]
[[Category:Oldbuck]]
[[Category:Brandybuck]]
[[Category:Fallohides]]

Brandybuck family

2007-11-15T14:59:16Z

Legolas: added family tree

The '''Brandybuck Family''' began as the [[Oldbuck Family|Oldbuck]] clan, who named themselves such apparently after a ''[[Bucca of the Marish]]'', who became the first [[Thain]] of [[the Shire]]. Ten Oldbuck Thains followed, until ''Gordenhad Oldbuck'', the twelveth Thain, crossed into [[Buckland]] over the river [[Baranduin|Brandywine]].

Gordenhad renamed himself Brandybuck, and began delving the great [[Smials|smials]] of [[Brandy Hall]]. Around the hill was built the village of ''[[Bucklebury]]''.

The Brandybucks formed a powerful dynasty which became mostly independent of the [[Shire]], although [[Buckland]] remained nominally a part of it. They were seen as 'odd folk' by the other [[Hobbits]] of the [[Shire]] because they locked their doors at night (because of the exposure to the [[Old Forest]]).

The head of the family was the ''[[Master of Buckland]]'', one of the officials of the [[Shire]]. This office was founded by [[Gorhendad Brandybuck]]. It wastraditional for each of the Masters to have an epigraph attached to their names, such as [[Gorbadoc Brandybuck|Gorbadoc]] "[[Broadbelt Brandybuck|Broadbelt]]", [[Saradoc Brandybuck|Saradoc]] "[[Scattergold Brandybuck|Scattergold]]", and the most famous, [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]] the Magnificent. Like the Thain and [[Westmarch|Warden of Westmarch]], the Master had only nominal authority.

== Brandybuck Family Tree ==

[[Gormadoc Brandybuck]]
1134-1236
=[[Malva Headstrong]]
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | |
[[Madoc Brandybuck]] [[Sadoc Brandybuck]] [[Marroc Brandybuck]]
1175-1277 1179 |
=[[Hanna Goldworthy]] | (many descendants)
| -------------------------
[[Marmadoc Brandybuck]] | |
1217-1310 (various descendants) [[Salvia Brandybuck]]
=[[Adaldrida Bolger]] 1226
| =[[Gundabald Bolger]]
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | |
[[Gorbadoc Brandybuck]] (Two daughters) [[Orgulas Brandybuck]]
1260-1363 1268
=[[Mirabella Took]] |
| [[Gorbulas Brandybuck]]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1308
| | | | | | | |
[[Rorimac Brandybuck|Rorimac]] [[Amaranth Brandybuck|Amaranth]] [[Saradas Brandybuck|Saradas]] [[Dodinas Brandybuck|Dodinas]] [[Asphodel Brandybuck|Asphodel]] [[Dinodas Brandybuck|Dinodas]] [[Primula Brandybuck|Primula]] [[Marmadas Brandybuck]]
1302-1408 1304-1398 1308-1407 1313-1412 1320-1380 1343
=[[Menegilda Goold]] | =[[Rufus Burrows]] =[[Drogo Baggins]] |
| | | | |
----------------------- [[Seredic Brandybuck]] ([[Milo Burrows]] '''[[Frodo Baggins|FRODO BAGGINS]]''' |
| | 1348 1347 |
[[Saradoc Brandybuck|Saradoc]] [[Merimac Brandybuck|Merimac]] =[[Hilda Bracegirdle]] =[[Peony Baggins]]) ----------------------------
1340-1432 1342-1430 | | | |
=[[Esmeralda Took]] | | [[Merimas Brandybuck|Merimas]] [[Mentha Brandybuck|Mentha]] [[Melilot Brandybuck|Melilot]]
| [[Berilac Brandybuck|Berilac]] | 1381 1383 1385
'''[[Meriadoc Brandybuck|MERIADOC BRANDYBUCK]]''' 1380 -------------------------
1382 | | |
=[[Estella Bolger]] [[Doderic Brandybuck|Doderic]] [[Ilberic Brandybuck|Ilberic]] [[Celandine Brandybuck|Celandine]]
1385 1389 1391 1394

[[Category:Hobbit Families]]
[[Category:Oldbuck]]
[[Category:Brandybuck]]
[[Category:Fallohides]]

Gimli

2007-11-09T11:37:34Z

Legolas:

{{youmay|Gimli Elf-friend|the uncanonical [[Gimli (Noldo)|Gimli the Noldo]] in the ''[[Tale of Tinúviel]]''}}
{{quote|Only Gimli lifted up his head; a smouldering fire was in his eyes. . .|Gimli's response to the mention of the [[Mines of Moria]]}}
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| name=Gimli
| othernames=Elf-friend, Lockbearer, Lord of the Glittering Caves
| life=[[Third Age 2879]] - [[Fourth Age 120]]
| realm=[[Erebor]]
| parentage=[[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
| lineage=[[Durin the Deathless]]/[[Borin]]
| robes=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Gimli''' was a [[dwarf]] of [[Durin's Folk]], a direct descendant of [[Durin the Deathless]] through [[Náin II]]'s younger son [[Borin]], and in turn [[Farin]]'s younger son [[Gróin]], and his younger son [[Glóin]]. Despite being too young at the time of the [[Quest of Erebor]] (only 62), he became famous as the only Dwarven member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]].

==History==
Gimli was born in the [[Blue Mountains]] nine years after the tragic destruction of [[Dale]] and the wasting of [[Erebor]] by [[Smaug]] the Golden. Little is known about his early life (or the lives of young dwarves in general, as a matter of fact), but he was forbidden to join [[Thorin and Company]] because of his age: only 62 at the time, according to ''[[The Quest of Erebor]]''. Gimli was the only surviving member of Durin’s Folk not to go on the quest, save for his fairly distant relative [[Dís]], who was female.

Years later, in [[TA 3017|3017]], Gimli witnessed the tempting offers of the messenger of [[Sauron]] (presumed to be a [[Nazgûl]]) concerning the [[Ring of Power]], and accompanied his troubled father to [[Rivendell]] for the dual purpose of warning retired burglar (and old acquaintance) [[Bilbo Baggins]] and seeking the counsel of [[Elrond]] on such weighty matters. His purpose in going was unknown – he neither knew Bilbo, nor liked the [[Elves]] any more than any other Dwarf at that time. It is possible his father merely took him for the experience of being in [[Rivendell]]. Whatever the reason, he attended the [[Council of Elrond]] as a representative of the [[Dwarves of Erebor]].

===The Fellowship of the Ring===

Gimli, as the only young dwarf (so far as we know) at the council of Elrond, was appointed as a member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. He alone of the company wore a mail-shirt, and carried a broad-bladed axe. He quickly distinguished himself in the company by declaring that he "needed no map" and naming the [[Misty Mountains]] individually by their [[Khuzdul]] names, inspiring the comment from [[Sam]]: "A fair jaw-cracker dwarf-language must be!"

Gimli, surprisingly, stood more than all the others with [[Gandalf]] on the matter of passing through [[Moria]]. This may be influenced by his curiosity about the fate of his second cousin [[Balin]], who went thither to refound the ancient kingdom of the [[Longbeards]], and also his vengeful nature. His first clash with [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] occurred before the [[Doors of Durin]], in a brief dispute over whose fault it was (the Elves’ or the Dwarves’) that the friendship between them waned. Gandalf quickly intervened, though it was not until [[Lothlórien]] that they would truly become friends.

[[Image:Aleksandr Kortich - 03.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Moria'' by [[Aleksandr Kortich]]]]He was quite helpful to Gandalf in explaining the Doors to the other curious members of the fellowship. Gandalf showed his appreciation of Gimli’s skills by letting him walk up front through the dark tunnels beside himself, and taking brief counsels with him when the way is unsure. It is probable that here Gandalf is tapping into Dwarven inborn or developed skills rather than actual knowledge of Moria itself, as Gimli had never personally been there.

Gimli reacted most indignantly to Sam’s suggestion that Moria was but “holes”, going so far as to chant for him the ancient song ''[[The World was Young, the Mountains Green]]''. Gimli continued to be helpful to Gandalf on the rest of the dark passage, and boldly aided in the [[Battle of the Chamber of Mazarbul]], protecting Balin’s tomb. After Gandalf remained behind to halt the Balrog, Gimli led the others across the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]].

He again shows great emotion when they near [[Kheled-zâram]], taking [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] alone out of all the company with him to see it (though Sam follows as well). This hints at a degree of affection for Frodo, though it may merely be because he was the most important of the company. Despite his helpfulness, at [[Lothlórien]] he became the greatest hindrance to the Company, when he alone was required to be blindfolded and of all of them liked the idea the least (save for perhaps Legolas). The compromise was made that the entire company would go through the Golden Wood in this manner, that Gimli would not suffer alone.

Despite this early struggle, it is Gimli of all the company that is most remembered for his deeds in Lothlórien. For his heart softened towards [[Galadriel]] and as a result toward Elves in general when that great lady sympathized with his sorrows, using the traditional Khuzdul names. In return he attempted to compliment her, as he saw her love and understanding. Though slightly clumsy in his first attempt, he distinguished himself when, as Galadriel gave the Company [[Gifts of Galadriel|gifts]], he asked only for a single strand of her hair. This Galadriel graciously gave with a blessing, probably remembering when [[Fëanor]] had requested a similar gift several millennia ago. Henceforth Gimli was known as "[[Lockbearer]]". He wept openly at the departure from Lothlórien, calling the light more dangerous than the darkness he had feared.

After the departure from Lothlórien Gimli is relegated a fairly minor role. He had, however, become a fast friend of Legolas the Elf, a result of Galadriel’s kindness. This, too, made him famous among all the Dwarves of the [[Third Age]].

===The Three Hunters===

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Pursuit in Rohan.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Pursuit in Rohan'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]] After the [[Breaking of the Fellowship]], during which he and Legolas slew many [[orcs]], Gimli listened in silence as his only remaining comrades, [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] and Legolas, sang a lament for Boromir in the character of three of the Winds. Only the East Wind was left, and Gimli would not sing it, which Aragorn declared to be appropriate.

For most of the chase he served as a commentator, usually leaving the decisions to Aragorn. His reaction was quite hostile to the suspicious [[Rohirrim]], especially after [[Éomer]]’s rash comments about Galadriel. Little did either know that they would become close friends in the times to come as fiery words passed between them. After the [[Three Hunters]] were lent horses, Gimli and Éomer parted in peace, with promises to one another of reconciliation.

Of the Three Hunters, Gimli seemed the most shaken by [[Fangorn]] while they searched for traces of [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]]. Gimli felt no reluctance to shoot the “unarmed” old man whom they thought was [[Saruman]], unlike Aragorn and Legolas. After Gandalf was revealed to them, Gimli fell to his knees. Gandalf put his hand on Gimli’s head, and the dwarf laughed for the first time recorded during the [[Quest of the Ring]].

Gimli’s ire was raised again in King [[Théoden]]’s courts against [[Wormtongue]], who spoke slanderously of the Lady of the Golden Wood. Gandalf quickly calmed him. Gimli was delighted by the [[White Mountains]] and [[Helm’s Deep]], declaring “This country has tough bones”. He declared that if he had a hundred of his kin he could make the fortress invincible.

===War of the Ring===

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - The Glittering Caves of Aglarond.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''The Glittering Caves of Aglarond'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]During the [[Battle of the Hornburg]], Gimli saved Éomer’s life outside the gates. He came in, boasting of his first two orc-kills to his friend Legolas. Legolas estimated his slaughter to amount to twenty, starting the good-hearted orc-killing game that continued through the rest of the battle. Gimli was the first to the culvert when the orcs crept through, leaping heroically into their midst from the walls. He then proceeded to lead the blocking up of the culvert. During the course of the battle Gimli was one of those forced into the [[Glittering Caves]]. He was astonished to see the magnificence of these caverns, moving even Legolas with his glowing description of them. This one sight would change his life.

His final kill score number was forty-two in that battle, surpassing his friend the elf by one. Gimli shows a hint of humor and affection when he greets the two [[Hobbits]] Merry and Pippin comfortably situated among [[flotsam]] and [[jetsam]] in the ruin of [[Isengard]]. He declared himself deep in Pippin’s debt when the hobbit lent him his spare pipe.

As the fellowship of friends again began to break up – Gandalf and Pippin heading for [[Minas Tirith]], [[Théoden]] and his riders for [[Dunharrow]] – Gimli out of love and respect for Aragorn went with him, Legolas, the sons of Elrond, and the [[Dúnedain]] [[Rangers]] on the [[Paths of the Dead]]. He showed great reluctance before the [[Dark Door]], the final thought that drove him downward was the thought of being bested by an Elf underground.

[[Image:Luca Michelucci - 1999 - March.jpg|thumb|right|200px|By [[Luca Michelucci]]]]He participated in the epic [[Battle of Pelennor Fields]], returning with Aragorn and his other companions on the [[Black Ships]], and later recounted their journey to the fascinated Hobbits. He began to fear for Legolas, who seemed entranced by the Sea. His position on Elves completely changed, he remarked "If all the fair folk take to the Havens, it will be a duller world for those who are doomed to stay". He was much more skeptical as to the overall end of [[Men]] than his comrade.

Gimli fought in the [[Battle of the Morannon]], passing through unscathed, and finding the alive but bruised Pippin among the dead lying on the hill. He returned to the [[Field of Cormallen]] to be reunited to his friends, and there displayed open affection for all of them, even his frequent rival Pippin ("If only because of the pains you have cost me, which I shall never forget").

===After the War of the Ring===

After the coronation of Aragorn, Gimli said farewell to his old friend Éomer, who begged for pardon as to his words on Galadriel, though he slyly added that he didn’t think she was the fairest in the world: adding that [[Arwen]] was only when Gimli began to threaten him. Gimli was content with that.

During the return journey he visited many places with Legolas, including Fangorn Forest and [[Aglarond]]. Eventually he returned to Erebor, to find it nearly devastated by war. [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] had died, and [[Thorin III Stonehelm]] was now King. Eventually, though, he returned to the Glittering Caves with a contingent of dwarves, becoming the “Lord of the Glittering Caves”. He rebuilt the gates of Minas Tirith with [[mithril]] and steel, and in both [[Gondor]] and [[Rohan]] accomplished great works. In Aglarond, it is assumed, he lived on until he was old, and in [[Fourth Age 120]] it is believed that he sailed with Legolas his friend across [[Belegaer]] to [[Valinor]]. There he presumably died in peace.

==Character==

Gimli throughout ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' showed perhaps the greatest open contempt for Sauron and his minions, save for perhaps [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]]. He was a grim character, for the most part, laughing only occasionally and, though in a few rare situations inspiring amusement, never joking. Due to his comments especially in the chapter ''[[The Ring goes South]]'', he may be called more superstitious than the others, acting very much as if Caradhras was an actual living being.

Gimli also carries the characteristic of smoldering vengeance against enemies found in many dwarves, such as when speaking of Moria. It may be that Gimli’s strongest show of sentiment was when speaking of Balin and Moria. He also is shown to have a steadfast nature to match, noticeable, for instance, when he plunges heedlessly across a stagnant creek in his eagerness to get to Moria. He also seems to have a love (or an interest, at least) in food, complementing the [[lembas]] of the Elves most highly.

==Portrayal in Adaptations==

Gimli was portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]] as almost as tall as Legolas and Aragorn. He was voiced by [[David Buck]].

[[Image:Gimli son of Gloin.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Gimli as portrayed by [[John Rhys-Davies]]]]In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], he was played by [[John Rhys-Davies]], who also provided the voice for [[Treebeard]]. His character has been criticized by Tolkien fans because he acted as the Comedian for ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'' and ''[[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]'', whereas in the books he was a solid, serious character.

== Genealogy ==
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[[Farin]]
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[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
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[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
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'''GIMLI'''
'''ELF-FRIEND'''
</code>

==See Also==
* [[:Category:Images of Gimli|Images of Gimli Elf-friend]]
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[[Category:Dwarves]]
[[Category:Longbeards]]
[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]

[[de:Gimli]]

Gimli

2007-11-09T11:33:35Z

Legolas: added genealogy

{{youmay|Gimli Elf-friend|the uncanonical [[Gimli (Noldo)|Gimli the Noldo]] in the ''[[Tale of Tinúviel]]''}}
{{quote|Only Gimli lifted up his head; a smouldering fire was in his eyes. . .|Gimli's response to the mention of the [[Mines of Moria]]}}
{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:John Howe - Gimli 01.jpg|300px]]
| name=Gimli
| othernames=Elf-friend, Lockbearer, Lord of the Glittering Caves
| life=[[Third Age 2879]] - [[Fourth Age 120]]
| realm=[[Erebor]]
| parentage=[[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
| lineage=[[Durin the Deathless]]/[[Borin]]
| robes=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Gimli''' was a [[dwarf]] of [[Durin's Folk]], a direct descendant of [[Durin the Deathless]] through [[Náin II]]'s younger son [[Borin]], and in turn [[Farin]]'s younger son [[Gróin]], and his younger son [[Glóin]]. Despite being too young at the time of the [[Quest of Erebor]] (only 62), he became famous as the only Dwarven member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]].

==History==
Gimli was born in the [[Blue Mountains]] nine years after the tragic destruction of [[Dale]] and the wasting of [[Erebor]] by [[Smaug]] the Golden. Little is known about his early life (or the lives of young dwarves in general, as a matter of fact), but he was forbidden to join [[Thorin and Company]] because of his age: only 62 at the time, according to ''[[The Quest of Erebor]]''. Gimli was the only surviving member of Durin’s Folk not to go on the quest, save for his fairly distant relative [[Dís]], who was female.

Years later, in [[TA 3017|3017]], Gimli witnessed the tempting offers of the messenger of [[Sauron]] (presumed to be a [[Nazgûl]]) concerning the [[Ring of Power]], and accompanied his troubled father to [[Rivendell]] for the dual purpose of warning retired burglar (and old acquaintance) [[Bilbo Baggins]] and seeking the counsel of [[Elrond]] on such weighty matters. His purpose in going was unknown – he neither knew Bilbo, nor liked the [[Elves]] any more than any other Dwarf at that time. It is possible his father merely took him for the experience of being in [[Rivendell]]. Whatever the reason, he attended the [[Council of Elrond]] as a representative of the [[Dwarves of Erebor]].

===The Fellowship of the Ring===

Gimli, as the only young dwarf (so far as we know) at the council of Elrond, was appointed as a member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. He alone of the company wore a mail-shirt, and carried a broad-bladed axe. He quickly distinguished himself in the company by declaring that he "needed no map" and naming the [[Misty Mountains]] individually by their [[Khuzdul]] names, inspiring the comment from [[Sam]]: "A fair jaw-cracker dwarf-language must be!"

Gimli, surprisingly, stood more than all the others with [[Gandalf]] on the matter of passing through [[Moria]]. This may be influenced by his curiosity about the fate of his second cousin [[Balin]], who went thither to refound the ancient kingdom of the [[Longbeards]], and also his vengeful nature. His first clash with [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] occurred before the [[Doors of Durin]], in a brief dispute over whose fault it was (the Elves’ or the Dwarves’) that the friendship between them waned. Gandalf quickly intervened, though it was not until [[Lothlórien]] that they would truly become friends.

[[Image:Aleksandr Kortich - 03.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Moria'' by [[Aleksandr Kortich]]]]He was quite helpful to Gandalf in explaining the Doors to the other curious members of the fellowship. Gandalf showed his appreciation of Gimli’s skills by letting him walk up front through the dark tunnels beside himself, and taking brief counsels with him when the way is unsure. It is probable that here Gandalf is tapping into Dwarven inborn or developed skills rather than actual knowledge of Moria itself, as Gimli had never personally been there.

Gimli reacted most indignantly to Sam’s suggestion that Moria was but “holes”, going so far as to chant for him the ancient song ''[[The World was Young, the Mountains Green]]''. Gimli continued to be helpful to Gandalf on the rest of the dark passage, and boldly aided in the [[Battle of the Chamber of Mazarbul]], protecting Balin’s tomb. After Gandalf remained behind to halt the Balrog, Gimli led the others across the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]].

He again shows great emotion when they near [[Kheled-zâram]], taking [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] alone out of all the company with him to see it (though Sam follows as well). This hints at a degree of affection for Frodo, though it may merely be because he was the most important of the company. Despite his helpfulness, at [[Lothlórien]] he became the greatest hindrance to the Company, when he alone was required to be blindfolded and of all of them liked the idea the least (save for perhaps Legolas). The compromise was made that the entire company would go through the Golden Wood in this manner, that Gimli would not suffer alone.

Despite this early struggle, it is Gimli of all the company that is most remembered for his deeds in Lothlórien. For his heart softened towards [[Galadriel]] and as a result toward Elves in general when that great lady sympathized with his sorrows, using the traditional Khuzdul names. In return he attempted to compliment her, as he saw her love and understanding. Though slightly clumsy in his first attempt, he distinguished himself when, as Galadriel gave the Company [[Gifts of Galadriel|gifts]], he asked only for a single strand of her hair. This Galadriel graciously gave with a blessing, probably remembering when [[Fëanor]] had requested a similar gift several millennia ago. Henceforth Gimli was known as "[[Lockbearer]]". He wept openly at the departure from Lothlórien, calling the light more dangerous than the darkness he had feared.

After the departure from Lothlórien Gimli is relegated a fairly minor role. He had, however, become a fast friend of Legolas the Elf, a result of Galadriel’s kindness. This, too, made him famous among all the Dwarves of the [[Third Age]].

===The Three Hunters===

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - Pursuit in Rohan.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Pursuit in Rohan'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]] After the [[Breaking of the Fellowship]], during which he and Legolas slew many [[orcs]], Gimli listened in silence as his only remaining comrades, [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] and Legolas, sang a lament for Boromir in the character of three of the Winds. Only the East Wind was left, and Gimli would not sing it, which Aragorn declared to be appropriate.

For most of the chase he served as a commentator, usually leaving the decisions to Aragorn. His reaction was quite hostile to the suspicious [[Rohirrim]], especially after [[Éomer]]’s rash comments about Galadriel. Little did either know that they would become close friends in the times to come as fiery words passed between them. After the [[Three Hunters]] were lent horses, Gimli and Éomer parted in peace, with promises to one another of reconciliation.

Of the Three Hunters, Gimli seemed the most shaken by [[Fangorn]] while they searched for traces of [[Merry]] and [[Pippin]]. Gimli felt no reluctance to shoot the “unarmed” old man whom they thought was [[Saruman]], unlike Aragorn and Legolas. After Gandalf was revealed to them, Gimli fell to his knees. Gandalf put his hand on Gimli’s head, and the dwarf laughed for the first time recorded during the [[Quest of the Ring]].

Gimli’s ire was raised again in King [[Théoden]]’s courts against [[Wormtongue]], who spoke slanderously of the Lady of the Golden Wood. Gandalf quickly calmed him. Gimli was delighted by the [[White Mountains]] and [[Helm’s Deep]], declaring “This country has tough bones”. He declared that if he had a hundred of his kin he could make the fortress invincible.

===War of the Ring===

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - The Glittering Caves of Aglarond.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''The Glittering Caves of Aglarond'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]During the [[Battle of the Hornburg]], Gimli saved Éomer’s life outside the gates. He came in, boasting of his first two orc-kills to his friend Legolas. Legolas estimated his slaughter to amount to twenty, starting the good-hearted orc-killing game that continued through the rest of the battle. Gimli was the first to the culvert when the orcs crept through, leaping heroically into their midst from the walls. He then proceeded to lead the blocking up of the culvert. During the course of the battle Gimli was one of those forced into the [[Glittering Caves]]. He was astonished to see the magnificence of these caverns, moving even Legolas with his glowing description of them. This one sight would change his life.

His final kill score number was forty-two in that battle, surpassing his friend the elf by one. Gimli shows a hint of humor and affection when he greets the two [[Hobbits]] Merry and Pippin comfortably situated among [[flotsam]] and [[jetsam]] in the ruin of [[Isengard]]. He declared himself deep in Pippin’s debt when the hobbit lent him his spare pipe.

As the fellowship of friends again began to break up – Gandalf and Pippin heading for [[Minas Tirith]], [[Théoden]] and his riders for [[Dunharrow]] – Gimli out of love and respect for Aragorn went with him, Legolas, the sons of Elrond, and the [[Dúnedain]] [[Rangers]] on the [[Paths of the Dead]]. He showed great reluctance before the [[Dark Door]], the final thought that drove him downward was the thought of being bested by an Elf underground.

[[Image:Luca Michelucci - 1999 - March.jpg|thumb|right|200px|By [[Luca Michelucci]]]]He participated in the epic [[Battle of Pelennor Fields]], returning with Aragorn and his other companions on the [[Black Ships]], and later recounted their journey to the fascinated Hobbits. He began to fear for Legolas, who seemed entranced by the Sea. His position on Elves completely changed, he remarked "If all the fair folk take to the Havens, it will be a duller world for those who are doomed to stay". He was much more skeptical as to the overall end of [[Men]] than his comrade.

Gimli fought in the [[Battle of the Morannon]], passing through unscathed, and finding the alive but bruised Pippin among the dead lying on the hill. He returned to the [[Field of Cormallen]] to be reunited to his friends, and there displayed open affection for all of them, even his frequent rival Pippin ("If only because of the pains you have cost me, which I shall never forget").

===After the War of the Ring===

After the coronation of Aragorn, Gimli said farewell to his old friend Éomer, who begged for pardon as to his words on Galadriel, though he slyly added that he didn’t think she was the fairest in the world: adding that [[Arwen]] was only when Gimli began to threaten him. Gimli was content with that.

During the return journey he visited many places with Legolas, including Fangorn Forest and [[Aglarond]]. Eventually he returned to Erebor, to find it nearly devastated by war. [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] had died, and [[Thorin III Stonehelm]] was now King. Eventually, though, he returned to the Glittering Caves with a contingent of dwarves, becoming the “Lord of the Glittering Caves”. He rebuilt the gates of Minas Tirith with [[mithril]] and steel, and in both [[Gondor]] and [[Rohan]] accomplished great works. In Aglarond, it is assumed, he lived on until he was old, and in [[Fourth Age 120]] it is believed that he sailed with Legolas his friend across [[Belegaer]] to [[Valinor]]. There he presumably died in peace.

==Character==

Gimli throughout ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' showed perhaps the greatest open contempt for Sauron and his minions, save for perhaps [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]]. He was a grim character, for the most part, laughing only occasionally and, though in a few rare situations inspiring amusement, never joking. Due to his comments especially in the chapter ''[[The Ring goes South]]'', he may be called more superstitious than the others, acting very much as if Caradhras was an actual living being.

Gimli also carries the characteristic of smoldering vengeance against enemies found in many dwarves, such as when speaking of Moria. It may be that Gimli’s strongest show of sentiment was when speaking of Balin and Moria. He also is shown to have a steadfast nature to match, noticeable, for instance, when he plunges heedlessly across a stagnant creek in his eagerness to get to Moria. He also seems to have a love (or an interest, at least) in food, complementing the [[lembas]] of the Elves most highly.

==Portrayal in Adaptations==

Gimli was portrayed in [[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]] as almost as tall as Legolas and Aragorn. He was voiced by [[David Buck]].

[[Image:Gimli son of Gloin.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Gimli as portrayed by [[John Rhys-Davies]]]]In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]], he was played by [[John Rhys-Davies]], who also provided the voice for [[Treebeard]]. His character has been criticized by Tolkien fans because he acted as the Comedian for ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'' and ''[[Peter Jackson's The Return of the King|The Return of the King]]'', whereas in the books he was a solid, serious character.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
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| |
| |
[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin]]
|
|
'''GIMLI'''
'''ELF-FRIEND'''
</code>

==See Also==
* [[:Category:Images of Gimli|Images of Gimli Elf-friend]]
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|prev=none
|next=unknown
|list=[[Lord of the Glittering Caves]] <code>IV</code> ?? – 120
}}
{{fellowship}}

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Glóin (Son of Gróin)

2007-11-09T11:26:22Z

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''{See also [[Glóin son of Thorin I]]}''
{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Gloin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Óin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2783|T.A. 2783]] - [[Fourth Age 15|F.A. 15]]
| realm=
| parentage=[[Gróin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=White
| gender=Male
|}}
{{Pronounce|Gloin.mp3|Ardamir}}
'''Glóin''' ([[Third Age]] 2783 – [[Fourth Age]] 15, aged 253 years), was a [[Dwarf]] of [[Durin's folk]], the son of [[Gróin]], brother of [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]], and a member of [[Thorin and Company]]. '''Glóin''' also fought in the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]].

He participated in the [[Quest of Erebor]], which was the basis for ''[[The Hobbit]]''. Years later, he was present with his son, [[Gimli]], at the [[Council of Elrond]]. Like his brother, he was said to be an expert at producing fire.
It is also possible if not likely that '''Glóin''' fought in the [[Battle of Dale]] during the [[War of the Ring]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
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-------|-------
| |
| |
[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] '''GLÓIN'''
|
|
[[Gimli Elf-friend|Gimli]]
[[Gimli Elf-friend|Elf-friend]]
</code>

[[Image:Peter Jackson's Gloin.jpg|thumb|left|Glóin from [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]]]
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== See Also ==
* [[:Category:Images of Glóin|Images of Glóin]]

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Óin (Son of Gróin)

2007-11-09T11:18:04Z

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''(See also [[Óin King of Durin’s Folk]])''
{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Oin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Óin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2774|T.A. 2774]] - [[Third Age 2994|T.A. 2994]]
| realm=
| parentage=[[Gróin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=Brown
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Óin''' ([[Third Age]] 2774 - 2994, 223 years old) was the son of [[Gróin]] and older brother of [[Glóin]], one of the [[Dwarves]] of the following of [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] who reclaimed [[Erebor]] from [[Smaug]]. He later travelled to [[Moria]] with [[Balin]], and was lost in the ill-fated attempt to reoccupy [[Khazad-dûm]]. '''Óin''' went to seek the upper armouries of the [[Third Deep]] and also went to the [[West-gate of Moria | Hollin gate]], where he was taken by the [[Watcher in the Water]].

'''Óin''', may have also fought in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]], considering that his younger brother Glóin was a veteran of the war.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
|
-------|-------
| |
| |
[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] '''ÓIN''' [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
</code>

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Dwalin

2007-11-09T11:15:34Z

Legolas: added genealogy

{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Dwalin.jpg|250px]]
| name=Dwalin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2772|T.A. 2772]] - [[Fourth Age 91|Fo.A. 91]]
| realm=
| parentage=[[Fundin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=Dark-Green
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Dwalin''' was one of the [[Dwarves]] who traveled with [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] and [[Gandalf]].

'''Dwalin''', son of [[Fundin]] and younger brother of [[Balin]], is one of the least mentioned Dwarves in ''[[The Hobbit]]''. He was the first Dwarf to arrive at [[Bag End]]. He wore a dark green hood and a golden belt and had a blue beard. Like his brother he plays the viol. '''Dwalin''' lent a hood and cloak to Bilbo when they set out on their journey.

'''Dwalin''' and his brother Balin, accompanied King [[Thráin II]] with a few others on his attempt to reclaim Erebor, but the king wandered off one night at the eves of [[Mirkwood]] and his company looked everywhere for him but they did not know that he was captured by the servants of [[Sauron]] and taken to the dungeons of [[Dol Guldur]]. So the company headed back to the northern [[Ered Luin]], where Thráin had founded a new kingdom and would now be under the rule of [[Thorin Oakenshield]] later leader of Thorin and company.

'''Dwalin''', may have fought in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] 2793-2799 TA, and also may have took part in the [[Battle of Dale]] during the [[War of the Ring]].

Dwalin supposedly died in [[Fourth Age|IV]] 91 at the age of 340, very old even for a Dwarf.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
|
-------|-------
| |
| |
[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] '''DWALIN''' [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
</code>

==Etymology==
The name Dwalin is derived from "Dvalin", a Dwarf from Norse mythology.

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Balin

2007-11-09T11:12:49Z

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{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Visitbilbo.jpg|300px]]
| name=Balin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2763|T.A. 2763]] - [[Third Age 2994|T.A. 2994]]
| realm=[[Blue Mountains]], [[Erebor]], [[Khazad-dûm]]
| parentage=[[Fundin]] son of [[Farin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=Red
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Balin''' was a [[Dwarves|Dwarf]] leader, the son of [[Fundin]] and elder brother of [[Dwalin]]. Balin was among the [[Dwarves]] that travelled with [[Bilbo Baggins]] and [[Gandalf the Grey]] in ''[[The Hobbit]]''.

==History==
===Early History===
Balin fought in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]]. He was with King [[Thráin II]] on his own quest to [[Erebor]], during which the King was captured while wandering away from camp by Orcs. And after searching for him, Balin and the Dwarves that were with Thráin gave up and headed back to the Ered Luin to [[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin Oakenshield]], believing that the king was lost.

===Quest of Erebor===

In the [[Quest of Erebor]], Balin was the second-eldest on the quest (behind Thorin), and so he spoke for the party when they were captured by the [[Thranduil|Elvenking]]. He is described as "always their look-out man": He spots [[Bilbo]] approaching the [[Green Dragon]] Inn at [[Bywater]], he spots the trolls' fire, and he's the first to spot the [[Elves]] in [[Mirkwood]].

Conversely he did not notice burglar [[Bilbo Baggins]] (invisible by wearing [[One Ring|a magic ring]]) as look-out for the company after escaping the [[Goblins]] in the [[Misty Mountains]]. After this bit of trickery Bilbo gained respect from Balin for his abilities, unaware of the ring involved. He was the only Dwarf that volunteered to accompany [[Bilbo]] down the secret passage to [[Smaug]]. Of all the Dwarves in the quest, he is the only one known to have visited Bilbo afterwards at [[Bag End]].

===Expedition to Moria and Death===

In [[Third Age 2989]] Balin left the [[Lonely Mountain]] and entered [[Moria]] with [[Flói]], [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]], [[Ori]], [[Frár]], [[Lóni]], [[Náli]], and other Dwarves to start a colony. He was slain by an [[Orc]]-archer in [[Dimrill Dale]] in [[Third Age 2994|2994]], not long before the entire expeditionary force was besieged and destroyed.

The [[Fellowship of the Ring]] later discovered his [[Balin's Tomb|tomb]] in the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
|
-------|-------
| |
| |
[[Fundin]] [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
'''BALIN''' [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
</code>

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Balin|Images of Balin]]

{{Pronounce|Balin.mp3|Ardamir}}
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Gróin

2007-11-09T11:09:13Z

Legolas: added genealogy and infobox

{{dwarves infobox
| image=
| name=Gróin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2671]] - [[Third Age 2923]], lived 242 years
| realm=[[Lonely Mountain]]
| parentage=[[Farin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Gróin''' ([[Third Age]] 2671 - 2923, 242 years old) was an important figure in the royal genealogies of the [[Dwarves]], Gróin was the grandson of [[Borin]], the younger son of King [[Náin II]], and so could claim direct descent from [[Durin the Deathless]] himself. In his turn, Gróin was father to [[Óin]] and [[Glóin]], and uncle to [[Balin]] and [[Dwalin]], all four of whom travelled on the [[Quest of Erebor]].

Through his son Glóin, he was also grandfather to [[Gimli Elf-friend]] of the [[Company of the Ring]]. For all his genealogical importance, though, we know almost nothing of his life. His dates of birth and death, though, show us that he was alive at the time of [[Smaug]]'s [[Sack of Erebor]], and the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]] twenty-nine years later. It is likely that he was present at both these events.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
|
-------|-------
| |
| |
[[Fundin]] '''GRÓIN'''
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
</code>

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Fundin

2007-11-09T11:04:04Z

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{{dwarves infobox
| image=
| name=Fundin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2662]] - [[Third Age 2799]], lived 137 years
| realm=[[Lonely Mountain]]
| parentage=[[Farin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Fundin''' ([[Third Age]] 2662 – 2799, aged 137) was a [[Dwarf]] of the royal line of [[Durin's folk]], the great-grandson of King [[Náin II]]. He was the son of [[Farin]] and the older brother of [[Gróin]].

He was most likely born in [[Lonely Mountain]] and went into exile with his house after the attack by the [[dragon]] [[Smaug]]. He fathered two sons, [[Balin]] and [[Dwalin]], both of which were members of [[Thorin and Company]] and involved with the [[Quest of Erebor|regaining of Lonely Mountain]]. Fundin was killed beneath the [[East-gate of Moria]] in the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]], the final conflict of the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]]. He was part of the first attack wave that took heavy losses and was forced to retreat to a wood by lake [[Mirrormere]]. He was a battle in the wood that including his distant cousins [[Thorin Oakenshield]], [[Frerin]], and King [[Thráin II]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Farin]]
|
-------|-------
| |
| |
'''FUNDIN''' [[Gróin]]
| |
---|--- ---|---
| | | |
| | | |
[[Balin]] [[Dwalin]] [[Óin son of Gróin|Óin]] [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]]
</code>

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Kíli

2007-11-09T07:41:10Z

Legolas: added genealogy

{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Kili.jpg|250px]]
| name=Kíli
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2864|T.A. 2864]] - [[Third Age 2941|T.A. 2941]]
| realm=
| parentage=[[Dís]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=Blue
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Kili''' ([[Third Age]] 2864 - 2941, 67 years old) was the brother of [[Fíli]], nephew of [[Thorin Oakenshield]] and the son of [[Dís]]. had a blue cloak and yellow beard. Fili was known for his long nose, the longest of any of the Dwarves on The [[Quest of Erebor]]. '''Kili''' was killed in the [[Battle of Five Armies]], along with Fíli as they defended their mortally wounded uncle.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Thráin II]]
|
________|__________
| | |
| | |
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin II]] [[Frerin]] [[Dís]]
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Oakenshield]] |
___|___
| |
| |
[[Fíli]] '''KÍLI'''
</code>

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Fíli

2007-11-09T07:39:59Z

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{{dwarves infobox
| image=[[Image:Angelo Montanini - Fili.jpg|250px]]
| name=Fíli
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2859|T.A. 2859]] - [[Third Age 2941|T.A. 91]]
| realm=
| parentage=[[Dís]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=Blue
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Fili''' ([[Third Age]] 2859 - 2941, 72 years old) was the brother of [[Kili]] and nephew of [[Thorin II Oakenshield]] (their mother [[Dís]]'s oldest brother). He accompanied his uncle along with his brother Kili and ten other Dwarves on the [[Quest of Erebor]]. '''Fíli''', was slain with his brother while defending his mortally wounded uncle in the [[Battle of Five Armies]].

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Thráin II]]
|
________|__________
| | |
| | |
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin II]] [[Frerin]] [[Dís]]
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Oakenshield]] |
___|___
| |
| |
'''FÍLI''' [[Kili]]
</code>

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Thorin Stonehelm

2007-11-09T07:36:53Z

Legolas: added genealogy and infobox

{{dwarves infobox
| image=
| name=Thorin (III)
| othernames=Thorin III Stonehelm
| life=[[Third Age 2866]] - [[Fourth Age]] ????
| realm=[[Lonely Mountain]]
| parentage=[[Dáin II Ironfoot]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Thorin III Stonehelm''' ([[Third Age]] 2866 – [[Fourth Age]]) was the son and heir of [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] of [[Durin's folk]], who was king of the [[Dwarves of Erebor]] and the [[Iron Hills]] in [[Wilderland]].

'''Thorin''' fought the [[Easterlings]] in the [[Battle of Dale]] during the [[War of the Ring]], and took refuge in Erebor after his father was killed at its gates, along with Brand king of [[Dale]], so '''Thorin''' then became [[King under the Mountain]].
When the news of the Sauron's defeat in the South came to the ears of the enemy, they became dismayed and the Dwarves and Men came forth from the mountain and routed them driving them back of the river [[Carnen]], never troubling them again.
'''Thorin''' helped rebuild Erebor and Dale along with Dale's new king [[Bard II]], son of Brand, and once again both their people prospered, and their realms became close allies with the [[Reunited Kingdom]] of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]] of King [[Elessar]].

During his rule [[Gimli]], son of [[Glóin]], led a number of Dwarves South to [[Aglarond]], where a new colony was settled. Also during his rule mining for [[mithril]] in [[Moria]] slowly began again, although Moria was not yet permanently settled.

Thorin III had a descendant who was held to be the reincarnation of [[Durin the Deathless]], and would rule as [[Durin VII]] the Last. He later went and reclaimed [[Khazad-dum]] during the [[Fourth Age]].

The origins of the name "Stonehelm" are mysterious: [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] doesn't provide us with any account that would shed light on its meaning. The most important historical event that involved Thorin III was the Battle of Dale, so we might speculate that the name is connected to that battle (perhaps even as a reference to his hiding beneath the [[Lonely Mountain]]) but no definitive explanation is available.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Dwarves of Erebor|Dwarves of]] [[Dwarves of the Iron Hills|DWARVES OF THE]]
[[Dwarves of Erebor|Erebor]] [[Dwarves of the Iron Hills|IRON HILLS]]
_____________________
| |
[[Thrór]] [[Grór]]
| |
| |
[[Thráin II]] [[Náin son of Grór|Náin]]
| |
__________|_______ |
| | | |
| | | |
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin II]] [[Frerin]] [[Dís]] [[Dáin II Ironfoot]]
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Oakenshield]] | |
___|___ |
| | |
| | |
[[Fíli]] [[Kíli]] '''THORIN III'''
'''STONEHELM'''
</code>

{{sequence
|prev=[[Dáin II Ironfoot]]
|next=[[Durin VII]] at some later time
|list=[[King of Durin's Folk]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> ????
}}
{{sequence
|prev=[[Dáin II Ironfoot]]
|next=unknown
|list=6th [[King under the Mountain]] <code>III</code> 3019 – <code>IV</code> ????
}}

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Náin (son of Grór)

2007-11-09T07:24:46Z

Legolas:

''(For other characters see [[Náin|Náin (disambiguation]]))''
{{dwarves infobox
| image=
| name=Náin
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2665]] - [[Third Age 2799]], lived 134 years
| realm=[[Iron Hills]]
| parentage=[[Grór]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
|}}
{{quote|Azog! If you are in come out! Or is the play in the valley too rough?|Náin son of Grór, [[The Lord of the Rings]], [[Appendix A]]}}
'''Náin''' ([[third Age]] 2665 - 2799, lived 134 years) was the grandson of King [[Dáin I]] of [[Durin's folk]]. Náin's father was Dáin's youngest son [[Grór]]. At the [[Battle of Azanulbizar]], '''Náin''' lead reinforcements to the [[Dimrill Dale]] where he fought his way all the way up to the steps of the [[East-gate]] of [[Moria]], where he dueled with [[Azog]]. But '''Náin''' was half blind with rage and weary of battle, so he swung with all his might at the the Orc, but Azog who was fresh and fell and full of guile darted aside and kicked Náin's leg so that he missed and shattered his mattock on the steps. Náin stumbled and Azog tried to hew his neck, but the Dwarf's mail withstood the edge, but the blow was so powerful that '''Náin's''' neck was broken and he fell. After his death the lines of Grór's two elder brothers failed, and Náin's son [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] became King.

== Genealogy ==
<code>
[[Dáin I]]
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___________|___________
| | |
| | |
[[Thrór]] [[Frór]] [[Grór]]
| |
| |
[[Thráin II]] '''NÁIN'''
| |
________|___________ |
| | | |
| | | |
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin II]] [[Frerin]] [[Dís]] [[Dáin II Ironfoot|Dáin II]]
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Oakenshield]] [[Dáin II Ironfoot|Ironfoot]]
</code>

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Grór

2007-11-09T07:24:20Z

Legolas:

{{dwarves infobox
| image=
| name=Grór
| othernames=
| life=[[Third Age 2763]] - [[Third Age 2805]]
| realm=[[Iron Hills]]
| parentage=[[Dáin I]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
|}}
'''Grór''' was born into the [[House of Durin]] in 2763 during its last troubled years in the [[Grey Mountains]]. He was the youngest of the three sons of King [[Dáin I]], who ruled [[Durin's folk]] during their wars with the dragons of the north. When Grór was just twenty-six years old, a [[Cold-drakes|Cold-drake]] attacked [[Dáin's halls]], and slew the King along with his second son, [[Frór]].

The two remaining brothers resolved to flee the Grey Mountains with their people and settle elsewhere. As the elder brother, [[Thrór]] inherited the Kingship, and led his people back to [[Erebor]] in the east. Young Grór travelled still farther east, to the [[Iron Hills]], where he founded a realm of his own.

Grór saw many mishaps and tragedies during his reign. The kingdom of his brother Thrór was destroyed by the dragon [[Smaug]], and '''Grór's''' son and heir, [[Náin]], was killed at the [[Battle of Nanduhirion]] before he could inherit. '''Grór's''' rule passed instead to his grandson [[Dáin II Ironfoot]].
But during this troubled time '''Gror's''' realm became the strongest in the North. Being the only realm standing between [[Sauron]] and his plans to destroy [[Rivendell]] and taking back the lands of [[Angmar]]. Also, many of Durin's folk fleeing from Smaug and those wandering in exile came to the Iron Hills, bolstering numbers.
Many years later, at the [[Battle of Five Armies]], Thrór's last descendant, [[Thorin Oakenshield]], was lost. Dáin inherited the high Kingship of Durin's folk, a title that remained with the descendants of '''Grór'''.

Grór ruled the [[Dwarves of the Iron Hills]] for two hundred and fifteen years, and was succeeded by his grandson [[Dáin]]. He died in 2805.

== Genealogy ==
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[[Dáin I]]
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[[Thrór]] [[Frór]] '''GRÓR'''
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[[Thráin II]] [[Náin son of Grór|Náin]]
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Dáin Ironfoot

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Legolas: added genealogy

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{{Dwarves infobox
| image =
| name = Dáin II Ironfoot
| othernames = King under the Mountain
| life = [[Third Age 2767|T.A. 2767]] - [[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]]
| realm=[[Lonely Mountain]]
| parentage = [[Náin]]
| lineage=[[Durin's line]]
| hood=
| gender=Male
}}
'''Dáin II''' ([[Third Age]] 2767 – 3019, aged 252 years) was a descendant of [[Grór]], the youngest son of [[Dáin I]] of [[Durin's folk]], and was lord of the Dwarves of the [[Iron Hills]] in [[Wilderland]]. He followed his father, [[Náin]], in lordship after Nain was killed by the great Orc [[Azog]] during the Battle of Azanulbizar, the final conflict in the [[War of the Dwarves and Orcs]]. Azog was killed by Dáin himself. He was a very young Dwarf at the time, and it was heralded as a magnificent feat. Dáin alone looked past the gate into [[Moria]], and had the wisdom to know that it was impossible for the Dwarves to return at that time because of [[Durin's Bane]]. He returned to the Iron Hills with his people and became the new lord of the Iron Hills.
During his reign in the Iron Hills his people became the strongest in Wilderland, being the only realm strong enough to resist [[Sauron]] if he dare come from the North and retake the realm of [[Angmar]] and the northern passes of the [[Misty Mountains]].{{Pronounce|Dain.mp3|Ardamir}}

Dáin was the the second-cousin of [[Thorin Oakenshield]], and responded to Thorin's call for help during the quest to reclaim [[Erebor]]. Dáin set out with more than five hundred Dwarves, and arrived just in time for the [[Battle of Five Armies]] (as recounted in ''[[The Hobbit]]'').

After Thorin's death, Dáin became [[King under the Mountain]] and King of Durin's folk. During '''Dáin's''' reign as king, he became exceedingly rich and his people were very prosperous. The town of [[Dale]] was rebuilt and it's border stretched far to the South and East and the friendship between the [[Elves of Mirkwood]], [[Men of Dale]], and [[Dwarves of Erebor]] was close, especially the Men and Dwarves.
Dáin was killed in the [[Battle of Dale]] during the [[War of the Ring]] in 3019 [[Third Age|T.A.]], while defending the body of King [[Brand]] of [[Dale]] before the gates of Erebor. He was, by then, an extremely old Dwarf but far from feeble. After the battle he was succeeded by his son, [[Thorin III Stonehelm]].

== Genealogy ==
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[[Dwarves of Erebor|Dwarves of]] [[Dwarves of the Iron Hills|DWARVES OF THE]]
[[Dwarves of Erebor|Erebor]] [[Dwarves of the Iron Hills|IRON HILLS]]
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[[Thrór]] [[Grór]]
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[[Thráin II]] [[Náin son of Grór|Náin]]
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[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Thorin II]] [[Frerin]] [[Dís]] '''DÁÍN II IRONFOOT'''
[[Thorin II Oakenshield|Oakenshield]] | |
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[[Fíli]] [[Kíli]] [[Thorin III Stonehelm|Thorin III]]
[[Thorin III Stonehelm|Stonehelm]]
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{{sequence
|prev=[[Thorin II Oakenshield]]
|next=[[Thorin III Stonehelm]]
|list=[[King of Durin's Folk]] <code>III</code> 2941 – 3019
}}
{{sequence
|prev=[[Thorin II Oakenshield]]
|next=[[Thorin III Stonehelm]]
|list=5th [[King under the Mountain]] <code>III</code> 2941 – 3019
}}

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