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==History== | ==History== | ||
During his rule the [[Orcs]] of the [[Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade [[Eriador]]. The [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party of [[Orcs]] managed to reach | During his rule the [[Orcs]] of the [[Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade [[Eriador]]. The [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party of [[Orcs]] managed to reach [[the Shire]], where they were fought off by a party of brave [[Hobbits]] under [[Bandobras Took|Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took]] in 2747 at the [[Battle of Greenfields]]. | ||
Also during his rule, in 2758, the [[Long Winter]] arrived. Many lives were lost, and [[Gandalf]] and the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] had to help the [[Hobbits]] of | Also during his rule, in 2758, the [[Long Winter]] arrived. Many lives were lost, and [[Gandalf]] and the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] had to help the [[Hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] survive. | ||
After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, [[Arathorn I]]. | After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, [[Arathorn I]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:52, 10 January 2011
| Arassuil | |
|---|---|
| Arnorian | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Birth | T.A. 2628 |
| Rule | T.A. 2719 - T.A. 2784 |
| Death | T.A. 2784 |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Arahad II |
| Children | Arathorn I |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Arassuil (T.A. 2628 - 2784, died aged 156) was the eleventh Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arahad II, when he died in 2719.
History
During his rule the Orcs of the Misty Mountains became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party of Orcs managed to reach the Shire, where they were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took in 2747 at the Battle of Greenfields.
Also during his rule, in 2758, the Long Winter arrived. Many lives were lost, and Gandalf and the Rangers had to help the Hobbits of the Shire survive.
After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, Arathorn I.
Etymology
Arassuil's name is Sindarin, however, the etymology of it is a bit uncertain. It could be from aran meaning "king", and suil meaning "greeting".
Genealogy
| Isildur | |||||||||
| Arahad II | |||||||||
| ARASSUIL | |||||||||
| Arathorn I | |||||||||
| Argonui | |||||||||
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B: The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands)
| Preceded by: Arahad II |
11th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2719 - T.A. 2784 |
Followed by: Arathorn I |
