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'''Haldir''' was an [[Elves|Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]], probably a [[Wood-elves|Silvan Elf]]: a marchwarden who guarded the forest's northern borders. When the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] arrived in Lórien, he became their guide to [[Caras Galadhon]]. He and his companions are described as wearing grey hooded cloaks and live on platforms in the trees.
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<center>{{quote|But there are some of us still who go abroad for the gathering of news and the watching of our enemies, and they speak the languages of other lands. I am one. Haldir is my name.|Haldir<ref name="LL">[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[Lothlórien (chapter)|Lothlórien]]"</ref>}}</center>


Haldir was accompanied by his brothers, [[Rúmil]] and [[Orophin]], who interacted little with the Fellowship because they, unlike Haldir, spoke little of the [[Common Tongue]]. Little is known about them.
'''Haldir''' was an [[Elves|Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]], probably a [[Silvan Elves|Silvan Elf]], and a marchwarden who guarded the forest's northern borders.  
*'''Orophin''' may have been named after the [[Sindarin]] Lord [[Oropher]] of [[Mirkwood]].
*'''Rúmil''' was probably named after the [[Rúmil|Elf of the same name]] who developed the first Elven writing system.


Haldir was one of the few Elves of Lórien who could speak [[Westron]]. He had clearly ''heard of'' [[Aragorn]], but there is no indication that they had met previously.  
==History==
Haldir was one of the [[Galadhrim]]; unlike his brothers, [[Rúmil (elf of Lórien)|Rúmil]] and [[Orophin]], Haldir had traveled outside Lórien and knew [[Westron]]. He and his companions are described as wearing grey hooded cloaks and living on ''[[Telain|flets]]'' in the trees.  


== In the movies ==
Haldir was accompanied by his brothers between [[15 January|15]] and [[16 January]], {{TA|3019}}<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> when they encountered the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] who arrived in Lórien. His brothers interacted little with the Fellowship because they spoke little of the Common Speech. He treated [[Gimli]] rather poorly due to bad relations between Elves and Dwarves. He made him go blindfolded through the wood until [[Galadriel]] said he did not have to.  
[[Image:Haldìr at Helm's deep.jpg|thumb|''Haldìr'' at [[Helm's Deep]] in [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]].]]
In [[Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings]] he was played by [[Craig Parker]] and his role was greatly expanded. In addition to being the Fellowship's guide in Lothlórien, in the second movie he leads a regiment of Elven archers from Lórien to the [[Battle of Helm's Deep]], where he is eventually slain, along with most of his archers. This aspect of the movie has been much critized by [[Tolkienist|Purists]].  As well, [[Elrond]] of [[Rivendell]] supposedly sends them, even though they are Galadhrim, undoubtedly a mistake.


In the books, there were no Elves at Helm's Deep, nor do Elves participate in any of the other battles. Although the [[Half-elven]] [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]] did turn up at [[Dunharrow]], this was after the Battle of the Hornburg had ended. It is also doubtful that Haldir had the authority to command such a large group, since he leads only a small group of border guards.
He had heard of [[Aragorn]], but there is no indication that they had met before.<ref name="LL"/> Haldir became their guide to the city of [[Caras Galadhon]].  


There is also no mention of Haldir's death in any of the books. Haldir encountered the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]] between January 15 and February 16 3019 T.A. and it is generally believed that he lived long before and after this period. It is however likely that he was born in the Second or Third Age, since another [[Haldir]] (a [[Men|Man]]) lived in the [[First Age]], and Elves seldom used names which already existed.
After [[Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]] had nourished their guests, and they were set to depart, Haldir led them to their Elven boats.<ref>{{FR|Farewell}}</ref>


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==Etymology==
[[Category:Pronounced articles]]
[[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] explained the name ''Haldir'' as [[Sindarin]] for "Hidden Hero", though this Haldir refers to the (later omitted) son of [[Orodreth]].<ref>[[J.R.R. Tolkien]], ''[[The Lost Road and Other Writings]]'', "[[The Etymologies]]", entry SKAL</ref>
 
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy - Haldir.jpg|thumb|200px|Haldir in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]].]]
'''1978: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:Haldir was omitted. Aragorn and Boromir briefly discuss the possibility of entering Lothlórien, and in the next shot, they are welcomed by Galadriel.
 
'''1981: [[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1981 radio series)]]:'''
:[[Haydn Wood]] provided the voice of Haldir.
 
'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Haldir was played by [[Craig Parker]].
 
'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Haldir leads a regiment of Elven archers from Lórien to the [[Battle of the Hornburg|Battle of Helm's Deep]], where he is eventually slain, along with most of his archers.
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Revision as of 21:40, 22 December 2019

The name Haldir refers to more than one character, item or concept. For a list of other meanings, see Haldir (disambiguation).
Haldir
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"Atop Cerin Amroth" by Anke Eißmann
Biographical Information
LocationLothlórien
LanguageSilvan, Westron
Family
SiblingsRúmil and Orophin
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorGolden[1]
GalleryImages of Haldir
"But there are some of us still who go abroad for the gathering of news and the watching of our enemies, and they speak the languages of other lands. I am one. Haldir is my name."
― Haldir[1]

Haldir was an Elf of Lothlórien, probably a Silvan Elf, and a marchwarden who guarded the forest's northern borders.

History

Haldir was one of the Galadhrim; unlike his brothers, Rúmil and Orophin, Haldir had traveled outside Lórien and knew Westron. He and his companions are described as wearing grey hooded cloaks and living on flets in the trees.

Haldir was accompanied by his brothers between 15 and 16 January, T.A. 3019[2] when they encountered the Fellowship of the Ring who arrived in Lórien. His brothers interacted little with the Fellowship because they spoke little of the Common Speech. He treated Gimli rather poorly due to bad relations between Elves and Dwarves. He made him go blindfolded through the wood until Galadriel said he did not have to.

He had heard of Aragorn, but there is no indication that they had met before.[1] Haldir became their guide to the city of Caras Galadhon.

After Celeborn and Galadriel had nourished their guests, and they were set to depart, Haldir led them to their Elven boats.[3]

Etymology

Tolkien explained the name Haldir as Sindarin for "Hidden Hero", though this Haldir refers to the (later omitted) son of Orodreth.[4]

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HALDIR
unknown
 
Rúmil
unknown
 
Orophin
unknown
 


Portrayal in adaptations

Haldir in The Lord of the Rings (film series).

1978: The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):

Haldir was omitted. Aragorn and Boromir briefly discuss the possibility of entering Lothlórien, and in the next shot, they are welcomed by Galadriel.

1981: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series):

Haydn Wood provided the voice of Haldir.

2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:

Haldir was played by Craig Parker.

2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:

Haldir leads a regiment of Elven archers from Lórien to the Battle of Helm's Deep, where he is eventually slain, along with most of his archers.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Lothlórien"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
  3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lost Road and Other Writings, "The Etymologies", entry SKAL
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