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Ornendil means "Friend of the Trees" in [[Quenya]] (from ''[[ | Ornendil means "Friend of the Trees" in [[Quenya]] (from ''[[orne]]'' = "tree" and ''-[[ndil]]'' = "friend, devoted to"). | ||
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Revision as of 13:56, 14 July 2011
| Ornendil | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | Before T.A. 1330 |
| Death | T.A. 1437 (aged 107+) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Anárion |
| Parentage | Eldacar |
| Siblings | Aldamir |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Ornendil |
Ornendil was the elder son of King Eldacar of Gondor.
History
During the Kin-strife, Castamir the Usurper besieged Osgiliath. Though Eldacar managed to escape, Ornendil was captured, and put to death by Castamir. Eldacar managed to avenge his son's death by killing Castamir ten years later.
Etymology
Ornendil means "Friend of the Trees" in Quenya (from orne = "tree" and -ndil = "friend, devoted to").
References
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
