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''(See also [[Orodreth of Gondor]])''
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}}'''Orodreth''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[oˈrodreθ]}}) was an [[Elves|Elf]] of the First Age. His name in [[Quenya]] was '''Artaresto''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌartaˈresto]}}). Orodreth was born in [[Valinor]].


'''Orodreth''' ([[Years of the Trees]] – [[First Age]] 495) was an [[Elves|Elf]] of the First Age, the son of [[Angrod]] and nephew of [[Finrod Felagund]]. He has two children, [[Gil-galad]] and [[Finduilas of Nargothrond|Finduilas]]. After the death of Finrod, he was ruler of [[Nargothrond]].
==History==
Orodreth held the isle of [[Minas Tirith (Beleriand)|Minas Tirith]] in the vale of [[Sirion]] until [[Sauron]] overran the isle and turned it into [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]. Orodreth then fled south to Nargothrond.


His name in [[Quenya]] was '''Artaresto'''. Orodreth was born in [[Valinor]] to Angrod and [[Eldalôtë]]. Together with [[Turgon of Gondolin|Turgon]]'s daughter [[Idril]] he was one of the two Ñoldor in the third generation to come into [[Oath of Fëanor|exile]]. His father held Dorthonion, but Gil-galad was sent to the more safe Nargothrond with his uncle Finrod.
When [[Beren]] came to Nargothrond, Finrod went with him on his quest for the [[Silmarils|Silmaril]]. However [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]] the [[Sons of Fëanor]] were also at Nargothrond, and forced Finrod to help Beren alone, without his people. Orodreth took up the crown, ruling as regent, but the [[Sons of Fëanor]] held the real power. Curufin called him "a dullard slow" in the [[Lay of Leithian]], and with his brother Celegorm plotted to take over Nargothrond if news came of Finrod's death. However when news came that Finrod had been killed and Tol-in-Gaurhoth destroyed, the Sons of Fëanor were shamed and fell from power &ndash; the people cried out that the maiden [[Lúthien]] had done what the Sons of Fëanor had not (thrown down Sauron). Orodreth returned to power and expelled the Sons of Fëanor from Nargothrond.


Orodreth held the isle of [[Minas Tirith in Beleriand|Minas Tirith]] in the vale of [[Sirion]] until [[Sauron]] overran the isle and turned it into [[Tol-in-Gaurhoth]]. Orodreth then fled south to Nargothrond.
When [[Túrin|Túrin Turambar]] arrived in Nargothrond he quickly became Orodreth's closest councillor. Turin convinced Orodreth and the people of Nargothrond to abandon their secretive 'guerilla' strategies and declare open war against [[Morgoth]]. Though initially appearing successful, this policy eventually led to the destruction of Nargothrond: Orodreth was slain along with most of his forces at the disastrous [[Battle of Tumhalad]], leaving his people defenceless in the [[sack of Nargothrond]] by [[Glaurung]] the dragon and the forces of Morgoth.


When [[Beren Erchamion|Beren]] came to Nargothrond, Finrod went with him on his quest for the [[Silmarils|Silmaril]]. However [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]] the [[Sons of Fëanor]] were also at Nargothrond, and forced Finrod to lay down his crown. Orodreth took it, ruling as regent, but the [[Sons of Fëanor]] held the real power.  Curufin called him "a dullard slow" in the [[Lay of Leithian]], and with his brother Celegorm plotted to take over Nargothrond if news came of Finrod's death.
==Etymology==


When news came that Finrod had been killed and Sauron's isle destroyed, the Sons of Fëanor lost their power, for the people cried out that a maiden [[Luthien]] had done what the Sons of Fëanor had not (thrown down Sauron). Orodreth, who regained his power, spared their lives but expelled from Nargothrond, and became its leader.
The name ''Orodreth'' is glossed as "mountaineer".<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 182</ref>


When [[Túrin Turambar]] arrived in Nargothrond he gradually became its leader and Orodreth was lord only in name. He later died fighting the hosts of [[Morgoth]] and [[Glaurung]] the [[Dragons|Dragon]] in the [[Battle of Tumhalad]].
== Genealogy ==


== Genealogy ==
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          [[Finarfin]] = [[Eärwen]]
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{{familytree | FIN | | ANG |y| ELD | | AEG | | GAL |FIN=[[Finrod]]|ANG=[[Angrod]]|ELD=[[Eldalótë]]|AEG=[[Aegnor]]|GAL=[[Galadriel]]}}
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    |         |                   |           |
{{familytree | | | | | | | ORO | | | | | | | | | | |ORO='''ORODRETH'''}}
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[[Finrod]]   [[Angrod]] = [[Eldalôtë]]     [[Aegnor]]     [[Galadriel]]
{{familytree | | | | | GIL | | FDL | | | | | | | | |GIL=[[Gil-galad]]|FDL=[[Finduilas]]}}
                  |
{{familytree/end}}
                  |
              '''ORODRETH'''
                  |
          _______|________
          |               |
          |               |
      [[Gil-galad]]       [[Finduilas of Nargothrond|Finduilas]]
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== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
In earlier versions of ''[[the Silmarillion]]'' legendarium as detailed in [[the History of Middle-earth]] series, Orodreth was a more important character, and the original king of Nargothrond. However his importance diminished over time.
In earlier versions of [[the Silmarillion]] legendarium as detailed in ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'' series, Orodreth was a more important character, and the original king of Nargothrond. However his importance diminished over time.
 
In the published ''Silmarillion'', Orodreth is a son of Finarfin, with Quenya name '''Artanáro'''. In the later version Gil-galad, later High King of the Noldor, was his son, but in the published ''Silmarillion'' Gil-galad is made into [[Fingon]]'s son instead. An earlier idea was that Orodreth's son was named '''Hallas''', but Gil-galad replaced him. Since this later revision wasn't integrated in any of his father's narratives, [[Christopher Tolkien]] didn't include it in the published text. However, unlike in the matter of Gil-galad, Christopher Tolkien believed that the decision to make Orodreth the son of Angrod was final.
 
In ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'' Orodreth is once again the son of Finarfin, for reasons unstated. One can assume this was so as not to confuse readers already familiar with ''The Silmarillion''.


In the published ''Silmarillion'', Orodreth is a son of Finarfin, with Quenya name '''Artanáro'''. This was an editorial decision by [[Christopher Tolkien]], and an admitted mistake. Gil-galad, later High King of the Ñoldor, was his son, but in the published Silmarillion Gil-galad is made into [[Fingon]]'s son instead. An earlier idea was that Orodreth's son was named '''Hallas''', but Gil-galad replaced him.
In his last writings, Tolkien changed Orodreth's name to '''[[Artaher]]''' (Quenya) / '''Arothir''' (Sindarin), but it was never introduced in any narratives, so Christopher Tolkien left the name Orodreth unchanged. It is probable the Sindarin name Orodreth would have been retained nonetheless: Tolkien seldom changed names after they had long been used, even if only in unpublished writings.


In his last writings, Tolkien changed Orodreth's name to '''Artaher''' (Quenya) / '''Arothir''' (Sindarin), but it was never introduced in any narratives, so Christopher Tolkien left the name Orodreth unchanged. It is probable the Sindarin name Orodreth would have been retained nonetheless: Tolkien seldom changed names after they had long been used, even if only in unpublished writings.
==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Orodreth|Images of Orodreth]]
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[[Category:Characters in The Children of Húrin]]
[[Category:Characters in The Silmarillion]]
[[Category:House of Finarfin]]
[[Category:House of Olwë]]
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Orodreth
Noldo
Marya Filatova - Orodreth.jpg
Biographical Information
Other namesArtaresto
TitlesKing of Nargothrond
PositionWarden of Minas Tirith
(F.A. 60 - 457)
LocationNargothrond
Birthduring Years of the Trees
Tirion
RuleF.A. 465 - 495
DeathF.A. 495
Battle of Tumhalad
Family
HouseHouse of Finarfin
ParentageAngrod & Eldalôtë
ChildrenGil-galad & Finduilas
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorDark[source?]
GalleryImages of Orodreth

Orodreth (S, pron. [oˈrodreθ]) was an Elf of the First Age. His name in Quenya was Artaresto (pron. [ˌartaˈresto]). Orodreth was born in Valinor.

History

Orodreth held the isle of Minas Tirith in the vale of Sirion until Sauron overran the isle and turned it into Tol-in-Gaurhoth. Orodreth then fled south to Nargothrond.

When Beren came to Nargothrond, Finrod went with him on his quest for the Silmaril. However Celegorm and Curufin the Sons of Fëanor were also at Nargothrond, and forced Finrod to help Beren alone, without his people. Orodreth took up the crown, ruling as regent, but the Sons of Fëanor held the real power. Curufin called him "a dullard slow" in the Lay of Leithian, and with his brother Celegorm plotted to take over Nargothrond if news came of Finrod's death. However when news came that Finrod had been killed and Tol-in-Gaurhoth destroyed, the Sons of Fëanor were shamed and fell from power – the people cried out that the maiden Lúthien had done what the Sons of Fëanor had not (thrown down Sauron). Orodreth returned to power and expelled the Sons of Fëanor from Nargothrond.

When Túrin Turambar arrived in Nargothrond he quickly became Orodreth's closest councillor. Turin convinced Orodreth and the people of Nargothrond to abandon their secretive 'guerilla' strategies and declare open war against Morgoth. Though initially appearing successful, this policy eventually led to the destruction of Nargothrond: Orodreth was slain along with most of his forces at the disastrous Battle of Tumhalad, leaving his people defenceless in the sack of Nargothrond by Glaurung the dragon and the forces of Morgoth.

Etymology

The name Orodreth is glossed as "mountaineer".[1]

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
Finarfin
 
Eärwen
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finrod
 
Angrod
 
Eldalótë
 
Aegnor
 
Galadriel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ORODRETH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gil-galad
 
Finduilas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Other Versions of the Legendarium

In earlier versions of the Silmarillion legendarium as detailed in The History of Middle-earth series, Orodreth was a more important character, and the original king of Nargothrond. However his importance diminished over time.

In the published Silmarillion, Orodreth is a son of Finarfin, with Quenya name Artanáro. In the later version Gil-galad, later High King of the Noldor, was his son, but in the published Silmarillion Gil-galad is made into Fingon's son instead. An earlier idea was that Orodreth's son was named Hallas, but Gil-galad replaced him. Since this later revision wasn't integrated in any of his father's narratives, Christopher Tolkien didn't include it in the published text. However, unlike in the matter of Gil-galad, Christopher Tolkien believed that the decision to make Orodreth the son of Angrod was final.

In The Children of Húrin Orodreth is once again the son of Finarfin, for reasons unstated. One can assume this was so as not to confuse readers already familiar with The Silmarillion.

In his last writings, Tolkien changed Orodreth's name to Artaher (Quenya) / Arothir (Sindarin), but it was never introduced in any narratives, so Christopher Tolkien left the name Orodreth unchanged. It is probable the Sindarin name Orodreth would have been retained nonetheless: Tolkien seldom changed names after they had long been used, even if only in unpublished writings.

See also

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 182