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'''Orophin''' was a [[Silvan Elves|Silvan Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]], the brother of [[Haldir (Elf of Lórien)|Haldir]] and [[Rúmil (Elf of Lórien)|Rúmil]]. He was one of three wardens met by the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]] as they entered the [[Lothlórien|Golden Wood]].<ref>{{FR|II6}}</ref> | '''Orophin''' was a [[Silvan Elves|Silvan Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]], the brother of [[Haldir (Elf of Lórien)|Haldir]] and [[Rúmil (Elf of Lórien)|Rúmil]]. He was one of three wardens met by the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]] as they entered the [[Lothlórien|Golden Wood]].<ref>{{FR|II6}}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Of the name ''Orophin'', it is said that it is "''suitable to [[Sindarin]] sounds and patterns''" although it is "''not clearly etymologizable as Sindarin''".<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 51</ref> | |||
''Orophin'' could perhaps means "Small Tree", from ''[[oron]]'' and ''pîn''.{{fact}} | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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Orophin by Lori Deitrick
Orophin was a Silvan Elf of Lothlórien, the brother of Haldir and Rúmil. He was one of three wardens met by the Fellowship as they entered the Golden Wood.[1]
Etymology
Of the name Orophin, it is said that it is "suitable to Sindarin sounds and patterns" although it is "not clearly etymologizable as Sindarin".[2]
Orophin could perhaps means "Small Tree", from oron and pîn.[source?]
Portrayal in adaptations
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Orophin is a Warrior/Ranger Elf.
See also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Lothlórien"
- ↑ 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. 51
