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'''Orophin''' was a [[Silvan Elves|Silvan Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]]. | |||
'''Orophin''' was a [[Silvan Elves|Silvan Elf]] of [[Lothlórien]] | |||
==History== | |||
Orophin was 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> | 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 | ''Orophin'' could mean "Small Tree", from ''[[oron]]'' and ''[[pîn]]'',{{Or}} or "Mountain Peak", from ''[[orod]]'' and ''[[pind]]''<ref>[[Didier Willis]], [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/24600 Elfling Message 24600]</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
'''1995-8: ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]'':''' | '''1995-8: ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]'':''' | ||
:Orophin is a Warrior/Ranger Elf. | :Orophin is a Warrior/Ranger Elf. | ||
'''2001-7: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'': ''' | |||
:An elf of Lórien is identified as being Orophin in three cards, [http://lotrtcgdb.com/pages/LOTR17011.html Orophin, Silvan Elf (17S11)], [http://lotrtcgdb.com/pages/LOTR01056.html Orophin, Lorien Bowman (1U56)] and [http://lotrtcgdb.com/pages/LOTR12020.html Orophin, Brother of Haldir (12C20)]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |
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Biographical Information | |
Position | Marchwarden |
Affiliation | Lothlórien |
Language | Nandorin |
Family | |
Siblings | Haldir and Rúmil |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Orophin |
Orophin was a Silvan Elf of Lothlórien.
History
Orophin was 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 mean "Small Tree", from oron and pîn,Template:Or or "Mountain Peak", from orod and pind[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
1995-8: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game:
- Orophin is a Warrior/Ranger Elf.
2001-7: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:
- An elf of Lórien is identified as being Orophin in three cards, Orophin, Silvan Elf (17S11), Orophin, Lorien Bowman (1U56) and Orophin, Brother of Haldir (12C20).
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
- ↑ Didier Willis, Elfling Message 24600