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<center>{{quote|Give with a free hand, but give only your own.|'''Sador''', ''[[The Children of Húrin]]''}}</center>
<center>{{quote|An honest hand and a true heart may hew amiss; and the harm may be harder to bear than the work of a foe.|[[Húrin]] about Sador in ''[[The Children of Húrin]]'', "[[The Childhood of Túrin]]"}}</center>


'''Sador''' was a carpenter and servant of the [[Húrin of Dor-lómin]], and the childhood friend of Húrin's son [[Túrin]].
'''Sador''' was a carpenter and servant of the [[Húrin]], and the childhood friend of Húrin's son [[Túrin]].


==Description==
==History==
Sador was a "house-man in the service of Húrin" who had been a woodman and somehow had accidentally severed his right foot off. The remaining part of his leg had shrunken from lack of use. One of Sador's talents was wood-working. (UT 78)
Sador was a woodman who fought in the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. He came too late to the battle field however, and was only able to bring back the fallen [[Hador]]. He was then stationed at [[Eithel Sirion]], and was there when Húrin took command. But he tired of war, and returned to his woods, at which point he accidentally severed his right foot. He remarked to Túrin that, ''"a man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it"''. The remaining part of his leg had shrunken from lack of use. <ref name=Sador/>


==History==
One of Sador's talents was wood-working. Sador became a "house-man in the service of Húrin"; in spite of being a simple servant, Sador was wise and shared with young Túrin many insights about the nature of [[Men]], [[Elves]], and fate.<ref name=Sador>{{CH|1}}, p. 41-44</ref>
Sador worked in the outbuildings, fixing things around the house which were usually of little importance. Túrin would often help Sador by fetching materials Sador might need to spare him from walking. Sador would tell Túrin to return the gifts and taught him he shouldn't steal even if it is to give. (UT, 79) Sador enjoyed Túrin's company and would often carve for him figures of men and beasts, however Túrin enjoyed most the stories Sador told him.
 
Sador worked in the outbuildings, fixing things around the house which were usually of little importance. He was Túrin's best friend during his youth, and the boy would often help Sador by fetching materials and tools to spare him from walking. When Túrin brought him gifts he "found" lying around, Sador would tell the boy to return them, and taught him he shouldn't steal even if it is to give. Sador enjoyed Túrin's company and would often carve for him figures of men and beasts, although Túrin enjoyed Sador's stories the most.


Sador, before he became disabled, fought in the [[Dagor Bragollach]]. He came too late to the battle field however, and was only able to bring back the fallen [[Hador Lórindol|Hador]]. He was then stationed at [[Eithel Sirion]]. He was there when Húrin took command. (UT, 79)
On Túrin's birthday, his father gave him an [[Elves|Elven]] knife of great worth. Túrin pitied Sador and decided to give the gift to him. Sador accepted the gift as it would be rude not to, but he knew he would be unable to repay Túrin for such a gift.


<center>{{quote|a man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it.|Sador, on fleeing battle only to lose his leg by accident.}}</center>
Túrin's mother, [[Morwen]], did not care for Sador and called him "self-maimed by his own want of skill, and he is slow with his tasks, for he spends much time on trifles unbidden." But Túrin noted that his act of generosity resulted in Sador being treated more kindly. At this time Sador set out to carve a great throne for the hall of Húrin.<ref>{{CH|1}}, p. 48-50</ref>


On Túrin's birthday, his father gave him an [[Elven]] knife of great worth. Túrin pitied Sador and decided to give the gift to him. Sador accepted the gift as it would be rude not to, but he knew he would be unable to repay Túrin for such a gift. (UT, 84)
After Túrin departed, Sador remained in the house of [[Morwen]], though he wished he may have joined the battle to die a valiant death. Upon Túrin's return from [[Nargothrond]] many years later, Sador joined in the rebellion against the [[Easterlings]] who had taken over the land. He was then wounded and perished.<ref>{{CH|12}}, p. 189</ref>


Túrin's mother, [[Morwen]], did not care for Sador and called him "self-maimed by his own want of skill, and he is slow with his tasks, for he spends much time on trifles unbidden." (UT, 85) With this knife Sador set to carve a great throne for the hall of Húrin.
==Quotes==
{{blockquote|Give with a free hand, but give only your own.<ref name=Sador></ref>}}


After Túrin departed, Sador remained in the house of [[Morwen]], though he wished he may have joined the battle to die a valiant death. Upon Túrin's return from [[Nargothrond]], Sador joined in the rebellion against the [[Easterlings]] who had taken over the land. He was then wounded and perished.
{{blockquote|A man who flies from his fear may find he has only taken a shortcut to meet it.<ref name=Sador></ref>}}


==Etymology==
{{blockquote|False hopes are more dangerous than fears.<ref name=Departure>{{CH|4}}, pp. 74-75</ref>}}
''sador'' is a [[Sindarin]] word which most likely translates to "faithful one". This is deduced from [[sadron]] if we assume these two terms share the same relation as [[Hador Lórindol|hador]] and [[hadron]]. [http://www.jrrvf.com/hisweloke/sindar/online/sindar/dict-sd-en.html#sador]


==Names==
{{blockquote|So most men teach, and few men learn.<ref name=Departure></ref>}}
Sador had several names including:
* [[Labadal]] - Translates to "hopafoot", given to Sador by Túrin
* [[Onefoot]] - A title for Sador referring to his lack of a right foot (UT, p. 136)
* [[Sadog]] - Early version of Sador written by Tolkien, possibly just a typo.


==Quotes==
{{blockquote|Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.<ref name=Departure></ref>}}
{{quote|So most men teach, and few men learn.|Sador to Túrin, ''The Children of Húrin'', pg. 75}}


==References==
==Etymology==
* ''[[The Children of Húrin]]''
''sador'' is a [[Sindarin]] word which translates to "steadfast, trusty, loyal".<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 183</ref>
* ''[[Unfinished Tales]]''


==See also==
==Other names==
* [[:Category:Images of Sador|Images of Sador]]
Sador had several names including:
* '''''Labadal''''', Sindarin for "hopafoot", given to Sador by Túrin.<ref name=Sador></ref>
* '''Onefoot''', an epithet referring to his lack of a right foot.<ref>{{CH|12}}, p. 184</ref>
* ''Sadog'', alternative version written by Tolkien, possibly just an error in typing.<ref>{{PM|XNotes}}, pp. 309, 327, note 52</ref>


{{references}}
[[Category:Characters in The Children of Húrin]]
[[Category:Drúedain]]
[[Category:Edain]]
[[Category:Edain]]
[[Category:Characters in The Children of Húrin]]
[[Category:First Age characters]]
[[Category:House of Hador]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]

Latest revision as of 23:57, 9 September 2023

Sador
Adan
Catherine Chmiel - Turin and Labadal.jpg
"Turin and Labadal" by Catherine Karina Chmiel
Biographical Information
Other namesLabadal (S, "hopafoot"), Onefoot, Sadog
PositionWood-man, servant
LocationDor-lómin
LanguageSindarin
DeathF.A. 496
Dor-lómin
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Sador
"An honest hand and a true heart may hew amiss; and the harm may be harder to bear than the work of a foe."
Húrin about Sador in The Children of Húrin, "The Childhood of Túrin"

Sador was a carpenter and servant of the Húrin, and the childhood friend of Húrin's son Túrin.

History[edit | edit source]

Sador was a woodman who fought in the Dagor Bragollach. He came too late to the battle field however, and was only able to bring back the fallen Hador. He was then stationed at Eithel Sirion, and was there when Húrin took command. But he tired of war, and returned to his woods, at which point he accidentally severed his right foot. He remarked to Túrin that, "a man that flies from his fear may find that he has only taken a short cut to meet it". The remaining part of his leg had shrunken from lack of use. [1]

One of Sador's talents was wood-working. Sador became a "house-man in the service of Húrin"; in spite of being a simple servant, Sador was wise and shared with young Túrin many insights about the nature of Men, Elves, and fate.[1]

Sador worked in the outbuildings, fixing things around the house which were usually of little importance. He was Túrin's best friend during his youth, and the boy would often help Sador by fetching materials and tools to spare him from walking. When Túrin brought him gifts he "found" lying around, Sador would tell the boy to return them, and taught him he shouldn't steal even if it is to give. Sador enjoyed Túrin's company and would often carve for him figures of men and beasts, although Túrin enjoyed Sador's stories the most.

On Túrin's birthday, his father gave him an Elven knife of great worth. Túrin pitied Sador and decided to give the gift to him. Sador accepted the gift as it would be rude not to, but he knew he would be unable to repay Túrin for such a gift.

Túrin's mother, Morwen, did not care for Sador and called him "self-maimed by his own want of skill, and he is slow with his tasks, for he spends much time on trifles unbidden." But Túrin noted that his act of generosity resulted in Sador being treated more kindly. At this time Sador set out to carve a great throne for the hall of Húrin.[2]

After Túrin departed, Sador remained in the house of Morwen, though he wished he may have joined the battle to die a valiant death. Upon Túrin's return from Nargothrond many years later, Sador joined in the rebellion against the Easterlings who had taken over the land. He was then wounded and perished.[3]

Quotes[edit | edit source]

Give with a free hand, but give only your own.[1]

A man who flies from his fear may find he has only taken a shortcut to meet it.[1]

False hopes are more dangerous than fears.[4]

So most men teach, and few men learn.[4]

Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.[4]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

sador is a Sindarin word which translates to "steadfast, trusty, loyal".[5]

Other names[edit | edit source]

Sador had several names including:

  • Labadal, Sindarin for "hopafoot", given to Sador by Túrin.[1]
  • Onefoot, an epithet referring to his lack of a right foot.[6]
  • Sadog, alternative version written by Tolkien, possibly just an error in typing.[7]

References