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Aulendil of Númenor

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(See also Aulendil (Sauron))

Aulendil
Númenórean
Biographical Information
Date of birthS.A. 213
Personal Information
GenderMale
ParentageVardamir
SiblingsAmandil, Vardilmë, Nolondil

Aulendil was the second son and third child of Vardamir Nólimon, the heir of Elros Tar-Minyatur, first King of Númenor. His older brother took up the Sceptre as Tar-Amandil. Almost nothing is known of his life.

[edit] Etymology

Aulendil means "Devoted to Aulë" in Quenya (from -ndil = "friend, lover, devoted to").

[edit] Genealogy

              Vardamir Nólimon
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Tar-Amandil   Vardilmë   AULENDIL   Nolondil
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Tar-Elendil