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2014-10-05T20:14:45Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

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{{quote|And thou, Melkor, shalt see that no theme may be played that hath not its uttermost source in me, nor can any alter the music in my despite. For he that attempteth this shall prove but mine instrument in the devising of things more wonderful, which he himself hath not imagined.|[[Iluvatar]] to [[Morgoth|Melkor]] in ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', "[[Ainulindalë (chapter)|Ainulindalë]]"}}

==About Me==
I am Joseph Marx, an Ohioan filmmaker. I am a Tolkien enthusiast, with my favorite book being [[The Silmarillion]]. I have Youtube critique show called ''''Cinema in Review'''' (formally ''Jack's Reviews''). This former show s where the name Jacob T. Fawkes comes from.
My particular forte is in the area of temporal mechanics and historical analysis, particularly fictional histories. I am a self-taught physicist and a genealogist, with the love for alternative histories and epic fantasy.

==Current Projects==
As well as maintaining an upkeep my videos. I plan to improve various areas of Tolkien Gateway, more specifically the areas of which I have the most skill in deducing. These areas include much of the early history of Arda ''e.g. The Silmarillion, The Annals of Aman, etc.'' My first goal is to improve the Annals of Aman article to include much more of the facts from the Annals onto the article itself, so as to help my peers in further investigation and debate of Tolkien lore.

I am also trying to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the temporal and genealogical aspects of the myth. Analyzing the Year of the Trees, I realize that their desperately needs to be a much more standard form of time-keeping, unrelated to the passing of ages. To this end, I am developing an,as of late, unnamed time-keeping system.

Dwarves

2012-11-12T03:53:10Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: Undo revision 220172 by 76.97.168.94 (talk)

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|languages= [[Khuzdul]] ([[Dwarvish]]), [[Iglishmêk]] (sign language)
|height= 4 to 5 feet
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|skincolor= Probably white
|haircolor= Red, white, grey, blonde, brown, black
|distinctions= Short in stature, beards
|lifespan= c. 195 <ref name="LOTRProjectStats">{{webcite|author=Emil Johansson|articleurl=http://lotrproject.com/statistics.php|articlename=Lord of the Rings in Statistics|website=[http://lotrproject.com/ Lord of the Rings Project]|accessed=09-September-2012}}</ref>
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{{quote|Since they were to come in the days of the power of [[Morgoth|Melkor]], [[Aulë]] made the dwarves strong to endure. Therefor they are stone-hard, stubborn, fast in friendship and in enmity, and they suffer toil and hunger and hurt of body more hardily than all other speaking peoples; and they live long, far beyond the span of Men, yet not forever.|[[The Silmarillion]], "[[Of Aulë and Yavanna]]"}}
The '''Dwarves''', or '''''[[Khazâd]]''''' in their own tongue, were beings of short stature, often friendly with [[Hobbits]] although long suspicious of [[Elves]]. They were typically blacksmiths and stoneworkers by profession, unrivaled in some of their arts even by the Elves.

While there were several tribes (Houses) of the Dwarves, the most prominent had been that of the [[Longbeards]].
==History==
===Origin===
Unlike Elves and [[Men]], the Dwarves are not counted among the [[Children of Ilúvatar]]. Their creator was [[Aulë#Names and etymology|Mahal]], known as [[Aulë]] the Smith. Aulë created the Seven [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] somewhere in [[Middle-earth]], from whom all other Dwarves are descended. Aulë though, did not have the divine power to grant independent life to any creation; Aulë repented and confessed to [[Ilúvatar]] and promised to keep them; the voice of Ilúvatar though spoke to Aulë and agreed to grant them true life, and include them in His plan for [[Arda]]. Ilúvatar granted the Dwarves life, and therefore they are known as the Adopted Children of Ilúvatar and they were to awake after the [[Awakening of the Elves]].

[[File:BFME2 - Dwarf 4.jpg|thumb||Dwarves as portrayed in [[The Battle for Middle-earth II]] game.]]
The Seven Fathers awoke in their places in pairs with their wives, though [[Durin|Durin I]] had awoken alone. The seven different groups of Dwarf-folk originated in the locations where the Seven Fathers of the Dwarves first awoke

The seven clans of the Dwarves were:

* [[Longbeards]], Durin's Folk, originally from [[Gundabad]].
* [[Firebeards]] and [[Broadbeams]], originally from [[Nogrod]] and [[Belegost]].
* [[Ironfists]] and [[Stiffbeards]], originated in the [[Orocarni]] in the far East.
* [[Blacklocks]] and [[Stonefoots]], originated in the Orocarni.

Durin settled in the caves above [[Kheled-zâram]] which later became the greatest of Dwarf realms, [[Khazad-dûm]]. Therefore the halls of the Longbeards were not located near the halls of another Dwarf-kingdom.

There was also an eighth group of Dwarves that was not a separate member from these seven kindreds, but composed of exiles from each: the [[Petty-dwarves]], who were hunted like animals to the point of extinction by the [[Elves]] in the First Age.

===First Age===
The Dwarves for many years did not know any other folk, until Firebeards and Broadbeams had their first meeting with the [[Elves]] in [[Beleriand]] in the year [[Years of the Trees 1250|1250]] of the [[Years of the Trees]]. From that time on there was friendship, between the [[Sindar]] and the Dwarves, creating ring-mails, and many other works; the [[Dwarves of Nogrod]] were unmatched in Middle-earth in smithing. They delved the caves of [[Menegroth]], and adopted the [[cirth|writing]] of [[Daeron]]. It was the Dwarves who told the Sindar about [[Orcs]] attacking their Elven kin on the other side of the mountains and King [[Thingol]], began a build up of arms which the Dwarves made for him.

Later on a great army of Orcs attacked the Elves, but in the [[First Battle of Beleriand]] were defeated and fled. Those that got away ran south right into an army of Dwarves who issued from Mount Dolmed and destroyed them.

After the [[Return of the Noldor]], [[Finrod|Finrod Felagund]] desired to settle himself in the [[Caves of Narog]] and the Dwarves of the Ered Luin aided him and gave him the dwarven name ''Felak-gundu'' (''[[Felagund]]''). They eventually made for him the [[Nauglamír]].

Things finally came to a head between the forces of Morgoth and the Elves, Men, and Dwarves in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. The Dwarves fought for the [[Union of Maedhros]]

In early [[Second Age]] the most many of the [[Firebeards]] and [[Broadbeams]] houses migrated to [[Khazad-dûm]] from their cities in the [[Blue Mountains]] which were ruined during the sinking of Beleriand.

===Second Age===
The Dwarves did not participate in any important event of history. However their friendship with the Elves perhaps became more close than ever; the Dwarves of [[Moria]] maintained close connections to the [[Gwaith-i-Mírdain]] of [[Eregion]]; the [[Doors of Durin]] of Moria were built to facilitate the communication between the two people, and was constructed jointly by both races.

When Eregion was sacked by [[Sauron]]'s forces, the Dwarves assailed them from behind however it was too late to stop him from conquering all [[Eriador]].<ref name="UTGalad">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>
[[File:Liz Danforth - Annatar and the Seven Rings.png|thumb|Annatar and the seven rings, by [[Liz Danforth]].]]
When "[[Annatar]]" distributed the Rings, he gave [[seven Rings|seven]] to Dwarf Lords in order to subdue and control them. However it was not as he expected; Dwarves did not shift into the [[wraith-world]] and the Rings only augmented their greed and ability to create riches.

At the end of the Age, some of the [[Dwarves of Moria]] joined the great host of the [[Last Alliance of Elves and Men]] and went to the [[War of the Last Alliance|great War]].

===Third Age===
[[File:Angus McBride - Dwarves.jpg|thumb|left|''The Dwarves are upon You!'' by [[Angus McBride]]]]
In [[Third Age 1980]], a [[Durin's Bane|Balrog]] awoke in the deeps of of the Misty Mountains and the Dwarves fled Khazad-dum, which from then on was called ''Moria'', which means "Black pit". Most of Durin's folk left for the [[Grey Mountains]] in the North, while some followed the new king, [[Thráin I]], who went to [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] on the eaves of Mirkwood in [[Third Age 1999]] and started his kingdom there and later [[Ered Mithrin]].

For more than 300 years the [[Dwarves of the Grey Mountains]] prospered until the Dragons in the far North started to gain strength. Some fled to the [[Iron Hills]], while most followed the the new king [[Thrór]] to Erebor to start a new [[Kingdom under the Mountain]]. There, they prospered for over 200 years until the dragon [[Smaug]] descended in [[Third Age 2770]]. The King decided to wander South along with a small company of family and followers, while most of the survivors went to the Iron Hills.

Durin's folk settled in [[Dunland]], and in [[Third Age 2790]] King Thrór gave to his son [[Thráin II]] the Last of the Seven Rings of the Dwarves, and with [[Nár (companion of Thrór)|Nár]] he traveled North to Moria. Thrór was killed there by the [[Orcs|Goblin]] king [[Azog]]. Nár returned, and an enraged Thráin called all the Houses of Dwarves to war, to avenge his father. Thus began the [[War of Dwarves and Orcs]], in which the Dwarves destroyed all the Goblin strongholds in the [[Misty Mountains]] one by one, until they came to the [[East-gate]] of Moria, where the great [[Battle of Azanulbizar]] was fought. In this battle all the dwarven clans united, but the Goblins were still slowly winning, until at last help came - [[Náin (son of Grór)|Náin]] son of [[Grór]] came with fresh Dwarven forces from the [[Iron Hills]]. The Battle ended with the victory of Dwarves, but at great cost. Náin was slain by Azog, but his son [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin]] avenged him by killing Azog. Thráin wanted to enter Khazad-dûm, but the other Dwarven clans would not, and Dáin also warned him of the [[Durin's Bane]] that he felt when he came close to the Gate.

Then Thráin came to the Blue Mountains and established his realm there but later he took a company and traveled to [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]]. On their way, he was taken by the [[Necromancer]] to [[Dol Guldur]]. [[Gandalf]] met him and was given his [[Thrór's Map|map]] and key of Erebor before his death.

Thorin met [[Gandalf]] who told him about his father Thráin, and Thorin gathered around him [[Thorin and Company|twelve dwarves]], mostly from his own line, and was joined by [[Gandalf]] and [[Bilbo Baggins]].

[[File:Angelo Montanini - Dori.jpg|thumb|[[Dori]] by [[Angelo Montanini]].]]
[[Thorin]] brought twelve Dwarves to [[Bag End]] to recruit [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]] for their treasure hunt. The Twelve Dwarves were:

*[[Dori]], [[Nori]], and [[Ori]].
*[[Bifur]], [[Bofur]], and [[Bombur]].
*[[Óin]], and [[Glóin]].
*[[Balin]], and [[Dwalin]].
*[[Fíli]], and [[Kíli]].

The [[Quest of Erebor]] ended with the death of [[Smaug]] at the hands of [[Bard]]. After a quarrel with the Men and Elves over the unguarded hoard, the Dwarves - assisted by his cousin [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin]] from the [[Iron Hills]] - united with the Men and Elves to fight the attacking Goblins and Wargs, in what was called the [[Battle of Five Armies]], where Thorin was killed.

[[Gimli]] son of Glóin joined the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] and befriended [[Legolas]] during the [[War of the Ring]].

===Fourth Age===
Not much is known about the Dwarves in the [[Fourth Age]]. After the [[War of the Ring]], [[Gimli]] brought a part of Durin's Folk from Erebor to the Glittering Caves and founded a colony there. Gimli was later permitted to go across the sea to Valinor with Legolas in the year {{FoA|120}}.

[[Durin VII]] (the Last), retook Moria and brought Khazad-dum back to its original splendor, and that the Longbeards lived there till the "world grew old and the days of Durin's race ended".
With the downfall of Sauron, it can be assumed that the rest of the northern and central Misty Mountains as well as the Grey Mountains were reclaimed by Durin's folk.

==Nature==
The Dwarves were created by Aulë to be strong, resistant to fire and durable to the evils of Morgoth. Thus they were secretive, proud and hardier than any other race, and never forgot a wrong or debt. They were generally less corruptible than Men. When Sauron attempted to enslave the Free Folk of Middle-earth using the [[Rings of Power]], the Elves completely resisted his power (indeed, his hand had never sullied the Three Rings), while the Nine Rings utterly corrupted the Men who bore them into the [[Ringwraiths]]. In contrast, the Dwarves were sturdy and resistant enough that Sauron was not able to dominate them using the Seven Rings. At most, the Seven Rings filled their wearers with an ultimately insatiable greed for gold, but they did not turn them into wraiths subservient to the Dark Lord, and he considered his plan to have failed. Sauron was furious at the Dwarves' resistance, spurring his drive to recapture the Seven Rings from them.

Dwarves on average live to be 250 years of age. A 30 year old Dwarf is very much considered a young stripling, having not yet reached full adulthood. Thus it was considered very remarkable when the young [[Dain Ironfoot]] slew [[Azog]] the Orc chieftain of Moria, at only 32 years old. Once a Dwarf has reached maturity, he will stop aging almost entirely, remaining in prime physical condition, or perhaps middle-aged at the most, for over two centuries. However, when Dwarves reach 240 years old, they will begin to age very rapidly and their physical condition drastically worsen, essentially condensing the aging process that Men experience from 40 to 80 years of age into only ten years. It is not, however, unheard of for an elderly Dwarf to live beyond 250 years. Once again Dain Ironfoot was renowned for his health in this matter as he died in the [[Battle of Dale]] at the age of 252 years, still wielding his battle-axe and cleaving dozens of enemies during a rearguard action. Even Gandalf the Wizard was astonished that Dain was still healthy and hale enough to lead troops into battle at an age when most Dwarves would be lucky to be on their deathbed, much less engaged in close-quarters combat.

Despite being 4.5-5 feet tall, they were known for their strength and endurance in battle, as well as their fury, particularly when avenging their fallen kin, and for being some of the greatest warriors in all of Middle-earth. They fought valiantly in many wars and battles over the Ages holding axes. In appearance their more distinctive characteristic was their beard which they have from the beginning of their lives, male and females alike; and which they shave only in shame.<ref>{{WJ|13}}</ref>

Also, as creations of Aulë, they were attracted to the substances of Arda and crafts. They
mined and worked precious metals throughout the mountains of Middle-earth but were noted for their gold lust; they committed their share of rash and greedy acts. Among these are the slaying of Elu [[Thingol]] and the dispute over the [[Nauglamír]], which first brought suspicion and hate between Elves and Dwarves. An interesting trait of the Dwarven nature was that they would not be controlled or tamed by the [[Rings of Power]], nor shift into the [[Wraith-world]] like [[Men]] did. The [[Seven Rings]] only augmented their greed and power to generate wealth.<ref>{{S|Rings}}</ref>

The Dwarves although sometimes flourished, were marked for their waning numbers, suffering heavily in the wars. Dwarves married around the age of 100; few [[Dwarf-women]] were born and not all did wed and made up only about a third of the total population. They seldom walked abroad, and that only in great need. Dwarf-women are also so alike in voice and appearance, and garb when they must travel, that it is hard to tell them apart from Dwarf-men. It is because of the fewness of women that the Dwarf population increases slowly. Dwarves only take one husband or wife in their lifetime, and are jealous, as in all matters of their rights. The number of Dwarf-men that marry is actually less than a third, and not all the Dwarf-women take husbands either; some desire none, some want one they cannot have, and will have no other one. There are also many Dwarf-men that don't want a wife, because they are obsessed with their crafts.

Women are seldom named in genealogies. They join their husbands' families. But if a son is seen to be 110 years than his father, this usually indicates an elder daughter. Thorin Oakenshield's sister [[Dís]] was named simply because of the gallant death of her sons Fíli and Kíli.

The scarcity of women, their scarce mention and their identical looks with the males, coupled to their idiomatic culture, led many to mistakenly believe that Dwarves were born out of stone, and upon death they returned to that stone.<ref>{{App|A3}}</ref>

The Elves claimed that the Dwarves will have no future in the [[Arda Unmarred]], but the Dwarves hope that Mahal will gather them to the [[Halls of Mandos]] with the other Children of Ilúvatar. About their death, some other peoples believe that Dwarves melt into the stones they are made of.

==Language==
The Dwarven language was created by Aulë, and was called [[Khuzdul]]. It was a strange language to Elves and Men, and few non-Dwarves learned it, also because they kept it secret. The Dwarves preferred to communicate with the languages of their neighbors, and did not reveal their names (the [[petty-dwarves]] were an exception). During the Third Age, the Longbeards used [[northern Mannish]] names in public.

The Dwarves also had devised a secret gesture language to communicate between themselves in silence, the ''[[iglishmêk]]''

However, one Dwarven phrase is well known: the ancient battle cry, going back to at least the First Age: "''Baruk Khazâd! Khazâd ai-mênu!''", which means "Axes of the Dwarves! The Dwarves are upon you!"

==Names==
The Dwarves called themselves the ''[[Khazâd]]'', the name Aulë gave them; this is adapted as ''[[Hadhod]]rim'' in [[Sindarin]], and ''[[Casar]]i'' in [[Quenya]]. Casari was the common word for Dwarves among the [[Noldor]], but the [[Sindar]] usually called them ''Naugrim'' or ''Nogothrim'', the Stunted People.

==Inspiration==
Almost all the names of the dwarves of Middle-earth are taken from the Icelandic saga of Völuspá.

According to Tolkien, the "real 'historical'" plural of ''dwarf'' is ''dwarrows'' or ''dwerrows''. He once referred to ''dwarves'' as "a piece of private bad grammar" (''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien|Letters]]'', 17), but in Appendix F to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' he explains that if we still spoke of ''dwarves'' regularly, English might have retained a special plural for the word ''dwarf'' as with ''man''. The form ''dwarrow'' only appears in the word ''Dwarrowdelf'', a name for [[Moria]]. Tolkien used ''Dwarves'', instead, which corresponds with ''Elf'' and ''Elves'', making its meaning more apparent. The use of a different term also serves to set Tolkien's Dwarves apart from the similarly-named creatures in mythology and fairy-tales.

The enduring popularity of Tolkien's books, especially ''[[The Hobbit]]'' and ''[[The Lord of the Rings]],'' has led to the popular use of the term ''dwarves'' to describe this race in fantasy literature. Before Tolkien, the term ''dwarfs'' (with a different spelling) was used, as seen in ''Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''. In fact, the latter spelling was so common that the original editor of ''The Lord of the Rings'' "corrected" Tolkien's ''dwarves'' to ''dwarfs'' (''[[The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien]]'', 138).

==Other versions of the Legendarium==
In the earliest versions of Tolkien's Middle-earth mythology (see: ''[[The History of Middle-earth]]'') the dwarves were evil beings created by [[Morgoth|Melkor]].

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Dwarves|Images of Dwarves]]

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*[[The Hobbit]]
*[[The Lord of the Rings]]
*[[The Silmarillion]]
*[[The History of Middle-earth]]

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Eldarion

2012-10-31T04:59:15Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: /* Portrayal in adaptations */

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}}'''Eldarion''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[elˈdari.on]}}) was the only recorded son of [[Arwen]] and [[Aragorn|Elessar]].

==History==
Eldarion's birth was significant in that he represented the union of the lines of [[Eärendil]]'s sons [[Elros]] (through Aragorn) and [[Elrond]] (through Arwen) separated for millennia.

Eldarion became the second King of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] after the death of his father Elessar in {{FoA|120}}. He was also recorded to have several sisters.<ref>{{App|Tale}}</ref>

A hundred-and-five years after the fall of the [[Barad-dûr|Dark Tower]], he encountered a renewal of [[Morgoth]]-worship during his reign.<ref>{{PM|Shadow}}</ref>

==Etymology==
His name in [[Quenya]] means "Scion of the [[Eldar]]". In [[Letter 338]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] spelled this name '''Eldaron''', this is probably a typographic error.<ref>{{L|338}}</ref>

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==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':'''
:While Arwen is on her way to the [[Grey Havens]] to leave Middle-earth and Aragorn, she has a vision of her future son (not named until the credits), which persuades her to stay. The boy is played by [[Sadwyn Brophy]], son of [[Jed Brophy]].

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Aragorn

2012-10-31T04:58:38Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: /* Titles */

{{disambig-two|the King of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]]|[[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]]|[[Aragorn I]]}}
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<center>{{quote|Tall as the sea-kings of old, he stood above all that were near; ancient of days he seemed and yet in the flower of manhood; and wisdom sat upon his brow, and strength and healing were in his hands, and a light was about him.|''[[The Return of the King]]'', [[The Steward and the King]]}}</center>
'''Aragorn''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈaraɡorn]}}; 1 March [[Third Age]] {{TA|2931|n}} – [[Fourth Age]] {{FoA|120|n}}, aged 210 years<ref>{{HM|AB}}.</ref>) was the son of [[Arathorn II]] and [[Gilraen]]. He was a [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and a direct descendant through many generations of [[Isildur]], the last [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] of both [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. Aragorn would become the greatest man of his time, leading the [[Dúnedain|Men of the West]] against [[Sauron]]'s forces, helping to destroy [[the One Ring]], and reuniting the [[Reunited Kingdom|Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor]].

==History==
===Early Life===
At his birth in {{TA|2931}}, he received the name Aragorn from his father, Arathorn. But his grandmother, Ivorwen, noted with foresight that Aragorn would one day wear on his breast a green stone; from this would come his royal name ''Elessar'' ([[Quenya]] for "Elfstone"), and he would be a healer and a renewer.

When Aragorn was two years old, his father was slain when an [[Orcs|Orc]] arrow pierced his eye. As was the tradition of his people, Aragorn was fostered in [[Rivendell]] by [[Elrond]] as if he was his own son. By Elrond's order, his identity was kept secret, as he feared he would be slain like his father and grandfather. Aragorn was named '''''[[Estel]]''''' ([[Sindarin]] for "Hope") instead, and was not told about his heritage until he came of age in {{TA|2951}}. During his life in Rivendell he accompanied the sons of Elrond, [[Elrohir]] and [[Elladan]], on their journeys. <ref name="A1v">{{App|A1v}}</ref>

Elrond revealed to "Estel" his true name and ancestry when he returned from a journey with Elrohir and Elladan in 2951, when Aragorn was twenty years old, and delivered to him the heirlooms of his House: the shards of [[Narsil]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]. Later, Aragorn met and fell in love with [[Arwen]], daughter of Elrond, who had newly returned from [[Lothlórien]].<ref name="A1v"/>
[[File:Stephen Hickman - Aragorn and Arwen.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Aragorn and Arwen'' by [[Stephen Hickman]]]]

===Life as a Ranger===
Estel took up his proper name as Aragorn, sixteenth of the Chieftains of the Dúnedain, and after he took leave of his mother and Elrond he went into [[The Wild]].<ref name="A1v"/> In [[Third Age 2953|2953]] he was not present in Rivendell for the last meeting of the [[White Council]]. Aragorn met [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]] in [[Third Age 2956|2956]], and they became great friends.<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref> At Gandalf's advice he started to become interested in [[the Shire]] and became known as '''''Strider''''' in this region.
[[File:Catherine Chmiel - Ecthelion,Thorongil and Boromir study.jpg|thumb|200px|right|"Thorongil" with [[Ecthelion II]], by [[Catherine Karina Chmiel]]]]
From [[Third Age 2957|2957]] to [[Third Age 2980|2980]] Aragorn took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor.<ref name="TA"/> Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies, which during the [[War of the Ring]] helped the West survive. His name in Gondor and Rohan was '''''Thorongil''''' (Sindarin for "Eagle of the Star"), and became one of Ecthelion II's most important advisers. He warned Ecthelion for the [[Corsairs of Umbar]], who threathened the [[Southern Fiefs]] and was Eventually allowed by Ecthelion to attack [[Haven of Umbar|Umbar]]. He led a [[Surprise Attack on Umbar|Surprise Attack on the Havens of Umbar]] with a few Gondorian ships, destroying many of their ships and slaying its lord with only few casualties. After his return in [[Pelargir]] he crossed the [[Anduin]] and left Gondor to travel into the far East and South "exploring the hearts of men good and evil" and learning about the "plots and devices" of the servants of the Dark Lord.<ref>{{App|A1ivS}}</ref>

Later in 2980 on his return to Rivendell he entered [[Lothlórien]], and there once again met Arwen in [[Caras Galadhon]]. For one season they lived together in Lórien. At midsummer he gave her the heirloom of his House, the [[Ring of Barahir]], and Arwen pledged her hand to him in marriage.<ref name="A1v"/>

Elrond gave his foster-son permission to marry his daughter, on the condition that he must first become king of both Gondor and Arnor, for only a king would be worthy of Arwen's hand. This may seem a harsh condition, but it should be noted that it is significantly more lenient than the closest precedent: King [[Thingol]]'s request that [[Beren]] obtain a [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] from [[Morgoth]] before marrying his daughter [[Lúthien]].<ref name="A1v"/>

===Hunt for Gollum===
In the year [[Third Age 3001|3001]], as a now revealed [[Sauron]] continued to regain power in [[Mordor]], Aragorn began assisting [[Gandalf]] for news of [[Gollum]]. Gandalf suspected that the ring [[Bilbo Baggins]] found near Gollum's lake was in fact [[the One Ring]]. In {{TA|3007}} shortly returns to [[Eriador]] where he visits his mother for the last time, she dies before that year's spring.

In [[Third Age 3017|3017]] after searching intermittently over the years,<ref name="TA"/> Aragorn finally overtakes Gollum in the [[Dead Marshes]] on [[1 February]]. With Gollum he travelled through the northern [[Emyn Muil]], to prevent being found by Sauron's spies, and crossed the Anduin at the [[Sarn Gebir]]. He travelled further north along the edges of [[Fangorn]] and through Lórien,<ref name="UT">{{UT|Hunt}}</ref> where the Elves sent a message to Gandalf.<ref>{{UT|Hunt}}, Note 5</ref> He travelled alongside the Anduin to the north until he arrived at the [[Carrock]]. With the aid of the [[Beornings]] he crossed the Anduin with Gollum and entered [[Mirkwood]]. He took Gollum to [[Thranduil]] in to be held captive.<ref name="UT"/> He then returns west where he meets with Gandalf at [[Sarn Ford]] and learns of [[Frodo Baggins]]' plan to leave the shire with the ring.<ref name="Strider">{{FR|Strider}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
Aragorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] kept watch over the border of [[the Shire]] waiting for sight of Frodo. While staying in [[Bree]], Aragorn crossed the paths of four hobbits in [[The Prancing Pony]]. Aragorn watched as the hobbits clumsily hid their names and intentions. He watched as [[Frodo Baggins]], the leader of the party, fell from a table and disappeared as he put the ring on. Aragorn, whose name was given as Strider, seemed to show no surprise, only annoyance at Frodo’s foolish vanishing act. He arranged for an interview that night, where he warned them of the [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] and [[Bill Ferny]], then bluntly requested that they use him as a guide. After some consideration, and a note given them by the forgetful [[Barliman Butterbur]] from Gandalf condoning him, Frodo agreed.

Aragorn’s plan to reach Rivendell was to first head toward [[Archet]] and bear right to [[Weathertop]]. After the [[Ambush at Weathertop]] and the wounding of Frodo, [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] took over the position as leader of the Hobbits. After a while they met [[Glorfindel]], a friend of Aragorn’s, and it was not much later that they arrived in Rivendell.

At the Council of Elrond Aragorn was as a member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. Aragorn's intentions were to travel with the company for a while before returning to [[Gondor]] with [[Boromir]].
====Leading the Fellowship of the Ring====
Aragorn encouraged the taking of the [[Caradhras|Redhorn Pass]], which ended in disaster. He reluctantly conceded to Gandalf’s plan to pass through [[Khazad-dûm|Moria]], though his sense of foresight warned him for Gandalf. Indeed, after Gandalf fell into the abyss with [[Durin's Bane]], Aragorn was naturally elected leader of the company, despite some resentment by Boromir.

Aragorn again amazed the rest of the Fellowship by his apparent closeness to the people of [[Lothlórien]], and his friendship with [[Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]]. At their departure, Galadriel offered him the [[Elfstone]] as a wedding gift from the family of the Elven bride to the groom, foretelling his marriage to Arwen.<ref>{{MR|P3II3}}</ref>. It was worn by Aragorn ever after and from that he later took the name '''Elessar'''.

Even at the [[Rauros|Falls of Rauros]] he was undecided, leaving it to Frodo for the final decision. For though it was obvious he wished to go to [[Minas Tirith]] with Boromir, he yet felt that it was his duty to go where the [[Ring-bearer]] chose.

[[File:Inger Edelfeldt - Death of Boromir.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Aragorn at the death of Boromir, by [[Inger Edelfeldt]]]]
After Frodo escaped him and Boromir perished, he with the remaining members of the Fellowship, namely [[Legolas]] and [[Gimli]], chose to try and save [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] from the [[Uruk-hai]] that had ambushed them, forming the group that would later be known as the [[Three Hunters]].

He met [[Éomer]] in the fields of [[Rohan]], and an instant friendship formed, both feeling the honesty and lordliness of the other. Éomer took a risk for his sake, giving him horses, with the promise that one day soon Aragorn would return to [[Edoras]]. Aragorn, tracking the Hobbits, followed into Fangorn forest, where he met the resurrected [[Gandalf|Gandalf the White]]. After the restoration of [[Théoden]], he rode to [[Helm's Deep]] to fight in the [[Battle of the Hornburg]]. There he, alongside his new-found “brother” Éomer, and King Théoden, marshaled the defense against [[Saruman]]’s army. His revealed majesty upon the battlements of the Hornburg as he waited for the dawn caused some of the [[Dunlendings|Wild men]] to pause and shudder, and he heralded the return of Gandalf with [[Erkenbrand]].

After Pippin’s terrifying experience with the [[Orthanc-stone]], Gandalf presented it in a formal manner to Aragorn, its rightful master, who hinted that it would be used by him eventually. After the departure of Gandalf and Pippin to Minas Tirith, he rode for a while longer with Théoden, meeting up with his friend [[Halbarad]] of the North, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], and a company of staunch and fearless Rangers. Elladan and Elrohir gave him a message from Elrond: "''The days are short. If thou art in haste, remember the [[Paths of the Dead]]''". Halbarad bore a gift from the Lady Arwen – the [[Standard of Elendil]]. Aragorn knew the path set before him.

====Return of the King====
A little while later Aragorn took his companions and his rangers and set out for [[Dunharrow]], departing from the King’s company. His course was clear: to take the Paths of the Dead, to summon the [[Oathbreakers|Dead Men]]. In Dunharrow, he met the lady [[Éowyn]], who had fallen in love with him. After making it clear that he could not accept her love, he turned towards the evil road with the dawn.

The [[Grey Company]] passed through the [[Dark Door]] and the [[Dwimorberg]], the Dead following, and coming at last to the [[Stone of Erech]], Aragorn summoned them to his aid. They drew their swords and blew their horns in answer, and swept down upon the [[Corsairs of Umbar|Corsairs]] at [[Pelargir]] drove the mariners away. Aragorn released them, and took the [[Black Ships]] north to Minas Tirith, where the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]] raged. The Standard of Elendil broke forth, and his Dúnedain swept down, giving the final blow to the army of [[Gothmog (Lieutenant of Morgul)|Gothmog]]. The counter-attacked army of [[Sauron]] crumbled utterly. But Aragorn did not enter the city.
[[File:Luca Michelucci - 1999 - March.jpg|thumb|175px|left|The Black ships, by [[Luca Michelucci]]]]
Aragorn, furling his banner, appointed [[Imrahil]] the temporary lord of the City, as the law demanded. Eventually, however, Aragorn did come to the [[Houses of Healing]], where he tended and restored Merry, Éowyn, and [[Faramir]], in accordance with the prophecy “''The hands of the king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known''”. Aragorn then left the city, hooded and cloaked, and yet the people of Minas Tirith followed him, for they had heard rumours. Yet when in the morning they saw the banner of [[Dol Amroth]], they wondered if the Return of the King had been but a dream.

Aragorn held [[Last Debate|council]] with his trusted companions, namely Gandalf, Éomer, Imrahil, and Elrond’s sons – Halbarad had fallen in battle. He agreed to draw forth the forces of [[Mordor]] for the benefit of the [[Quest of the Ring]], and so arranged matters for the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. After the destruction of the Ring in [[Mount Doom|Orodruin]] and victory at the [[Morannon]], Aragorn returned at last in the triumphant manner that befitted his position. He was crowned at the gates of Minas Tirith, winning the hearts of the people of [[Gondor]]. Gandalf took him up the slopes of Mount [[Mindolluin]], and there Aragorn found the scion of [[Nimloth of Númenor|Nimloth]], the symbol of his mastery of the [[Reunited Kingdom]]. He wedded Arwen on Midsummer's day of 3019, and then was forced to bid his old friends farewell. He turned back to his new kingdom as the [[Fourth Age]] dawned and the Ringbearers left the shores of Middle-earth forever.

===Reign as Elessar===
[[File:Brothers Hildebrandt - Return of the King.jpg|thumb|[[Brothers Hildebrandt]] - The Return of the King]]Aragorn ruled the [[Reunited Kingdom]] of Gondor and Arnor until year 120 of the [[Fourth Age]]. He died after 210 years of life and 122 years of rule. His wife Arwen, now mortal, gave up her life shortly afterwards in year 121, aged 2,901.

He founded the [[House of Telcontar]], and was succeeded by his son [[Eldarion]]. He also had a number of daughters, whose names were not recorded.

Through his ancestor Elendil, Aragorn was a descendant of the [[Númenóreans]], great [[Men]] who were granted long lives by the [[Valar]]. Though [[Númenor]] was destroyed, its people lived on as the [[Dúnedain]], and like their ancestors they too were long-lived. Thus Aragorn lived to a great age, finally passing on at 210 years.

==Etymology==
The name '''''Aragorn''''' is [[Sindarin]], meaning '''"Revered King"''', from ''[[aran]]'' ("king") and ''[[gorn|(n)gorn]]'' ("dreaded, revered").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 113</ref>

This clear etymology from Tolkien was not revealed until the publication in 2007 of "Words, Phrases & Passages in ''The Lord of the Rings''", a late 1950s manuscript. Before that, several theories were proposed:
*[[Ruth S. Noel]] and several others proposed "King of the Tree",<ref>[[Ruth S. Noel]], ''[[The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth]]'', p. 114</ref> but Tolkien specifically said that this was not the case.<ref>{{L|347}}</ref>
*[[David Salo]] deduces "Having Kingly Valor"<ref>[[David Salo]], ''[[A Gateway to Sindarin]]'', p. 341</ref> from Tolkien's cryptic "'Kingly Valour' (for so is that name interpreted)".<ref>{{PM|Foreword}}, p. xii</ref> This is still the most often cited etymology; Robert Ireland's ''[[A Tolkien Dictionary]]'' gives the variation "Royal Zeal".<ref>Robert Ireland, ''[[A Tolkien Dictionary]]'', [http://www.quicksilver899.com/Tolkien/LOTR/LOTR_AC.html The Lord of the Rings A-C].</ref>
*[[Carl F. Hostetter]] proposed the meanings "King of the Globe" or "King of the Hill" in his analysis of the [[King's Letter]].<ref>[[Carl F. Hostetter]], "The 'King's Letter': An Historical and Comparative Analysis", [[Vinyar Tengwar 31|''Vinyar Tengwar'' 31]], p. 18</ref>

The [[Quenya]] form of ''Aragorn'' was '''''Aracorno'''''.<ref name="WP">{{PE|17}}, p. 71</ref>

===Names and titles===
* '''Aragorn II''' - Aragorn's name as [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]]. He was likely named after [[Aragorn I]].
* [[Thorongil]] - [[Sindarin|S]] "Eagle of the Star", a pseudonym used in [[Gondor]] and [[Rohan]]. Pronounced {{IPA|[θoˈroŋɡil]}}.
* '''Elessar''' - [[Quenya|Q]] "Elfstone", Aragorn's name as a king. Despite popular use as such, Aragorn was never known as "Aragorn Elessar", "Aragorn II Elessar" or "[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|King Aragorn]]". Pronounced {{IPA|[eˈlesːar]}}.
* [[Envinyatar|''Envinyatar'', the Renewer]]
* '''Edhelharn''' - The [[Sindarin]] equivalent of Elessar, used in the King's Letter.<ref>{{SD|XI2}}, p. 128ff</ref> Pronounced {{IPA|[eˈðel.harn]}}.
* [[Elfstone]] - The [[Westron|Common Speech]] version of the previous two.
* [[Estel]] - [[Quenya|Q]]. Usually glossed as "Hope", the concept ''estel'' more widely means "hope, trust, a temper of mind, steady fixed in purpose, and difficult to dissuade and unlikely to fall into despair or abandon its purpose". Pronounced {{IPA|[ˈestel]}}.
* [[Strider (Aragorn)|Strider]] - A sobriquet given by the men of [[Bree]]. Aragorn used it mockingly.
* '''Wingfoot''' - A honorary name given by [[Éomer]] after the pursuit of the [[Uruk-hai]] through the [[Eastemnet]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref>
* [[Telcontar]] - A [[Quenya]] form of "Strider", this was the name of Elessar's Royal House. It was not used independently. Pronounced {{IPA|[telˈkontar]}}.
* [[Heir of Isildur|Isildur's Heir]] - A poetic address, as he was the heir of [[Isildur]].
* '''The Dúnadan''' - "[[Dúnedain|Man of the West]]", a name given by [[Bilbo Baggins]] when their friendship evolved.
* '''Longshanks''' - another, though less frequently used, sobriquet in Bree, ascribed to [[Bill Ferny]]. The legs of the [[Bree-landers|Bree-men]] were shorter than the legs of the [[Dúnedain]].
* '''Arakorno''' - A rare Quenya form of Aragorn, which only appeared in a discussion about the words for Quenya "and".<ref name="WP"/> Pronounced {{IPA|[ˌaraˈkorno]}}.

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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the earliest unpublished versions of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' (see ''[[The History of The Lord of the Rings]]''), the character that later became Aragorn was called '''''[[Trotter]]''''' instead of Strider, and was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] instead of a [[Men|Man]]. He had wooden feet, because he had once traveled to Mordor and been tortured there.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
<center><gallery>
File:WiMe-Aragorn&Frodo VS Nazgul-1-.png|<center>''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]''</center>
File:The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) - Strider.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]''</center>
File:The Return of the King (1980 film) - Aragorn.jpg|<center>''[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]''</center>
File:The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy - Aragorn.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]]''</center>
File:Aragorn Anduril viv lotr.JPG|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]''</center>
File:Aragorn LOTRO.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''</center>
File:2011-12-23 00061.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''</center>
File:LEGO Aragorn poster.png|<center>Aragorn as a ''[[Lego]] mini figure''</center>
</gallery></center>

'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[Godfrey Kenton]].

'''1978: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[John Hurt]]. Some critics have accused this character of looking too much like a [[wikipedia:Stereotypes_of_Native_Americans|stereotype of a Native American]].

'''1979: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|Mind's Eye's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[Tom Luce]].

'''1980: ''[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Aragorn was voiced by [[Theodore Bikel]].

'''1981: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Aragorn was voiced by [[Robert Stephens]].

'''1988: ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable character. He has brown hair and is bearded, he bears a golden sword.

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Aragorn is played by [[Viggo Mortensen]], though originally, [[Stuart Townsend]] was cast in the role. Townsend was deemed too young. Mortensen had just two weeks to train for his first scene, the standoff with the [[Nazgûl]] at [[Weathertop]]. Mortensen portrays Aragorn full of self-doubt; a change that was presumably made to fit him in the modern "anti-hero" jacket.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:[[Daran Norris]] provided the voice of Aragorn, who is one of the three playable characters.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|Peter Jackson's The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Aragorn's part is this film is largely similar to the events in book. The most significant difference being that in the book, their was no [[Wargs|Warg]] attack on the party traveling to Helm's Deep and Aragorn did not fall down a cliff.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game)]]'':'''
:Aragorn is one of the three playable characters.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|Peter Jackson's The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Aragorn shows great trouble over the choice whether or not he should become king, whereas in the book, there is no doubt of his purpose to return as the king from the very first time his lineage is revealed.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game)]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable character, his storyline is dubbed "Path of a King". He journey through Paths of the Dead with Legolas and Gimli, later they fight on Pelennor fields and at the Black Gate.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring|Sierra's War of the Ring]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a Hero Unit for the Free People side. He is present in Lothlorien, Battle of Hornburg and Siege of the Minas Morgul.

'''2004: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a Hero Unit for the Rohan faction in skirmishes, he also accompanies the Fellowship in the storyline mode.

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:Aragorn is now the Hero for the Men of the West faction.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:In the Prologue, Aragorn saves Men/Hobbit characters from brigands, but is forced to leave soon, as he has to intercept Frodo in Bree. Later arriving at the Prancing Pony, the characters meet him again and help him looking in surrounding area for Hobbits, who did not arrive in time. When player returns, Aragorn and the Hobbits already departed, and their next meeting is in Rivendell, where Aragorn entrusts the player with defense of the North while the Fellowship is gone. Later, in [[Lórien]], Aragorn is seen residing in [[Caras Galadhon]]

'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Conquest]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable hero available in several missions.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Aragorn is an important character of the game, and is mentioned as one of the much honored heroes of the [[War of the Ring]] in the introduction of the game.<ref name="Prologue">[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref>
:He is a friend of two of the game's main characters, [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]] and [[Andriel]]. Aragorn had met [[Andriel]] during his visits at [[Rivendell]],<ref name="Backstory Andriel">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#elfAnchor|articlename=Elven Character: Andriel's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=25 December 2011}}</ref> while he had met Eradan, when he served as Ranger at Sarn Ford. Aragorn was impressed by his skills and bravery, and taught him much about tracking. Eradan was a companion of Aragorn on many of his journeys. Aragorn trusted Eradan much, though he never told him what the reason was behind the protection of [[the Shire]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor|articlename=Human Character: Eradan's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=24 December 2011}}</ref>

:Eradan, Andriel and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] meet Aragorn in the Prancing Pony to warn him, on Halbarad's request, after the Nazgûl attacked and defeated the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] at [[Sarn Ford]], and entered the Shire. They also tell him about an conservation between the Witch-king and [[Agandaûr]], which the three heroes overheard shortly after the attack. Agandaûr summoned the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] and assembled an army in [[Fornost]], which plans to aid the Nazgûl in their search to [[the One Ring]]. Aragorn sends Eradan, Andriel and Farin to Fornost, to stop Agandaûr and his army.<ref name="Prologue"/> While Eradan, Andriel, Farin, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]] stopped Agandaûr's army,<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Chapter 1: Fornost''</ref> Aragorn met with [[Frodo Baggins]] and left Bree.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Chapter 2: The Barrow Downs'', Bree</ref>

'''2012: ''[[Lego|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:A mini figure of Aragorn is included in the [[Lego#Sets|sets]] '''Attack at Weathertop''' and '''The Battle of Helm's Deep'''.<ref name="2012 sets">{{webcite|author=Calisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53563-more-lord-of-the-rings-lego-details-from-toy-fare-2012/|articlename=More Lord of the Rings LEGO Details from Toy Fare 2012|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref>

'''See also:''' [http://dare.ubvu.vu.nl/bitstream/1871/10975/1/Aragorn_Final.pdf "Aragorn Seen Through Different Media"] by [[Connie Veugen]], comparing the introduction of Strider in Ralph Bakshi's film, the radio play, Peter Jackson's film and [[Vivendi]]'s [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|video game]] of ''The Fellowship of the Ring.

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==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Aragorn|Images of Aragorn]]
*[[Timeline of Aragorn]]
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<center>{{quote|Tall as the sea-kings of old, he stood above all that were near; ancient of days he seemed and yet in the flower of manhood; and wisdom sat upon his brow, and strength and healing were in his hands, and a light was about him.|''[[The Return of the King]]'', [[The Steward and the King]]}}</center>
'''Aragorn''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈaraɡorn]}}; 1 March [[Third Age]] {{TA|2931|n}} – [[Fourth Age]] {{FoA|120|n}}, aged 210 years<ref>{{HM|AB}}.</ref>) was the son of [[Arathorn II]] and [[Gilraen]]. He was a [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and a direct descendant through many generations of [[Isildur]], the last [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] of both [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. Aragorn would become the greatest man of his time, leading the [[Dúnedain|Men of the West]] against [[Sauron]]'s forces, helping to destroy [[the One Ring]], and reuniting the [[Reunited Kingdom|Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor]].

==History==
===Early Life===
At his birth in {{TA|2931}}, he received the name Aragorn from his father, Arathorn. But his grandmother, Ivorwen, noted with foresight that Aragorn would one day wear on his breast a green stone; from this would come his royal name ''Elessar'' ([[Quenya]] for "Elfstone"), and he would be a healer and a renewer.

When Aragorn was two years old, his father was slain when an [[Orcs|Orc]] arrow pierced his eye. As was the tradition of his people, Aragorn was fostered in [[Rivendell]] by [[Elrond]] as if he was his own son. By Elrond's order, his identity was kept secret, as he feared he would be slain like his father and grandfather. Aragorn was named '''''[[Estel]]''''' ([[Sindarin]] for "Hope") instead, and was not told about his heritage until he came of age in {{TA|2951}}. During his life in Rivendell he accompanied the sons of Elrond, [[Elrohir]] and [[Elladan]], on their journeys. <ref name="A1v">{{App|A1v}}</ref>

Elrond revealed to "Estel" his true name and ancestry when he returned from a journey with Elrohir and Elladan in 2951, when Aragorn was twenty years old, and delivered to him the heirlooms of his House: the shards of [[Narsil]] and the [[Ring of Barahir]]. Later, Aragorn met and fell in love with [[Arwen]], daughter of Elrond, who had newly returned from [[Lothlórien]].<ref name="A1v"/>
[[File:Stephen Hickman - Aragorn and Arwen.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Aragorn and Arwen'' by [[Stephen Hickman]]]]

===Life as a Ranger===
Estel took up his proper name as Aragorn, sixteenth of the Chieftains of the Dúnedain, and after he took leave of his mother and Elrond he went into [[The Wild]].<ref name="A1v"/> In [[Third Age 2953|2953]] he was not present in Rivendell for the last meeting of the [[White Council]]. Aragorn met [[Gandalf|Gandalf the Grey]] in [[Third Age 2956|2956]], and they became great friends.<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref> At Gandalf's advice he started to become interested in [[the Shire]] and became known as '''''Strider''''' in this region.
[[File:Catherine Chmiel - Ecthelion,Thorongil and Boromir study.jpg|thumb|200px|right|"Thorongil" with [[Ecthelion II]], by [[Catherine Karina Chmiel]]]]
From [[Third Age 2957|2957]] to [[Third Age 2980|2980]] Aragorn took great journeys, serving in the armies of King [[Thengel]] of [[Rohan]], and Steward [[Ecthelion II]] of Gondor.<ref name="TA"/> Many of his tasks weakened [[Sauron]] and his allies, which during the [[War of the Ring]] helped the West survive. His name in Gondor and Rohan was '''''Thorongil''''' (Sindarin for "Eagle of the Star"), and became one of Ecthelion II's most important advisers. He warned Ecthelion for the [[Corsairs of Umbar]], who threathened the [[Southern Fiefs]] and was Eventually allowed by Ecthelion to attack [[Haven of Umbar|Umbar]]. He led a [[Surprise Attack on Umbar|Surprise Attack on the Havens of Umbar]] with a few Gondorian ships, destroying many of their ships and slaying its lord with only few casualties. After his return in [[Pelargir]] he crossed the [[Anduin]] and left Gondor to travel into the far East and South "exploring the hearts of men good and evil" and learning about the "plots and devices" of the servants of the Dark Lord.<ref>{{App|A1ivS}}</ref>

Later in 2980 on his return to Rivendell he entered [[Lothlórien]], and there once again met Arwen in [[Caras Galadhon]]. For one season they lived together in Lórien. At midsummer he gave her the heirloom of his House, the [[Ring of Barahir]], and Arwen pledged her hand to him in marriage.<ref name="A1v"/>

Elrond gave his foster-son permission to marry his daughter, on the condition that he must first become king of both Gondor and Arnor, for only a king would be worthy of Arwen's hand. This may seem a harsh condition, but it should be noted that it is significantly more lenient than the closest precedent: King [[Thingol]]'s request that [[Beren]] obtain a [[Silmarils|Silmaril]] from [[Morgoth]] before marrying his daughter [[Lúthien]].<ref name="A1v"/>

===Hunt for Gollum===
In the year [[Third Age 3001|3001]], as a now revealed [[Sauron]] continued to regain power in [[Mordor]], Aragorn began assisting [[Gandalf]] for news of [[Gollum]]. Gandalf suspected that the ring [[Bilbo Baggins]] found near Gollum's lake was in fact [[the One Ring]]. In {{TA|3007}} shortly returns to [[Eriador]] where he visits his mother for the last time, she dies before that year's spring.

In [[Third Age 3017|3017]] after searching intermittently over the years,<ref name="TA"/> Aragorn finally overtakes Gollum in the [[Dead Marshes]] on [[1 February]]. With Gollum he travelled through the northern [[Emyn Muil]], to prevent being found by Sauron's spies, and crossed the Anduin at the [[Sarn Gebir]]. He travelled further north along the edges of [[Fangorn]] and through Lórien,<ref name="UT">{{UT|Hunt}}</ref> where the Elves sent a message to Gandalf.<ref>{{UT|Hunt}}, Note 5</ref> He travelled alongside the Anduin to the north until he arrived at the [[Carrock]]. With the aid of the [[Beornings]] he crossed the Anduin with Gollum and entered [[Mirkwood]]. He took Gollum to [[Thranduil]] in to be held captive.<ref name="UT"/> He then returns west where he meets with Gandalf at [[Sarn Ford]] and learns of [[Frodo Baggins]]' plan to leave the shire with the ring.<ref name="Strider">{{FR|Strider}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
Aragorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] kept watch over the border of [[the Shire]] waiting for sight of Frodo. While staying in [[Bree]], Aragorn crossed the paths of four hobbits in [[The Prancing Pony]]. Aragorn watched as the hobbits clumsily hid their names and intentions. He watched as [[Frodo Baggins]], the leader of the party, fell from a table and disappeared as he put the ring on. Aragorn, whose name was given as Strider, seemed to show no surprise, only annoyance at Frodo’s foolish vanishing act. He arranged for an interview that night, where he warned them of the [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] and [[Bill Ferny]], then bluntly requested that they use him as a guide. After some consideration, and a note given them by the forgetful [[Barliman Butterbur]] from Gandalf condoning him, Frodo agreed.

Aragorn’s plan to reach Rivendell was to first head toward [[Archet]] and bear right to [[Weathertop]]. After the [[Ambush at Weathertop]] and the wounding of Frodo, [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] took over the position as leader of the Hobbits. After a while they met [[Glorfindel]], a friend of Aragorn’s, and it was not much later that they arrived in Rivendell.

At the Council of Elrond Aragorn was as a member of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. Aragorn's intentions were to travel with the company for a while before returning to [[Gondor]] with [[Boromir]].
====Leading the Fellowship of the Ring====
Aragorn encouraged the taking of the [[Caradhras|Redhorn Pass]], which ended in disaster. He reluctantly conceded to Gandalf’s plan to pass through [[Khazad-dûm|Moria]], though his sense of foresight warned him for Gandalf. Indeed, after Gandalf fell into the abyss with [[Durin's Bane]], Aragorn was naturally elected leader of the company, despite some resentment by Boromir.

Aragorn again amazed the rest of the Fellowship by his apparent closeness to the people of [[Lothlórien]], and his friendship with [[Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]]. At their departure, Galadriel offered him the [[Elfstone]] as a wedding gift from the family of the Elven bride to the groom, foretelling his marriage to Arwen.<ref>{{MR|P3II3}}</ref>. It was worn by Aragorn ever after and from that he later took the name '''Elessar'''.

Even at the [[Rauros|Falls of Rauros]] he was undecided, leaving it to Frodo for the final decision. For though it was obvious he wished to go to [[Minas Tirith]] with Boromir, he yet felt that it was his duty to go where the [[Ring-bearer]] chose.

[[File:Inger Edelfeldt - Death of Boromir.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Aragorn at the death of Boromir, by [[Inger Edelfeldt]]]]
After Frodo escaped him and Boromir perished, he with the remaining members of the Fellowship, namely [[Legolas]] and [[Gimli]], chose to try and save [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] from the [[Uruk-hai]] that had ambushed them, forming the group that would later be known as the [[Three Hunters]].

He met [[Éomer]] in the fields of [[Rohan]], and an instant friendship formed, both feeling the honesty and lordliness of the other. Éomer took a risk for his sake, giving him horses, with the promise that one day soon Aragorn would return to [[Edoras]]. Aragorn, tracking the Hobbits, followed into Fangorn forest, where he met the resurrected [[Gandalf|Gandalf the White]]. After the restoration of [[Théoden]], he rode to [[Helm's Deep]] to fight in the [[Battle of the Hornburg]]. There he, alongside his new-found “brother” Éomer, and King Théoden, marshaled the defense against [[Saruman]]’s army. His revealed majesty upon the battlements of the Hornburg as he waited for the dawn caused some of the [[Dunlendings|Wild men]] to pause and shudder, and he heralded the return of Gandalf with [[Erkenbrand]].

After Pippin’s terrifying experience with the [[Orthanc-stone]], Gandalf presented it in a formal manner to Aragorn, its rightful master, who hinted that it would be used by him eventually. After the departure of Gandalf and Pippin to Minas Tirith, he rode for a while longer with Théoden, meeting up with his friend [[Halbarad]] of the North, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], and a company of staunch and fearless Rangers. Elladan and Elrohir gave him a message from Elrond: "''The days are short. If thou art in haste, remember the [[Paths of the Dead]]''". Halbarad bore a gift from the Lady Arwen – the [[Standard of Elendil]]. Aragorn knew the path set before him.

====Return of the King====
A little while later Aragorn took his companions and his rangers and set out for [[Dunharrow]], departing from the King’s company. His course was clear: to take the Paths of the Dead, to summon the [[Oathbreakers|Dead Men]]. In Dunharrow, he met the lady [[Éowyn]], who had fallen in love with him. After making it clear that he could not accept her love, he turned towards the evil road with the dawn.

The [[Grey Company]] passed through the [[Dark Door]] and the [[Dwimorberg]], the Dead following, and coming at last to the [[Stone of Erech]], Aragorn summoned them to his aid. They drew their swords and blew their horns in answer, and swept down upon the [[Corsairs of Umbar|Corsairs]] at [[Pelargir]] drove the mariners away. Aragorn released them, and took the [[Black Ships]] north to Minas Tirith, where the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]] raged. The Standard of Elendil broke forth, and his Dúnedain swept down, giving the final blow to the army of [[Gothmog (Lieutenant of Morgul)|Gothmog]]. The counter-attacked army of [[Sauron]] crumbled utterly. But Aragorn did not enter the city.
[[File:Luca Michelucci - 1999 - March.jpg|thumb|175px|left|The Black ships, by [[Luca Michelucci]]]]
Aragorn, furling his banner, appointed [[Imrahil]] the temporary lord of the City, as the law demanded. Eventually, however, Aragorn did come to the [[Houses of Healing]], where he tended and restored Merry, Éowyn, and [[Faramir]], in accordance with the prophecy “''The hands of the king are the hands of a healer, and so shall the rightful king be known''”. Aragorn then left the city, hooded and cloaked, and yet the people of Minas Tirith followed him, for they had heard rumours. Yet when in the morning they saw the banner of [[Dol Amroth]], they wondered if the Return of the King had been but a dream.

Aragorn held [[Last Debate|council]] with his trusted companions, namely Gandalf, Éomer, Imrahil, and Elrond’s sons – Halbarad had fallen in battle. He agreed to draw forth the forces of [[Mordor]] for the benefit of the [[Quest of the Ring]], and so arranged matters for the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. After the destruction of the Ring in [[Mount Doom|Orodruin]] and victory at the [[Morannon]], Aragorn returned at last in the triumphant manner that befitted his position. He was crowned at the gates of Minas Tirith, winning the hearts of the people of [[Gondor]]. Gandalf took him up the slopes of Mount [[Mindolluin]], and there Aragorn found the scion of [[Nimloth of Númenor|Nimloth]], the symbol of his mastery of the [[Reunited Kingdom]]. He wedded Arwen on Midsummer's day of 3019, and then was forced to bid his old friends farewell. He turned back to his new kingdom as the [[Fourth Age]] dawned and the Ringbearers left the shores of Middle-earth forever.

===Reign as Elessar===
[[File:Brothers Hildebrandt - Return of the King.jpg|thumb|[[Brothers Hildebrandt]] - The Return of the King]]Aragorn ruled the [[Reunited Kingdom]] of Gondor and Arnor until year 120 of the [[Fourth Age]]. He died after 210 years of life and 122 years of rule. His wife Arwen, now mortal, gave up her life shortly afterwards in year 121, aged 2,901.

He founded the [[House of Telcontar]], and was succeeded by his son [[Eldarion]]. He also had a number of daughters, whose names were not recorded.

Through his ancestor Elendil, Aragorn was a descendant of the [[Númenóreans]], great [[Men]] who were granted long lives by the [[Valar]]. Though [[Númenor]] was destroyed, its people lived on as the [[Dúnedain]], and like their ancestors they too were long-lived. Thus Aragorn lived to a great age, finally passing on at 210 years.

==Etymology==
The name '''''Aragorn''''' is [[Sindarin]], meaning '''"Revered King"''', from ''[[aran]]'' ("king") and ''[[gorn|(n)gorn]]'' ("dreaded, revered").<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 113</ref>

This clear etymology from Tolkien was not revealed until the publication in 2007 of "Words, Phrases & Passages in ''The Lord of the Rings''", a late 1950s manuscript. Before that, several theories were proposed:
*[[Ruth S. Noel]] and several others proposed "King of the Tree",<ref>[[Ruth S. Noel]], ''[[The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth]]'', p. 114</ref> but Tolkien specifically said that this was not the case.<ref>{{L|347}}</ref>
*[[David Salo]] deduces "Having Kingly Valor"<ref>[[David Salo]], ''[[A Gateway to Sindarin]]'', p. 341</ref> from Tolkien's cryptic "'Kingly Valour' (for so is that name interpreted)".<ref>{{PM|Foreword}}, p. xii</ref> This is still the most often cited etymology; Robert Ireland's ''[[A Tolkien Dictionary]]'' gives the variation "Royal Zeal".<ref>Robert Ireland, ''[[A Tolkien Dictionary]]'', [http://www.quicksilver899.com/Tolkien/LOTR/LOTR_AC.html The Lord of the Rings A-C].</ref>
*[[Carl F. Hostetter]] proposed the meanings "King of the Globe" or "King of the Hill" in his analysis of the [[King's Letter]].<ref>[[Carl F. Hostetter]], "The 'King's Letter': An Historical and Comparative Analysis", [[Vinyar Tengwar 31|''Vinyar Tengwar'' 31]], p. 18</ref>

The [[Quenya]] form of ''Aragorn'' was '''''Aracorno'''''.<ref name="WP">{{PE|17}}, p. 71</ref>

===Names and titles===
* '''Aragorn II''' - Aragorn's name as [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain|Chieftain of the Dúnedain]]. He was likely named after [[Aragorn I]].
* [[Thorongil]] - [[Sindarin|S]] "Eagle of the Star", a pseudonym used in [[Gondor]] and [[Rohan]]. Pronounced {{IPA|[θoˈroŋɡil]}}.
* '''Elessar''' - [[Quenya|Q]] "Elfstone", Aragorn's name as a king. Despite popular use as such, Aragorn was never known as "Aragorn Elessar", "Aragorn II Elessar" or "[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|King Aragorn]]". Pronounced {{IPA|[eˈlesːar]}}.
* [[Envinyatar|''Envinyatar'', the Renewer]]
* '''Edhelharn''' - The [[Sindarin]] equivalent of Elessar, used in the King's Letter.<ref>{{SD|XI2}}, p. 128ff</ref> Pronounced {{IPA|[eˈðel.harn]}}.
* [[Elfstone]] - The [[Westron|Common Speech]] version of the previous two.
* [[Estel]] - [[Quenya|Q]]. Usually glossed as "Hope", the concept ''estel'' more widely means "hope, trust, a temper of mind, steady fixed in purpose, and difficult to dissuade and unlikely to fall into despair or abandon its purpose". Pronounced {{IPA|[ˈestel]}}.
* [[Strider (Aragorn)|Strider]] - A sobriquet given by the men of [[Bree]]. Aragorn used it mockingly.
* '''Wingfoot''' - A honorary name given by [[Éomer]] after the pursuit of the [[Uruk-hai]] through the [[Eastemnet]].<ref>{{TT|III2}}</ref>
* [[Telcontar]] - A [[Quenya]] form of "Strider", this was the name of Elessar's Royal House. It was not used independently. Pronounced {{IPA|[telˈkontar]}}.
* [[Heir of Isildur|Isildur's Heir]] - A poetic address, as he was the heir of [[Isildur]].
* '''The Dúnadan''' - "[[Dúnedain|Man of the West]]", a name given by [[Bilbo Baggins]] when their friendship evolved.
* '''Longshanks''' - another, though less frequently used, sobriquet in Bree, ascribed to [[Bill Ferny]]. The legs of the [[Bree-landers|Bree-men]] were shorter than the legs of the [[Dúnedain]].
* '''Arakorno''' - A rare Quenya form of Aragorn, which only appeared in a discussion about the words for Quenya "and".<ref name="WP"/> Pronounced {{IPA|[ˌaraˈkorno]}}.

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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In the earliest unpublished versions of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'' (see ''[[The History of The Lord of the Rings]]''), the character that later became Aragorn was called '''''[[Trotter]]''''' instead of Strider, and was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] instead of a [[Men|Man]]. He had wooden feet, because he had once traveled to Mordor and been tortured there.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
<center><gallery>
File:WiMe-Aragorn&Frodo VS Nazgul-1-.png|<center>''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]''</center>
File:The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) - Strider.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]''</center>
File:The Return of the King (1980 film) - Aragorn.jpg|<center>''[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]''</center>
File:The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy - Aragorn.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy]]''</center>
File:Aragorn Anduril viv lotr.JPG|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]''</center>
File:Aragorn LOTRO.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''</center>
File:2011-12-23 00061.jpg|<center>''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''</center>
File:LEGO Aragorn poster.png|<center>Aragorn as a ''[[Lego]] mini figure''</center>
</gallery></center>

'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1955 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[Godfrey Kenton]].

'''1978: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[John Hurt]]. Some critics have accused this character of looking too much like a [[wikipedia:Stereotypes_of_Native_Americans|stereotype of a Native American]].

'''1979: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|Mind's Eye's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The voice of Aragorn is provided by [[Tom Luce]].

'''1980: ''[[The Return of the King (1980 film)|Rankin/Bass' The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Aragorn was voiced by [[Theodore Bikel]].

'''1981: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Aragorn was voiced by [[Robert Stephens]].

'''1988: ''[[J.R.R. Tolkien's War in Middle Earth]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable character. He has brown hair and is bearded, he bears a golden sword.

'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Aragorn is played by [[Viggo Mortensen]], though originally, [[Stuart Townsend]] was cast in the role. Townsend was deemed too young. Mortensen had just two weeks to train for his first scene, the standoff with the [[Nazgûl]] at [[Weathertop]]. Mortensen portrays Aragorn full of self-doubt; a change that was presumably made to fit him in the modern "anti-hero" jacket.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:[[Daran Norris]] provided the voice of Aragorn, who is one of the three playable characters.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers|Peter Jackson's The Two Towers]]'':'''
:Aragorn's part is this film is largely similar to the events in book. The most significant difference being that in the book, their was no [[Wargs|Warg]] attack on the party traveling to Helm's Deep and Aragorn did not fall down a cliff.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game)]]'':'''
:Aragorn is one of the three playable characters.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King|Peter Jackson's The Return of the King]]'':'''
:Aragorn shows great trouble over the choice whether or not he should become king, whereas in the book, there is no doubt of his purpose to return as the king from the very first time his lineage is revealed.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (video game)]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable character, his storyline is dubbed "Path of a King". He journey through Paths of the Dead with Legolas and Gimli, later they fight on Pelennor fields and at the Black Gate.

'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring|Sierra's War of the Ring]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a Hero Unit for the Free People side. He is present in Lothlorien, Battle of Hornburg and Siege of the Minas Morgul.

'''2004: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a Hero Unit for the Rohan faction in skirmishes, he also accompanies the Fellowship in the storyline mode.

'''2006: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'':'''
:Aragorn is now the Hero for the Men of the West faction.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:In the Prologue, Aragorn saves Men/Hobbit characters from brigands, but is forced to leave soon, as he has to intercept Frodo in Bree. Later arriving at the Prancing Pony, the characters meet him again and help him looking in surrounding area for Hobbits, who did not arrive in time. When player returns, Aragorn and the Hobbits already departed, and their next meeting is in Rivendell, where Aragorn entrusts the player with defense of the North while the Fellowship is gone. Later, in [[Lórien]], Aragorn is seen residing in [[Caras Galadhon]]

'''2009: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: Conquest]]'':'''
:Aragorn is a playable hero available in several missions.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Aragorn is an important character of the game, and is mentioned as one of the much honored heroes of the [[War of the Ring]] in the introduction of the game.<ref name="Prologue">[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Prologue''</ref>
:He is a friend of two of the game's main characters, [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]] and [[Andriel]]. Aragorn had met [[Andriel]] during his visits at [[Rivendell]],<ref name="Backstory Andriel">{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#elfAnchor|articlename=Elven Character: Andriel's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=25 December 2011}}</ref> while he had met Eradan, when he served as Ranger at Sarn Ford. Aragorn was impressed by his skills and bravery, and taught him much about tracking. Eradan was a companion of Aragorn on many of his journeys. Aragorn trusted Eradan much, though he never told him what the reason was behind the protection of [[the Shire]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/backstory#dunedainAnchor|articlename=Human Character: Eradan's History|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=24 December 2011}}</ref>

:Eradan, Andriel and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] meet Aragorn in the Prancing Pony to warn him, on Halbarad's request, after the Nazgûl attacked and defeated the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] at [[Sarn Ford]], and entered the Shire. They also tell him about an conservation between the Witch-king and [[Agandaûr]], which the three heroes overheard shortly after the attack. Agandaûr summoned the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] and assembled an army in [[Fornost]], which plans to aid the Nazgûl in their search to [[the One Ring]]. Aragorn sends Eradan, Andriel and Farin to Fornost, to stop Agandaûr and his army.<ref name="Prologue"/> While Eradan, Andriel, Farin, [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]] stopped Agandaûr's army,<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Chapter 1: Fornost''</ref> Aragorn met with [[Frodo Baggins]] and left Bree.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], ''Chapter 2: The Barrow Downs'', Bree</ref>

'''2012: ''[[Lego|Lego The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:A mini figure of Aragorn is included in the [[Lego#Sets|sets]] '''Attack at Weathertop''' and '''The Battle of Helm's Deep'''.<ref name="2012 sets">{{webcite|author=Calisuri|articleurl=http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2012/02/12/53563-more-lord-of-the-rings-lego-details-from-toy-fare-2012/|articlename=More Lord of the Rings LEGO Details from Toy Fare 2012|dated=12 February 2012|website=TORN|accessed=18 February 2012}}</ref>

'''See also:''' [http://dare.ubvu.vu.nl/bitstream/1871/10975/1/Aragorn_Final.pdf "Aragorn Seen Through Different Media"] by [[Connie Veugen]], comparing the introduction of Strider in Ralph Bakshi's film, the radio play, Peter Jackson's film and [[Vivendi]]'s [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|video game]] of ''The Fellowship of the Ring.

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==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Aragorn|Images of Aragorn]]
*[[Timeline of Aragorn]]
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Elboron

2012-10-28T01:29:09Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added steward infobox

{{gondorian infobox
| image=[[File:Anke Eißmann - Family Portrait.jpg|250px]]
| name=Elboron
| othernames=
| titles=[[Prince of Ithilien]], [[Steward of Gondor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Ithilien]], [[Gondor]]
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| birth=''unknown''
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| death=''unknown''
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| house=[[House of Húrin]]
| parentage=[[Faramir]] and [[Éowyn]]
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}}'''Elboron''' was the second [[Prince of Ithilien]], and [[Steward of Gondor|Steward]] to [[Aragorn|King Elessar]].

==History==
Elboron was the son of [[Faramir]] and [[Éowyn]]. He became the second [[Prince of Ithilien]] and the [[Steward of Gondor]] after the death of his father in [[Fourth Age 82]]. He served as Steward to Elessar and possibly also [[Eldarion]].<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p.221</ref>

Elboron was either the father or uncle of [[Barahir (grandson of Faramir)|Barahir]], the grandson of Faramir who wrote ''[[The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen]]''.<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Elboron'' may mean "Enduring Star", from ''[[elen]]'' ("star") and ''[[boron]]'' ("long-lasting, enduring").

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Corsair wars

2012-08-09T04:26:07Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: fixed link

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| next= [[War of the Ring]]
| image=[[Image:Angus McBride - Corsairs.gif|300px]]
| name=Corsair Wars
| place=Umbar, Pelargir, South Gondor, coastal waters
| result=Victory for Gondor, destruction of the Corsair state
| battles=[[Siege of Pelargir]], [[Harad/Umbar Battles]], [[Battle of Pelargir]], [[Surprise Attack on Umbar]], [[First Fall of Umbar]], [[Second Fall of Umbar]]
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| end=[[Third Age 3019|T.A. 3019]]
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* [[Denethor|Denethor II]]
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The '''Corsair Wars''' were a long, predominately naval struggle between Kings and Stewards of Gondor and a series of renegade rebel forces based at Umbar and Pelargir.

== Historical Background ==

The fortress haven of [[Umbar]] was founded by Númenórean colonists during the Second Age, during the peak of Númenorean power. When [[Ar-Pharazôn|Ar-Pharazôn the Golden]] landed in Middle Earth to challenge the power of Sauron, he landed at this heavily fortified port city. After the [[Downfall of Númenor]], these colonists continued to be influenced by Sauron, and showed great antipathy to the exile Kingdoms founded by the [[Faithful|Faithful of Númenor]], [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. They became known forever afterward as the [[Black Númenoreans]], battling Gondor by land and sea. It is likely that Umbar was conquered for Gondor under one of the Ship-Kings, possibly by [[Tarannon Falastur]]. During the reign of [[Earnil I]] and his son, [[Ciryandil]], the Haradrim constantly laid siege to Umbar and in {{TA|1015}}, Ciryandil himself was slain defending it. This caused his son to conquer [[Harad]] and eventually take the name, [[Hyarmendacil I]].

== Early Years ==

In the aftermath of the [[Kin-strife]], the great civil conflict between [[Eldacar (King of Gondor)|Eldacar]] and the usurper [[Castamir]], Castamir's sons fled to to Umbar. There they established a breakaway government in opposition to Gondor, and continued to clash with Gondor for centuries to come.

== Pelargir Battles ==

In {{TA|1551}}, [[Hyarmendacil II]] conquered Harad when his father, [[Aldamir]], was slain in a skirmish with the Corsairs. However, Umbar held out against Hyarmendacil's attacks, but suffered greviously.

In {{TA|1634}} the Corsair learnt that King Minardil, son of Hyarmendacil, was holidaying in the port city of Pelagir.

The Corsairs staged a surprise attack, and Minardil was slain before he could organise a proper defence of the port. The Corsairs then made a sudden withdrawal.

Unfortunately for Gondor, Pelagir remained a prime target for the Corsairs throughout the rest of the Third Age and by the time of the War of the Ring, the city was a shadow of its former glory.

== Siege of Umbar ==

The Siege of Umbar may refer to several different events in history, when Umbar constantly changed hands between Gondor, and the Corsairs with their Haradrim allies.

The first time Umbar was involved with the wars between Gondor and Harad was when one of the Ship-Kings conquered it from the Haradrim and Black Numenoreans who resided there. At this point, Harondor was still under Gondorian control so it can be assumed that perhaps Umbar was connected by land to Gondor, and not just a port outpost surrounded by enemies.

The wars with Harad never ceased and in {{TA|1015}} the Haradrim staged an assault on Umbar and King Ciryandil was slain defendings its walls. Although the port was not taken, it effected the Gondorian populace and above all else, Ciryaher, Ciryandil's son. 35 years later, King Ciryaher not only lifted the Siege of Umbar, but conquered a huge portion of Near Harad, crushing the power of the Haradrim.

For the next four hundred years, Umbar was to remain in Gondorian control until after the Kin Strife, when the Sons of Castimir fled Pelagir and seized Umbar for their own. This proved to be the start of Gondor's rapid decline.

Aldamir, son of Eldacar, still holding a grudge against Castimir and his sons for the murder of his brother in th burning of Osgilliath, assaulted Umbar and was slain in the process, but the Corsairs victory was soon avenged when Vinyarion, Aldamir's son, conquered Harad and laid siege to Umbar.

But Gondor's temporary territorial claims in the south were soon reversed when the Gondorian siege of Umbar was lifted and the Corsairs raided Pelagir, killing King Minardil in the process.

Following the destruction of the Plague, both sides were temporarily weakened, but Telumehtar of Gondor struck first and conquered Umbar for Gondor, the last descendants of Castimir perished in the process.

It never states when the Corsairs reconquered Umbar, but it is likely that it fell back to the Corsairs sometime during the reigns of the next few Kings, when Gondor itself was nearly toppled by Wainriders.

== War of the Ring ==

== Aftermath ==

== References ==

[[Category:Conflicts of the Third Age]][[Category:Wars]]

Amandil

2012-08-07T02:06:24Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{disambig-two|the father of [[Elendil]]|the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|[[Tar-Amandil]]}}
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| othernames=
| titles=[[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]
| position=Mariner
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=The [[Faithful]]
| language=[[Quenya]] and [[Sindarin]]
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'''Amandil''' was the eighteenth and last [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]] in [[Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Elendil</ref> In common with his ancestors, Amandil was the leader of the [[Faithful]], those [[Númenóreans]] who still revered the [[Valar]] in opposition to the [[King's Men]]. After the Downfall of Númenor, Amandil's son [[Elendil]] would found the Númenórean [[Realms in Exile]].

== History ==
When he was young Amandil was a great friend of [[Ar-Pharazôn]], who as King kept Amandil in his Council even though he was an Elf-friend. Amandil also gained early fame as a mighty sea-captain, and was held in honour by many due to the high nobility of his house.

However, after Ar-Pharazôn sailed to [[Middle-earth]] and took [[Sauron]] prisoner, the supposed captive gradually turned the King to his will. Seeing the favour bestowed upon Sauron, all of the King's counselors save Amandil began to fawn upon the former captive, who induced the King and his followers to begin worshiping [[Morgoth|Melkor]]. Amandil was dismissed from the Council and he withdrew to [[Rómenna]], where he secretly gathered all of the Faithful.

When Amandil became aware of the purpose of the King to assault [[Aman]] he was filled with dread. He called his son Elendil to him and revealed his plan to sail into the West to seek aid from [[Manwë]]. Amandil made his preparations in secret lest dire punishment fall upon his house. He counseled his son to prepare ships to lie in the haven of Rómenna to escape when they saw their time. Upon his departure Amandil pretended to sail east before circling about to head west. He took with him three trusted servants but he and they were never heard from again.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
Amandil means "Devoted to [[Aman]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''-[[dil]]'' = "friend, lover, devoted to").

== Genealogy ==
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== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
[[Elentir]], intended to be a brother of Amandil, was a character developed but never fully adapted into the formal history of Númenor. In one version of the story of [[Ar-Pharazôn]], his future wife [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]], the daughter of the current king, was betrothed to Elentir. However, she fell desperately in love with Pharazôn and chose to become his queen when he took up the [[Sceptre of Númenor]]. This story is very different than the tale in the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', where Ar-Pharazôn takes Míriel very much against her will in order to claim the Sceptre. In either case, Elentir disappeared before Nùmendil died, leaving Amandil as the [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]].<ref>{{PM|Akallabeth}}</ref>
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Númendil

2012-08-07T02:02:03Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

__NOTOC__
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| name=Númendil
| othernames=
| titles=[[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]
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}}'''Númendil''' was the seventeenth [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]], succeeding his father upon his death. He was a leader of the [[Faithful]], and was a friend of [[Tar-Palantir]], the last [[King of Númenor]] to abide by the will of the [[Valar]]. It can be assumed that Númendil was a member of the Royal Council and an important Lord of [[Númenor]]. Though the name of his father is not known, his grandfather was [[Eärendur (Lord of Andúnië)|Eärendur]], the fifteenth [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Palantir</ref>

Nùmendil was the father of [[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Amandil]], who succeeded him as [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]. Amandil would later become the father of [[Elendil]], the founder of the kingdoms of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]].

==Etymology==
''Númendil'' means "Devoted to the [[Aman|West]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''[[númen]]'', 'west', and the suffix ''[[-ndil]]'', meaning 'devoted to').

== Genealogy ==
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== Other Versions of the Legendarium ==
[[Elentir]], intended to be another son of Númendil, was a character developed but never fully adapted into the formal history of Númenor. In one version of the story of [[Ar-Pharazôn]], his future wife [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]], the daughter of the current king, was betrothed to Elentir. However, she fell desperately in love with Pharazôn and chose to become his queen when he took up the [[Sceptre of Númenor]]. This story is very different than the tale in the published ''[[The Silmarillion]]'', where Ar-Pharazôn takes Míriel very much against her will in order to claim the Sceptre. In either case, Elentir disappeared before Númendil died, leaving Amandil as the [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]].<ref>{{PM|Akallabeth}}</ref>

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Eärendur (Lord of Andúnië)

2012-08-07T01:56:09Z

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{{disambig-more|Eärendur|[[Eärendur (disambiguation)]]}}
{{numenorean infobox
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| name=Eärendur
| othernames=
| titles=[[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]
| position=
| realm=[[Andúnië]], [[Númenor]]
| affiliation=The [[Faithful]]
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| birth=Late [[Second Age]]
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}}'''Eärendur''' ([[Quenya|Q]] "sea-servant", pron. {{IPA|[ˌe.aˈrendur]}}) was the fifteenth [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]] in [[Númenor]] and lived during the reign of King [[Ar-Sakalthôr]]. He was a leader of the [[Faithful]] during the time when the [[King's Men]] were growing in influence. Eärendur was the brother of [[Lindórië]], who would be the grandmother of the wise King [[Tar-Palantir]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Palantir</ref>

As Lord of [[Andúnië]], Eärendur was also the ancestor of the Kings of the [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]] in [[Middle-earth]]. [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]] was his direct descendant through no less than forty-four generations.

==Etymology==
''Eärendur'' means "Servant of the [[Belegaer|Sea]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''[[eär]]'' , "sea" and ''-[[ndur]]'', meaning "servant").

== Genealogy ==
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Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)

2012-08-07T01:51:03Z

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{{disambig-two|the [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]|[[Kings of Arnor|King]] of [[Arnor]]|[[Valandil (King of Arnor)]]}}
{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Valandil
| othernames=
| titles=[[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]]
| position=
| realm=[[Andúnië]], [[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| language=
| birth={{SA|630}}
| birthlocation=
| rule=
| death=After {{SA|870}}
| deathlocation=
| age=240+
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}}'''Valandil''' was the son of [[Elatan]] of [[Andúnië]] and [[Silmariën]], the eldest daughter of [[Tar-Elendil]], the fourth [[King of Númenor]].<ref name="Wife">{{UT|Wife}}</ref> He became the first of the [[:Category:Lords of Andúnië|Lords of Andúnië]], who ruled the city in [[Andustar]] in western [[Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|IMap}}</ref> As a ruler of one of the divisions of Númenor he was also a member of the [[Council of the Sceptre]],<ref>{{UT|Wife}}, Note 23</ref> a position that was inherited by his descendants.<ref name="Akallabeth">{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

Valandil's mother Silmariën was the eldest child of Tar-Elendil.<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> However, when it came time for Tar-Elendi to relinquish the [[Sceptre of Númenor]] it did not pass on to Silmariën or her sister [[Isilmë]]; instead it went to Tar-Elendil's third child [[Tar-Meneldur|Meneldur]]. The royal law of succession at that time (actually an unquestioned inherited custom) stated that the Sceptre was to be inherited by the Ruler's eldest son. Later, Tar-Meneldur's son [[Tar-Aldarion]] altered the law so that the eldest ''child'' of the King, whether man or woman, would receive the Sceptre.<ref name="Wife"/> Had this law existed when Tar-Elendil relinquished the Sceptre, Silmariën would have been the first Ruling Queen and Valandil and his descendants would have been the rulers of Númenor.

Instead Valandil became the first of the Lords of Andúnië, who were held in the highest honor after the Kings.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> In time, one of the descendants of Valandil was [[Elendil]],<ref>{{UT|Kings}}</ref> the first [[High King of the Dúnedain]] in [[Middle-earth]]. Elendil's son was [[Isildur]] and from his line, many generations later, came [[Aragorn]].

Valandil was a close cousin of [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] and twice hosted feasts for him in Andúnië, on the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the [[Guild of Venturers]] and again in midsummer of {{SA|870}} when the newly wedded Aldarion and [[Erendis]] visited.<ref name="Wife"/>
==Etymology==
''Valandil'' means "Devoted to the [[Valar]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''Vala'' and the suffix ''[[-ndil]]'', 'friend of', 'devoted to').

== Genealogy ==
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Denethor (king of the Laiquendi)

2012-08-06T04:12:22Z

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| name=Denethor
| othernames=
| birth=
| death= {{YT|1498}}
| deathlocation=[[Amon Ereb]]
| titles=King of the [[Laiquendi]]
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| realm=[[Lindon]]
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| parentage=[[Lenwë]]
| gender=Male
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}}
{{Pronounce|Denethor.mp3|Ardamir}}
'''Denethor''' (lived in the [[Years of the Trees]]) was the son of the [[Nandor]] [[Elves|Elf]] leader [[Lenwë]] (also known as Dan).

Centuries before the first rising of the [[Sun]], [[Orcs]] and other foul creatures of [[Morgoth]] began to harass the Nandor east of the [[Blue Mountains]]. Hearing of the power and protection of the Elf King [[Thingol]], Denethor led many of his people over the Blue Mountains into [[Beleriand]]. They settled in [[Ossiriand]], renaming it [[Lindon]], and Denethor became their king. They were called the ''[[Laiquendi]]'' ([[Quenya]] for "Green-elves").

Years later, [[Morgoth]] loosed an army on Beleriand, beginning the [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle under the Stars"). The lightly-armed Laiquendi were driven back to the great hill of [[Amon Ereb]], where Denethor was slain. While the Laiquendi survived, they became a reclusive people, seldom taking up arms, and never again naming a king.

==Etymology==
In an explanation of the name of [[Denethor#Etymology|Denethor II]] (who was named after this elf), the Steward of Gondor, it is stated that ''Denethor'' is [[Nandorin]] fit into the [[Sindarin]] sound range, and is said to mean "Lithe and lank".<ref>{{WJ|Author}}, Note 17</ref>

In the earlier ''[[The Lost Road]]'', the name Denethor is said to contain the word element ''Dani''.<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}} entry DAN-</ref> According to ''[[The Lhammas]]'', it derives from [[Primitive Elvish]] ''Ndani-thārō'', meaning "Saviour of the Dani", as he was the one who led them to the West. Other derivatives of this name are: ''Daintáro'' in [[Telerin]], ''Nanisáro'' in [[Qenya]], ''Dainthor'' in [[Noldorin]] and ''Denipor'' in [[Doriathrin]].<ref>{{LR|Lhammas}}</ref>
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Iminyë

2012-08-06T04:01:26Z

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{{vanyar infobox
| image=
| name=Iminyë
| othernames=
| titles=Eldest of the [[Wives of the Elf-Fathers]]
| position=
| realm= Cuiviénen
| affiliation=
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| birth={{YT|1050}}
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}}'''Iminyë''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈimiɲe]}}) was the first [[Wives of the Elf-Fathers|spouse]] to the [[Elf-fathers]] to be [[Awakening of the Elves|awakened]] at the bay of [[Cuiviénen]]. She laid by [[Imin]], the first elf to be awakened. Iminyë later married Imin and became part of the [[Vanyar]] clan.

{{references}}
* {{HM|WJ}}, page 380-381.

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Imin

2012-08-06T03:58:20Z

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| image=
| name=Imin
| othernames=
| titles=Father of the [[Minyar]]; Eldest of the [[Elf-fathers]]
| position=
| realm= Cuiviénen
| affiliation=
| language=
| birth={{YT|1050}}
| birthlocation=[[Cuiviénen]]<ref>{{WJ|Quendi}}, pp. 420-1</ref>
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}}'''Imin''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈimin]}}) was the first [[Elves|Elf]] who [[Awakening of the Elves|awoke]] at [[Cuiviénen]] and one of the three [[Elf-fathers]]. His [[Wives of the Elf-Fathers|spouse]] was [[Iminyë]].

Imin wandered with the two other Fathers [[Tata]] and [[Enel]] until they found a group of 12 sleeping Elves which he took with him. The Clan was named after him [[Minyar]], the "Firsts".

In the [[Cuivienyarna]], Imin is portrayed as arrogant, grace to him being the first Elf to awake. In the process he is seen to be seeking more Elven followers for his clan, and lastly being left with the fewest.

Thereafter, he refused to take the other Elves that they found, hoping to find some group largers than the ones claimed by the other Fathers. However, despite his expectations they found none other and his clan remained with only 14 members.

The clan was later named [[Vanyar]].<ref>{{WJ|Quendi}}, pp. 380-1</ref>

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Nelyar

2012-08-06T01:38:37Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: minor expansion Avari info

The '''Nelyar''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron {{IPA|[ˈneʎar]}}) was the original name of the third Clan of the elves, [[Teleri]], before the [[Great March]]. The Clan-name, meaning 'Thirds' (q. cardinal nelya 'third') was derived from the name of the father of the Clan, [[Enel]] 'Three'. Enel was the third [[Elf-fathers|Elf-father]], who awoke at [[Cuiviénen]].

They were the largest clan, being the 74/144 of the population. Of those, the 46/74 followed [[Elwë]] to the West and became the [[Teleri]], while 28/74 [[Avari|stayed back]] with [[Nurwë]].

The other original clans were [[Minyar]] 'Firsts', and [[Tatyar]] 'Seconds' according to the Elf-fathers [[Imin]] 'One' and [[Tata]] 'Two'.

Eventually some of the Avari of the Nelyar reached [[Beleriand]]. Unlike the Tatyar, those Avari were friendly to the Eldar, willing to learn from them and had a feeling of kinship. Kater in [[Eriador]] and the [[Vales of Anduin]], Lindarin Avari often merged with the Eldar of Middle-earth.<ref>{{WJ|Quendi}}, p. 380-1</ref>
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Fréa

2012-08-05T19:36:08Z

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{{rohirrim infobox
| image=
| name=Fréa
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Rohan]]
| position=
| realm=[[Rohan]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Rohirric]] and [[Westron]]
| birth={{TA|2570}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{TA|2645}} - {{TA|2659|n}}
| death={{TA|2659}}
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'''Fréa''' ([[Third Age]] 2570 – 2659, aged 89 years) was the fourth of the Kings of [[Rohan]].

==History==
Fréa the great-grandson of [[Eorl the Young]], and succeeded the long-lived [[Aldor]]. He was already seventy-five years old when he came to the throne. His fourteen-year reign is recorded as one of peace and prosperity.<ref>{{App|Mark}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The [[Old English]] name Fréa is one of the words for "lord". It is also related to the Norse name "Freyr".

Fréan is also the name that [[Eriol]] gave to the Valar in his Old English "translation" of the ''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]''.<ref>{{SM|QA1}}</ref>

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Fréa

2012-08-05T19:35:32Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

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| name=Fréa
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Rohan]]
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| language=[[Rohirric]] and [[Westron]]
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'''Fréa''' ([[Third Age]] 2570 – 2659, aged 89 years) was the fourth of the Kings of [[Rohan]].

==History==
Fréa the great-grandson of [[Eorl the Young]], and succeeded the long-lived [[Aldor]]. He was already seventy-five years old when he came to the throne. His fourteen-year reign is recorded as one of peace and prosperity.<ref>{{App|Mark}}</ref>

==Etymology==
The [[Old English]] name Fréa is one of the words for "lord". It is also related to the Norse name "Freyr".

Fréan is also the name that [[Eriol]] gave to the Valar in his Old English "translation" of the ''[[Quenta Silmarillion]]''.<ref>{{SM|QA1}}</ref>

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Ar-Pharazôn

2012-08-05T17:07:38Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=[[Image:Paula_DiSante_-_Ar-Pharazon_Defies.JPG|250px]]
| name=Ar-Pharazôn
| othernames=''Tar-Calion'' ([[Quenya|Q]]), "[[The Golden]]"
| titles=[[King of Númenor]] "King of Men" "King of the Sea"
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]
| birth={{SA|3118}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|3255}} - {{SA|3319|n}} (64 years)
| death={{SA|3319}}
| deathlocation=On the shores of [[Aman]]
| age=201
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Gimilkhâd]]
| siblings=
| spouse=[[Tar-Míriel]]
| children=None
| gender=Male
| height=
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| steed=[[Alcarondas]] (ship)
}}
<blockquote>''"Ar-Pharazôn the Golden was the proudest and most powerful of all the Kings, and no less than the kingship of the world was his desire."'' —''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', [[Appendix A]]</blockquote>

'''Ar-[[Ar-Pharazôn|Pharazôn]] the Golden''' was the twenty-fifth and last [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}</ref> He was the son of [[Gimilkhâd]], who was the younger brother of the twenty-fourth King, [[Tar-Palantir]]. Ar-Pharazôn's willful rule, and his great pride, led directly to the [[Bent World|world-changing]] [[Downfall of Númenor]] and the founding of the [[realms in exile]] of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]].<ref name="Akallabeth">{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

==History==
In his youth, Pharazôn and [[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Amandil]], the [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]] and later the leader of the [[Faithful]] Númenóreans, were dear friends. After some time, Pharazôn departed from Númenor to participate in the wars in [[Middle-earth]] that the [[King's Men]] were waging against [[Sauron]]. While in Middle-earth, he became a great captain and commander of the Númenórean armies. Pharazôn did not return to Númenor until a few years before the death of Tar-Palantir, when he heard of his own father's early death. During his time there, Pharazôn was generous with the wealth he had acquired in Middle-earth, and the hearts of the people were turned toward him. He remained on the island until Tar-Palantir died. At that time, Pharazôn took the King's daughter [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]] as his wife, much against her will, and against the laws of Númenor which prohibited first cousins from marrying. Pharazôn then changed her name to [[Ar-Zimraphel]].<ref name="Akallabeth"/> Thus he usurped the throne and, taking the [[Sceptre]] into his own hand, proclaimed himself King Ar-Pharazôn in {{SA|3255}}.<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref>

===King of Númenor===
Soon after Ar-Pharazôn's unlawful ascent to power, he heard news that Sauron had been assailing the Númenórean settlements in Middle-earth since his return to the island. His captains explained to him that the fallen [[Maia]] wished to drive the Númenóreans back to the [[Belegaer|Sea]] whence they had come, and declare himself King of Men. They also told Ar-Pharazôn that Sauron wished to destroy Númenor itself, if possible.

====Ar-Pharazôn Humbles Sauron====
Ar-Pharazôn became very angry upon hearing this news, and decided that he himself would claim the title of King of Men instead, and make Sauron his servant. To accomplish this end, he spent five years preparing a great force.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> In {{SA|3261|n}} he launched the Númenórean fleet and landed at the [[Haven of Umbar]]..<ref name="SA"/> From there, Ar-Pharazôn and his army marched north to [[Mordor]]. Their splendor and might was so great that Sauron's own servants deserted him. Therefore, since he perceived that he could not defeat the Númenóreans through strength of arms, Sauron changed into his fair form and humbled himself before Ar-Pharazôn. The King stripped Sauron of his titles and decreed that he would be taken as a hostage to Númenor, to keep his servants from harassing the Númenóreans in Middle-earth.

Sauron acted as if this decision dismayed him, but it actually furthered his plans to destroy Ar-Pharazôn and the Númenóreans in retaliation for this humiliation. Sauron thus allowed himself to be brought to Númenor by Ar-Pharazôn's army, but as soon as he set foot on the island he began corrupting the minds of the Númenóreans, beginning with their proud King. Sauron flattered Ar-Pharazôn and used his knowledge to help the King gain anything he desired. Ar-Pharazôn responded to this flattery and made Sauron his chief advisor three years after his coming to Númenor.<ref name="Akallabeth"/>

====Sauron's Teachings====
Sauron taught the people of Númenor many things, and in most of his speeches he spoke against the [[Valar]], who most Númenóreans already feared and disliked. Eventually, however, the Maia's teachings began to focus more upon [[Darkness (concept)|Darkness]]. He told his listeners that "Darkness alone is worshipful, and the Lord thereof may yet make other worlds to be gifts to those that serve him, so that the increase of their power shall find no end." These words reached the ears of Ar-Pharazôn, and he spoke to Sauron in secret in order to learn more about the Lord of Darkness. Sauron told the King that this Lord was [[Morgoth|Melkor]], and that [[Ilúvatar|Eru Ilúvatar]] was only a lie devised by the Valar to keep [[Men]] from rebelling against them. The Maia thus himself lied to Ar-Pharazôn, and said that by serving Melkor, the "Giver of Freedom", the King would escape from these untruths of the Valar, and become stronger than them.

At this time Ar-Pharazôn began to worship the Darkness and Melkor its Lord. He practiced this new religion in secret at first, but soon displayed it openly, and "his people for the most part followed him". The King made ascending the [[Meneltarma]] (which the worshipers of Ilúvatar had formerly done, in order to make offerings on its summit) a crime punishable by death. Sauron then advised Ar-Pharazôn to destroy [[Nimloth of Númenor|Nimloth]], the White Tree of Númenor, which was the last symbol of the Númenóreans' ancient friendship with the Valar and the [[Elves]]. Ar-Pharazôn was reluctant to do this, because he had heard of Tar-Palantir's prophecy that the Line of Kings would end when the Tree perished.<ref name="Akallabeth"/>

====Years of Tyranny====
However, when a disguised man (actually [[Isildur]]) stole a fruit from Nimloth upon hearing Sauron's advice to the King, Ar-Pharazôn assented to the Tree's destruction. It was also at this time that Ar-Pharazôn dismissed his erstwhile friend Amandil from his [[Council of the Sceptre|Council]], though the King and his supporters did not otherwise harm Amandil or his family. After the White Tree was felled, Sauron had it burned in a mighty [[Temple]] that the Númenóreans had built in [[Armenelos]] on his orders. The King and his followers then used this Temple for the worship of Melkor. They captured members of the Faithful and sacrificed them in the fires of the altar, in the hope that Melkor would release them from [[Gift of Men|Death]]. The Númenóreans did the same to the Men of Middle-earth who lived near their settlements, and thus Ar-Pharazôn became the greatest tyrant that the world had seen since [[Morgoth]], "though in truth Sauron ruled all from behind the throne".

But Ar-Pharazôn and the Númenóreans did not escape death by this means, and eventually the King grew old and was in great fear of the end of his life and the "going out into the Darkness that he had worshiped". Ar-Pharazôn became wrathful and desperate, and at last Sauron gave the King his final advice. The Maia told Ar-Pharazôn that by warring against the Valar and conquering [[Valinor]], their land in [[Aman|the West]], he could gain everlasting life.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> Ar-Pharazôn feared to wage such a war, but his desperation prompted him to begin building a [[Great Armament]] in {{SA|3310|n}} to attack Valinor.<ref name="SA"/>

[[Image:Ted Nasmith - The Eagles of Manwë.jpg|right|thumb|''The Eagles of Manwë'' by Ted Nasmith]]
While this Armament was being constructed, the Valar sent warnings to the Númenóreans in the form of terrible thunderstorms and clouds shaped like [[Eagles]], and the ground began to groan and shake. But these signals only caused the King and his people to harden their hearts yet more, and Ar-Pharazôn (prompted by Sauron) proclaimed, "The [[Valar|Lords of the West]] have plotted against us. They strike first. The next blow shall be ours!"<ref name="Akallabeth"/>

====War against the Valar====
[[File:John Howe - The Fleet of Ar-Pharazon.jpg|thumb|left|180px|''Fleet of Ar-Pharazôn'' by [[John Howe]]]]
Nine years after the preparations for war began, the Great Armament was completed. Ar-Pharazôn journeyed to the west of Númenor where the fleet was anchored, and boarded his mighty ship [[Alcarondas]]. He sat upon his throne in full armor and signaled for the raising of the anchors. The fleet left Númenor just before sundown, and passed into the forbidden seas of the West.

Because no one from the Great Armament ever returned to mortal lands, Ar-Pharazôn's fate remains uncertain. It is said in the ''[[Akallabêth]]'' that the fleet passed [[Tol Eressëa]] and anchored near the coast of Valinor. Upon seeing the splendor of [[Taniquetil]], Ar-Pharazôn became afraid and nearly gave the order to retreat. In the end, however, his pride caused him to go ashore, and a great part of his army followed him. Ar-Pharazôn led his troops to the Elven city of [[Tirion]], and they set up an encampment around it. Then the King proclaimed that the land of the Valar was his, if none would challenge him for it.

At this time, the Valar called upon Eru for aid, and relinquished their authority over [[Arda]]. Eru broke the world and made it round, so that Men could never again sail to Valinor. In this catastrophe, Ar-Pharazôn's fleet was pulled into the chasm that opened between the [[Blessed Realm]] and mortal lands, and Númenor sank beneath the Sea. Ar-Pharazôn himself (along with the soldiers that had followed him to Valinor) is said to have been buried "under falling hills," and lies in the [[Caves of the Forgotten]] "until the [[Final Battle|Last Battle]] and the Day of Doom".<ref name="Akallabeth"/>

==Legacy==
Though Ar-Pharazôn was the last King of Númenor, the Line of [[Elros]] survived through [[Elendil]] the son of Amandil, and his two sons, [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]]. They managed to escape the [[Downfall of Númenor]] that Ar-Pharazôn's actions had caused, and later created the kingdoms of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]] in [[Middle-earth]].

Sometime before his death at the end of the [[Second Age]], Elendil wrote down some of the history of Númenor, culminating in the tale of its destruction. Much of this document was focused on the effects of the reign of Ar-Pharazôn and Sauron's teachings to the Númenóreans. Elendil's work was called the ''[[Akallabêth]]'', and its retelling of Ar-Pharazôn's life was one of the only parts of Númenor's history that remained widely known after the Downfall.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Note 16</ref>

Many years after the Downfall, the [[Kings of Gondor]] erected a great pillar at Umbar as a commemoration of Ar-Pharazôn. Even though Elendil's people suffered greatly because of the evil that Sauron caused in Númenor as a result of Ar-Pharazôn's deeds, his descendants still wished to honor the King and his army for the humbling of Sauron. When Sauron retook Umbar from the Gondorians, he in turn had this monument to his defeat destroyed.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref>

==Etymology==
''Pharazôn'' means "Golden" in [[Adûnaic]], and is derived from the word ''[[pharaz]]'', 'gold'.{{fact}}

==Names==

Had Ar-Pharazôn taken a [[Quenya]] name, he would have ruled as '''''Tar-Calion'''''. This title does not appear to be a direct translation of his Adûnaic name, since it means "Son of Light" (from ''[[cala]]'' 'light', and ''[[-ion]]'', the masculine patronymic). Like all the other Kings of Númenor who took their royal names in Adûnaic, Pharazôn added the prefix ''[[Ar | ar]]'' ('high', 'King') to his name when he seized the Sceptre.{{fact}}

In the [[The Etymologies|''Etymologies'']], [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] noted the name '''''Tar-kulu''''' (in the entry for [[Sundocarme|root]] [[KUL]]), which editors [[Carl F. Hostetter]] and [[Patrick H. Wynne]] suggest could be a formerly unattested name of Ar-Pharazôn.<ref>{{VT|45a}}, p. 24</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In earlier versions of the ''Akallabêth'', Ar-Pharazôn summoned Sauron to Númenor instead of taking an army to Middle-earth and humbling him. The elements of Morgoth-worship and human sacrifice were not originally parts of his rule, either; in the first stories of the Downfall, Ar-Pharazôn merely built the Temple (on top of the Meneltarma, however) for future use and allowed Sauron to watch the people from it.

Alternate stories of Ar-Pharazôn's life written by Tolkien include a version in which Míriel was actually attracted to him, and their marriage was consensual. She gave him most of her power voluntarily. This remarkable textual development existed even in some of the latest revisions of the ''Akallabêth''.<ref>{{PM|Akallabeth}}</ref>

==Inspiration==
His burial under the mountain and return at the end of the world is reminiscent of the common mytheme of the [[Wikipedia:King in the mountain|King in the mountain]], mainly during the middle-ages.{{fact}}

==See also==
* [[Númenóreans]]
* [[Downfall of Númenor]]
* [[Great Armament]]
* [[Gimilkhâd]]
* [[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)]]
* [[Tar-Míriel]]
* [[King's Men]]
* [[Sauron]]

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Tar-Palantir

2012-08-05T17:05:46Z

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{{disambig-more|Palantir|[[Palantir (disambiguation)]]}}
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| image=
| name=Tar-Palantir
| othernames=''Inziladûn'' ([[Adûnaic|A]]), "the Farsighted"
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=The [[Faithful]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Quenya]] and [[Sindarin]]
| birth={{SA|3035}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|3177}} - {{SA|3255}} (78 years)
| death={{SA|3255}}
| deathlocation=
| age=220
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Ar-Gimilzôr]] and [[Inzilbêth]]
| siblings=[[Gimilkhâd]]
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}}'''Tar-Palantir''' was the twenty-fourth [[King of Númenor]]. His birth name was [[Inziladûn]] ("Flower of the West" in [[Adûnaic]]), the son of [[Ar-Gimilzôr]]. His father was a bitter opponent of the [[Valar]] and the [[Elves]], and had banished the speaking of the [[Elvish|Elven tongues]] in his realm. However, Inziladûn's mother, [[Inzilbêth]], was secretly a member of the [[Faithful]] and taught her son to be an [[Elf-friend]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Ar-Gimilzôr</ref>

When Inziladûn took up the [[Sceptre]] it was a time of great darkness in [[Númenor]]. Ever since the time of [[Tar-Atanamir]], every King had spoken against the Valar and questioned the [[Ban of the Valar|Ban]] they had put upon the [[Númenóreans]] against sailing into the [[Aman|West]]. Inziladûn sought to repent of these actions of his predecessors and took a Quenya name in the tradition of his ancestors: Tar-Palantir ("The Far-sighted"). Once again the [[Nimloth of Númenor|White Tree]] was properly tended, for Tar-Palantir's gift of foresight allowed him to ascertain that if the White Tree perished, then the line of Kings would also come to an end. The King also faithfully observed the ancient [[Three Prayers|religious ceremonies]] of the Númenóreans at due times.

However, the Valar did not respond to Tar-Palantir's repentance because of the insolence of the Kings before him, and because most of the Númenóreans were still hostile to the [[Valar|Lords of the West]], and were led by [[Gimilkhâd]], Tar-Palantir's own brother. Nor did Elven ships ever come from [[Tol Eressëa]] to Númenor again. Tar-Palantir became filled with sorrow over the continuing rebellion of his people, and began to spend more of his time at the tower of [[Tar-Minastir]] in the west of the isle, hoping at least to see Eressëa on the horizon. But even the sight of it was withheld from him.

Tar-Palantir married late and had only one child, a daughter named Míriel. [[Tar-Míriel|Míriel]] was named his official successor and would have followed his policies, but her rightful place as [[Queen of Númenor]] was usurped by her husband, [[Ar-Pharazôn]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Palantir</ref>
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Ar-Gimilzôr

2012-08-05T17:03:46Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

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{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Ar-Gimilzôr
| othernames=''Tar-Telemnar'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]
| birth={{SA|2960}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|3102}} - {{SA|3177|n}} (75 years)
| death={{SA|3177}}
| deathlocation=
| age=217
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Ar-Sakalthôr]]
| siblings=
| spouse=[[Inzilbêth]]
| children=[[Tar-Palantir|Inziladûn]] and [[Gimilkhâd]]
| gender=Male
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}}'''Ar-Gimilzôr''' was the twenty-third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]] and the grandfather of [[Ar-Pharazôn]], the last King. He was a great enemy of the [[Faithful]], and persecuted them during his reign because he was suspicious of their ties to the [[Elves]] of [[Tol Eressëa]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, </ref>

Ar-Gimilzôr completely outlawed the use of the [[Elvish|Elven tongues]] once he came to power. In addition, he punished those of the Faithful who still welcomed the Elven ships that came from Eressëa, because he considered these Elves to be the "spies of the [[Valar]]", whose influence he despised. Eventually, Ar-Gimilzôr's distrust of the Faithful caused him to exile them to the east of Númenor, near the haven of [[Rómenna]]. There he kept them under surveillance.

Because of Ar-Gimilzôr's harsh treatment of them, the Faithful began leaving Númenor in increasing numbers and settling near [[Pelargir]], their haven in [[Middle-earth]]. However, those who stayed in Númenor until its [[Downfall of Númenor|Downfall]] would eventually be grateful for one of Ar-Gimilzôr's policies: the chief population of the Faithful had been in the west of Númenor before the King had commanded them to move east. Because the Faithful came to the eastern side of the island before the destruction of Númenor, they were able to escape the disaster and sail to Middle-earth.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

In addition to his heavy-handed policies against the Faithful, Ar-Gimilzôr completely neglected traditions long held even by the rebellious Kings before him, such as the tending of the [[Nimloth of Númenor|White Tree]] of Númenor. The beautiful Tree, a symbol of the ancient friendship between Númenor and [[Undying Lands|the West]], fell into a decline. Ar-Gimilzôr was also the first of the Kings to never ascend the [[Meneltarma]] and display reverence to [[Ilúvatar|Eru]].

Ar-Gimilzôr wed a woman "of great beauty", whose name was [[Inzilbêth]]. He did not know at the time that she herself was of the Faithful, and thus later in their marriage "there was small love between them". Inzilbêth passed on her beliefs to their elder son [[Inziladûn]], whereas their second son [[Gimilkhâd]] was much more like his father. Ar-Gimilzôr would thus have preferred to see the [[Sceptre]] go to the hand of his younger son, but he could not change the laws of [[Númenor]], and was succeeded by [[Inziladûn]], who took the [[Quenya]] name of [[Tar-Palantir]].<ref name="Kings"/>

==Etymology==
''Gimilzôr'' in [[Adûnaic]] means "star flame" (''[[gimil]]'' "silver" and ''[[zôr]]'' "flame"); which in [[Quenya]] is Tar-Telemnar

''Gimilzôr'' is also given as the Adûnaic name of [[Elros]] "star-foam" Since ''zôr'' also means "foam".
== Genealogy ==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
Ar-Gimilzôr's date of death is given by the [[Appendix B|Tale of Years]] as [[Second Age 3175]]<ref>{{App|SA}}</ref> but by [[The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor]] as [[Second Age 3177]].<ref name="Kings"/>

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Ar-Sakalthôr

2012-08-05T17:01:56Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Ar-Sakalthôr
| othernames=''Tar-Falassion'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]
| birth={{SA|2876}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|3033}} - {{SA|3102|n}} (69 years)
| death={{SA|3102}}
| deathlocation=
| age=226
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Ar-Zimrathôn]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Ar-Gimilzôr]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
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}}'''Ar-Sakalthôr''' was the 22nd [[King of Númenor]]. As had now become the custom in [[Númenor]], he took his royal title in the [[Adûnaic]] tongue. Had Ar-Sakalthôr taken his title in [[Quenya]], it would have been [[Tar-Falassion]], "Son of the Coast". Ar-Sakalthôr ruled [[Númenor]] for sixty-nine years.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Ar-Sakalthôr</ref>

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Ar-Zimrathôn

2012-08-05T16:59:54Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Ar-Zimrathôn
| othernames=''Tar-Hostamir'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]
| birth={{SA|2798}}
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| rule={{SA|2962}} - {{SA|3033|n}} (71 years)
| death={{SA|3033}}
| deathlocation=
| age=235
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]
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}}'''Ar-Zimrathôn''' was the son and heir to [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]], and became the twenty-first [[King of Númenor]]. His father was the first King to take his name in the [[Adûnaic]] tongue, and Ar-Zimrathôn established this tradition by doing the same, though the [[Quenya]] form of his name, [[Tar-Hostamir]], was also recorded.

''Zimrathôn'' seems to mean "Collector of Jewels" in [[Adûnaic]], though this can only be asserted from his Quenya name.

Ar-Zimrathôn held the Sceptre of [[Númenor]] for seventy-one years, and was succeeded by his son, who ruled as [[Ar-Sakalthôr]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Ar-Zimrathôn</ref>
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| next=[[Ar-Sakalthôr]]
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[[fi:Ar-Zimrathôn]]

Ar-Adûnakhôr

2012-08-05T16:56:29Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Ar-Adûnakhôr
| othernames=''Tar-Herunúmen'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]
| birth={{SA|2709}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2899}} - {{SA|2962|n}} (63 years)
| death={{SA|2962}}
| deathlocation=
| age=253
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Ardamin]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Ar-Zimrathôn]]
| gender=Male
| height=
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}}'''Ar-Adûnakhôr''' was the twentieth [[King of Númenor]].

When Ar-Adûnakhôr became King, he took his title in [[Adûnaic]]. He was the first of the [[Kings of Númenor]] to do this; although most [[Númenóreans]] had stopped using the [[Elvish|Elven tongues]] generations before, it was still customary for the Kings to take their royal names in [[Quenya]]. This break with tradition, along with the very meaning of the name itself (''Adûnakhôr'' signifed "Lord of the West" and properly referred to [[Manwë]] the [[Elder King]]) antagonized those of the Númenóreans who were still loyal to the [[Valar]] (called the [[Faithful]]). To the Faithful, the choosing of this name represented outright blasphemy and a direct challenge to the rightful leadership of the Valar.

In addition to taking an Adûnaic name, Ar-Adûnakhôr forbade the speaking of the Elven tongues in his presence. Because of the cold feelings of Ar-Adûnakhôr and [[King's Men|most of his people]] to the [[Eldar]] and the [[Valar]], Elven ships came from [[Tol Eressëa]] to the west of Númenor only seldom and in secret.

Had Ar-Adûnakhôr taken a Quenya name, he would have ruled as Tar-Herunúmen. In fact, this was the name inscribed in the [[Scroll of Kings]], not only due to ancient custom but also in fear that breaking the custom would bring evil upon Númenor.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Ar-Adûnakhôr</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|2709}}
| died={{SA|2962}}
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| dates={{SA|2899}} - {{SA|2962|n}}
| next=[[Ar-Zimrathôn]]
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Tar-Ardamin

2012-08-05T16:54:32Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Ardamin
| othernames=''[[Ar-Abattârik]]'' ([[Adûnaic|A]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]; used [[Quenya]] out of custom
| birth={{SA|2618}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2825}} - {{SA|2899|n}} (74 years)
| death={{SA|2899}}
| deathlocation=
| age=281
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Calmacil]]
| siblings=[[Gimilzagar]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
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| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Ardamin''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[taˈrardamin]}}) or '''Ar-Abattârik''' is sometimes listed in the list of rulers of [[Númenor]] but is sometimes omitted. He was the son of King [[Tar-Calmacil]], and if he is counted as one of the rulers, then he is the 19th in the line of [[King of Númenor|kings]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Ardamin</ref>

==History==
In private, the [[King's Men]] called him by a name in their own [[Adûnaic]] language: [[Ar-Abattârik]]. This King was the last to follow the practice of using an official [[Quenya]] name. His son [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]] abandoned the old traditions, and used Adûnaic in his official name.

Ar-Adûnakhôr is generally counted as the twentieth ruler.<ref name="Kings"/>

==Etymology==
In [[Adûnaic]], Ar-Abattârik means "Pillar of the World".

Ardamin contains the [[Quenya]] word [[Arda]] ("world"); the element [[min]] usually means "one" but in this name, it might also be understood as "pillar" or "tower" (cf. [[Sindarin]] ''[[minas]]'' "tower").
== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree |ARD| |GIM|ARD='''TAR-ARDAMIN'''|GIM=[[Gimilzagar]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ADU| | | | |ADU=[[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]}}
{{familytree/end}}
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
It should be said that there is some doubt over the character of Ar-Abattârik. He is listed in the detailed annals of ''[[The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor]]'' as the son of [[Tar-Calmacil]] and father of [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]],<ref name="Kings"/> but in Appendix A I (i) to ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', the relevant section of the King-lists<ref>{{App|Numenor}}</ref> appears like this:

{{quote|...[[Tar-Calmacil]]. After Calmacil the Kings took the sceptre in names of the [[Númenóreans|Númenorean]] (or [[Adûnaic]]) tongue: [[Ar-Adûnakhôr]]...|[[Appendix A]] I (i)}}

It seems most likely, as Christopher Tolkien suggests, that this omission is probably a simple mistake, and that Tar-Ardamin or Ar-Abattârik should appear in the list at this point.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Note 11</ref>

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Tar-Calmacil

2012-08-05T16:52:45Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{disambig-two|the [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|[[Kings of Gondor|King]] of [[Gondor]]|[[Calmacil (King of Gondor)]]}}
{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Calmacil
| othernames=''Ar-Belzagar'' ([[Adûnaic|A]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]]; used [[Quenya]] out of custom
| birth={{SA|2516}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2737}} - {{SA|2825|n}} (88 years)
| death={{SA|2825}}
| deathlocation=
| age=309
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Alcarin]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Ardamin]], [[Gimilzagar]]<ref>{{UT|Index}}</ref>
| gender=Male
| height=
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}}'''Tar-Calmacil''' was the eighteenth ruler of [[Númenor]]. ''Calmacil'' meant "Bright Sword", a name taken to recognize his extensive conquests along the coasts of [[Middle-earth]]. This activity angered [[Sauron]], yet he withdrew and concentrated on building power in the East.

During his reign the [[King's Men]] called him by his name in [[Adûnaic]]: [[Ar-Belzagar]]. This was the first time that the King's name was spoken in this language.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Calmacil</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree |ARD| |GIM|ARD=[[Tar-Ardamin]]|GIM=[[Gimilzagar]]}}
{{familytree/end}}

==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In Appendix A of ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', Ar-Adûnakhôr was listed as following Tar-Calmacil<ref>{{App|Numenor}}</ref> while in the more detailed [[The Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor]] from the ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'' the next ruler was [[Tar-Ardamin]]. According to [[Christopher Tolkien]], Tar-Ardamin was simply omitted and did belong in the list.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Note 11</ref>

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Tar-Alcarin

2012-08-05T16:51:01Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Alcarin
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|2406}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2637}} - {{SA|2737|n}} (''de jure'') {{SA|2657}} - {{SA|2737|n}} (''de facto'')
| death={{SA|2737}}
| deathlocation=
| age=331
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]] and [[Herucalmo]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Calmacil]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Alcarin''' was the seventeenth [[King of Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Alcarin</ref> His name means "the Glorious".

Tar-Alcarin was the son of [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Ruling Queen]] [[Tar-Vanimeldë]] and [[Herucalmo]], a descendant of [[Tar-Atanamir]]. When Tar-Vanimeldë died in {{SA|2637}}, Herucalmo took the [[Sceptre]] for his own and assumed the name Tar-Anducal. Tar-Alcarin had to wait for twenty years until his father died before he could become the rightful King. "Tar-Anducal" being an usurper was not reckoned in the Line of Kings as the seventeenth ruler of [[Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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}}
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Tar-Alcarin

2012-08-05T16:50:49Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Alcarin
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|2406}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2637}} - {{SA|2737|n}} (''de jure'') {{SA|2657}} - {{SA|2737|n}} (''de facto'')
| death={{SA|2737}}
| deathlocation=
| age=331
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]] and [[Herucalmo]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Calmacil]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Alcarin''' was the seventeenth [[King of Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Alcarin</ref> His name means "the Glorious".

Tar-Alcarin was the son of [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Ruling Queen]] [[Tar-Vanimeldë]] and [[Herucalmo]], a descendant of [[Tar-Atanamir]]. When Tar-Vanimeldë died in {{SA|2637}}, Herucalmo took the [[Sceptre]] for his own and assumed the name Tar-Anducal. Tar-Alcarin had to wait for twenty years until his father died before he could become the rightful King. "Tar-Anducal" being an usurper was not reckoned in the Line of Kings as the seventeenth ruler of [[Númenor]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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}}
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Tar-Anducal

2012-08-05T16:48:35Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Anducal
| othernames=''Herucalmo'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]] (''de facto'')
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=
| birth={{SA|2286}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2637}} - {{SA|2657|n}} (20 years)
| death={{SA|2657}}
| deathlocation=
| age=371
| house=
| parentage=
| siblings=
| spouse=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]]
| children=[[Tar-Alcarin]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
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| steed=
}}'''Tar-Anducal''' was the royal name assumed by [[Herucalmo]] after the death of his wife, [[Tar-Vanimeldë]], the third [[Ruling Queen of Númenor]]. Anducal means "Light of the West".

Tar-Vanimeldë had little interest in her duties as a ruler (preferring to indulge in music and dance). The power of the Sceptre was wielded by her younger husband (also a descendant in the same degree from [[Tar-Atanamir]]). When his wife died, Herucalmo usurped the kingship that should have passed on to their son and ruled [[Númenor]] for twenty years until he died in {{SA|2657}}. Upon his death the [[King of Númenor|Kingship]] reverted to the rightful heir, [[Tar-Alcarin]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree |VAN|y|HER|VAN=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]]|HER='''HERUCALMO, (TAR-ANDUCAL)'''}}
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| house=[[House of Elros]]
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| dates={{SA|2637}} - {{SA|2657|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Alcarin]]
}}
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Tar-Vanimeldë

2012-08-05T16:46:27Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Vanimeldë
| othernames=
| titles=[[Ruling Queens of Númenor|Ruling Queen of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=
| birth={{SA|2277}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2526}} - {{SA|2637|n}} (111 years)
| death={{SA|2637}}
| deathlocation=
| age=360
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Telemmaitë]]
| siblings=
| spouse=[[Tar-Anducal|Herucalmo]]
| children=[[Tar-Alcarin]]
| gender=Female
| height=
| hair=
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}}'''Tar-Vanimeldë''' was the daughter of [[Tar-Telemmaitë]] and the sixteenth Ruler of [[Númenor]]; the third and last [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Ruling Queen]].

Tar-Vanimeldë gave little thought to the practicalities of government, preferring music and dancing. The day-to-day affairs of state she left to her husband [[Herucalmo]], who was of noble descent himself (of the same degree from [[Tar-Atanamir]]), and who effectively ruled Númenor while his wife held the [[Sceptre]].

When she died, her son [[Tar-Alcarin|Alcarin]] should have taken up the Sceptre, but Herucalmo refused to give up his power. Instead, though he had no legal claim to the throne, he took the name [[Tar-Anducal]] and ruled as King for the next twenty years. After Herucalmo's death, the kingship passed back to its rightful heir, his son, who became [[Tar-Alcarin]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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| next=[[Tar-Anducal]] (''de facto'')
}}
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Tar-Telemmaitë

2012-08-05T16:44:04Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Telemmaitë
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=
| birth={{SA|2136}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2386}} - {{SA|2526|n}} (140 years)
| death={{SA|2526}}
| deathlocation=
| age=390
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Ancalimon]]
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| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]]
| gender=Male
| height=
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}}'''Tar-Telemmaitë''' was the fifteenth [[King of Númenor]]. From his time onwards, the Kings ruled from the death of their predecessor to their own demise. Tar-Telemmaitë loved silver and had his servants always searching for ''mithril''<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Telemmaitë</ref> (in fact, ''telemmaitë'' meant "Silver-handed" in [[Quenya]]).<ref>{{UT|Index}}</ref>

Tar-Telemmaitë either had only one child or his eldest child was a daughter, for upon his death he was succeeded by [[Tar-Vanimeldë]], the third [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Ruling Queen]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree |VAN|VAN=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]]}}
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| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|2136}}
| died={{SA|2526}}
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| prev=[[Tar-Ancalimon]]
| list=15th [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|2386}} - {{SA|2526|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Vanimeldë]]
}}
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[[fi:Tar-Telemmaitë]]

Tar-Ancalimon

2012-08-05T16:42:27Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Ancalimon
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=[[King's Men]]
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1986}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2221}} - {{SA|2386|n}} (165 years)
| death={{SA|2386}}
| deathlocation=
| age=400
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Atanamir]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
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| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
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}}'''Tar-Ancalimon''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˌtaraŋˈkalimon]}}, stem ''Ancalimond-'') was the fourteenth [[King of Númenor]]. His name meant "Most Bright".

It was during Tar-Ancalimon's reign that the [[Númenóreans]] split into two factions: The larger portion called themselves the "[[King's Men]]", following the Kings in their growing opposition to the [[Ban of the Valar]]. Envious of the [[Eldar]] they began to forsake the Elven-tongues. Those who maintained friendship with the Eldar were called the "[[Faithful]]"; they continued to revere the [[Valar]].

Despite their rejection of the Elven-tongues, the royal titles were still given in [[Quenya]]. This was done out of custom and for fear that breaking the time-honoured usage would create ill-fortune.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Ancalimon</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | |!| |}}
{{familytree |ATN|ATN=[[Tar-Atanamir]]}}
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{{familytree | |!| |}}
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| race=numenorean
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|1986}}
| died={{SA|2386}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Tar-Atanamir]]
| list=14th [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|2221}} - {{SA|2386|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Telemmaitë]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

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[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/tar-ancalimon]]
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Tar-Atanamir

2012-08-05T16:39:58Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

__NOTOC__
{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Atanamir
| othernames="The Great", "The Unwilling"
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1800}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|2029}} - {{SA|2221|n}} (192 years)
| death={{SA|2221}}
| deathlocation=
| age=421
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Ciryatan]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Ancalimon]], unnamed child - ancestor of [[Herucalmo]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
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}}'''Tar-Atanamir''' ([[Quenya|Q]] "Jewel of Man", pron. {{IPA|[aˈtanamir]}}) was the thirteenth [[King of Númenor]].

==History==
Tar-Atanamir succeeded his father, [[Tar-Ciryatan]], and ruled for 192 years, from {{SA|2029}} until his death. He was the first King of [[Númenor]] that refused to willingly give up the Sceptre to his heir.<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Atanamir</ref> Every King afterwards did not relinquish his reign until death, with the notable exception of [[Tar-Palantir]].

During his reign the [[Eldar]] reported to the [[Valar]] that the [[Númenóreans]] were beginning to speak against the [[Ban of the Valar]]. Aggrieved, [[Manwë]] sent messengers to Tar-Atanamir. They explained that even if the Númenóreans could find the way to [[Aman]] it would not undo their doom. Tar-Atanamir asked if his ancestor [[Eärendil]] still lived; the messengers replied that his was a fate apart, but that all other men were mortal. The messengers told the King and his people that they must abide the will of [[Ilúvatar|Eru]] yet still Tar-Atanamir remained unsatisfied.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

He was one of Númenor's most famous and powerful Kings, but also one of its proudest and most greedy. He exacted tribute from the [[Men]] of [[Middle-earth]], and despite the message Manwë was the first to speak openly against the Ban of the Valar<ref name="AppN">{{App|Numenor}}</ref> (though he did not dare to actually defy the Ban). He was known as "the Great", and also "the Unwilling", because he refused to give up his life freely, and lived on into old age and senility.<ref name="Kings"/> His reign is thus generally considered to constitute the beginning of [[Númenor]]'s moral decline.

He was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Ancalimon]].<ref name="AppN"/> [[Herucalmo]], the husband of [[Tar-Vanimeldë]], also was descended from Tar-Atanamir.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Vanimeldë</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In the ''[[Appendix B|Tale of Years]]'', it said in {{SA|2251}} "Tar-Atanamir takes the sceptre", however, Atanamir died in 2221. 2221 is itself an emendation of 2251, and the former (2221) appears in the later tables, while the latter (2251) in the earlier tables: therefore 2251 (properly 2221) should have read "Death of Tar-Atanamir. Tar-Ancalimon takes the sceptre".<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Note 10</ref>
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| race=numenorean
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|1800}}
| died={{SA|2221}}
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| prev=[[Tar-Ciryatan]]
| list=13th [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|2029}} - {{SA|2221|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Ancalimon]]
}}
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Tar-Ciryatan

2012-08-05T16:38:36Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Ciryatan
| othernames=''Ar-Balkumagân'' ([[Adûnaic|A]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1634}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|1869}} - {{SA|2029|n}} (160 years)
| death={{SA|2035}}
| deathlocation=
| age=401
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Minastir]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Atanamir]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
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| weapons=
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}}'''Tar-Ciryatan''' was the twelfth [[King of Númenor]]. He succeeded his father, [[Tar-Minastir]] and it was said that he might have persuaded him to do so against his will.

With a great fleet of royal ships he traveled to [[Middle-earth]], bringing numerous treasures back to [[Númenor]]. Though a powerful king, Tar-Ciryatan oppressed the men of Middle-earth and scorned his father's yearnings for an alliance with the [[Eldar]]. Those were considered the first signs of the Shadow's passing over Númenor.

He abdicated in 2029 and was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Atanamir]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Ciryatan</ref>

==Etymology==
Ciryatan literally means "Ship-builder" in [[Quenya]].<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> Its [[Sindarin]] counterpart of this word is [[Círdan]].
== Genealogy ==
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| race=numenorean
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|1634}}
| died={{SA|2035}}
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| list=12th [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|1869}} - {{SA|2029|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Atanamir]]
}}
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Tar-Minastir

2012-08-05T16:36:54Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Minastir
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1474}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|1731}} - {{SA|1869|n}} (138 years)
| death={{SA|1873}}
| deathlocation=
| age=399
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Isilmo]]
| siblings=
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Ciryatan]]
| gender=Male
| height=
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}}'''Tar-Minastir''' ([[Second Age]] 1474 – 1873, aged 399 years) was the 11th [[King of Númenor]], ruling for 138 years, from Second Age 1731 to 1869. Before becoming King he used the name Minastir. He succeeded his aunt, Queen [[Tar-Telperiën]]. Tar-Minastir was the grandson of King [[Tar-Súrion]]. His name meant "Tower Watcher", which he acquired after building a tall tower upon the hill of [[Oromet]], near [[Andúnië]], in order to gaze westwards.<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Minastir</ref>

[[Sauron]] invaded [[Eriador]] from [[Calenardhon]] in {{SA|1695}} and the realms of [[Eregion]] fell. He then advanced to [[Lindon]] and besieged [[Rivendell]]. In {{SA|1700|n}} Tar-Minastir sent a navy under the command of [[Ciryatur]] to save Lindon. Ciryatur's forces stopped Sauron's army in the clash known as [[Battle of the Gwathló]] and reinforcements from Lindon and [[Tharbad]] helped defeat the enemy. Sauron retreated back to [[Mordor]].<ref name="Galad">{{UT|Galadriel}}</ref>

Starting around the 1800s, the Númenóreans began establishing permanent settlements in [[Middle-earth]], including the [[Haven of Umbar]].<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref>

Tar-Minastir abdicated in 1869 and was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Ciryatan]].<ref name="Kings"/>
== Genealogy ==
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==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
In ''The Tale of Years'' it is stated that Tar-Minastir sent a great navy from Númenor to Lindon in {{SA|1700}}.<ref name="SA"/> This event and date are restated in ''The History of Galadriel and Celeborn'', mentioning Tar-Minastir again.<ref name="Galad"/> Yet in ''The Line of Elros'' Tar-Telperiën is said to have lived to {{SA|1731}} and not have given up the Sceptre until that time, which would mean she was the ruler of Númenor when the great navy was sent. [[Christopher Tolkien]] could not account for this discrepancy.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Note 9</ref>
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| next=[[Tar-Ciryatan]]
}}
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Tar-Telperiën

2012-08-05T16:34:40Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Telperiën
| othernames=
| titles=[[Ruling Queens of Númenor|Ruling Queen of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1320}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|1556}} - {{SA|1731|n}} (175 years)
| death={{SA|1731}}
| deathlocation=
| age=411
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Súrion]]
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| gender=Female
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}} '''Tar-Telperiën''' was the tenth monarch of [[Númenor]] and its second [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Ruling Queen]]. She was the eldest child of [[Tar-Súrion]], and a proud and willful ruler.

Little is known of Tar-Telperiën's reign, but it is stated in ''[[Line of Elros (document)|The Line of Elros]]'' that she refused to wed, and so died without an heir. During her rule in Númenor, momentous events took place in [[Middle-earth]]: the [[Rings of Power]] were forged and the [[War of the Elves and Sauron]] began. Despite the ancient alliance between the [[Dúnedain]] and the [[Elves]], Tar-Telperiën did not interfere in these matters; her successor had to deal with Middle-earth's troubles.

Tar-Telperiën was long-lived even for one of [[Elros]]' line, and appeared to be reluctant to give up her power: unlike all the rulers of Númenor before her, she did not surrender the [[Sceptre]] to her successor a few years before her death, but instead waited until just prior to it.

Tar-Telperiën's nephew Minastir, the son of her younger brother [[Isilmo]], succeeded her and ruled as [[Tar-Minastir]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Telperiën</ref>

== Etymology ==
Tar-Telperiën's name is in [[Quenya]]. It is difficult to translate exactly; it appears to be a feminization of ''[[Telperion]]'', one of the [[Two Trees]] of [[Valinor]]. Alternatively, her name could mean "Silver One" (from ''tyelpë'' 'silver' and ''-iën'', a feminine ending). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal titles in Quenya, Telperiën added the suffix ''tar-'' ('high') to her name when she received the [[Sceptre]].

== Genealogy ==
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| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|1320}}
| died={{SA|1731}}
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| dates={{SA|1556}} - {{SA|1731|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Minastir]]
}}
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Tar-Súrion

2012-08-05T16:31:46Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Súrion
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1174}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|1394}} - {{SA|1556|n}} (162 years)
| death={{SA|1574}}
| deathlocation=
| age=400
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Anárion]]
| siblings=Two older sisters
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Telperiën]] and [[Isilmo]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
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}}
'''Tar-Súrion''' was the ninth [[King of Númenor]]. He was the third child of [[Tar-Anárion]].

==History==
Though each of his elder sisters had a claim on the [[Sceptre of Númenor|Sceptre]] ahead of Súrion, their fear of the old Queen, their grandmother, [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Queen]] [[Tar-Ancalimë]], meant that each of them refused to become their father's Heir, and so the [[King of Númenor|Kingship of Númenor]] passed eventually to Tar-Súrion.<ref>{{UT|Wife}}</ref>

The history of [[Tar-Súrion]]'s 162 years reigning years was fated to be dominated by the female side of the royal line. Not only was his inheritance due to the actions of his grandmother and elder sisters, but his own eldest child was a daughter, who would reign in her own right as [[Tar-Telperiën]], Númenor's second Ruling Queen after he gave up the Sceptre at the age of 382 years.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Súrion</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|1174}}
| died={{SA|1574}}
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| next=[[Tar-Telperiën]]
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Tar-Anárion

2012-08-05T16:29:45Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Anárion
| othernames=
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|1003}}
| birthlocation=[[Emerië]]
| rule={{SA|1280}} - {{SA|1394|n}} (114 years)
| death={{SA|1404}}
| deathlocation=
| age=401 years
| house=[[House of Elros]]
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| gender=Male
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'''Tar-Anárion''' was the eighth ruler of [[Númenor]], succeeding his mother, [[Tar-Ancalimë]] (being the first ruling Queen). His name means "Son of the Sun". His father was [[Hallacar]].<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Anárion</ref>

Little is said about Tar-Anárion's rule. His two eldest children were female, but both declined the throne for uncertain reasons, and they disliked and feared [[Tar-Ancalimë|Ancalimë]], who would refuse to let them marry. Therefore he was succeeded by his son, [[Tar-Súrion]].<ref>{{UT|Wife}}</ref>
== Genealogy ==
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| born={{SA|1003}}
| died={{SA|1404}}
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| dates={{SA|1280}} - {{SA|1394|n}}
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Tar-Ancalimë

2012-08-05T16:26:10Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Ancalimë
| othernames='''''Emerwen Aranel''''' ([[Quenya|Q]], "Princess Shepherdess")
| titles=[[Ruling Queens of Númenor|Ruling Queen of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|873}}
| birthlocation=[[Armenelos]]
| rule={{SA|1075}} - {{SA|1280|n}} (205 years)
| death={{SA|1285}}
| deathlocation=
| age=412
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] and [[Erendis]]
| siblings=
| spouse=[[Hallacar]]
| children=[[Tar-Anárion|Anárion]]
| gender=Female
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
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| steed=
}}'''Tar-Ancalimë''' was the seventh ruler and first [[Ruling Queen of Númenor]], her reign spreading over 205 years, longest after that of [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Ancalimë</ref>

==Biography==

When Ancalimë was four years old her father Aldarion left his family to return to the sea. When he did, his wife Erendis took Ancalimë from [[Armenelos]] to be raised in the pastures of [[Emerië]]. Ancalimë's only childhood companion was [[Zamîn]] and she saw few men. Her mother sought to feed her daughter with her own bitterness towards men.

She withdrew to the countryside of [[Emerië]], rejecting all of the many suitors who sought her royal hand. While she was dwelling in the sheep-lands of [[Númenor]] she acquired the title '''Emerwen Aranel''', which is [[Quenya]] for "Princess Shepherdess".

Though she rejected her courting nobles, she grew close to a shepherd by the name of [[Mámandil]], but after a while Ancalimë was angered to discover that Mámandil was no shepherd, but another noble suitor, [[Hallacar]] son of [[Hallatan]] of [[Hyarastorni]].<ref>{{UT|Wife}}</ref>

Both Tar-Ancalimë and [[Hallacar]] were fifth-generation descendants of [[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]], and the marriage was more one of politics than of love. The Queen aimed to produce of an heir in order to secure her throne from her first cousin [[Soronto]]. Following the birth of their son, [[Hallacar]] and Tar-Ancalimë lived apart. Following the death of her father Tar-Ancalimë neglected his policies and gave no further aid to [[Gil-galad]].<ref name="Kings"/>

She was succeeded by her son, [[Tar-Anárion]]. She died in [[Second Age]] 1285, at the age of 412 years.<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref>

==Etymology==

''Ancalimë'' (pron. {{IPA|[aŋˈkalime]}}) is a [[Quenya]] name meaning "Radiance" or "Most bright".{{fact}} See also ''[[Tar|Tar-]]''.

== Genealogy ==
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Tar-Aldarion

2012-08-05T16:24:09Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

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| death={{SA|1098}}
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| siblings=[[Ailinel]] and [[Almiel]]
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| children=[[Tar-Ancalimë|Ancalimë]]
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<center>{{quote|Aldarion, for so he is called in all tales, grew swiftly to a man of great stature, strong and vigorous in mind and body, golden-haired as his mother, ready to mirth and generous, but prouder than his father and ever more bent on his own will.|''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', [[Aldarion and Erendis: The Mariner's Wife]]}}</center>
'''Tar-Aldarion''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˌtaralˈdari.on]}}, stem ''Aldariond-'') was the sixth King of [[Númenor]],<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Aldarion</ref> whose major accomplishments were his expansion of Númenor's maritime traditions and his [[Middle-earth]] explorations. He was married to [[Erendis]], a [[Númenóreans|Númenórean]] woman of lesser status than Aldarion himself, and therefore she had a shorter life-span. Aldarion's love for the sea ultimately caused a rift between the couple. The tale of their marriage and estrangement survived the [[Downfall of Númenor]] as "Aldarion and Erendis" or "The Mariner's Wife".<ref name="Wife">{{UT|Wife}}</ref>

==The Great Mariner==
His first love was the sea, and he was already a great explorer before he became king, leading his crew in long voyages to Middle-earth, mostly against the wishes of his family. Aldarion created the [[Guild of Venturers]], whose quarters were on the ship [[Eämbar]]. He made several journeys to Middle-earth and established a friendship with [[Gil-galad]] in [[Lindon]].<ref name="Wife"/> A visionary man, he saw the threat coming from [[Sauron]] upon the races of [[Elves]] and [[Men]] alike, so he built a vital Númenórean port in Middle-earth, at the mouth of the river [[Gwathló]]. It was named [[Vinyalondë]] and parts of it survived into the [[Third Age]] as the port of [[Lond Daer]].<ref name="Lond Daer">{{UT|6d}}</ref>

At his command, numerous ships were built, among which 3 were mentioned more often:

* [[Eämbar]], the "Sea-Home", headquarters for the Guild of Venturers
* [[Palarran]], the "Far Wanderer", which served him in many voyages
* [[Hirilondë]], the "Haven-finder", largest in Númenor

However, the first ship he had sailed on belonged to [[Vëantur]] and was called [[Númerrámar]], the "West-wings".<ref name="Wife"/>

Around that time, the [[Drúedain]] who were living in Númenor became uneasy when Tar-Aldarion started his great travels and urged him not to go, foreseeing the mischief to come. They did not succeed and one after another they took ships towards Middle-earth.<ref>{{UT|Druedain}}</ref> Indeed under his reign the deforesting of [[Enedwaith]] and [[Minhiriath]] began.<ref name="Lond Daer"/>

==Aldarion and Erendis==
Even before they were wed, Aldarion's love for the sea would prove to be Erendis' rival. In their conversations it is often stated that, for Erendis' part, Lady [[Uinen]] was her foe, while Aldarion's was the Vala [[Oromë]], referring to his wife's love for the forests and all growing things on the Island of Númenor. Such opposing characters lead to the breaking of their marriage, one important factor in their separation being Aldarion's voyages, who kept him away from home for long years. Though in the end, as it is revealed in the letter sent by Gil-galad and read by King Meneldur, Aldarion was right to pursue his explorations, Erendis could not be convinced to renounce her pride and reconcile with him.<ref name="Wife"/>

==Succession==
His only child was a daughter, [[Tar-Ancalimë]], so he changed the [[Law of Succession in Númenor|Law of Succession]], replacing the principle of agnatic primogeniture with that of fully equal primogeniture and she became the first ruling [[Queen of Númenor]].<ref name="Wife"/>
==Etymology==
Tar-Aldarion's royal name signifies "Son of the trees" (''[[alda]]'' + ''[[-ion]]'') because he was a noted tree steward and forester — trees were essential to the construction of his fleets, but he took great care to replenish what was being felled.
== Genealogy ==
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==See Also==
*[[King of Númenor]]

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Tar-Meneldur

2012-08-05T16:22:29Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: Added house infobox

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| othernames=''[[Írimon]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]]), ''[[Elentirmo]]'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
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| death={{SA|942}}
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'''Tar-Meneldur''' was the fifth [[King of Númenor]]. Although he was the youngest child of [[Tar-Elendil]], Tar-Meneldur received the [[Sceptre]] due to the old law of royal [[Law of Succession in Númenor|succession]] that existed in [[Númenor]] at that time. His elder siblings, [[Silmariën]] and [[Isilmë]], were both female and thus not eligible to rule the realm.<ref name="Wife">{{UT|Wife}}</ref> Tar-Meneldur's birth name was [[Írimon]],<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Meneldur</ref> and he also received the title [[Elentirmo]].<ref name="Númenor">{{UT|Numenor}}</ref>

Meneldur's great passion was stargazing and learning all he could about the Heavens from the lore of [[Elves]] and [[Men]]. To study the movements of the stars, he built a tower in the [[Forostar]], the northernmost part of Númenor, since the sky was clearer there than anywhere else on the isle.<ref name="Númenor"/> Meneldur only left the tower when he inherited the [[Sceptre of Númenor|Sceptre]], but even after becoming King his interest in the stars did not cease.<ref name="Wife"/>

== History ==
During the reign of his father, [[Tar-Elendil]], the [[Númenóreans]] began to sail eastwards. In {{SA|600}} the [[Captain of the King's Ships]], [[Vëantur]], reached the [[Grey Havens]]. Although Meneldur had no love for the sea he did fall in love with Vëantur’s daughter, [[Almarian]], and married her.<ref name="Wife"/> Together they had three children, a son [[Anardil of Númenor|Anardil]] and two daughters, [[Ailinel]] and [[Almiel]], before Meneldur became king in {{SA|740}}.<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref>

Meneldur’s son Anardil grew swiftly and became known as [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]]. Like his grandfather Vëantur, Aldarion became enamoured of the sea. In {{SA|725}} Vëantur invited Aldarion to sail with him to [[Middle-earth]]; to this plan Meneldur gave his reluctant consent. When the voyagers returned in {{SA|727|n}} Meneldur’s joy was great, but soon his son begged leave to sail again. Two more long voyages followed (in {{SA|730|n}} and {{SA|735|n}}). However, in {{SA|740|n}} Tar-Elendil relinquished the Sceptre to Tar-Meneldur, and for the comfort of his father Aldarion remained at home for awhile.

But after a time the sea-longing came upon Aldarion anew. He formed a [[Guild of Venturers]] and left [[Armenelos]] to reside on his ship [[Eämbar]]. Then Tar-Meneldur looked coldly upon the sea-enterprises of his son, believing that they engendered restlessness and a desire for dominion over other lands. Father and son became estranged but Almarian supported Aldarion and thus Tar-Meneldur let matters proceed unhindered. Tar-Meneldur did try to curb his son's activities by prohibiting the cutting of trees for shipbuilding, but this only resulted in Aldarion's seeking lumber in Middle-earth.

In {{SA|800}} Tar-Meneldur commanded his son to cease voyaging, for Aldarion was of an age (one hundred years old) to be proclaimed the King's Heir. The two were then reconciled, for a time. However, six years later Aldarion sought and obtained Tar-Meneldur's grudging leave to go to sea again. At the same time Almarian and Tar-Meneldur were encouraging Aldarion to marry, and in the Queen's household there was one, [[Erendis]], who attracted the prince’s attention. Although Aldarion did fall in love with Erendis it did not prevent him from sailing again. When he returned from this journey Tar-Meneldur forbade his son from leaving, yet Aldarion did so in defiance of the King. Hard upon his return Aldarion left for a twenty-year voyage which disquieted the King.

Tar-Meneldur rejoiced when Aldarion and Erendis were finally betrothed in {{SA|858}}, yet they were not married until {{SA|870|n}} after Aldarion had gone on yet another sea venture. Aldarion and Erendis' marriage proved to be unhappy and only produced one child, their daughter [[Tar-Ancalimë| Ancalimë]].

In {{SA|882}} Aldarion brought a letter from King [[Gil-galad]] to Tar-Meneldur. In it the King of the Elves warned Tar-Meneldur that a new shadow was arisen in the East and beseeched him for aid. From this letter Tar-Meneldur learned that his son had aided the Elves and knew much of what these matters portended. Recognizing that his son was better equipped to handle this menace, Tar-Meneldur resolved to resign the Sceptre to his son; this he did in the year {{SA|833|n}}.<ref name="Wife"/>

Tar-Meneldur passed the Sceptre to his son long before due time. He lived for 59 more years before he died in {{SA|942}}.<ref name="Kings"/>

== Etymology ==
All of Tar-Meneldur's names were in [[Quenya]]. Meneldur means "Servant of the Heavens" (from Quenya ''menel'' "the Heavens" and ''-ndur'' "servant"); Írimon took this name because of his love for stargazing. Írimon itself means "Beautiful Man" (from ''írima'' "beautiful" and ''-on'', a masculine suffix). Elentirmo is another name that referred to his interest in the Heavens; it signifies "Star Watcher" (from ''elen'' "star", ''tir'' "watch", and ''-mo'', a masculine agentive suffix). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Meneldur added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his title when he received the Sceptre.

== Genealogy ==
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Tar-Elendil

2012-08-05T16:19:03Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

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| othernames=''Parmaitë'' ([[Quenya|Q]], "book-handed")
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| rule={{SA|590}} - {{SA|740|n}} (150 years)
| death={{SA|751}}
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| age=401
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Amandil]]
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}}'''Tar-Elendil''' was the fourth [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. He was the eldest son of [[Tar-Amandil]]. Tar-Elendil received the nickname '''[[Parmaitë]]''' ("Book Handed" in [[Quenya]]) because of his love of making books from the legends and lore gathered by his grandfather [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Elendil</ref>

==History==
During Tar-Elendil's reign, [[Vëantur]], the [[Captain of the King's Ships]], became the first [[Númenóreans|Númenórean]] to return to [[Middle-earth]]. In the year 600 of the [[Second Age]], he arrived at the [[Grey Havens]] with his ship ''[[Entulessë]]'', and met [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]], [[High King of the Noldor]].<ref>{{UT|Numenor}}</ref> Vëantur's daughter, [[Almarian]], wedded Tar-Meneldur, and their child [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] inherited his grandfather's love of the sea.<ref>{{UT|Wife}}</ref>

Tar-Elendil had three children: two daughters, [[Silmariën]] and [[Isilmë]]; and one son, [[Írimon]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> Silmariën was the eldest child, but because of the law of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnatic_primogeniture agnatic primogeniture] that existed in Númenor at that time, Írimon inherited the Sceptre and ruled as [[Tar-Meneldur]]. Silmariën became important in her own right as the link of the [[Lords of Andúnië]] to the royal house; her son was [[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]], the first Lord.<ref name="Kings"/> For an unknown reason, Tar-Elendil also passed the [[Ring of Barahir]] down to Silmariën instead of his son. This choice, over ''many'' generations, allowed [[Aragorn]] to bear this heirloom during his coronation at the end of the [[War of the Ring]].

== Etymology ==
Elendil means "Friend of the [[Elves]]" in Quenya (from ''[[elen]]'' "star, Elf" and ''-ndil'' "friend, lover, devoted to"). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Elendil added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Scepter.

Tar-Elendil's [[Adûnaic]] name was "Ar-[[Nimruzîr]]" although it is not mentioned by Tolkien.<ref>[http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/adunaic.htm Ardalambion Article on Adûnaic]</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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Tar-Amandil

2012-08-05T16:18:47Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

{{disambig-two|the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|the father of [[Elendil]]|[[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)]]}}
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}}'''Tar-Amandil''' was the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. He ruled for 148 years, from 442 to 590 of the [[Second Age]]. Tar-Amandil was legally the third King, but actually its second ruler. His father, [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]], declined to take the [[Sceptre]] upon the death of his own father, [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]], and was only a titular King.<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}</ref>

Tar-Amandil had three children: two sons, [[Tar-Elendil|Elendil]] and [[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]; and a daughter, [[Mairen]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> Just as his father had yielded the Sceptre before his death, Tar-Amandil abdicated in 590 and was succeeded by his eldest son Elendil, who would rule as [[Tar-Elendil]]. This tradition of renouncing the Sceptre a few years before death was observed by most of the rulers of Númenor until [[Tar-Atanamir]].<ref name="Kings"/>

== Etymology ==
Amandil means "Devoted to [[Aman]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''-ndil'' "friend, lover, devoted to"). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Amandil added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

His [[Adûnaic]] name was [[Tar-Amandil|Ar-Aphanuzir]].{{fact}}

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ELE| |EAR| |MAR| | | | | | | | |ELE=[[Tar-Elendil]]|EAR=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]|MAR=[[Mairen]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |MEN| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |MEN=[[Tar-Meneldur]]}}
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{{seq-start}}
{{seq-head
| race=numenorean
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|192}}
| died={{SA|603}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]
| list=3rd [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|443}} - {{SA|590|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Elendil]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Amandil}}
[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Tar-Amandil]]
[[fa:تار-آمانديل]]
[[fr:/encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/tar-amandil]]
[[fi:Tar-Amandil]]

Vardamir

2012-08-05T16:18:31Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Vardamir
| othernames=''Nólimon'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]] (''de jure'')
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|61}}
| birthlocation=Númenor
| rule={{SA|442}} (immediately abdicated) {{SA|442}} - {{SA|443|n}} (''de jure'')
| death={{SA|471}}
| deathlocation=Númenor
| age=410
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Elros]]
| siblings=[[Tindómiel]], [[Manwendil]] and [[Atanalcar]]<ref name="Early">{{UT|earlier}}</ref>
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Vardilmë]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]] and [[Nolondil]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Vardamir Nólimon''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈvardamir ˈnoːlimon]}}) was the brief second [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. His royal name was '''Tar-Vardamir''' ({{IPA|[tar-ˈvardamir]}}).

As the eldest of the four children of [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]],<ref name="Early"/> Vardamir was the heir to the Sceptre of Númenor. He was noted as an exceptional scholar whose only desire was to study, not to rule. When Elros died, Vardamir was already advanced in years. He immediately abdicated in favour of his eldest son, who would rule as [[Tar-Amandil]]. However, Vardamir was still officially counted as the second King of Númenor, having nominally ruled for a single year.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Vardamir Nólimon</ref>

Vardamir had four children: three sons, [[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]], and [[Nolondil]]; and one daughter, [[Vardilmë]].<ref name="Early"/>

== Etymology ==

Vardamir means "Jewel of [[Varda]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''mírë'' "jewel"). His surname, Nólimon, means "Man of Knowledge" (from ''nólë'' "lore, knowledge" and ''-mon'', a masculine suffix). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took royal titles in Quenya, Vardamir added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | | | | | | | | |ELR| | | | | | |ELR=[[Elros Tar-Minyatur]]}}
{{familytree | | | |,|-|-|-|v|-|^|-|v|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{familytree | | |VRN| |TIN| |MAN| |ATA|VRN='''VARDAMIR NÓLIMON'''|TIN=[[Tindómiel]]|MAN=[[Manwendil]]|ATA=[[Atanalcar]]}}
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{{familytree |AMA| |VAR| |AUL| |NOL| | |AMA=[[Tar-Amandil]]|VAR=[[Vardilmë]]|AUL=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]]|NOL=[[Nolondil]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ELE| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |ELE=[[Tar-Elendil]]}}
{{familytree/end}}
{{references}}

{{seq-start}}
{{seq-head
| race=numenorean
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|61}}
| died={{SA|471}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]]
| list=2nd [[King of Númenor]] (''de jure'')
| dates={{SA|442}} - {{SA|443|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Amandil]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Vardamir]]
[[fa:واردامیر نولیمون]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/vardamir]]
[[fi:Vardamir]]

Tar-Elendil

2012-08-05T16:16:00Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Elendil
| othernames=''Parmaitë'' ([[Quenya|Q]], "book-handed")
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|350}}
| birthlocation=Númenor
| rule={{SA|590}} - {{SA|740|n}} (150 years)
| death={{SA|751}}
| deathlocation=Númenor
| age=401
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Tar-Amandil]]
| siblings=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]] and [[Mairen]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Silmariën]], [[Isilmë]] and [[Írimon]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Elendil''' was the fourth [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. He was the eldest son of [[Tar-Amandil]]. Tar-Elendil received the nickname '''[[Parmaitë]]''' ("Book Handed" in [[Quenya]]) because of his love of making books from the legends and lore gathered by his grandfather [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}, Tar-Elendil</ref>

==History==
During Tar-Elendil's reign, [[Vëantur]], the [[Captain of the King's Ships]], became the first [[Númenóreans|Númenórean]] to return to [[Middle-earth]]. In the year 600 of the [[Second Age]], he arrived at the [[Grey Havens]] with his ship ''[[Entulessë]]'', and met [[Gil-galad|Ereinion Gil-galad]], [[High King of the Noldor]].<ref>{{UT|Numenor}}</ref> Vëantur's daughter, [[Almarian]], wedded Tar-Meneldur, and their child [[Tar-Aldarion|Aldarion]] inherited his grandfather's love of the sea.<ref>{{UT|Wife}}</ref>

Tar-Elendil had three children: two daughters, [[Silmariën]] and [[Isilmë]]; and one son, [[Írimon]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> Silmariën was the eldest child, but because of the law of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnatic_primogeniture agnatic primogeniture] that existed in Númenor at that time, Írimon inherited the Sceptre and ruled as [[Tar-Meneldur]]. Silmariën became important in her own right as the link of the [[Lords of Andúnië]] to the royal house; her son was [[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]], the first Lord.<ref name="Kings"/> For an unknown reason, Tar-Elendil also passed the [[Ring of Barahir]] down to Silmariën instead of his son. This choice, over ''many'' generations, allowed [[Aragorn]] to bear this heirloom during his coronation at the end of the [[War of the Ring]].

== Etymology ==
Elendil means "Friend of the [[Elves]]" in Quenya (from ''[[elen]]'' "star, Elf" and ''-ndil'' "friend, lover, devoted to"). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Elendil added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Scepter.

Tar-Elendil's [[Adûnaic]] name was "Ar-[[Nimruzîr]]" although it is not mentioned by Tolkien.<ref>[http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/adunaic.htm Ardalambion Article on Adûnaic]</ref>

== Genealogy ==
{{familytree/start}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | |AMA| | | | | | |AMA=[[Tar-Amandil]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | |}}
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{{familytree | | | |!| | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | |}}
{{familytree | | |VAL| | | | | | | | | |ALD| | |VAL=[[Valandil (Lord of Andúnië)|Valandil]]|ALD=[[Tar-Aldarion]]}}
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{{seq-head
| race=half-elf
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|350}}
| died={{SA|751}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Tar-Amandil]]
| list=4th [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|590}} - {{SA|740|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Meneldur]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elendil}}
[[Category:Characters in The Silmarillion]]
[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Tar-Elendil]]
[[fa:تار-الندیل]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/tar-elendil]]
[[fi:Tar-Elendil]]

Tar-Amandil

2012-08-05T16:13:44Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

{{disambig-two|the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|the father of [[Elendil]]|[[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)]]}}
{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Amandil
| othernames=''Ar-Aphanuzir'' ([[Adûnaic|A]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|192}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|442}} - {{SA|590|n}} (''de facto'') {{SA|443}} - {{SA|590|n}} (''de jure'')
| death={{SA|603}}
| deathlocation=
| age=411
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Vardamir]]
| siblings=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]], [[Nolondil]] and [[Vardilmë]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]], [[Tar-Elendil|Elendil]] and [[Mairen]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Amandil''' was the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. He ruled for 148 years, from 442 to 590 of the [[Second Age]]. Tar-Amandil was legally the third King, but actually its second ruler. His father, [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]], declined to take the [[Sceptre]] upon the death of his own father, [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]], and was only a titular King.<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}</ref>

Tar-Amandil had three children: two sons, [[Tar-Elendil|Elendil]] and [[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]; and a daughter, [[Mairen]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> Just as his father had yielded the Sceptre before his death, Tar-Amandil abdicated in 590 and was succeeded by his eldest son Elendil, who would rule as [[Tar-Elendil]]. This tradition of renouncing the Sceptre a few years before death was observed by most of the rulers of Númenor until [[Tar-Atanamir]].<ref name="Kings"/>

== Etymology ==
Amandil means "Devoted to [[Aman]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''-ndil'' "friend, lover, devoted to"). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Amandil added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

His [[Adûnaic]] name was [[Tar-Amandil|Ar-Aphanuzir]].{{fact}}

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | |VRN| | | | | | |VRN=[[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | |,|-|-|-|v|-|^|-|v|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{familytree | | | | |AMA| |VAR| |AUL| |NOL|AMA='''TAR-AMANDIL'''|VAR=[[Vardilmë]]|AUL=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]]|NOL=[[Nolondil]]}}
{{familytree | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ELE| |EAR| |MAR| | | | | | | | |ELE=[[Tar-Elendil]]|EAR=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]|MAR=[[Mairen]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |MEN| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |MEN=[[Tar-Meneldur]]}}
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{{seq-start}}
{{seq-head
| race=half-elf
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|192}}
| died={{SA|603}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]
| list=3rd [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|443}} - {{SA|590|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Elendil]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Amandil}}
[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Tar-Amandil]]
[[fa:تار-آمانديل]]
[[fr:/encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/tar-amandil]]
[[fi:Tar-Amandil]]

Tar-Amandil

2012-08-05T16:12:47Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: added house infobox

{{disambig-two|the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|the father of [[Elendil]]|[[Amandil (Lord of Andúnië)]]}}
{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Amandil
| othernames=''Ar-Aphanuzir'' ([[Adûnaic|A]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]]
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|192}}
| birthlocation=
| rule={{SA|442}} - {{SA|590|n}} (''de facto'') {{SA|443}} - {{SA|590|n}} (''de jure'')
| death={{SA|603}}
| deathlocation=
| age=411
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Vardamir]]
| siblings=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]], [[Nolondil]] and [[Vardilmë]]
| spouse=
| children=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]], [[Tar-Elendil|Elendil]] and [[Mairen]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Tar-Amandil''' was the third [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. He ruled for 148 years, from 442 to 590 of the [[Second Age]]. Tar-Amandil was legally the third King, but actually its second ruler. His father, [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]], declined to take the [[Sceptre]] upon the death of his own father, [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]], and was only a titular King.<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}</ref>

Tar-Amandil had three children: two sons, [[Tar-Elendil|Elendil]] and [[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]; and a daughter, [[Mairen]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> Just as his father had yielded the Sceptre before his death, Tar-Amandil abdicated in 590 and was succeeded by his eldest son Elendil, who would rule as [[Tar-Elendil]]. This tradition of renouncing the Sceptre a few years before death was observed by most of the rulers of Númenor until [[Tar-Atanamir]].<ref name="Kings"/>

== Etymology ==
Amandil means "Devoted to [[Aman]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''-ndil'' "friend, lover, devoted to"). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took their royal names in Quenya, Amandil added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

His [[Adûnaic]] name was [[Tar-Amandil|Ar-Aphanuzir]].{{fact}}

== Genealogy ==
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{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | |VRN| | | | | | |VRN=[[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | |,|-|-|-|v|-|^|-|v|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{familytree | | | | |AMA| |VAR| |AUL| |NOL|AMA='''TAR-AMANDIL'''|VAR=[[Vardilmë]]|AUL=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]]|NOL=[[Nolondil]]}}
{{familytree | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ELE| |EAR| |MAR| | | | | | | | |ELE=[[Tar-Elendil]]|EAR=[[Eärendur (son of Tar-Amandil)|Eärendur]]|MAR=[[Mairen]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |MEN| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |MEN=[[Tar-Meneldur]]}}
{{familytree/end}}

{{seq-start}}
{{seq-head
| race=half-elf
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|192}}
| died={{SA|603}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]
| list=3nd [[King of Númenor]]
| dates={{SA|443}} - {{SA|590|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Elendil]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Amandil}}
[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Tar-Amandil]]
[[fa:تار-آمانديل]]
[[fr:/encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/tar-amandil]]
[[fi:Tar-Amandil]]

Vardamir

2012-08-05T16:10:06Z

Jacob T. Fawkes:

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Vardamir
| othernames=''Nólimon'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]] (''de jure'')
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|61}}
| birthlocation=Númenor
| rule={{SA|442}} (immediately abdicated) {{SA|442}} - {{SA|443|n}} (''de jure'')
| death={{SA|471}}
| deathlocation=Númenor
| age=410
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Elros]]
| siblings=[[Tindómiel]], [[Manwendil]] and [[Atanalcar]]<ref name="Early">{{UT|earlier}}</ref>
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Vardilmë]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]] and [[Nolondil]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
| steed=
}}'''Vardamir Nólimon''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈvardamir ˈnoːlimon]}}) was the brief second [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. His royal name was '''Tar-Vardamir''' ({{IPA|[tar-ˈvardamir]}}).

As the eldest of the four children of [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]],<ref name="Early"/> Vardamir was the heir to the Sceptre of Númenor. He was noted as an exceptional scholar whose only desire was to study, not to rule. When Elros died, Vardamir was already advanced in years. He immediately abdicated in favour of his eldest son, who would rule as [[Tar-Amandil]]. However, Vardamir was still officially counted as the second King of Númenor, having nominally ruled for a single year.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Vardamir Nólimon</ref>

Vardamir had four children: three sons, [[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]], and [[Nolondil]]; and one daughter, [[Vardilmë]].<ref name="Early"/>

== Etymology ==

Vardamir means "Jewel of [[Varda]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''mírë'' "jewel"). His surname, Nólimon, means "Man of Knowledge" (from ''nólë'' "lore, knowledge" and ''-mon'', a masculine suffix). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took royal titles in Quenya, Vardamir added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

== Genealogy ==
{{familytree/start}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | |ELR| | | | | | |ELR=[[Elros Tar-Minyatur]]}}
{{familytree | | | |,|-|-|-|v|-|^|-|v|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{familytree | | |VRN| |TIN| |MAN| |ATA|VRN='''VARDAMIR NÓLIMON'''|TIN=[[Tindómiel]]|MAN=[[Manwendil]]|ATA=[[Atanalcar]]}}
{{familytree | |,|-|^|-|v|-|-|-|v|-|-|-|.| | | |}}
{{familytree |AMA| |VAR| |AUL| |NOL| | |AMA=[[Tar-Amandil]]|VAR=[[Vardilmë]]|AUL=[[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]]|NOL=[[Nolondil]]}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree |ELE| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |ELE=[[Tar-Elendil]]}}
{{familytree/end}}
{{references}}

{{seq-start}}
{{seq-head
| race=half-elf
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| born={{SA|61}}
| died={{SA|471}}
}}
{{seq
| prev=[[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]]
| list=2nd [[King of Númenor]] (''de jure'')
| dates={{SA|442}} - {{SA|443|n}}
| next=[[Tar-Amandil]]
}}
{{seq-end}}

[[Category:House of Elros]]
[[Category:Rulers of Númenor]]
[[de:Vardamir]]
[[fa:واردامیر نولیمون]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/hommes/2a/numenoreens/vardamir]]
[[fi:Vardamir]]

Vardamir

2012-08-05T16:09:46Z

Jacob T. Fawkes: Added house infobox

{{numenorean infobox
| image=
| name=Tar-Vardamir
| othernames=''Nólimon'' ([[Quenya|Q]])
| titles=[[King of Númenor]] (''de jure'')
| position=
| realm=[[Númenor]]
| affiliation=
| language=[[Adûnaic]], [[Sindarin]] and [[Quenya]]
| birth={{SA|61}}
| birthlocation=Númenor
| rule={{SA|442}} (immediately abdicated) {{SA|442}} - {{SA|443|n}} (''de jure'')
| death={{SA|471}}
| deathlocation=Númenor
| age=410
| house=[[House of Elros]]
| parentage=[[Elros]]
| siblings=[[Tindómiel]], [[Manwendil]] and [[Atanalcar]]<ref name="Early">{{UT|earlier}}</ref>
| spouse=
| children=[[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Vardilmë]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]] and [[Nolondil]]
| gender=Male
| height=
| hair=
| eyes=
| clothing=
| weapons=
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}}'''Vardamir Nólimon''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈvardamir ˈnoːlimon]}}) was the brief second [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]. His royal name was '''Tar-Vardamir''' ({{IPA|[tar-ˈvardamir]}}).

As the eldest of the four children of [[Elros|Elros Tar-Minyatur]],<ref name="Early"/> Vardamir was the heir to the Sceptre of Númenor. He was noted as an exceptional scholar whose only desire was to study, not to rule. When Elros died, Vardamir was already advanced in years. He immediately abdicated in favour of his eldest son, who would rule as [[Tar-Amandil]]. However, Vardamir was still officially counted as the second King of Númenor, having nominally ruled for a single year.<ref>{{UT|Kings}}, Vardamir Nólimon</ref>

Vardamir had four children: three sons, [[Tar-Amandil|Amandil]], [[Aulendil (son of Vardamir)|Aulendil]], and [[Nolondil]]; and one daughter, [[Vardilmë]].<ref name="Early"/>

== Etymology ==

Vardamir means "Jewel of [[Varda]]" in [[Quenya]] (from ''mírë'' "jewel"). His surname, Nólimon, means "Man of Knowledge" (from ''nólë'' "lore, knowledge" and ''-mon'', a masculine suffix). Like all the rulers of Númenor who took royal titles in Quenya, Vardamir added the prefix ''tar-'' ("high") to his name when he received the Sceptre.

== Genealogy ==
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Elros

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}}'''Elros''' ([[Sindarin|S]], pron. {{IPA|[ˈelros]}}) was the son of [[Eärendil]], the great hero of the [[First Age]], and his wife [[Elwing]]. He was the twin brother of [[Elrond]] and both were [[Half-elven]].<ref name="Earendil">{{S|Earendil}}</ref> The Valar gave Elros and his brother the choice to become mortal [[Men]] or immortal like the [[Elves]]. While Elrond became an Elf, Elros chose to be a Man. He would become a lord of the [[Edain]] and the first [[King of Númenor]], taking the name '''Tar-Minyatur''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[tarˈmiɲatur]}}).

== History ==
Elros and Elrond were born in the [[Mouths of Sirion|Havens of Sirion]] during the darkest days of the First Age, when the forces of [[Morgoth]] controlled most of [[Beleriand]]. When the twins were just four years old, the [[Sons of Fëanor]], bound by their [[Oath of Fëanor|Oath]], assaulted the Havens in the [[Third Kinslaying]] since they desired the [[Silmaril]] held by Eärendil. Elros' father was at sea, and Elwing barely escaped with the Silmaril. [[Maedhros]] and [[Maglor]], the only Sons of Fëanor to repudiate their deeds, found the twins playing by a forest waterfall under the starlight and gave him the name Elros meaning "star-foam" (see [[#Etymology|Etymology]]) and protected them through the end of the First Age.<ref name="Earendil"/>.

After the [[War of Wrath]] and the destruction of Beleriand, the Valar gave the twin ''[[Peredhil]]'' the choice over their race and fate. Elros chose the [[Gift of Men]],<ref name="Earendil"/> but still, he had to live for 500 years, longest than any other mortal Man.

Now by right a lord of the [[Edain]]<ref group=note>His father, Eärendil, was a descendant of the Lords of all Three Houses</ref>, he led his people across the [[Belegaer|Great Sea]], guided by the [[Star of Eärendil]] his father, to the land the Valar had prepared for the Edain as a reward for their struggle against Morgoth. They arrived at [[Elenna]], a large island in the western part of the Sea, soon after the beginning of the [[Second Age]]. Elenna was the closest of mortal lands to the [[Blessed Realm]], though Men were [[Ban of the Valar|forbidden to go]] any further west than Elenna. However, the Valar gave the Edain substantially longer lifespans than most Men had, and Elros and his descendants had the longest lives of all the people.<ref>{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref>

Elros became the first [[King of Númenor|King]] of the realm of [[Númenor]] in the year 32 of the Second Age. He took a royal name in [[Quenya]], ''Tar-Minyatur'', thus setting a tradition of Quenya being the royal language of the isle, even though the common tongue was [[Adûnaic]].<ref name="Kings">{{UT|Kings}}</ref> He brought with him the [[Ring of Barahir]], the [[Dramborleg|Axe of Tuor]], and [[Thingol]]'s sword [[Aranrúth]] as family heirlooms.

He built the royal tower at [[Armenelos]] and throughout his reign the kingdom received gifts from the Elves of [[Tol Eressëa]], including flowers from the gardens of [[Yavanna]] and a seed from [[Celeborn, White Tree|Celeborn]]. This was the beginning of the Númenóreans' long friendship with the Elves of the West, a relationship that would define the future of Númenor.

Tar-Minyatur had four children: three sons, [[Vardamir|Vardamir Nólimon]], [[Manwendil]], and [[Atanalcar]]; and one daughter, [[Tindómiel]].<ref>{{UT|earlier}}</ref> After living five centuries, and ruling Númenor for 410 years, Tar-Minyatur died and his son Vardamir Nólimon took up the [[Sceptre]] of Númenor as [[Vardamir|Tar-Vardamir]]. But because Elros had lived so long, Tar-Vardamir was already old, and was thus only a titular King: he immediately surrendered the Sceptre to his son, [[Tar-Amandil]].<ref name="Kings"/>

== Etymology ==
''Elros'' is a [[Sindarin]] name meaning "Elf of the spray", based on a tale from his early childhood when the [[Sons of Fëanor]] abducted the twins until [[Maedhros]] found them playing in a forest waterfall. Alternatively, his name could mean "star-foam".<ref>{{S|Index}}</ref> The Sindarin elements are ''[[el]]'' ("star") and ''[[ros]]'' ("foam").<ref name=Elements>{{S|Elements}}</ref>

''Elros'' is the [[Sindarin]] form of [[Quenya]] '''''Elerossë''''' (pron. {{IPA|[ˌeleˈrosːe]}}).<ref name=Elements/>

==Other names and titles==

Elros' royal name, '''''Tar-Minyatur''''', is [[Quenya]] for "High First-Lord", consisting of ''[[tar]]'' +("high") + ''[[minya]]'' ("first") + ''[[tur]]'' ("master, lord").{{fact}} All the Kings and [[Ruling Queen of Númenor|Queens]] after Elros who took their names in Quenya also used the prefix ''tar-'' in their royal names.

In early versions of the [[legendarium]], Elros' [[Adûnaic]] name was ''Indilzar'', which was changed to ''Gimilzôr''. However, in later versions of the Númenórean tale ''[[Ar-Gimilzôr|(Ar-)Gimilzôr]]'' was the name of the twenty-third King of Númenor.<ref>{{SD|Drowning}}, pp. 380-1 (§20)</ref>

== Genealogy ==
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==See also==
*[[:Category:Images of Elros|Images of Elros]]
*[[Twins]]
==Notes==

{{References}}

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Barahir (grandson of Faramir)

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}}{{Pronounce|Barahir.mp3|Ardamir}}
'''Barahir''' was the grandson of [[Faramir]] and [[Éowyn]]. He may have been the son of [[Elboron]].

==History==
Barahir wrote ''[[The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen]]'' at some point during the second century of the [[Fourth Age]]. His work survived in abbreviated form in the [[Thain's Book]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref>

==Etymology==

''Barahir'' is a [[Sindarin]] word and consists of ''[[bara]]'' ("fiery; eager") + ''[[hîr]]'' ("master, lord").<ref>{{LR|Etymologies}}, pp. 351, 364</ref>

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