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Nornorë

2014-11-05T17:45:58Z

Schmit:

'''Nornorë''' was a [[Valar|Vala]] in the earliest version of the [[legendarium]], ''[[The Book of Lost Tales (disambiguation)|The Book of Lost Tales]]''. Nornorë was herald of the Gods and was sent to the [[Cuiviénen|Koivië-néni]] to invite the [[Eldar]] to come to [[Valinor]]. He was replaced in later versions of the legendarium by [[Eönwë]] and [[Oromë]].

Nornorë played an important role in the afterlife of [[Men]] in this early version of the legendarium. [[Nienna|Fui]] would judge Men after they had died, sending some to [[Halls of Mandos|Mandos]] or [[Angband|Angamandi]], but sending others to [[Avathar|Arvalin]] aboard the ship [[Mornië]]. Of those sent to Arvalin, some very few would be retrieved by Nornorë, who brought them by chariot to dwell in [[Valmar]] until the [[Great End]].<ref>{{LT1|III}}</ref>

When the [[Eldar]] awoke in [[Palisor]], Nornorë was sent to them by the [[Valar|Gods]] as [[Manwë]]'s ambassador. Coming to Koivië-néni, he invited some of them to come with him to Valinor. [[Ingwë|Isil Inwë]], [[Finwë|Finwë Nólemë]], and [[Thingol|Tinwë Lintö]] heeded his call and he brought the three of them before the Gods, and then returned them to their folk at Koivië-néni. Upon returning, they convinced many of the Eldar to seek the Gods, and Nornorë brought the news to Valinor that the host of the Elves would indeed make the long journey west.<ref>{{LT1|V}}</ref>

Nornorë did not appear in later versions of the legendarium. His role as herald of the Gods came to be filled by [[Eönwë]], and [[Oromë]] became the Vala responsible for bringing Ingwë, Finwë, and [[Thingol|Elwë]] to Valinor as representatives of the Eldar and then returning them to Cuiviénen.

==Etymology==
''Nornorë'', also appearing as '''''Nornoros''''', is a [[Qenya]] name, derived from ''nornoro-'' ("run on, run smoothly"). The [[Gnomish]] version of his name is '''''Drondor''''' (later '''''Dronúrin''''').<ref>{{LT1|Appendix}}, p. 263</ref> He was also given other names: Qenya '''''Kapalimor''''' (derived from ''kapalima'' "bounding, leaping"; Gnomish version '''''Cablin''''') and Qenya '''''Vastor''''' (derived from ''vastan'' "rush, of both noise and speed").<ref>{{PE|14}}, p. 13</ref>
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2014-11-01T09:08:50Z

Schmit:

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}}'''Aredhel''', also called '''Ar-Feiniel''', the White Lady of the [[Noldor]], was the daughter of High King [[Fingolfin]] and [[Anairë]], sister of [[Fingon]], [[Turgon]], and [[Argon]], and mother of [[Maeglin]].

She was tall and strong, fond of hunting and riding in the forests. Her skin was pale and her hair dark; she always wore silver and white. She was fond of the sons of [[Fëanor]], especially [[Celegorm]] and [[Curufin]].

==History==

Aredhel would have been born to [[Fingolfin]] and [[Anairë]] in [[Valinor]]. She would have followed her father and brothers over the [[Helcaraxë]] to Middle Earth.

After arriving in [[Middle-earth]], she dwelt for a time in [[Nevrast]] with her brother Turgon. When he built the hidden city of [[Gondolin]] she went with him. After two hundred years, the longing for the forests and wide lands overcame her and she asked her brother for permission to leave. Turgon was unwilling, because he feared for her safety and for the secrecy of his kingdom. He eventually relented, giving her a small escort of lords for protection. Aredhel ignored his plea that she only go see Fingon, desiring instead to meet the Sons of Fëanor again. They sought passage through Doriath, but were denied because they were [[Noldor]]. They were forced to go northward to [[Nan Dungortheb]], where they were separated. Aredhel continued onwards to [[Himlad]] where [[Celegorm]] lived, only to find him away. She tired of waiting, and began taking trips on her own to pass the time. It was on one such trip that she wandered into the forest of [[Nan Elmoth]].

[[File:Ted Nasmith - Eöl Welcomes Aredhel.jpg|thumb|left|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''Eöl Welcomes Aredhel'']]

[[Eöl]] the [[Dark Elf]] lived there, and upon seeing Aredhel's beauty, wove a spell which caused her to become hopelessly lost and wander ever closer to his home. Eöl revealed himself when she arrived, and welcomed her to his house. They married and had a son named [[Maeglin]]. During this time, Aredhel was free to go where she pleased, with the sole restriction that she couldn't visit any of her kin. Her homesickness led her to tell Maeglin many stories about Gondolin and the Noldor, which only increased her longing for home. Thus, when Maeglin proposed that they abandon Nan Elmoth and return to Gondolin, she responded with pride and joy.

Waiting until Eöl was away, the two fled Nan Elmoth for Gondolin, but were unknowingly tracked by Eöl, who had discovered their disappearance earlier than expected. Aredhel and Maeglin were received with joy in Gondolin, but the guards quickly caught Eöl and brought him to the King on Aredhel's bidding. Turgon was initially willing to spare Eöl and accept him as a kinsman if he remained in Gondolin forever, but Eöl would not accept this judgement and chose death for himself and Maeglin. He threw a javelin at his son, but Aredhel shielded Maeglin and was wounded. While she lay resting, she spoke to her niece Idril and begged her to ensure Turgon showed mercy on Eöl. This was not to be, as the weapon Eöl used had been poisoned. Aredhel died shortly after making this final plea, leaving the city and its King bereaved once more.

==Etymology==

Aredhel's name in [[Valinor]] used to be '''''Írissë'''''. In [[Sindarin]] this name was ''Íreth''.<ref>{{PM|XI}}, p. 345</ref>

The name ''Aredhel'' means "Noble Elf" in [[Sindarin]],<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 139</ref> and is probably an [[epessë]] acquired later.{{fact}}

Note on pronunciation: Aredhel should be pronounced ''ar-eth-el'' (hard "th"), not ''ar-ed-hel''.

== Other versions of the Legendarium ==
The names ''Aredhel'' and ''Ar-Feiniel'' ("noble white lady") were both originally intended to stand alone, and be used as the main name of Irissë. While preparing ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' for publication [[Christopher Tolkien]] could not discover which name was intended to be used as her final name, and he therefore chose to use both names: a decision he later stated in [[the History of Middle-earth]] series was possibly mistaken.

==Genealogy==
 
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==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Aredhel|Images of Aredhel]]
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Idril

2014-11-01T09:08:27Z

Schmit:

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'''Idril Celebrindal''' was the daughter of King [[Turgon]] of [[Gondolin]] and [[Elenwë]], the wife of [[Tuor]], and the mother of [[Eärendil|Eärendil the Mariner]].

Of the [[Noldor]] who [[Flight of the Noldor|returned]] to [[Middle-earth]] documented to have [[Vanyar|Vanyarin]] ancestry, Idril has the most, being five-eighths Vanyarin by ancestry. Her full-Vanyarin mother [[Elenwë]] fell during the crossing at [[Helcaraxë]], and so did not step foot in Middle-earth. Idril's son [[Eärendil]] is also documented the most heavily Vanyarin of the [[Half-elven]], being five-sixteenths Vanyarin by ancestry.

== History ==
[[Image:Måns Björkman - Idril.gif|left|thumb|[[Idril Celebrindal]]'s device, depicting a [[menelluin]], with 12 points]]
Idril Celebrindal was the only child of Turgon. She participated in the [[Flight of the Noldor]], and in the [[Helcaraxë]] almost lost her life falling through the ice with several others, but Turgon saved her,{{fact}} though he lost his wife Elenwë. Together with [[Angrod]]'s son [[Orodreth]] she was one of the two Noldor in the third generation to come into exile. Idril was loved in secret by her cousin [[Maeglin]], the son of [[Eöl]] the Dark Elf and [[Aredhel]], Turgon's sister, but she scorned his advances because of his dark character, and the fact they were too closely related.

When Tuor, son of [[Huor]] arrived in [[Gondolin]], Idril fell in love with him. Because Turgon had grown to love Tuor as a son (as he had his father before), and remembering the last words of Huor, he allowed Idril and Tuor to wed, thus bringing about the second union of the [[Eldar]] and [[Edain]], after [[Beren]] and [[Lúthien]]. Idril encouraged Tuor to build the secret passage known as [[Idril's secret way]], and thus enabled many to escape the [[Fall of Gondolin]]. In Gondolin she had a son, [[Eärendil]].

After the fall of Gondolin, Idril and Tuor became leaders of the exiles at the [[Havens of Sirion]], where they also received [[Elwing]] daughter of [[Dior]] son of Beren and Lúthien.

When Tuor grew old he departed in his ship for the [[Aman|West]], and Idril went with him. It is believed by the Elves and [[Dúnedain]] that Idril and Tuor arrived in Valinor, bypassing the [[Ban of the Valar]], and that Tuor became reckoned in the kindred of the Elves, so that they both live in [[Valinor]].

== Etymology ==
The name Idril is the [[Sindarin]] form of her [[Quenya]] name ''Itarildë'' (or ''Itarillë''), which means "Sparkling Brilliance". {{fact}}

She was called [[Celebrindal]], "Silver-foot", because she always went barefoot.<ref>{{S|Noldor}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Idril|Images of Idril Celebrindal]]

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2010-08-22T06:42:46Z

Schmit: Added information about Stewards, Chieftains, and Eotheod.

The '''Watchful Peace''' is a relatively peaceful period during the [[Third Age]].

The Watchful Peace began in [[Third Age]] 2063, when [[Gandalf]] went to [[Dol Guldur]] and the evil dwelling there (later known to be [[Sauron]]) fled east. It lasted until 2460, when Sauron returned with new strength.

This took place shortly after the loss of [[Eärnur]], the last king of Gondor, and so the first ten [[Ruling Steward]]s had relative calm in which to renew their strength. During the Watchful Peace Gondor strengthened its borders, keeping a watchful eye on the east, as [[Minas Morgul]] was still a threat on their flank and [[Mordor]] was still occupied with [[Orcs]]. But no major escalations occurred except for minor skirmishes with the [[Haven of Umbar]]. Stewards of Gondor during the Watchful Peace included [[Mardil Voronwë]], [[Eradan]], [[Herion]], [[Belegorn]], [[Húrin I]], [[Túrin I]], [[Hador (Steward of Gondor)|Hador]], [[Barahir (Steward of Gondor)|Barahir]], [[Dior (Steward of Gondor)|Dior]], and [[Denethor I]].

In the north, [[Arthedain]] and [[Arnor]] were long gone, but [[Angmar]] had also fallen. The first seven [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]] reigned during the Watchful Peace: [[Aranarth]], [[Arahael]], [[Aranuir]], [[Aravir]], [[Aragorn I]], [[Araglas]], and [[Arahad I]]. The [[Hobbits]] of the [[Shire]] prospered and even expanded; [[Buckland]] was first occupied by [[Oldbucks]] at this time. [[Isumbras Took I|Isumbras I]] became the first [[Took|Tookish]] [[Thain]] of the Shire in [[TA 2340|2340]].

The [[Dwarves]] of [[Durin's folk]] under [[Thorin I]] abandoned [[Lonely Mountain]], and left for the [[Grey Mountains]], where most of their kin now gathered. The [[Éothéod]] dwelt in the north vales of [[Anduin]] during the Watchful Peace.

Sauron was not idle in the east: he created a strong alliance between the various tribes of [[Easterlings]], so that when he returned he was more powerful and had many [[Men]] in his service.

[[category:Periods]]

[[fr:encyclo/evenements/3a/paix_vigilante]]

Watchful Peace

2010-08-22T06:41:19Z

Schmit:

The '''Watchful Peace''' is a relatively peaceful period during the [[Third Age]].

The Watchful Peace began in [[Third Age]] 2063, when [[Gandalf]] went to [[Dol Guldur]] and the evil dwelling there (later known to be [[Sauron]]) fled east. It lasted until 2460, when Sauron returned with new strength.

This took place shortly after the loss of [[Eärnur]], the last king of Gondor, and so the first ten [[Ruling Steward]]s had relative calm in which to renew their strength. During the Watchful Peace Gondor strengthened its borders, keeping a watchful eye on the east, as [[Minas Morgul]] was still a threat on their flank and [[Mordor]] was still occupied with [[Orcs]]. But no major escalations occurred except for minor skirmishes with the [[Haven of Umbar]]. Stewards of Gondor during the Watchful Peace included [[Mardil Voronwë]], [[Eradan]], [[Herion]], [[Belegorn]], [[Húrin I]], [[Túrin I]], [[Hador (Steward of Gondor)|Hador]], [[Barahir (Steward of Gondor)|Barahir]], [[Dior (Steward of Gondor)|Dior]], and [[Denethor I]].

In the north, [[Arthedain]] and [[Arnor]] were long gone, but [[Angmar]] had also fallen. The first seven [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]] reigned during the Watchful Peace: [[Aranarth]], [[Arahael]], [[Aranuir]], [[Aravir]], [[Aragorn I]], [[Araglas]], and [[Arahad I]]. The [[Hobbits]] of the [[Shire]] prospered and even expanded; [[Buckland]] was first occupied by [[Oldbucks]] at this time. [[Isumbras I]] became the first [[Took|Tookish]] [[Thain]] of the Shire in [[TA 2340|2340]].

The [[Dwarves]] of [[Durin's folk]] under [[Thorin I]] abandoned [[Lonely Mountain]], and left for the [[Grey Mountains]], where most of their kin now gathered. The [[Éothéod]] dwelt in the north vales of [[Anduin]] during the Watchful Peace.

Sauron was not idle in the east: he created a strong alliance between the various tribes of [[Easterlings]], so that when he returned he was more powerful and had many [[Men]] in his service.

[[category:Periods]]

[[fr:encyclo/evenements/3a/paix_vigilante]]