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Council of Elrond

2008-10-30T02:27:14Z

Silenthunter:

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[[Image:Michael Kaluta - Elrond Recalls the Host of Gilgalad.jpg|thumb|250px|Elrond Recalls the Host of [[Gilgalad]], by [[Michael Kaluta]].]]
The '''Council of Elrond''' was a council called and led by [[Elrond]], held on [[October 25]], [[Third Age 3018|T.A. 3018]] in [[Rivendell]]. The main purpose of the council was to discuss what should be done with the [[One Ring]], which had resurfaced shortly before.

==Attendants==
The following people are known to have attended the Council:
* Elrond. As convener of the council and de facto ruler of Rivendell, Elrond headed the Council.
* [[Gandalf]], one of the [[Wizards]], was one of the [[Wise]].
* [[Frodo Baggins]], the [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]], came to Rivendell on the advice of Gandalf.
* [[Bilbo Baggins]], a former Ring-bearer, and the "Ring-finder".
* [[Glorfindel]], a [[Noldor|Noldo]] who had aided Frodo earlier on his travel to Rivendell.
* [[Erestor]], and several unnamed advisors of Elrond's household.
* [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], a [[Dúnedain of the North|Ranger]], who had been Frodo's travel companion, guide and aid since [[Bree]].
* [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]], son of the [[Denethor II|Steward of Gondor]]. His brother [[Faramir (son of Denethor II)|Faramir]] had a [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|prophetic dream]] thrice, and he himself once. It spoke of "[[Narsil|the Sword that was broken]], "[[Imladris]]", "[[Isildur's Bane]]" and a "[[Hobbits|Halfling]]". In order to find the meaning of the dream, Boromir went to "Imladris" - Rivendell.
* [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]] and his son [[Gimli]] were sent by [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] to warn Bilbo. Earlier, a messenger from [[Mordor]] had appeared at the gate of [[Erebor]], and asked for information of the One Ring. As king [[Brand]] of [[Dale]] was also encountered, Dáin decided to send messengers to Rivendell.
* [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]], was sent by his father [[Thranduil]] with ill news. Aragorn had placed [[Gollum]] in the custody of the Elves of [[Mirkwood]], but after a surprise attack of [[Orcs]], Gollum had managed to escape.
* [[Galdor of the Havens]], a messenger of [[Círdan]] who just happened to be present at the time. His role in the Council was no larger than asking a couple of obvious questions.

==Events==
At the Council, Gandalf, Elrond and Bilbo told the history of the Ring to all. At hearing the potential of "Isildur's Bane", Boromir opted to use the Ring to defend his native [[Gondor]], and overthrow [[Sauron]], its creator. Gandalf and Elrond were against it, andstated that the Ring was the essence of Sauron, and thus would corrupt and ultimately destroy whoever tried to use it. Eventually Gandalf felt it necessary to employ shock tactics by reciting the [[Ring-inscription]] in [[Black Speech]], angering Elrond in the process.

Eventually it was decided that the only way to be free of Sauron and the Ring was to cast the Ring into the [[Crack of Doom]] in [[Mount Doom]].

It then became necessary to decide who should take responsibility for such a perilous undertaking. Bilbo offered to finish the job he had started, but Gandalf told him he could not take back the Ring. Eventually Frodo surprised everyone including himself by telling them he would take the Ring. After some thought Elrond agreed. At this point Sam emerged from hiding and demanded to accompany Frodo, and since it was hardly possible to separate them Elrond agreed.

Who would further accompany the "[[Company of the Ring]]" was the subject of some debate for the following two months, allthough it was clear that Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli and Legolas would join them. Elrond opted for two more; "Nine walkers" would counter the "[[Nazgûl|Nine Riders]]". He originally intended to send two of his household, such as Glorfindel, but Gandalf opted to send [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] instead, as he deemed friendship and loyalty more important than strength.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[Image:Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring - The Council of Elrond.jpg|thumb|250px|The Council of Elrond in [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]].]]

'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1956 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Not much is known, as information only runs up to the chapter ''[[Many Meetings]]'', but it can at least be deduced that Glóin was present.

'''1978: ''[[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Not all of the mentioned people were present. Glorfindel, Glóin, Erestor, Galdor were omitted.

'''1981: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The Council of Elrond begins without introduction in the sixth episode. Glóin, Galdor and Erestor are omitted.

'''2001: ''[[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:The attendants are described as being "summoned", and in the extended edition of ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'', it is explicitly stated that the Council was called because the Ring was found, and Boromir was ordered to claim it. This is in contrast to the original text, where fate seems to bring them together.

:The composition of the Company of the Ring was decided at the council. Sam was not the only one eavesdropping; Merry and Pippin did exactly the same.

:In addition to the original members (minus Bilbo), several others are shown. According to the [[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game|Decipher cards]], these are tradesmen from [[Dale]] and [[Lake-town]]. [[Figwit]] is also present.

'''2002: ''[[Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring (game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Only Elrond, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Aragorn, Gandalf and Frodo are mentioned, though the other three Hobbits are also present. The first seven are quickly chosen, but as Elrond tells him of two great warriors, Merry and Pippin barge in.

==References==
* ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', [[The Council of Elrond]].
* ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', [[The Ring goes South]].
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Thorongil

2008-10-29T17:47:03Z

Silenthunter:

:''The main article on this subject is located at '''[[Aragorn II]]'''.
'''Thorongil''' was an alias taken by [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] in his youth ([[Third Age 2957|T.A. 2957]]-[[Third Age 2980|2980]]), when he journeyed to [[Rohan]] and [[Gondor]] and performed services to their lords.

==Etymology==
Thorongil is [[Sindarin]] for ''Eagle of the Star''. [[thoron]] = eagle, [[gil]] = star.

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Squint-eyed southerner

2008-10-29T17:46:24Z

Silenthunter:

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The '''Squint-eyed Southerner''' was an outlaw driven from [[Dunland]] whose name was not known, he served as an agent of [[Saruman]], one of Saruman's most trusted in fact ([[Unfinished Tales|U.T.]]). It was rumored there was Orc-blood within him ([[Unfinished Tales|U.T.]]), this may have been due to the cross-breeding experiments which Saruman was conducting.

==Description==
{{quote|Just what my father meant to convey by the 'squint-eyed Southerner' at Bree I'm not sure. I don't think that he can possibly have meant that the man had 'slit-eyes' (goblin-like). He may have meant that he actually had a squint (optical disorder), but that seems unnecessarily particular. So the likeliest meaning, I think, is that the man didn't look straight, but obliquely, watchfully, sideways, suggesting craftiness and crookedness.|'The "Squint-eyed Southerner"', [[Beyond Bree]], May [[1990]], p. 9}}

==History==
The Southerner at one point was stationed on the borders of [[the Shire]] to negotiate the purchase of "[[leaf]]" and other supplies which Saruman was storing in preparation for the war. Saruman had ordered the man to infiltrate the Shire and learn of any [[hobbits]] who had departed recently in hopes of finding out who possessed [[the One Ring]]. The Southerner was "well supplied with maps, lists of names, and notes concerning the Shire." ([[Unfinished Tales|U.T.]])

In September of [[Third Age 3018|3018]], the Dunlending was traveling back to the Shire when the [[Black Riders]] came upon him at the [[Tharbad]] crossing. When questioned, the Southerner told the Witch-king everything, betraying Saruman, which made the Witch-king realize Saruman was not a true ally. The Witch-king was made aware of the name [[Baggins]] and [[Hobbiton]] was singled out for immediate visit and inquiry.

The Witch-king put the [[Shadow of Fear]] on the Dunlending and sent him to [[Bree]] to listen for information of Baggins. The Southerner met up with [[Bill Ferny]] and at the [[Prancing Pony]] on September 29th, the two of them saw [[Frodo Baggins]] vanish into thin air. After reporting the information to the [[Nazgûl]], the [[Ringwraiths]] came to attack that night.

Aragorn kept the hobbits safe through the night and the next morning the Squint-eyed Southerner was spotted inside Bill Ferny's house when the company set out to [[Weathertop]].

Nothing else is recorded of the Squint-eyed Southerner, however in [[Third Age 3019|3019]], many of Saruman's agents occupied the Shire and oppressed the Hobbits. It is possible the Southerner was among them as many of the Men resembled him. The Men were driven out of the Shire in the [[Battle of Bywater]] on November 3rd.

==References==
* ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'', "[[At the Sign of the Prancing Pony]]", "[[Strider (chapter)|Strider]]", "[[A Knife in the Dark]]"
* ''[[The Two Towers]]'', "[[Flotsam and Jetsam]]"
* ''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Scouring of the Shire]]"
* ''[[Unfinished Tales]]'', "[[The Hunt for the Ring]]", "Concerning Gandalf, Saruman, and the Shire"
* [[Beyond Bree]], May 1990, 'The "Squint-eyed Southerner"', pg. 9

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Malach Aradan

2008-10-29T17:34:24Z

Silenthunter:

'''Malach Aradan''' ([[First Age]] mid-300s) was the son and heir of [[Marach]] of the [[Third House of the Edain]], and the ancestor of the [[House of Hador]] and its descendants. He was the older brother of [[Imlach]] and father of [[Adanel]] and [[Magor]]. Malach spent fourteen years with the [[Elves]] in [[Hithlum]], where he learned to speak [[Elvish]], and was given the name '''''Aradan''''' ([[Quenya]] for "Noble Man"). After the death of his father, however, he returnde to [[Estolad]], where he later left with many of the Third House north, back to Hithlum.

== Genealogy ==
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[[Adanel]] [[Magor]] [[Amlach]]
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Eltas

2008-10-29T17:29:46Z

Silenthunter:

<center>{{quote|Yea, 'tis an unhappy tale, for sorrow hath fared ever abroad among [[Men]] and doth so still, but in the wild days were very terrible things done and suffered; and yet hath [[Melko]] seldom devised more cruelty, nor do I know a tale that is more pitiful.|'''Eltas''', ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part 2]]'', [[Turambar and the Foalókë]]}}</center>
'''Eltas''' was a [[man]] who introduced the Tale of Turambar and the [[Foalókë]], in the absence of [[Ailios]], on the second day of the feast of [[Turuhalmë]]. The story was told in the [[Cottage of Lost Play]] to [[Eriol]].

==References==
* ''[[The Book of Lost Tales Part 2]]'', [[Turambar and the Foalókë]]

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Baranor (man of Gondor)

2008-10-29T17:28:28Z

Silenthunter:

:'' For the Baranor who lived in the First Age see [[Baranor son of Baran]]''.

'''Baranor''' was a man of [[Gondor]] in the [[Third Age]]. He was the father of [[Beregond, soldier of Gondor|Beregond]], a hero of the [[siege of Minas Tirith]], and seems to have also dwelt in that city. Baranor's ancestors originally were from the vales of the [[White Mountains]], most likely in [[Lossarnach]]. prior to that they lived in [[Ithilien]]. He had a relative named [[Iorlas]], either his brother or his half-brother.

His name is an ancient one, dating back to the [[House of Bëor]] in the [[First Age]].

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East-mark

2008-10-29T17:09:39Z

Silenthunter:

One of the three military divisions of [[Rohan]], with the others being the [[West-mark]], and the King's Lands around [[Edoras]]. The East-mark was defined as those lands that lay east of the [[Entwash]] and [[Snowbourn]] rivers. In military matters, the command of the [[Men]] of the East-mark would be given to one of Rohan's Marshals of the Riddermark. At the time of the [[War of the Ring]] this was the [[Third Marshal of the Riddermark|Third Marshal]], the King's nephew [[Éomer]], who held his command at the ancient township of [[Aldburg]], the original capital of Rohan and the seat of his family.

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