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Elladan and Elrohir

2024-09-08T22:45:29Z

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{{infobox character
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| image=Peter Xavier Price - The Rescue of Celebrían.jpg
| caption="The Rescue of Celebrían" by [[Peter Xavier Price]]
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<center>{{Quote|‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir? Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond of Rivendell.’|''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Passing of the Grey Company]]"}}</center>

'''Elladan''' and '''Elrohir''' were the [[Twins|twin]] sons, and eldest children, of [[Elrond]] and [[Celebrían]].

They were descended from the royal Houses of the [[Eldar]] through both their father and mother, but also from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father.

==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing" />

==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. The twins rode to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA" /> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|West]] the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the [[orcs]], often riding against them with the [[Northern Dúnedain]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>

In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
{{expansion}}
In the early part of the [[War of the Ring]], the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn]]'s aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing" /> They followed Aragorn through the [[Paths of the Dead]], fought with him at [[Pelargir]], and took part in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]], where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]<ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>

===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond [[Half-elven]] were granted the choice of whether to leave [[Middle-earth]] for the [[Undying Lands]], or remain there and become [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[Men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

==Etymology==
===Elladan===
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref name="twins" />

===Elrohir===
''Elrohir'' is Sindarin for "Elf-man" or "Elf-knight", from ''el'' ("elf") + ''[[rohir]]'' ("horse-lord").<ref name="twins">{{L|211}}, pp. 281-2</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations===
<gallery mode="traditional" widths="200" heights="150">
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg|Elladan and Elrohir in [[Born of Hope|''Born of Hope'']]
</gallery>
'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are not mentioned by name. However, two dark-haired individuals of similar dress and appearance appear at the council in Aragorn's tent, just as Elladan and Elrohir do in the novel.

'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the two characters.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].
2009: '''''[[Born of Hope]]:'''''
:In the late [[Third Age]], Elladan and Elrohir come to visit [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]], Chieftain of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnedain]], to warn him about orcs approaching the village. Their advice is to bring Arathorn's son, [[Aragorn]], to [[Rivendell]], together with Arathorn's wife, [[Gilraen]]. However, the decision is delayed and the orcs attack the village. Elladan and Elrohir help in the battle, but later Arathorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] follow the orcs in the wood and Arathorn is mortally wounded. Elladan and Elrohir bring back him to the village and later will accompany Gilraen and her son to Rivendell.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elladan and Elrohir}}

[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]
[[Category:Fourth Age characters]]
[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]
[[de:Elladan]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/elfes/semi-elfes/elladan]]
[[fi:Elladan]]

Elladan and Elrohir

2024-09-08T22:42:44Z

Silmarile: limks added

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| caption="The Rescue of Celebrían" by [[Peter Xavier Price]]
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<center>{{Quote|‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir? Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond of Rivendell.’|''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Passing of the Grey Company]]"}}</center>

'''Elladan''' and '''Elrohir''' were the [[Twins|twin]] sons, and eldest children, of [[Elrond]] and [[Celebrían]].

They were descended from the royal Houses of the [[Eldar]] through both their father and mother, but also from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father.

==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing" />

==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. The twins rode to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA" /> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|West]] the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the [[orcs]], often riding against them with the [[Northern Dúnedain]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>

In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
{{expansion}}
In the early part of the [[War of the Ring]], the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn]]'s aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing" /> They followed Aragorn through the [[Paths of the Dead]], fought with him at [[Pelargir]], and took part in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]], where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]<ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>

===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond [[Half-elven]] were granted the choice of whether to leave [[Middle-earth]] for the [[Undying Lands]], or remain there and become [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[Men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

==Etymology==
===Elladan===
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref name="twins" />

===Elrohir===
''Elrohir'' is Sindarin for "Elf-man" or "Elf-knight", from ''el'' ("elf") + ''[[rohir]]'' ("horse-lord").<ref name="twins">{{L|211}}, pp. 281-2</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations===
<gallery mode="traditional" widths="200" heights="150">
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg|Elladan and Elrohir in [[Born of Hope|''Born of Hope'']]
</gallery>
'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are not mentioned by name. However, two dark-haired individuals of similar dress and appearance appear at the council in Aragorn's tent, just as Elladan and Elrohir do in the novel.

'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the two characters.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].
2009: '''''[[Born of Hope]]:'''''
:In the late [[Third Age]], Elladan and Elrohir come to visit [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]], Chieftain of the [[Dúnedain of Arnor|Dúnedain]], to warn him about orcs approaching the village. Their advice is to bring Arathorn's son, [[Aragorn]], and his mother, [[Gilraen]], to [[Rivendell]]. However, the decision is delayed and the orcs attack the village. Elladan and Elrohir help in the battle, but later Arathorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] follow the orcs in the wood and Arathorn is mortally wounded. Elladan and Elrohir bring back him to the village and later will accompany Gllraen and her son to Rivendell.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elladan and Elrohir}}

[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]
[[Category:Fourth Age characters]]
[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]
[[de:Elladan]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/elfes/semi-elfes/elladan]]
[[fi:Elladan]]

Elladan and Elrohir

2024-09-08T22:36:15Z

Silmarile:

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| people=[[Half-elven|Half-elf]]
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| caption="The Rescue of Celebrían" by [[Peter Xavier Price]]
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<center>{{Quote|‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir? Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond of Rivendell.’|''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Passing of the Grey Company]]"}}</center>

'''Elladan''' and '''Elrohir''' were the [[Twins|twin]] sons, and eldest children, of [[Elrond]] and [[Celebrían]].

They were descended from the royal Houses of the [[Eldar]] through both their father and mother, but also from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father.

==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing" />

==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. The twins rode to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA" /> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|West]] the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the [[orcs]], often riding against them with the [[Northern Dúnedain]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>

In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
{{expansion}}
In the early part of the [[War of the Ring]], the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn]]'s aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing" /> They followed Aragorn through the [[Paths of the Dead]], fought with him at [[Pelargir]], and took part in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]], where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]<ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>

===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond [[Half-elven]] were granted the choice of whether to leave [[Middle-earth]] for the [[Undying Lands]], or remain there and become [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[Men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

==Etymology==
===Elladan===
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref name="twins" />

===Elrohir===
''Elrohir'' is Sindarin for "Elf-man" or "Elf-knight", from ''el'' ("elf") + ''[[rohir]]'' ("horse-lord").<ref name="twins">{{L|211}}, pp. 281-2</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations===
<gallery mode="traditional" widths="200" heights="150">
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg|Elladan and Elrohir in [[Born of Hope|''Born of Hope'']]
</gallery>
'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are not mentioned by name. However, two dark-haired individuals of similar dress and appearance appear at the council in Aragorn's tent, just as Elladan and Elrohir do in the novel.

'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the two characters.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].
2009: '''''[[Born of Hope]]:'''''
:Elladan and Elrohir come to visit [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]] to warn him about orcs approaching the village. Their advice is to bring Aragorn and his mother [[Gilraen]] to [[Rivendell]]. However, the decision is delayed and the orcs attack the village. Elladan and Elrohir help in the battle, but later Arathorn and his [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] follow the orcs in the wood and Arathorn is mortally wounded. Elladan and Elrohir bring back him to the village and later will accompany Gllraen and her son to Rivendell.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elladan and Elrohir}}

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[[fi:Elladan]]

Elladan and Elrohir

2024-09-08T22:28:58Z

Silmarile: /* Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations */

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<center>{{Quote|‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir? Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond of Rivendell.’|''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Passing of the Grey Company]]"}}</center>

'''Elladan''' and '''Elrohir''' were the [[Twins|twin]] sons, and eldest children, of [[Elrond]] and [[Celebrían]].

They were descended from the royal Houses of the [[Eldar]] through both their father and mother, but also from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father.

==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing" />

==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. The twins rode to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA" /> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|West]] the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the [[orcs]], often riding against them with the [[Northern Dúnedain]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>

In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
{{expansion}}
In the early part of the [[War of the Ring]], the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn]]'s aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing" /> They followed Aragorn through the [[Paths of the Dead]], fought with him at [[Pelargir]], and took part in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]], where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]<ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>

===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond [[Half-elven]] were granted the choice of whether to leave [[Middle-earth]] for the [[Undying Lands]], or remain there and become [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[Men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

==Etymology==
===Elladan===
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref name="twins" />

===Elrohir===
''Elrohir'' is Sindarin for "Elf-man" or "Elf-knight", from ''el'' ("elf") + ''[[rohir]]'' ("horse-lord").<ref name="twins">{{L|211}}, pp. 281-2</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations===
<gallery mode="traditional" widths="200" heights="150">
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg|Elladan and Elrohir in [[Born of Hope|''Born of Hope'']]
</gallery>
'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are not mentioned by name. However, two dark-haired individuals of similar dress and appearance appear at the council in Aragorn's tent, just as Elladan and Elrohir do in the novel.

'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the two characters.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].
2009: '''''[[Born of Hope]]:'''''
:Elladan and Elrohir come to visit Arathorn to warn him about orcs approaching the village. Their advice is to bring Aragorn and his mother Gilraen to Rivendell. However, the decision is delayed and the orcs attack the village. Elladan and Elrohir help in the battle, but later Arathorn and his Rangers follow the orcs in the wood and Arathorn is mortally wounded. Elladan and Elrohir bring back him to the village and later will accompany Gllraen and her son to Rivendell.

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>

{{references}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Elladan and Elrohir}}

[[Category:Characters in The Lord of the Rings]]
[[Category:Fourth Age characters]]
[[Category:Half-elven]]
[[Category:Noldor]]
[[Category:Sindarin names]]
[[Category:Third Age characters]]
[[de:Elladan]]
[[fr:encyclo/personnages/elfes/semi-elfes/elladan]]
[[fi:Elladan]]

Elladan and Elrohir

2024-09-08T22:15:16Z

Silmarile: /* Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations */

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<center>{{Quote|‘And have you marked the brethren Elladan and Elrohir? Less sombre is their gear than the others’, and they are fair and gallant as Elven-lords; and that is not to be wondered at in the sons of Elrond of Rivendell.’|''[[The Return of the King]]'', "[[The Passing of the Grey Company]]"}}</center>

'''Elladan''' and '''Elrohir''' were the [[Twins|twin]] sons, and eldest children, of [[Elrond]] and [[Celebrían]].

They were descended from the royal Houses of the [[Eldar]] through both their father and mother, but also from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father.

==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing" />

==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. The twins rode to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA" /> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|West]] the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the [[orcs]], often riding against them with the [[Northern Dúnedain]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref>

In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>

===War of the Ring===
{{expansion}}
In the early part of the [[War of the Ring]], the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>

Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn]]'s aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing" /> They followed Aragorn through the [[Paths of the Dead]], fought with him at [[Pelargir]], and took part in the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]], where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]<ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>

===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond [[Half-elven]] were granted the choice of whether to leave [[Middle-earth]] for the [[Undying Lands]], or remain there and become [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[Men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

==Etymology==
===Elladan===
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref name="twins" />

===Elrohir===
''Elrohir'' is Sindarin for "Elf-man" or "Elf-knight", from ''el'' ("elf") + ''[[rohir]]'' ("horse-lord").<ref name="twins">{{L|211}}, pp. 281-2</ref>

==Genealogy==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
===Elladan and Elrohir in adaptations===
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File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elladan.jpg|Elladan in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''
File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elrohir.jpg|Elrohir in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]''
File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg|Elladan and Elrohir in [[Born of Hope|''Born of Hope'']]
</gallery>
'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.

'''1980: [[The Return of the King (1980 film)|''The Return of the King'' (1980 film)]]:'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are not mentioned by name. However, two dark-haired individuals of similar dress and appearance appear at the council in Aragorn's tent, just as Elladan and Elrohir do in the novel.

'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the two characters.

'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].

'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>

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File:Elladan and Elrohir Born of Hope.jpeg

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Silmarile: Elladan and Elrohir portrayed in "Born of Hope", 2009.

== Summary ==
Elladan and Elrohir portrayed in "Born of Hope", 2009.
== Licensing ==
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Timeline

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Silmarile: Formenor --> Formenos

{{Cleanup}}
==[[Years of the Lamps]]==
:''All dates in this section are approximate. Calculated Sun years for the Years of the Lamps and the Trees are rounded to the nearest year.''<ref group="Note">One [[Valian Years|Valian Year]] is equal to 9.582 Sun Years.</ref>
{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Years of the Lamps'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Valian Year'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Calculated Sun Years'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" | '''''[[Music of the Ainur|Ainulindalë]]''''' ; The [[Ainur]] enter [[Eä]].
|-
| 1–1499 || 1-14,363 || The [[First War]] and the [[Arda Marred|Marring of Arda]].
|-
| 1500 || 14,373 || [[Tulkas]] enters [[Arda]] and [[Morgoth|Melkor]] flees.
|-
| '''''1900''''' || '''''18,206''''' || The completion of [[Arda]]. The [[Valar]] create the [[Two Lamps]] and settle at [[Almaren]]. '''''Beginning of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3400 || 32,579 || [[Tulkas]] weds [[Nessa]]. [[Morgoth|Melkor]] secretly returns to [[Arda]], raises the [[Iron Mountains]] and delves [[Utumno]]. This partly blights the [[Spring of Arda]].
|-
| '''''3450''''' || '''''33,058''''' || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] overthrows the [[Two Lamps]], forming the Seas of [[Sea of Helcar|Helcar]] and [[Sea of Ringil|Ringil]]. [[Almaren]] is destroyed. In order to preserve life on the earth, [[Yavanna]] sets most living things into a [[Sleep of Yavanna|long sleep]]. '''''End of the [[Spring of Arda]].'''''
|-
| 3450–3500 || 33,058-33,537 || The [[Valar]] raise the [[Pelóri]] and settle in [[Aman]]. The [[Two Trees]] are grown in [[Valinor]].
|}

== [[Years of the Trees]] ==

{| rules="all" style="border:1px solid darkgrey; border-collapse:collapse" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"
| colspan="3" style="background:gray; color:white; text-align:center" | '''Years of the Trees'''
|-
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Year of the Trees'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Calculated Sun Years'''
| style="background:lightgrey; text-align:center" | '''Event'''
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1|1]] || 1 || '''[[Yavanna]] creates the [[Two Trees]] amidst the hill of [[Ezellohar]] in [[Valinor]].''' With [[Telperion]]'s first blooming the new [[Time|Count of Time]] begins. Over the many centuries, [[Morgoth|Melkor]] sleeps in [[Utumno]]. [[Oromë]] hunts throughout [[Middle-earth]]. Melkor raises the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]] to hinder his efforts.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1000|1000]] || 9582 || The [[Valar]] hold council, for [[Yavanna]] and [[Oromë]] report that [[Melkor]] might rise once more in power. They discuss the [[Children of Ilúvatar]]. Over the next fifty years, [[Varda]] fashions new stars and begins to organize them and those already wrought into [[:Category:Constellations|constellations]]. '''Some time before the waking of the Elves, [[Aulë]] secretly creates the 7 [[Fathers of the Dwarves]] and their 6 spouses. Ilúvatar adopts them and they are put to sleep.'''
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1050|1050]] || 10,061 || [[Varda]] forms the [[Valacirca]]. '''The first 144 [[Elves]] ([[Minyar]], [[Tatyar]], and [[Nelyar]]) awake in [[Cuiviénen]].''' [[Melian]] travels to [[Beleriand]] after ascending [[Taniquetil]] to see the stars.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1080|1080]] || 10,349 || Spies of Melkor discover the Elves and afflict them. It is possible through the torture of Melkor that [[Orcs]] are first created.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1085|1085]] || 10,396 || [[Oromë]] discovers the [[Elves]], and calls them the [[Eldar]]. The Eldar are afraid of Oromë and blame him for [[Morgoth|Melkor]]'s work.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1086|1086]] || 10,406 || [[Oromë]] returns to [[Valinor]] and witnesses to his peers about the Children of Ilúvatar. Oromë returns to the [[Elves]] while the Valar consider his message.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1090|1090]] || 10,444 || The [[Valar]] make war on [[Morgoth|Melkor]] in the [[Battle of the Powers]]. The earth is shaken. The shores of Beleriand are formed and bays are created on the North. Over the next two years, Melkor is defeated and retreats into [[Utumno]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1092|1092]] || 10,464|| The siege of Utumno begins. The North is desolated and the Sea widened.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1099|1099]] || 10,530 || The [[Battle of the Powers]] ends as the Valar storm the final defenses of [[Utumno]]. [[Tulkas]] captures [[Morgoth|Melkor]] and binds him with [[Angainor]]. [[Sauron]] evades capture.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1100|1100]] || 10,540 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] is brought back to Valinor, judged and cast into the [[Halls of Mandos]] for three Ages of the Valar (300 Valian Years). 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1101|1101]] || 10,550 || The [[Valar]] make council about the protection of the [[Children of Ilúvatar]] and decide to bring them to Valinor. Oromë extends this invitation to the Elves.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1102|1102]] || 10,559 || The Elves are unwilling to leave [[Cuiviénen]]. Oromë invites three Elven ambassadors, [[Ingwë]], [[Finwë]] and [[Elwë]] to come to Valinor with the hope that they can convince their people to come as well.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1104|1104]] || 10,579 || The ambassadors return to [[Cuiviénen]] and invite the Elves to return with them to Valinor.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1105|1105]] || 10,588 || First [[Sundering of the Elves]] at [[Cuiviénen]]. The [[Vanyar]] led by Ingwë, the [[Noldor]] led by [[Finwë]] and the [[Teleri]] led by Elwë and [[Olwë]]. The [[Avari]], led by [[Morwë]] and [[Nurwë]], stay in Cuiviénen. The [[Eldar]] depart, pass [[Sea of Helcar]] and turn west. Some are terrified by the smokes of war and go back.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1115|1115]] || 10,684 || Second [[Sundering of the Elves]]: The [[Eldar]] host passes [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]] the Great and comes to the River [[Anduin]]. Some Eldar, afterwards known as Lindar, wish to stay there. Terrified by the [[Misty Mountains|Hithaeglir]], [[Nandor|a part]] of them go south led by [[Lenwë]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1125|1125]] || 10,780 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Beleriand]]; the foremost of them pass [[Sirion]] and reach the shores. Oromë goes to Aman for counsel.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1128|1128]] || 10,808 || The unwilling Teleri also come to Beleriand and dwell east of [[Gelion]]. Elwë keeps friendship with Finwë and the Noldor to the west.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1130|1130]] || 10,828 || Elwë, returning from a meeting with Finwë, meets Melian in [[Nan Elmoth]]. They fall into a trance.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1132|1132]] || 10,847 || [[Ulmo]] brings [[Tol Eressëa|an island]] to the [[Bay of Balar]]. The Vanyar and Noldor forget their fear for the Sea and embark upon it while the Teleri stay in Beleriand to look for Elwë. While departing, the island breaks and leaves the [[Isle of Balar]] behind. After learning of the departure of the Vanyar and Noldor, Olwë leads some Teleri to the western shores where they meet [[Ossë]] and [[Uinen]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1133|1133]] || 10,856 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] enter [[Valinor]] and build [[Eldamar]]. The Valar open the rift [[Calacirya]] in Pelóri so that the [[Light of Valinor]] reaches Eldamar. The Elves begin the building of [[Tirion]] on the hill [[Túna]] inside Calacirya.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1140|1140]] || 10,923 || The [[Vanyar]] and [[Noldor]] found [[Tirion]] and [[Mindon Eldaliéva]]. Some Vanyar yearn for the Trees and move closer to Valinor.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1142|1142]] || 10,943 || [[Yavanna]] gives the [[Noldor]] the [[Galathilion|White Tree]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1149|1149]] || 11,010 || Finwë prays to Ulmo to bring the Teleri to Valinor. However, Ossë is grieved to lose the Teleri and persuades some to stay with him in Beleriand. These are called the Falathrim afterwards. [[Círdan]] of the Falathrim establishes the havens of [[Brithombar]] and [[Eglarest]]. [[Ossë]] teaches them shipcraft. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1150|1150]] || 11,019 || [[Olwë]] and the most part of the Teleri leave Beleriand on Tol Eressëa. The rest of the Teleri remain to search for Elwë and are named the [[Eglath]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1151|1151]] || 11,029 || [[Ossë]] convinces [[Ulmo]] to halt Tol Eressëa outside the [[Bay of Eldamar]]. The Teleri who choose to remain on the island are afterwards named the [[Falmari]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1152|1152]] || 11,038 || [[Elwë]] and [[Melian]] awaken from their trance. [[Elwë]], now silver-haired, becomes the King of the Elves in [[Beleriand]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1161|1161]] || 11,125 || [[Ossë]] teaches the [[Teleri]] how to build ships. They leave Tol Eressëa and come to Valinor.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1162|1162]] || 11,134 || The [[Teleri]] found [[Alqualondë]] with the help of [[Finwë]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1165|1165]] || 11,163 || The [[Vanyar]] depart from [[Tirion]] to live in [[Taniquetil]] with the Valar. The [[Noldor]] and [[Teleri]] remain in Tirion and the surrounding areas.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1169|1169]] || 11,201 || Birth of [[Fëanor]], son of [[Finwë]] and [[Míriel]]. [[Aulë]] teaches the Noldor smithying and mining. [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil of Tirion]] makes the [[Sarati]] and possibly writes the [[Ainulindalë (Rúmil's work)|Ainulindalë]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1170|1170]] || 11,211 || Death of [[Míriel|Míriel Serindë]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1172|1172]] || 11,230 || The [[Statute of Finwë and Míriel|Doom of Manwë]] is erected. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1185|1185]] || 11,355 || [[Finwë]] weds [[Indis]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1190|1190]] || 11,403 || Birth of [[Fingolfin]] in Valinor. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1200|1200]] || 11,498 || Second Age of the Chaining of Melkor. Birth of [[Lúthien]] in [[Neldoreth]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1230|1230]] || 11,786 || Birth of [[Finarfin]] in Valinor. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1250|1250]] || 11,978 || [[Fëanor]] creates the [[Tengwar]]. [[Dwarves]], known to the Elves as Naugrim, enter [[Beleriand]] and meet the [[Sindar]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1280|1280]] || 12,265 || [[Finarfin]] weds [[Eärwen]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1300|1300]] || 12,457 || Third Age of the Chaining of Melkor. The births of [[Turgon]] and [[Finrod]] in Valinor. The [[Dwarves of Belegost]] and the [[Sindar]] begin the building of [[Menegroth]] in [[Doriath]]. The Dwarves are paid with knowledge from Melian and with many pearls, including [[Nimphelos]]. [[Daeron]] creates the [[Cirth|Certhas Daeron]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1330|1330]] || 12,744 || [[Orcs]] are first seen in [[Beleriand]]. The Dwarves make weapons for the Sindar.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1350|1350]] || 12,936 || [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]] leads some of the [[Nandor]] west into Beleriand and befriends [[Thingol]]. They settle in [[Ossiriand]]. Daeron betters the Cirth, which are adopted by the Dwarves and made known east of the [[Blue Mountains]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1362|1362]] || 13,051 || Births of [[Galadriel]] and [[Aredhel]] in Valinor. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1400|1400]] || 13,415 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] is released from bondage. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1410|1410]] || 13,511 || [[Morgoth|Melkor]] befriends the [[Noldor]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1449|1449]] || 13,884 || [[Fëanor]], having invented the substance [[Silima]], begins constructing the [[Silmarils]], 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1450|1450]] || 13,894 || '''[[Fëanor]] completes the [[Silmarils]]. He puts the Light of the Trees in them and Varda hallows them.''' For the next 20 years, Melkor begins spreading strife and urging the need for weapons. Fëanor expresses his desire to reject the Valar and return to Middle Earth.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1490|1490]] || 14,277 || Finwë summons Fëanor to a council meeting, where he threatens Fingolfin with his sword. The Valar then exile Fëanor to [[Formenos]] for 12 years. He takes his wife and seven sons. Finwë follows him in exile.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1492|1492]] || 14,296 || Melkor visits Fëanor in Formenos, but he repels him. Finwë then warns the Valar, who pursue Melkor. Melkor flees and finds [[Ungoliant]] in [[Avathar]].
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1495|1495]] || 14,325 || Fëanor is summoned by Manwë to Taniquetil where he and Fingolfin reconcile. '''Ungoliant destroys the Two Trees. Melkor kills Finwë in Formenos and steals the Silmarils. Fëanor names him Morgoth. He and his sons swear the [[Oath of Fëanor]].''' They begin a rebellion of the Noldor against the Valar and go to Alqualondë where they [[First Kinslaying|slay the Teleri]] and steal their swanships. This begins the [[Flight of the Noldor]]. Melkor and Ungoliant flee to Beleriand where Ungoliant threatens him. Melkor calls Balrogs to his aid and they drive Ungoliant away. Melkor, now known as Morgoth, stays in [[Angband]] and raises the peaks of [[Thangorodrim]]. 
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1496|1496]] || 14,335 || [[Mandos]] appears before the Noldor and speaks the [[Doom of Mandos]]. Finarfin and some of his people repent and return to Valinor. Finrod, son of Finarfin, becomes the leader of his father's remaining people and they follow Fëanor.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1497|1497]] || 14,344 || The [[First Battle of Beleriand]]. Death of [[Denethor (Nando)|Denethor]]. Besiegement of the [[Havens of the Falas]]. Thingol withdraws his people and Melian sets the [[Girdle of Melian]] around Doriath. The [[Laiquendi]] become hidden and take no other king. 
The Noldor arrive at the [[Helcaraxë]]. Fëanor and his people betray Fingolfin and sail to Beleriand. '''Burning of the ships at [[Losgar]]. The [[Dagor-nuin-Giliath]] ("Battle-under-Stars"). [[Gothmog (balrog)|Gothmog]] mortally wounds Fëanor, who is rescued by his sons before dying near [[Thangorodrim]].''' [[Maedhros]] meets with Morgoth under a false truce and is captured.
|-
| [[Year of the Trees 1498|1498]] || 14,354 || [[Maedhros]] is chained to the [[Thangorodrim]]. The Noldor make a great camp at [[Mithrim]].
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| [[Year of the Trees 1500|1500]] || 14,373 || ''' The Creation of the [[Moon]] and the [[Sun]]. The host of the [[Noldor]], led by [[Fingolfin]], finishes crossing the [[Helcaraxë]] and enters [[Beleriand]].''' The [[Battle of the Lammoth]] and death of [[Argon]]. The Moon rises seven times, after which the Sun follows.
|}

== The [[First Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/First Age]]''

== The [[Second Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Second Age]]''

== The [[Third Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Third Age]]''

== The [[Fourth Age]] ==
:''See: [[Timeline/Fourth Age]]''

==See also==
* [[Timeline of Frodo Baggins]]
* [[Timeline of Aragorn]]

==Notes==
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==References==
* ''[[Appendix B|The Tale of Years]]'' (''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'')
* ''[[The Annals of Aman]]'' (''[[Morgoth's Ring]]'')
* ''[[The Grey Annals]]'' (''[[The War of the Jewels]]'')
* ''[[The Silmarillion]]''
* ''[[Unfinished Tales|Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth]]''

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