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'''Annael''' was a [[Sindarin]] [[Elf]] who fought in the Fifth Battle [[Nírnaeth Arnoediad]] and became the foster-father of [[Tuor]] during his early years in [[Mithrim]]. In order to seek refuge from the [[Easterlings]], he lead a small group towards the caves of [[Androth]]. Later, he escaped [[Dor-lómin]] and joined [[Círdan]], far south into [[Beleriand]].
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* ''[[Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth]]'' : ''[[Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin]]''
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'''Annael''' was a [[Sindar|Sinda]] of the [[Elves of Mithrim]], in the [[First Age]].


Annael fought in the [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]], and became the foster-father of [[Tuor]] during his early years in [[Mithrim]]. In order to seek refuge from the [[Easterlings]], Annael led a small group to the caves of [[Androth]]. When Tuor was sixteen years of age, Annael resolved to lead his band to the south.  However, when they made the attempt, a great force of [[Orcs]] and [[Easterlings (First Age)|Easterlings]] scattered Annael's people.<ref>{{UT|Tuor}}</ref>  Later, he escaped [[Dor-lómin]] and joined [[Círdan]], far south in [[Beleriand]].
==Etymology==
The meaning of ''Annael'' is unknown, but it may contain the [[Quenya]]/[[Sindarin]] elements ''[[anna]]'' ("gift") and ''[[el]]'' ("star").
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Revision as of 15:07, 29 May 2023

Annael
Sinda
Svirina Vera - Rian gives Tuor to Annael.jpg
"Rían gives Tuor to Annael" by Svirina Vera
Biographical Information
LocationAndroth, Hithlum
LanguageSindarin
Family
Childrenfostered Tuor
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Annael

Annael was a Sinda of the Elves of Mithrim, in the First Age.

Annael fought in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, and became the foster-father of Tuor during his early years in Mithrim. In order to seek refuge from the Easterlings, Annael led a small group to the caves of Androth. When Tuor was sixteen years of age, Annael resolved to lead his band to the south. However, when they made the attempt, a great force of Orcs and Easterlings scattered Annael's people.[1] Later, he escaped Dor-lómin and joined Círdan, far south in Beleriand.

Etymology

The meaning of Annael is unknown, but it may contain the Quenya/Sindarin elements anna ("gift") and el ("star").

References