| Arnorian | |
| Arassuil | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Location | Rivendell |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2628 |
| Rule | T.A. 2719 - 2784 |
| Death | T.A. 2784 (aged 156) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Arahad II |
| Children | Arathorn I |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Arassuil (T.A. 2719[1] - 2784,[2] died aged 156) was the eleventh Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arahad II, when he died in 2719.
History
During his chieftainship the Orcs of the Misty Mountains became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back,[3] but one party of Orcs managed to reach the Shire, where they were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took in 2747 at the Battle of Greenfields.[4]
Also during this time, in 2758, the Long Winter arrived. Many lives were lost, and Gandalf and the Rangers had to help the Hobbits of the Shire survive.[4]
After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, Arathorn I.[2]
Etymology
Arassuil is a Sindarin name. Its meaning is not glossed, but Paul Strack suggests that the initial element of the name is the prefix ar(a)- ("noble", "royal", "high"). The meaning of the second element is unclear.[5] It could be suil ("greeting") from suila ("to greet").
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In an early manuscript Arassuil's name was "Arasuil".[6]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Arassuil m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 5 February 2022
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentaries, p. 211
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