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| Arnorian | |
| Ciryon | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Pronunciation | Q, [ˈkirʲon] |
| Location | Arnor |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | S.A. 3379[1] |
| Death | T.A. 2 (aged 64) Disaster of the Gladden Fields |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Isildur |
| Siblings | Elendur, Aratan and Valandil |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Ciryon |
Ciryon was the third son of Isildur.
History
In the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, Ciryon and his brother Aratan did not participate in the Siege of Barad-dûr. Isildur had sent these two brothers to man Minas Ithil so as to guard Cirith Dúath and prevent a possible breakout of Sauron should he escape the siege.[2]
In the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, Ciryon was the first brother to die; Aratan was mortally wounded while trying to save him. After the fall of these two brothers, Elendur advised his father to put on the One Ring and escape.[3]
Etymology
Ciryon is a Quenya name. Its meaning is not glossed and is unclear. Paul Strack suggests it contains the element cirya ("ship").[4]
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In early manuscripts, Ciryon was named Vëandur.[1]:191
Portrayal in adaptations
2019: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The three elder sons of Isildur appear during an extended flashback set during the Siege of Barad-dûr in the year S.A. 3440. However, because the game's license does not cover the works in which they are named, they are referred to only by their war-time aliases, meant to hide their kinship with the King. Ciryon uses the name "Vëamacil" as his alias.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Battles of the Fords of Isen", "Appendix (i)"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields"
- ↑ Paul Strack, "Q. Ciryon m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon, accessed 27 January 2022