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'''Ottor Wǽfre''', the son of [[Eoh]], was born in Angeln, between the Flensburg Fjord and the Schlei River. After his father was killed by his uncle, [[Beorn (son of Eoh)|Beorn]], he fled to the island [[wikipedia:Heligoland|Heligoland]] where he married [[Cwén]]. He is the father of [[Hengest]] and [[Horsa]], who later become great chiefs of their people. His grandfather's father was named Heden and he was a descendant of the Norse god Wóden himself.
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While sailing the Sea, Ottor followed the directions of an old man who turned out to be [[Ulmo]], and was cast away on [[Tol Eressea]]. He was welcomed by the [[Elves]] there who gave him the name '''Eriol Sarothron''' ("Lone dreamer" and "Voyager") also called '''Angol''' (after the "iron cliffs" of his home). [[Lindo]] hosted him in the [[Cottage of Lost Play]] of Kortirion where they were celebrating the [[Turuhalmë]].
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'''Eriol''', born as '''Ottor''', the son of [[Eoh]], was born in [[wikipedia:Angeln|Angeln]], between the [[wikipedia:Flensburg Firth|Flensburg Fjord]] and the river [[wikipedia:Schlei|Schlei]]. After his father was killed by his uncle, [[Beorn (son of Heden)|Beorn]], he fled to the island of [[wikipedia:Heligoland|Heligoland]] where he married a woman named [[Cwén]]. He was the father of [[wikipedia:Hengist and Horsa|Hengest]] and [[wikipedia:Hengist and Horsa|Horsa]], who later became great chieftains of their people. His grandfather was named Heden and he was a descendant of the Norse god [[wikipedia:Odin|Wóden]] himself.
 
While sailing the Sea, Ottor followed the directions of an old man who turned out to be [[Ulmo]], and was cast away on [[Tol Eressëa]]. He was welcomed by the [[Elves]] there who gave him the name '''Eriol Sarothron''' ("Lone dreamer" and "Voyager"), also called '''Angol''' (after the "iron cliffs" of his home). [[Lindo]] hosted him in the [[Cottage of Lost Play]] of Kortirion where they were celebrating [[Turuhalmë]].


There, he met and talked with [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil]], [[Eltas]], [[Gilfanon]] and others, all eager to teach him the origin of the [[Arda|World]] and tales from the [[Elder Days]]. Eriol also learned the origin of the land of [[Luthany]].
There, he met and talked with [[Rúmil (elf of Tirion)|Rúmil]], [[Eltas]], [[Gilfanon]] and others, all eager to teach him the origin of the [[Arda|World]] and tales from the [[Elder Days]]. Eriol also learned the origin of the land of [[Luthany]].


==Other versions of the legendarium==
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
Eriol's arrival to Eressea is the frame story of ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', the first conception of [[Tolkien]]'s [[legendarium]].
Eriol's arrival to Eressëa is the frame story of ''[[The Book of Lost Tales]]'', the first conception of [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]]'s [[legendarium]].


The story follows Ottor's exploration of the Isle and meeting with the Elves who are willing to narrate their lore about the creation of the world, the origins of Elves, Dwarves and Men, their wars against the Enemy and the origins of [[Luthany]] (Britain); each Elf narrates another part of the history, forming what would be consist ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' decades later.
The story follows Ottor's exploration of the Isle and meeting with the Elves who are willing to narrate their lore about the creation of the world, the origins of the Elves, Dwarves and Men, their wars against the Enemy and the origins of [[Luthany]] (Britain); each Elf narrates another part of the history, forming what would consist ''[[The Silmarillion]]'' decades later.


Later in the story, Ottor narrates his own background and how he came to arrive to Eressea; the Elves also tell him their prophecies concerning their return to Luthany and the rekindling of the [[Two Trees]].
Later in the story, Ottor narrates his own background and how he came to arrive to Eressëa; the Elves also tell him their prophecies concerning their return to Luthany and the rekindling of the [[Two Trees]].


The names of Ottor's sons are significant to the historical context of the Eriol story. In British folklore, [[wikipedia:Hengist and Horsa|Hengest and Horsa]] are the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain in the 5th century. By connecting them to the translator of the ''Lost Tales'', Tolkien would have established a direct link between his legendarium and the [[wikipedia:Matter of Britain|Matter of Britain]].
The names of Ottor's sons are significant to the historical context of the Eriol story. In British folklore, Hengest and Horsa are the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain in the 5th century AD. By connecting them to the translator of the ''Lost Tales'', Tolkien would have established a direct link between his legendarium and the [[wikipedia:Matter of Britain|Matter of Britain]].


In later works of Tolkien, the figure of Eriol was renamed '''[[Ælfwine]]''' and was given a different background. Rather than a Saxon of the 5th century (predating the establishment of England), Ælfwine is revised as an Anglo-Saxon citizen of 10th century England. However, neither Eriol nor Ælfwine appear in the published ''Silmarillion''.  
In later works of Tolkien, the figure of Eriol was renamed '''[[Ælfwine]]''' and was given a different background. Rather than a Saxon of the 5th century (predating the establishment of England), Ælfwine is revised as an Anglo-Saxon citizen of 10th century England. However, neither Eriol nor Ælfwine appear in the published ''Silmarillion''.  

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Eriol
Man
Biographical Information
Other namesOttor Wǽfre
Family
ParentageEoh
SpouseCwén (1st)
Naimi (2nd)
ChildrenHengest and Horsa (by Cwén)
Heorrenda (by Naimi)
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Eriol

Eriol, born as Ottor, the son of Eoh, was born in Angeln, between the Flensburg Fjord and the river Schlei. After his father was killed by his uncle, Beorn, he fled to the island of Heligoland where he married a woman named Cwén. He was the father of Hengest and Horsa, who later became great chieftains of their people. His grandfather was named Heden and he was a descendant of the Norse god Wóden himself.

While sailing the Sea, Ottor followed the directions of an old man who turned out to be Ulmo, and was cast away on Tol Eressëa. He was welcomed by the Elves there who gave him the name Eriol Sarothron ("Lone dreamer" and "Voyager"), also called Angol (after the "iron cliffs" of his home). Lindo hosted him in the Cottage of Lost Play of Kortirion where they were celebrating Turuhalmë.

There, he met and talked with Rúmil, Eltas, Gilfanon and others, all eager to teach him the origin of the World and tales from the Elder Days. Eriol also learned the origin of the land of Luthany.

Other Versions of the Legendarium

Eriol's arrival to Eressëa is the frame story of The Book of Lost Tales, the first conception of Tolkien's legendarium.

The story follows Ottor's exploration of the Isle and meeting with the Elves who are willing to narrate their lore about the creation of the world, the origins of the Elves, Dwarves and Men, their wars against the Enemy and the origins of Luthany (Britain); each Elf narrates another part of the history, forming what would consist The Silmarillion decades later.

Later in the story, Ottor narrates his own background and how he came to arrive to Eressëa; the Elves also tell him their prophecies concerning their return to Luthany and the rekindling of the Two Trees.

The names of Ottor's sons are significant to the historical context of the Eriol story. In British folklore, Hengest and Horsa are the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain in the 5th century AD. By connecting them to the translator of the Lost Tales, Tolkien would have established a direct link between his legendarium and the Matter of Britain.

In later works of Tolkien, the figure of Eriol was renamed Ælfwine and was given a different background. Rather than a Saxon of the 5th century (predating the establishment of England), Ælfwine is revised as an Anglo-Saxon citizen of 10th century England. However, neither Eriol nor Ælfwine appear in the published Silmarillion.