Annael
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| Annael | |
|---|---|
| Sinda | |
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| "Rían gives Tuor to Annael" by Svirina Vera | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Androth, Hithlum |
| Language | Sindarin |
| Family | |
| Children | fostered Tuor |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images 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[edit]
The meaning of Annael is unknown, but it may contain the Quenya/Sindarin elements anna ("gift") and el ("star").
