Arassuil
| Arassuil | |
|---|---|
| Arnorian | |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Other versions of the legendarium[edit]
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
| Arassuil House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
| Preceded by: Arahad II | 34th Heir of Isildur T.A. 2719 - T.A. 2784 | Followed by: Arathorn I |
| 11th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2719 - T.A. 2784 | ||
