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| Arnorian | |
| Arathorn II | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
| Language | Sindarin, Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2873 |
| Rule | T.A. 2930 - 2933 |
| Death | T.A. 2933 (aged 60) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Isildur |
| Parentage | Arador |
| Spouse | Gilraen |
| Children | Aragorn |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Arathorn II |
Arathorn is a stern man [...] and will be chieftain sooner than men looked for; yet my heart forbodes that he will be short-lived.
Arathorn II (T.A. 2873[2] - 2933,[3] died aged 60) was the fifteenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain and succeeded his father, Arador, when he was killed in 2930. He was the father of Aragorn II, King of the Reunited Kingdom.
History
In the last year of his father's reign as Chieftain, in T.A. 2929, Arathorn sought Gilraen as his wife. She was only twenty-two, so her father, Dírhael, opposed the marriage. He also warned that Arathorn would not live long. Yet Ivorwen, Gilraen's mother, was gifted with foresight and perceived that hope would be born from their marriage for the people of the Dúnedain.[1] Thus, Gilraen and Arathorn were married in 2929.[4]
Indeed, the next year, Arador, Arathorn's father, was slain by hill-trolls, and Arathorn became Chieftain. A year later, Gilraen bore him a son, whom they named Aragorn. Young Aragorn would never know his father; in 2933, Arathorn went hunting orcs with Elladan and Elrohir, but was shot through the eye and killed. Gilraen took their son to Rivendell to be fostered by Elrond.
Arathorn II served as Chieftain of the Dúnedain for just three years. He was succeeded by his only son, who would become Chieftain Aragorn II, and in time King Elessar of the Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain.[1]
Etymology
Arathorn was likely named after his ancestor, Arathorn I. There have been two explanations for the name:
In a letter dated 1972, Tolkien gave the name the meaning "Eagle King" (from aran "king" and thoron "eagle").[5]
However, in work written in the late 50's, Tolkien gave "Steadfast King" (from aran "king" and thorn "steadfast") instead.[6]
Genealogy
| House of Isildur | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arathorn I 2693 - 2848† | House of Isildur | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Argonui 2757 - 2912 | unknown childNB | Gilbarad b. T.A. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arador 2820 - 2930† | Dírhael b. T.A. | Ivorwen b. T.A. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ARATHORN II 2873 - 2933† | Gilraen 2907 - 3007 | Elrond b. F.A. 532 | Celebrían b. around S.A. 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aragorn II Elessar T.A. 2931 - Fo.A. 120 | Arwen T.A. 241 - Fo.A. 121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eldarion Fo.A. 1 - around 220 | unknown daughters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Portrayal in adaptations
Arathorn II in adaptations
2012: Guardians of Middle-earth:
- Arathorn II is a playable Warrior in Guardians of Middle-earth. He tracked down the Troll who killed his father and single-handedly slew it on a cliff above the Ettenmoors. Heroic deeds of the like earned Arathorn the respect of his people and of Elladan and Elrohir. His abilities combine ranged and melee attacks. His 'Staggering Shot' stuns enemies with his bow. 'Rangers Strike' stabs the enemy, slowing them and reducing movement speed, before sending Arathorn into stealth mode. With 'Dúnedain Blade', Arathorn swings his blade in an arc, damaging and slowing his opponent. 'Chieftain's Focus' lands a powerful blow on his opponent and increases his attack speed. His passive ability, 'Heir of Isildur', means every 10th successful attack of his will deal critical damage and his movement speed is faster to other ranked characters in the base game.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 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 B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 347, (dated 17 December 1972)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases & Passages in 'The Lord of the Rings'", Parma Eldalamberon 17, page 113 entry S Turgond-
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