Ohtar
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| Ohtar | |
|---|---|
| Arnorian | |
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| "Ohtar takes leave of Isildur" by Anke Eißmann | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Squire of Isildur |
| Birth | Late Second Age |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Ohtar |
Ohtar was a kinsman and the squire of Isildur.
History[edit | edit source]
Ohtar was apparently a Dúnadan of Arnor and by the first years of the Third Age he was fully trained and experienced and had attained the rank of "Soldier". He served as the squire of High King Isildur, and was dear to him.[1]
He accompanied Isildur's retinue from Gondor to Arnor, when they were ambushed by the Gladden Fields. Ohtar was one of only three survivors of the Disaster of the Gladden Fields in 27 September of T.A. 2. He rescued the shards of Elendil's sword, Narsil, and he brought them safely back to Rivendell in early T.A. 3.[2][3]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
On the name Ohtar, J.R.R. Tolkien writes:
- Ohtar is the name only used in legends; but it is probably only the title of address that Isildur used at this tragic moment, hiding his feelings under formality. Ohtar 'warrior, soldier' was the title of all who, though fully trained and experienced, had not yet been admitted to the rank of roquen, 'knight'. But Ohtar was dear to Isildur and of his own kin.[1]
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields", note 17.
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
