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| Silvan Elf | |
| Rúmil | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Position | Marchwarden |
| Location | Lothlórien |
| Affiliation | Lothlórien |
| Family | |
| Siblings | Haldir and Orophin |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Rúmil |
Rúmil was a Silvan Elf of Lothlórien.
History
Rúmil was the brother of Haldir and Orophin. He was one of three wardens met by the Fellowship as they entered the Golden Wood.[1]
That night, after a strong company of Orcs entered Lothlórien, in pursuit of the Fellowship, the brothers led the Orcs into the woods with feigned voices in preparation for an ambush by their folk. The following day, Rúmil and Haldir led the Fellowship onward and made a rope bridge to cross the Celebrant. Rúmil remained behind after the others crossed, returning to Nimrodel to keep watch.[1]
Etymology
"Rúmil" was a "learned" Quenya-name.[2]:54 As the name was identical in form to Quenya name of the learned sage of Valinor, and unknown to the Silvan or Sindar Elves, Tolkien decided it must have been given by Galadriel herself, but he questioned why such a name would be given to "one of the plain guards and soldiers" of the kingdom.[3]:51
Genealogy
Other versions of the legendarium
In drafts, this character was known as Rhimbron, Rhomrin, and Romrin, before being named Rúmil.[4]
Portrayal in adaptations
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2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- Cards from The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game expansions Fellowship of the Ring,[5] Black Rider[6] and Rise of Saruman[7] identify one of the Elves of Lothlórien as Orophin. He is portrayed by Jørn Benzon.
2001-2020: Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game:
- Rumil is one of the named heroes in the Lothlorien army in the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game. The lore given with his rules say he is renowned for his skill with the blade, and he has a unique ability that forces enemies to reroll duel rolls.
2009: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Rúmil can be found on the western outskirts of Lothlorien, defending the borders against the orc attacks.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Lothlórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, "I. Gandalf's Delay", Entry for Rhimbron
- ↑ "Rumil, Elven Protector (1U57)". The Lord of the Rings TCG Wiki
- ↑ "Rumil, Brother of Haldir (12C22)". The Lord of the Rings TCG Wiki
- ↑ "Rumil, Silvan Elf (17S12)". The Lord of the Rings TCG Wiki