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'''Arahael''' was the second of the [[Chieftains of the Dúnedain]], the son of [[Aranarth]], and the grandson of [[Arvedui]], last King of [[Arnor]].
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'''Arahael''' ({{TA|2012}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 196</ref> - {{TA|2177|n}},<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref> died aged 165) was the second [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], succeeding his father, [[Aranarth]], when he died in 2106.


Arahael was raised by [[Elrond]] in [[Rivendell]] while his father dwelt in the wild, as became the tradition of the Rangers.
==History==
Arahael was raised by [[Elrond]] in [[Rivendell]] (as were all his descendants) while his father protected [[Eriador]] from the evils of the wild with the help of other [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]].


At his father's death in 2106 T.A., Arahael in turn became the Chieftain of the [[Dúnedain]]. During his rule evil lessened, as it was the time of the [[Watchful Peace]], and the [[Dúnedain]] slowly recovered.
Arahael's reign was uneventful (as far as we know), due to the secretive (and therefore now little-known) nature of the [[Dúnedain]], and the [[Watchful Peace]] which there was at that time. It is likely that the Rangers fought minor battles and skirmishes against [[orcs]] in order to keep the region safe.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>


However, [[Arnor]] remained mostly unpopulated, and the city of [[Fornost]] was not resettled, going to ruin.
Arahael died in 2177, having been Chieftain for 65 years, and was followed by his son, [[Aranuir]].<ref name="North"/>


Arahael died in 2177 and was followed by his son [[Aranuir]].
==Etymology==
Arahael's name is [[Sindarin]] and probably means "Wise King", coming from the prefix ''[[ar|ara-]]'' meaning "king", and ''sael'' (becoming mutated to ''hael'') meaning "wise".


[[Category:Dúnedain of the North]]
==Genealogy==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In an early manuscript Arahael name was "Arahantil".<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary, p. 211</ref>
 
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Revision as of 20:46, 15 June 2020

Arahael
Arnorian
Biographical Information
TitlesChieftain of the Dúnedain
LocationRivendell
LanguageSindarin, Westron
BirthT.A. 2012
RuleT.A. 2106 - 2177
DeathT.A. 2177 (aged 165)
Family
HouseHouse of Isildur
ParentageAranarth
SiblingsAt least one sibling [note 1]
ChildrenAranuir
Physical Description
GenderMale

Arahael (T.A. 2012[1] - 2177,[2] died aged 165) was the second Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Aranarth, when he died in 2106.

History

Arahael was raised by Elrond in Rivendell (as were all his descendants) while his father protected Eriador from the evils of the wild with the help of other Rangers.

Arahael's reign was uneventful (as far as we know), due to the secretive (and therefore now little-known) nature of the Dúnedain, and the Watchful Peace which there was at that time. It is likely that the Rangers fought minor battles and skirmishes against orcs in order to keep the region safe.[3]

Arahael died in 2177, having been Chieftain for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Aranuir.[2]

Etymology

Arahael's name is Sindarin and probably means "Wise King", coming from the prefix ara- meaning "king", and sael (becoming mutated to hael) meaning "wise".

Genealogy

Kings of
Arnor
 
Kings of
Gondor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arvedui
1864 - 1975
 
Fíriel
b 1896
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aranarth
1938 - 2106
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ARAHAEL
2012 - 2177
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aranuir
2084 - 2247
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aravir
2156 - 2319
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chieftains of
the Dúnedain
 
 


Other versions of the legendarium

In an early manuscript Arahael name was "Arahantil".[4]

Notes

  1. In Appendix A, Dírhael is said to be a descendant of a younger branch of Aranarth, meaning Araheal had at least one sibling

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
  2. 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"
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211
Arahael
House of Isildur
Cadet branch of House of Elros
Born: T.A. 2012 Died: T.A. 2177
Preceded by:
Aranarth
25th Heir of Isildur
T.A. 2106 - 2177
Followed by:
Aranuir
2nd Chieftain of the Dúnedain
T.A. 2106 - 2177


The Northern Line and the Heirs of Isildur
Kings of Arnor: Elendil (S.A. 3320 - 3441) · Isildur (S.A. 3441 - T.A. 2) · Valandil (T.A. 2 - 249) · Eldacar (249 - 339) · Arantar (339 - 435) · Tarcil (435 - 515) · Tarondor (515 - 602) · Valandur (602 - 652) · Elendur (652 - 777) · Eärendur (777 - 861)
Kings of Arthedain: Amlaith (861 - 946) · Beleg (946 - 1029) · Mallor (1029 - 1110) · Celepharn (1110 - 1191) · Celebrindor (1191 - 1272) · Malvegil (1272 - 1349) · Argeleb I (1349 - 1356) · Arveleg I (1356 - 1409) · Araphor (1409 - 1589) · Argeleb II (1589 - 1670) · Arvegil (1670 - 1743) · Arveleg II (1743 - 1813) · Araval (1813 - 1891) · Araphant (1891 - 1964) · Arvedui (1964 - 1975) ·
Chieftains of the Dúnedain: Aranarth (1975 - 2106) · Arahael (2106 - 2177) · Aranuir (2177 - 2247) · Aravir (2247 - 2319) · Aragorn I (2319 - 2327) · Araglas (2327 - 2455) · Arahad I (2455 - 2523) · Aragost (2523 - 2588) · Aravorn (2588 - 2654) · Arahad II (2654 - 2719) · Arassuil (2719 - 2784) · Arathorn I (2784 - 2848) · Argonui (2848 - 2912) · Arador (2912 - 2930) · Arathorn II (2930 - 2933) · Aragorn II (2933 - 3019)
Kings of Arnor: Elessar (T.A. 3019 - Fo.A. 120) · Eldarion (Fo.A. 120 onwards)