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'''Arassuil''' ([[Third Age|T.A.]] 2628 - 2784, died aged 156) was the eleventh [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], succeeding his father, [[Arahad II]], when he died in 2719.
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'''Arassuil''' ({{TA|2719}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 196</ref> - {{TA|2784|n}},<ref name="North">{{App|North}}</ref> died aged 156) was the eleventh [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]], succeeding his father, [[Arahad II]], when he died in 2719.


During his rule the [[Orcs]] of the [[Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade [[Eriador]]. The [[Rangers]] fought many battles trying to hold them back, but one party of [[Orcs]] managed to reach the [[Shire]], where they were fought off by a party of brave [[Hobbits]] under [[Bandobras Took|Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took]] in 2747 at the [[Battle of Greenfields]].
==History==
During his chieftainship the [[Orcs]] of the [[Misty Mountains]] became more bold, daring to invade [[Eriador]]. The [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] fought many battles trying to hold them back,<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref> but one party of [[Orcs]] managed to reach [[the Shire]], where they were fought off by a party of brave [[Hobbits]] under [[Bandobras Took|Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took]] in {{TA|2747|n}} at the [[Battle of Greenfields]].<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref>


Also during his rule, in 2758, the [[Long Winter]] arrived. Many lives were lost, and [[Gandalf]] and the [[Rangers]] had to help the [[Hobbits]] of the [[Shire]] survive.
Also during this time, in {{TA|2758|n}}, the [[Long Winter]] arrived. Many lives were lost, and [[Gandalf]] and the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] had to help the [[Hobbits]] of [[the Shire]] survive.<ref name="TA"/>


After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, [[Arathorn I]]
After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, [[Arathorn I]].<ref name="North"/>
 
==Etymology==
Arassuil's name is [[Sindarin]], however, the etymology of it is a bit uncertain. It could be from ''[[aran]]'' meaning "king", and ''[[suil]]'' meaning "greeting".


==Genealogy==
==Genealogy==
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==Etymology==
==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
Arassuil's name is [[Sindarin]], however, the etymology of it is a bit uncertain. It could be from ''[[aran]]'' meaning "king", and ''suil'' meaning "greeting".
In an early manuscript Arassuil's name was "Arasuil".<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentaries, p. 211</ref>
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Arassuil
Arnorian
Biographical Information
TitlesChieftain of the Dúnedain
LocationRivendell
LanguageSindarin, Westron
BirthT.A. 2628
RuleT.A. 2719 - 2784
DeathT.A. 2784 (aged 156)
Family
HouseHouse of Isildur
ParentageArahad II
ChildrenArathorn I
Physical Description
GenderMale

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

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

Arassuil's name is Sindarin, however, the etymology of it is a bit uncertain. It could be from aran meaning "king", and suil meaning "greeting".

Genealogy

Aravorn
2497 - 2654
 
 
 
 
Arahad II
2563 - 2719
 
 
 
 
ARASSUIL
2628 - 2784
 
 
 
 
Arathorn I
2696 - 2848
 
 
 
 
Argonui
2757 - 2912


Other Versions of the Legendarium

In an early manuscript Arassuil's name was "Arasuil".[5]

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. 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
  5. 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
Born: T.A. 2628 Died: T.A. 2784
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


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)