Duinhir
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| Duinhir | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
 | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Lord of Blackroot Vale |
| Location | Gondor |
| Language | Westron |
| Birth | Late Third Age |
| Family | |
| Children | Duilin and Derufin |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | Tall[1] |
| Gallery | Images of Duinhir |
Duinhir was lord of the Blackroot Vale at the time of the War of the Ring.
History
On 10 March, T.A. 3019,[2] Duinhir led a contingent of five hundred bowmen as well as his two sons, Duilin and Derufin, into Minas Tirith to fight in the upcoming battle.[1] Sadly, Lord Duinhir lost both of his sons in the fray (on 15 March[2]) when they were trampled by mûmakil while attempting to shoot out the monsters' eyes.[3]
Etymology
Duinhir means "River-lord" in Sindarin.
