Dunhir

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"Dunhir" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Dunhir
Arnorian
Family
SiblingsBaranor
Physical Description
GenderMale

Dunhir is a Dúnadan and the brother of Baranor and uncle of Eradan. Although he doesn't make an actual appearence in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, he is mentioned in the backstory of Eradan.[1]

History

Dunhir's ancestors were members of a noble family from Númenor, who were loyal to Elendil. After the Downfall of Númenor they went into exile to Middle-earth and served the heirs of Elendil in Arnor. He was a Ranger and served Aragorn. After the death of Baranor, he fostered Baranor's son, Eradan, and oversaw his training.[1]

Family Tree

 
 
 
 
 
Númenóreans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baranor
 
 
 
Dunhir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eradan
 
 
 
 

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Human Character: Eradan's History", War in the North (accessed 25 December 2011)