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== Genealogy ==
== Genealogy ==
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==Portrayal in Adaptations==
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==Other versions of the legendarium==
In earlier editions, the year {{TA}} 139 is given as the twins' birthdate.<ref>Cf. for example {{HM|Guide}}, entries for Elladan and Elrohir.</ref>
 
==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|250px|thumb|'''Elrohir''' in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''.]]'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elrohir.jpg|250px|thumb|'''Elrohir''' in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''.]]'''1979: [[The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1979 radio series)]]:'''
:Elrohir and Elladan follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.
:Elrohir and Elladan follow [[Halbarad]] and come to [[Aragorn]]'s aid. No actor is credited.
'''2001-2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game]]'':'''
:Despite not featuring in [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' film series]], Decipher produced a card depicting the character.


'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
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Elrohir
Half-elf
Decipher - Elrohir.jpg
Elrohir from The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game
Biographical Information
LocationRivendell
AffiliationGrey Company
LanguagePrimarily Sindarin[1]
BirthT.A. 130[2]
Family
HeritageHalf-elven father, Elf mother
ParentageElrond and Celebrían
SiblingsElladan (twin) and Arwen
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorDark[3]
Eye colorGrey[3]
ClothingBright mail, silver-grey cloak[3]
GalleryImages of Elrohir

Elrohir and his twin brother Elladan were the children of Celebrían and Elrond. Dark-haired and grey-eyed, only those that knew them well could tell them apart.

History

In the year T.A. 2509, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, Galadriel, in the land of Lórien. In the Redhorn Pass, she was captured by orcs, and tortured in their dens. Elrohir rode with his brother to rescue her, but by the time they reached her she had received a poisonous wound.[2] Though their father healed her, she would not remain in Middle-earth, and sailed into the West the following year. After this loss, Elladan and Elrohir were filled with hatred of the orcs, often riding against them with the Northern Dúnedain.

In the early part of the War of the Ring, the brothers' main role was to scout the land and prepare the way for the Fellowship,[4] but later they took a more active part. When Halbarad rode to Aragorn's aid with the Grey Company, Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them. They followed Aragorn through the Paths of the Dead, fought with him at Pelargir, and took part in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, where they fought with stars bound to their brows.

After the War of the Ring, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell, and remained there even after he had passed across the Sea.[5] Like their sister Arwen, the sons of Elrond Half-elven were granted the choice of whether to leave Middle-earth for the Undying Lands, or remain there and become mortal as men. So they chose for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

Genealogy

Finarfin
b. Y.T. 1230
 
Eärwen
b. Y.T.
 
Galadhon
b. F.A.
 
Tuor
b. F.A. 472
 
Idril
b. Y.T.
 
Dior
F.A. 470 - 506
 
Nimloth
d. F.A. 506
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Galadriel
b. Y.T. 1362
 
 
 
Celeborn
b. F.A.
 
 
 
Eärendil
b. F.A. 503
 
 
 
 
 
Elwing
b. F.A. 503
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Celebrían
b. S.A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elrond
b. F.A. 532
 
 
Elros
F.A. 532 - S.A. 442
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elladan
b. T.A. 130
 
ELROHIR
b. T.A. 130
 
Arwen
T.A. 241 - Fo.A. 121
 
 
 
Aragorn II
T.A. 2931 - Fo.A. 120
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eldarion
b. Fo.A.
 
unknown daughters
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other versions of the legendarium

In earlier editions, the year T.A. 139 is given as the twins' birthdate.[6]

Portrayal in adaptations

1979: The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series):

Elrohir and Elladan follow Halbarad and come to Aragorn's aid. No actor is credited.

2001-2007: The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game:

Despite not featuring in The Lord of the Rings film series, Decipher produced a card depicting the character.

2011: The Lord of the Rings: War in the North:

Elrohir and Elladan, as in many other adaptations, look very similar. But unlike Elladan, Elrohir wears a helmet.
Elrohir and Elladan were sent by their father, Elrond, to Fornost, to scout the city for enemies. Here they meet Eradan, Andriel and Farin, who were sent by Aragorn to stop Agandaûr's army from attacking. The collaborate with each other, as they have the same goal, and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.[7] There, Elrohir and his brother remove the magic spell of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.[8] Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill Tharzog - leader of the Orcs - while Elladan and Elrohir fight Agandaûr. During the fight Agandaûr has the upper hand. But when Eradan, Farin and Andriel arrive, Agandaûr flees on the back of a Fell beast. Elladan and Elrohir return to Rivendell, where Elrond is informed about the events in Fornost.[9]

See also

References