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}}'''Eradan''' is one of the three main characters of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''. He is a [[Dúnedain|Dúnadan]] and was born before {{TA|2988}} in the [[Angle (Eriador)|Angle]]. He was both a skilled swordsman and archer, and a great tracker.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> He is voiced by [[Nolan North]].<ref name="voices">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/news/35-game-info/644-qaa-the-voices-of-war-in-the-north|articlename=Q&A: The Voices of War in the North|dated=20 July, 2011|website=www.warinthenorth.com|accessed=February 14, 2012}}</ref>
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'''Eradan''' is one of the three main characters of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]''. He is a [[Dúnedain|Dúnadan]] and was born before {{TA|2988}} in the [[Angle (Eriador)|Angle]]. He was both a skilled swordsman and archer, and a great tracker.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> He is voiced by [[Nolan North]].<ref name="voices">{{webcite|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/index.php/news/35-game-info/644-qaa-the-voices-of-war-in-the-north|articlename=Q&A: The Voices of War in the North|dated=20 July, 2011|website=www.warinthenorth.com|accessed=February 14, 2012}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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===Life as a Ranger===
===Life as a Ranger===
After he was grown up he started his training to be a Ranger. After only two years he completed his training and started to fight the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] and [[Trolls]] who roamed the eas tof [[Eriador]]. Eradan gained a high reputation as swordsman and archer, and his skills as outdoorsman and tracker were exceptional high.  
After he was grown up he started his training to be a Ranger. After only two years he completed his training and started to fight the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]] and [[Trolls]] who roamed the east of [[Eriador]]. Eradan gained a high reputation as swordsman and archer, and his skills as outdoorsman and tracker were exceptional high.  


When Aragorn doubled the defenses of [[the Shire]] Eradan served as one of the guards of [[Sarn Ford]] for many years under the command of [[Halbarad]]. In {{TA|3016}} Aragorn became more active in the Shire's defense. In this time Eradan impressed Aragorn with his skills and bravery. Eradan accompenied Aragorn on many of his travels, on which Aragorn taught him even more about tracking.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> In {{TA|3018}} he met [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] and [[Andriel]] as they joined the guards of the [[Sarn Ford]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/road-to-war/|articlename=The Road to War|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=24 December 2011}}</ref>
When Aragorn doubled the defenses of [[the Shire]] Eradan served as one of the guards of [[Sarn Ford]] for many years under the command of [[Halbarad]]. In {{TA}} 3016 Aragorn became more active in the Shire's defense. In this time Eradan impressed Aragorn with his skills and bravery. Eradan accompenied Aragorn on many of his travels, on which Aragorn taught him even more about tracking.<ref name="Backstory Eradan"/> In {{TA|3018}} he met [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]] and [[Andriel]] as they joined the guards of the [[Sarn Ford]].<ref>{{webcite|author=|articleurl=http://www.warinthenorth.com/the-game/heroes/road-to-war/|articlename=The Road to War|dated=|website=War in the North|accessed=24 December 2011}}</ref>


===War of the Ring===
===War of the Ring===
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Halbarad sent the three to [[Bree]], where they meet with Aragorn in the [[Prancing Pony]]. They tell Aragorn what happened, who sends them to Fornost, where they have to stop Agandaûr's army before it attacks [[Bree]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Prologue</ref>
Halbarad sent the three to [[Bree]], where they meet with Aragorn in the [[Prancing Pony]]. They tell Aragorn what happened, who sends them to Fornost, where they have to stop Agandaûr's army before it attacks [[Bree]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Prologue</ref>


After arriving in Fornost they are attacked by several groups of [[Orcs]] and [[Goblins]] and find a chained [[Eagles|eagle]]. After Eradan and his companions helped him to escape, he introduces himself as [[Belarum]] and explains how he has been captured.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Main Gate''</ref> In regards of his rescue, Belarum decides to help them stop Agandaûr.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Outer Wards''</ref>
After arriving in Fornost they are attacked by several groups of [[Orcs]] and [[Goblins]] and find a chained [[Eagles|eagle]]. After Eradan and his companions helped him to escape, he introduces himself as [[Beleram]] and explains how he has been captured.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Main Gate''</ref> In regards of his rescue, Beleram decides to help them stop Agandaûr.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Outer Wards''</ref>


In the inner wards of Fornost the companions meet with [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], who've been sent by [[Elrond|their father]] to scout Fornost. Andriel introduces Eradan and Farin to Elladan and Elrohir. After finding out they're appointed to deal with the same task, the two groups decide to work together. Firstly Elladan and Elrohir lead Eradan and his friends to the citadel, but latter on they take seperate roads.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> But meet again - after surviving several ambushes - at the gate of the citadel. The gate of the citadel has been protected by Agandaûr with [[magic]]. As the sons of [[Elrond]] use all their power and concentration to remove the magical protection, Eradan, Andriel, Farin and Belarum protect them against an attack of [[Orcs]] and a [[Troll]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref>
In the inner wards of Fornost the companions meet with [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]], who've been sent by [[Elrond|their father]] to scout Fornost. Andriel introduces Eradan and Farin to Elladan and Elrohir. After finding out they're appointed to deal with the same task, the two groups decide to work together. Firstly Elladan and Elrohir lead Eradan and his friends to the citadel, but latter on they take seperate roads.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> But meet again - after surviving several ambushes - at the gate of the citadel. The gate of the citadel has been protected by Agandaûr with [[magic]]. As the sons of [[Elrond]] use all their power and concentration to remove the magical protection, Eradan, Andriel, Farin and Beleram protect them against an attack of [[Orcs]] and a [[Troll]].<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref>


Inside the Citadel tower the group overhear a conservation between Agandaûr and [[Tharzog]], who informs the earlier about intruders. Here, Eradan, Andriel and Farin are again seperated from the sons of Elrond. The earlier fight and kill Tharzog and his guard. After which they proceed to the top of the tower, where they find Agandaûr fighting the sons of Elrond. Agandaûr - seeing he is outnumbered - flees on a [[Fell Beast]]. Although Belarum chases him, he has to give up after Agandaûr creates a thunderstorm.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel Tower''</ref>
Inside the Citadel tower the group overhear a conservation between Agandaûr and [[Tharzog]], who informs the earlier about intruders. Here, Eradan, Andriel and Farin are again seperated from the sons of Elrond. The earlier fight and kill Tharzog and his guard. After which they proceed to the top of the tower, where they find Agandaûr fighting the sons of Elrond. Agandaûr - seeing he is outnumbered - flees on a [[Fell Beast]]. Although Beleram chases him, he has to give up after Agandaûr creates a thunderstorm.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel Tower''</ref>


==Family Tree==
==Family Tree==
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"Eradan (video game character)" is a concept which has only appeared in an adaptation of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
This article is about the main character of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. For the the steward of Gondor, see Eradan.
Eradan
Arnorian
Biographical Information
LocationEriador
BirthBefore T.A. 2988[1]
Family
ParentageBaranor
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorAdaptable
Eye colorBrown
WeaponrySword, bow
GalleryImages of Eradan

Eradan is one of the three main characters of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. He is a Dúnadan and was born before T.A. 2988 in the Angle. He was both a skilled swordsman and archer, and a great tracker.[1] He is voiced by Nolan North.[2]

History

Youth

The ancestors of Eradan were members of a noble family from Númenor, who served Elendil. After the Downfall of Númenor they went in exile to Middle-earth and lived in Arnor, where they served the heirs of Elendil. After the fall of that kingdom they continued to serve the Chieftains of the Dúnedain.

Concept Art of Eradan.

Eradan spend his youth in a small Dúnedain settlement in the Angle, while his father, Baranor, served Aragorn as an Ranger. While Baranor and a company of Dúnedain patrolled the Misty Mountains he didn't return. After the loss of his father, Eradan was fostered by his uncle, Dunhir.

Life as a Ranger

After he was grown up he started his training to be a Ranger. After only two years he completed his training and started to fight the Orcs of the Misty Mountains and Trolls who roamed the east of Eriador. Eradan gained a high reputation as swordsman and archer, and his skills as outdoorsman and tracker were exceptional high.

When Aragorn doubled the defenses of the Shire Eradan served as one of the guards of Sarn Ford for many years under the command of Halbarad. In T.A. 3016 Aragorn became more active in the Shire's defense. In this time Eradan impressed Aragorn with his skills and bravery. Eradan accompenied Aragorn on many of his travels, on which Aragorn taught him even more about tracking.[1] In T.A. 3018 he met Farin and Andriel as they joined the guards of the Sarn Ford.[3]

War of the Ring

Andriel, Eradan and Farin meet Aragorn in the Prancing Pony.

When the Nazgûl attacked the Sarn Ford all three fought under the command of Halbarad in an attempt to prevent them entering the Shire. They were defeated and most of the rangers were killed. After the attack, Eradan, Andriel and Farin saw and overheard a meeting between the Witch-king and Agandaûr. Agandaûr told the Witch-king he had assembled an army of Orcs and Goblins in Fornost.

Halbarad sent the three to Bree, where they meet with Aragorn in the Prancing Pony. They tell Aragorn what happened, who sends them to Fornost, where they have to stop Agandaûr's army before it attacks Bree.[4]

After arriving in Fornost they are attacked by several groups of Orcs and Goblins and find a chained eagle. After Eradan and his companions helped him to escape, he introduces himself as Beleram and explains how he has been captured.[5] In regards of his rescue, Beleram decides to help them stop Agandaûr.[6]

In the inner wards of Fornost the companions meet with Elladan and Elrohir, who've been sent by their father to scout Fornost. Andriel introduces Eradan and Farin to Elladan and Elrohir. After finding out they're appointed to deal with the same task, the two groups decide to work together. Firstly Elladan and Elrohir lead Eradan and his friends to the citadel, but latter on they take seperate roads.[7] But meet again - after surviving several ambushes - at the gate of the citadel. The gate of the citadel has been protected by Agandaûr with magic. As the sons of Elrond use all their power and concentration to remove the magical protection, Eradan, Andriel, Farin and Beleram protect them against an attack of Orcs and a Troll.[8]

Inside the Citadel tower the group overhear a conservation between Agandaûr and Tharzog, who informs the earlier about intruders. Here, Eradan, Andriel and Farin are again seperated from the sons of Elrond. The earlier fight and kill Tharzog and his guard. After which they proceed to the top of the tower, where they find Agandaûr fighting the sons of Elrond. Agandaûr - seeing he is outnumbered - flees on a Fell Beast. Although Beleram chases him, he has to give up after Agandaûr creates a thunderstorm.[9]

Family Tree

 
 
 
 
 
Númenóreans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Baranor
 
 
 
Dunhir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eradan
 
 
 
 


Skills

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One of his most unique skills is envision, which allows him to move undetected behind enemies and attack them in the flank. He fights with both a bow and a sword, and is good in tracking enemies.[10]

Appearence

Eradan of the Week on 9 November 2011.

Although Eradan is only his thirties he looks older, because of his life in the wilderness.[1] The player is able to change and customize the look of Eradan.

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Human Character: Eradan's History", War in the North (accessed 24 December 2011)
  2. "Q&A: The Voices of War in the North" dated 20 July 2024, www.warinthenorth.com (accessed 14 February 2012)
  3. "The Road to War", War in the North (accessed 24 December 2011)
  4. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Prologue
  5. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Chapter 1: Fornost, Main Gate
  6. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Chapter 1: Fornost, Outer Wards
  7. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Chapter 1: Fornost, Inner wards
  8. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Chapter 1: Fornost, The Citadel
  9. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, Chapter 1: Fornost, Citadel Tower
  10. Gamespot Asia, The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Q&A, dated 31 January, 2011 (accessed at 23 July, 2011)