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'''Mardil Voronwë''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|1960|n}} – {{TA|2080|n}}, aged 120 years) was the first Ruling [[Steward of Gondor]]. | '''Mardil Voronwë''' ([[Third Age]] {{TA|1960|n}}<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, p. 204</ref> – {{TA|2080|n}},<ref>{{App|South}}</ref> aged 120 years) was Steward under the kings [[Eärnil II]] and [[Eärnur]], and then became the first Ruling [[Steward of Gondor]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In {{TA|2029}}, Mardil succeeded his father [[Vorondil]] as the second hereditary Steward of Gondor (a tradition begun with his grandfather [[Pelendur]]).<ref>{{App|Stewards}}</ref> | |||
When Eärnil II died in {{TA|2043}} and Eärnur ascended to the throne, the King of [[Minas Morgul]] (the [[Witch-king]] of [[Angmar]]) challenged him to single combat. Mardil was able to restrain Eärnur' wrath at that time, but in {{TA|2050}} the King of Morgul renewed his challenge, adding taunts that Eärnur could not ignore. Mardil was powerless to prevent Eärnur from riding to Minas Morgul; he and his small escort were never heard from again. Since the king's death had gone unwitnessed, Mardil ruled Gondor in his name for many years. | |||
Eärnur had died unmarried with no heirs. Royal descendants had become few and no claimant for the throne could be found of pure [[Númenórean]] blood, or whose claim all would accept. Thus, by default, Mardil began the line of Ruling Stewards of Gondor.<ref>{{App|Gondor}}</ref> | |||
Because the fate of the King was unknown, Mardil made an oath to rule until "the King returns". This oath would be sworn by all of the Ruling Stewards. | |||
Mardil ruled Gondor with a steady hand and earned the epithet ''Voronwë'', which means "the Steadfast" in [[Quenya]]. | Mardil ruled Gondor with a steady hand and earned the epithet ''Voronwë'', which means "the Steadfast" in [[Quenya]]. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Mardil means "(One) devoted to the House (of the Kings)", from ''[[már]]'' and ''[[-ndil]]'', literally "Friend of the (Royal) House". | Mardil means "(One) devoted to the House (of the Kings)", from ''[[már]]'' and ''[[-ndil]]'', literally "Friend of the (Royal) House". | ||
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Revision as of 21:24, 9 July 2011
Mardil | |
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Gondorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | Voronwë (Q, "Steadfast") |
Titles | Steward of Gondor, Ruling Steward |
Language | Westron, Sindarin |
Birth | T.A. 1960 |
Rule | T.A. 2050 - 2080 (30 years) |
Death | T.A. 2080 (aged 120) |
Family | |
House | House of Húrin |
Parentage | Vorondil |
Children | Eradan |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Mardil |
Mardil Voronwë (Third Age 1960[1] – 2080,[2] aged 120 years) was Steward under the kings Eärnil II and Eärnur, and then became the first Ruling Steward of Gondor.
History
In T.A. 2029, Mardil succeeded his father Vorondil as the second hereditary Steward of Gondor (a tradition begun with his grandfather Pelendur).[3]
When Eärnil II died in T.A. 2043 and Eärnur ascended to the throne, the King of Minas Morgul (the Witch-king of Angmar) challenged him to single combat. Mardil was able to restrain Eärnur' wrath at that time, but in T.A. 2050 the King of Morgul renewed his challenge, adding taunts that Eärnur could not ignore. Mardil was powerless to prevent Eärnur from riding to Minas Morgul; he and his small escort were never heard from again. Since the king's death had gone unwitnessed, Mardil ruled Gondor in his name for many years.
Eärnur had died unmarried with no heirs. Royal descendants had become few and no claimant for the throne could be found of pure Númenórean blood, or whose claim all would accept. Thus, by default, Mardil began the line of Ruling Stewards of Gondor.[4]
Because the fate of the King was unknown, Mardil made an oath to rule until "the King returns". This oath would be sworn by all of the Ruling Stewards.
Mardil ruled Gondor with a steady hand and earned the epithet Voronwë, which means "the Steadfast" in Quenya.
Etymology
Mardil means "(One) devoted to the House (of the Kings)", from már and -ndil, literally "Friend of the (Royal) House".
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 204
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion", "The Stewards"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion"
Mardil
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Preceded by: Vorondil | Steward to the King of Gondor T.A. 2029 – 2050 | Vacant Next held by: Faramir, 969 years later |
None Position created | 1st Ruling Steward of Gondor T.A. 2050 - 2080 | Followed by: Eradan |