Arahad II

Arahad II (T.A. 2654^[1] - 2719,^[2] died aged 156) was the tenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, following his father, Aravorn, when he died in 2654.

[edit] History

During his chieftainship, the hobbits of the Shire flourished under the protection of the Rangers, with Tobold Hornblower planting the first pipe-weed in the Southfarthing, and the tenth Thain, Isengrim Took II, started digging the Great Smials.^[3]

Arahad died in 2719, after having ruled for 65 years, and was followed by his son, Arassuil.^[2]

[edit] Etymology

The etymology of Arahad's name is uncertain, but it likely he was named after his great-grandfather, Arahad I. For a discussion on the meaning of the name, see Arahad I - Etymology.

[edit] Genealogy

[edit] Other Versions of the Legendarium

In an early manuscript Arahad's name was "Arangar".^[4]

[edit] References

1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Northern Line: Heirs of Isildur"
3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil", Commentary, p. 211