Aulendil (son of Vardamir)

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(See also Aulendil (Sauron))

Aulendil
Númenórean
Biographical Information
BirthS.A. 213
Family
ParentageVardamir
SiblingsAmandil, Vardilmë, Nolondil
Physical Description
GenderMale

Aulendil was the second son and third child of Vardamir Nólimon, the heir of Elros Tar-Minyatur, first King of Númenor. His older brother took up the Sceptre as Tar-Amandil. Almost nothing is known of his life.

Etymology

Aulendil means "Devoted to Aulë" in Quenya (from -ndil = "friend, lover, devoted to").

Genealogy

              Vardamir Nólimon
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Tar-Amandil   Vardilmë   AULENDIL   Nolondil
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Tar-Elendil