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}}'''Elladan''' and his twin brother [[Elrohir]] were the children of [[Celebrían]] and [[Elrond]]. Dark-haired and grey-eyed, only those that knew them well could tell them apart. The first of the twins was named Elladan, ("Elf-Man") as a token of his ancestry; he was descended not only from the royal houses of the [[Noldor]], the [[Vanyar]] and the [[Sindar]], but also from the Houses of [[House of Hador|Hador]], [[House of Haleth|Haleth]] and [[House of Bëor|Bëor]] of the [[Edain]].
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'''Elladan''' and his [[twins|twin]] brother [[Elrohir]] were the children of [[Celebrían]] and [[Elrond]]. The first of the twins, Elladan ("Elf-Man"), was named so as a token of his ancestry; they were descended not only from the noble Houses of the [[Edain]] through their father, but also from royal houses of the [[Eldar]] through their mother.
 
==Description==
The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To [[Meriadoc Brandybuck]], their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the [[Grey Company]], they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.<ref name="Passing"/>


==History==
==History==
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by orcs, and tortured in their dens. Elladan rode with his brother to rescue her, but by the time they reached her she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA"/> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|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]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref> In {{TA|2933|n}} they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>
In the year {{TA|2509}}, the twins' mother Celebrían went on a journey into the south to visit her own mother, [[Galadriel]], in the land of [[Lothlórien|Lórien]]. In the [[Redhorn Pass]], she was captured by the [[Orcs of the Misty Mountains]], and tortured in their dens. Elladan rode with his brother to rescue her, but by the time they reached her, she had received a poisonous wound.<ref name="TA"/> Though their father healed her, she would not remain in [[Middle-earth]], and sailed into the [[Aman|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]].<ref>{{FR|II1}}</ref> In {{TA|2933|n}}, they saw [[Arathorn II]] killed by orcs while hunting with him.<ref>{{App|Eriador}}</ref>
===War of the Ring===
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 of the Ring|Fellowship]]. Around [[November]] of {{TA|3018}}, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlórien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]] in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>


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 of the Ring|Fellowship]]; around [[November]] {{TA|3018}} they were sent by [[Elrond]] to a secret errand, passed down the [[Silverlode]] into a "[[Lothlorien|strange country]]" and were the last to return to [[Rivendell]], in [[December]].<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>
Later, they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn|Aragorn's]] aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing"/> 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.


Later they took a more active part. When [[Halbarad]] rode to [[Aragorn|Aragorn's]] aid with the [[Grey Company]], Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.<ref name="Passing"/> 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 celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed [[Minas Tirith]] on [[8 May]]. On [[14 June]] they met with the escort of their [[Arwen|sister]] on her way to [[Gondor]] to marry Aragorn, and together they went to [[Edoras]]. They stayed there for [[16 June|two days]] before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on [[1 Lithe]]</i><ref>{{app|Chief}}</ref> and the brothers held a silver banner.<ref>{{RK|Steward}}</ref>
===Later fate===
After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the [[Belegaer|Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> 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 [[Gift of Men|mortal]] as [[men]]. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.


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.<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> 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 [[Mortals|mortal]] as [[men]]. So they chose for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.
==Etymology==
''Elladan'' is [[Sindarin]] for "Elf-man", from ''[[el]]'' ("elf") + ''[[adan]]'' ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as ''adan'' refers to the [[Edain]], who later became [[Númenóreans]].<ref>{{L|211}}, pp. 281-282</ref>


== Genealogy ==
== Genealogy ==
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==Portrayal in adaptations==
==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings War in the North - Elladan.jpg|250px|thumb|'''Elladan''' 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)]]:'''
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'''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]]'':'''
'''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.
: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.
 
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
: Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in {{TA|3016}} in [[Ered Luin]] where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In {{TA|3018}} all players meet them in their camp in the [[Trollshaws]] from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the [[Ford of Bruinen]] against an attack. Early next year they join the [[Grey Company]] and travel with the [[Dunedain]] Rangers from the wilds of [[Eregion]] all the way to the [[Pelennor Fields]]. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to [[Black Gate]] and fight in the [[Battle of the Morannon]]. They later attend their sister [[Arwen]]'s wedding in [[Minas Tirith]].


'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
'''2011: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]]'':'''
:Elladan and [[Elrohir]], as in many other adaptations, look very similar. The main difference between them is that Elrohir wears a helmet, while Elladan does not.<br>Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>
:Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, [[Elrond]], to [[Fornost]], to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with [[Eradan (video game character)|Eradan]], [[Andriel]] and [[Farin (video game character)|Farin]], who were sent by [[Aragorn]] to stop [[Agandaûr]]'s army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Inner wards''</ref> There, Elladan and his brother remove the [[Magic|magic spell]] of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''The Citadel''</ref> Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill [[Tharzog]] - chieftain of the [[Orcs]] of [[Mount Gram]] - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to [[Rivendell]], where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.<ref>[[The Lord of the Rings: War in the North]], Chapter 1: Fornost, ''Citadel tower''</ref>


==See also==
* [[:Category:Images of Elladan|Images of Elladan]]
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Elladan
Half-elf
Decipher - Elladan.jpg
Elladan 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
SiblingsElrohir (twin) and Arwen
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorDark[3]
Eye colorGrey[3]
ClothingBright mail, silver-grey cloak[3]
GalleryImages of Elladan

Elladan and his twin brother Elrohir were the children of Celebrían and Elrond. The first of the twins, Elladan ("Elf-Man"), was named so as a token of his ancestry; they were descended not only from the noble Houses of the Edain through their father, but also from royal houses of the Eldar through their mother.

Description

The brothers were tall, dark-haired and grey-eyed, and so much alike that only those that knew them well could tell them apart. To Meriadoc Brandybuck, their fair elven faces seemed neither old nor young. While in the Grey Company, they wore cloaks of silver-grey over bright mail.[3]

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 the Orcs of the Misty Mountains, and tortured in their dens. Elladan 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.[4] In 2933, they saw Arathorn II killed by orcs while hunting with him.[5]

War of the Ring

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. Around November of T.A. 3018, they were sent by Elrond on a secret errand. They passed down the Silverlode into a "strange country" and were the last to return to Rivendell in December.[6]

Later, they took a more active part. When Halbarad rode to Aragorn's aid with the Grey Company, Elladan and Elrohir accompanied them.[3] 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 celebrations and the coronation of Aragorn, the brothers departed Minas Tirith on 8 May. On 14 June they met with the escort of their sister on her way to Gondor to marry Aragorn, and together they went to Edoras. They stayed there for two days before setting out for Gondor. They arrived to the City on 1 Lithe[7] and the brothers held a silver banner.[8]

Later fate

After the War, little is known of the brothers' fate. They returned to their father's house at Rivendell and remained there even after their father had passed across the Sea.[9] 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. They chose, for a time at least, to stay in Middle-earth for reasons unknown.

Etymology

Elladan is Sindarin for "Elf-man", from el ("elf") + adan ("man"). It could also be translated as "Elf-Númenórean", as adan refers to the Edain, who later became Númenóreans.[10]

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Portrayal in adaptations

Elladan 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.

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Elladan and Elrohir are first met by Elven and Dwarven characters in T.A. 3016 in Ered Luin where they travel to unravel the mystery of their father's prophetic dream. In T.A. 3018 all players meet them in their camp in the Trollshaws from which they lead the search for the missing Black Rider and defend the Ford of Bruinen against an attack. Early next year they join the Grey Company and travel with the Dunedain Rangers from the wilds of Eregion all the way to the Pelennor Fields. Afterwards they travel with the Host of the West to Black Gate and fight in the Battle of the Morannon. They later attend their sister Arwen's wedding in Minas Tirith.

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

Elladan and Elrohir were sent by their father, Elrond, to Fornost, to scout for the darkness in that city. They meet with Eradan, Andriel and Farin, who were sent by Aragorn to stop Agandaûr's army from attacking. As they have the same goal, they collaborate and fight a way to the Citadel of the city.[11] There, Elladan and his brother remove the magic spell of the Citadel gate, which protects Agandaûr against intruders.[12] Inside the citadel, Eradan, Andriel and Farin kill Tharzog - chieftain of the Orcs of Mount Gram - while Elladan and Elrohir confront Agandaûr. Agandaûr has the upper hand in the battle, but flees when Eradan, Andriel and Farin arrive. Elladan and Elrohir return to Rivendell, where they inform their father about the events in Fornost.[13]

References