Arahad I
Arahad I | |
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Arnorian | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | Chieftain of the Dúnedain |
Location | Rivendell |
Language | Sindarin, Westron |
Birth | T.A. 2365 |
Rule | T.A. 2455 - 2523 |
Death | T.A. 2523 (aged 158) |
Family | |
House | House of Isildur |
Parentage | Araglas |
Children | Aragost |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Arahad I (T.A. 2365[1] - 2523,[2] died aged 158) was the son of Araglas and seventh Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
History[edit | edit source]
He followed his father, in Chieftainship, when Araglas died in 2455.
His rule coincided with the end of the Watchful Peace, when Sauron returned to Dol Guldur with increased strength.[3] Also during his rule, orcs began to increase and multiply in the Misty Mountains; it was then when they revealed themselves, waylaying Celebrían and her escort.[4]
Arahad died in 2523, after having ruled for sixty-eight years, and was followed by his son, Aragost.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Arahad is a Sindarin name. Its meaning is not glossed. Paul Strack suggests it is a compound of the prefix ar(a)- ("noble", "royal", "high") and the lenited form had of sad ("place", "spot").[5]
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil", p. 196
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
- ↑ Paul Strack, "S. Arahad m.", Eldamo - An Elvish Lexicon (accessed 5 February 2022)
Arahad I House of Isildur Cadet branch of House of Elros | ||
Preceded by: Araglas | 30th Heir of Isildur T.A. 2455 - 2523 | Followed by: Aragost |
7th Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2455 - 2523 |