Sarmo
| Sarmo | |
|---|---|
| Noldo | |
 | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Aulendur (Q, epessë), Urundil (Q, epessë), Rusco (Q, epessë) |
| Location | Valinor |
| Language | Quenya |
| Family | |
| Children | Nerdanel |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Hair color | Red brown |
| Clothing | Copper circlet |
Sarmo was a Noldorin Elf and the father of Nerdanel, the wife of Fëanor.[1]
A skilled smith in Valinor, Sarmo learned the arts of metal and stone work under the Vala Aulë, and for this Sarmo was also called Aulendur ("Servant of Aulë"). He wore a copper circlet around his head and was known for his fondness for the metal. Thus he was called Urundil - 'copper-lover'.[2] Sarmo in turn taught Fëanor,[1] the greatest of all Elven craftsmen, who—to Sarmo's regret—used this knowledge to forge the first weapons and armour in Valinor.[3]
Sarmo had a beard, which was unusual for an Elf, especially one as young as he. Elves could only grow beards from the third cycle of their lives, while Sarmo was an exception in being only early in his second.[4]
Etymology
His devotion to Aulë had earned him the name Aulendur ("Servant of Aulë")[2] from -ndur ("to serve"). The earlier form of this name was Aulendil, which was later used by Sauron during his treachery to Númenor. His other name Urundil means "Copper-lover"[2] from urun ("copper") and -ndil ("lover, friend").[5] His other epessë Rusco means "Fox", a reference to his red-brown hair.[source?]
Genealogy
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", note 61
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "From The Shibboleth of Fëanor" (edited by Carl F. Hostetter), in Vinyar Tengwar, Number 41, July 2000, p. 9
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names"
