Arassuil

Arassuil (T.A. 2719^[1] - 2784,^[2] died aged 156) was the eleventh Chieftain of the Dúnedain, succeeding his father, Arahad II, when he died in 2719.

[edit] History

During his chieftainship the Orcs of the Misty Mountains became more bold, daring to invade Eriador. The Rangers fought many battles trying to hold them back,^[3] but one party of Orcs managed to reach the Shire, where they were fought off by a party of brave Hobbits under Bandobras "Bullroarer" Took in 2747 at the Battle of Greenfields.^[4]

Also during this time, in 2758, the Long Winter arrived. Many lives were lost, and Gandalf and the Rangers had to help the Hobbits of the Shire survive.^[4]

After having been chieftain for 65 years, Arassuil died in 2784. He was succeeded by his son, Arathorn I.^[2]

[edit] Etymology

Arassuil's name is Sindarin, however, the etymology of it is a bit uncertain. It could be from aran meaning "king", and suil meaning "greeting".

[edit] Genealogy

[edit] Other Versions of the Legendarium

In an early manuscript Arassuil's name was "Arasuil".^[5]

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 A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
5. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "The Heirs of Elendil", Commentaries, p. 211