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'''Halad''' or "Warden" was the title of the [[Chieftain of the Haladin]] who was the leader of the [[Folk of Haleth]] in the Forest of [[Brethil]].<ref name=Wanderings>{{WJ|Hurin}}</ref>{{rp|263}} The Halad's residence was called [[Obel Halad]]. His duties included command of the armed men of the land and leadership of the [[Folkmoot]], the gatherings of the people called to make important decisions.<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|283}} | '''Halad''' or "Warden" was the title of the [[Chieftain of the Haladin]] who was the leader of the [[Folk of Haleth]] in the Forest of [[Brethil]].<ref name=Wanderings>{{WJ|Hurin}}</ref>{{rp|263}} The Halad's residence was called [[Obel Halad]]. His duties included command of the armed men of the land and leadership of the [[Folkmoot]], the gatherings of the people called to make important decisions.<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|283}} | ||
The position of the Halad | ==History== | ||
In {{FA|390}},<ref name="WJ">{{WJ|West}}</ref> [[Haleth]], the founder of the [[Folk of Haleth]] led her people from [[Estolad]] to the relative safety of the [[Forest of Brethil]] in the lands of King [[Thingol]].<ref name="Coming">{{S|West}}</ref> In exchange for defending the [[Crossing of Teiglin|Crossing of the Teiglin River]], King [[Finrod]] made use of his friendship with Thingol to allow the [[Haladin]] to remain free men.<ref name="Coming"/> Years later, when Haleth died, the Haladin chose to establish a ruling line from the descendants of Haldad. Because Haleth did not marry and had no children, her brother's son [[Haldan]] became the next Halad Lord of Brethil.<ref name="Coming"/> The position of the Halad became elective, chosen by the [[Men of Brethil]], but by custom all chieftains had come from the noble [[House of Haleth]].<ref name=Wanderings></ref>{{rp|263}} | |||
After the [[Dagor Bragollach]], and the capture of [[Minas Tirith in Beleriand|Minas Tirith]], [[Orcs]] began to roam unhindered across the lands of [[West Beleriand]]. [[Halmir]], son of [[Haldan]], called on the aid of King [[Thingol]], who sent many stout [[Sindar]]in warriors under the command of [[Beleg]] to his aid. Together, Halmir and Beleg destroyed a legion of invading Orcs, and gave the southern lands a respite from the defeats in the north.<ref>{{S|Fingolfin}}</ref> | |||
Haldir joined the [[Union of Maedhros]] and led a force of the [[Haladin]] in the disastrous [[Nirnaeth Arnoediad]]. [[Fingon]] attempted a retreat across [[Anfauglith]] covered by Haldir, but he was slain, with most of his Men.<ref>{{S|Fifth}}</ref> | |||
After this, the [[Haladin]] had relative peace in their woods for more than twenty years, until a sudden assault by [[Orcs]]. [[Handir]] set out to defeat them, but his men were defeated and he himself was slain.<ref>{{S|Turin}}</ref> | |||
Soon after [[Brandir]]'s succession, [[Túrin]] came to [[Brethil]], and began before long to take control of the [[Haladin]] himself. After the death of [[Glaurung]], Brandir was slain in anger by Túrin in {{FA|499}}<ref>{{WJ|West}}, ''(iii) The Haladin'', p. 237</ref>.<ref>{{GA|340-342}}</ref> Then there was some contention in Brethil concerning who should become the next Halad. Many had wished to elect [[Manthor]] but Hardang came from the senior branch of the family under [[Halmir]] and obtained the title.<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|270}} | |||
==List of Chieftains== | |||
# '''[[Haldan]]''', {{FA|420}}–{{FA|451|n}} | |||
# '''[[Halmir]]''', {{FA|451}}–{{FA|471|n}} | |||
# '''[[Haldir (Chieftain of the Haladin)|Haldir]]''', {{FA|471}}–{{FA|472|n}} | |||
# '''[[Handir]]''', {{FA|472}}–{{FA|495|n}} | |||
# '''[[Brandir the Lame]]''', {{FA|495}}–{{FA|499|n}} | |||
# '''[[Hardang]]''', {{FA|499}}–{{FA|501|n}} | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Since the chieftains of Brethil were elected from the family of [[Haldad]] it was natural to used the term "Halad" for the position. | Since the chieftains of Brethil were elected from the family of [[Haldad]] it was natural to used the term "Halad" for the position. Haldad's name meant "watchdog" and was derived from ''hal(a)'', meaning "watch" or "guard".<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|270}} | ||
When spoken of in a general way this official was called "The Halad";<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|275}} when name and title were spoken the title came second, as in "[[Hardang]] Halad".<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|276}} | When spoken of in a general way this official was called "The Halad";<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|275}} when name and title were spoken the title came second, as in "[[Hardang]] Halad".<ref name=Wanderings/>{{rp|276}} | ||
==Other versions of the | ==Other versions of the legendarium== | ||
All of the information about the office of the Halad comes from ''[[The Wanderings of Húrin]]'' in ''[[The War of the Jewels]]''. This was a late-written story that [[Christopher Tolkien]] regretfully chose not to use in ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. | All of the information about the office of the Halad comes from ''[[The Wanderings of Húrin]]'' in ''[[The War of the Jewels]]''. This was a late-written story that [[Christopher Tolkien]] regretfully chose not to use in ''[[The Silmarillion]]''. | ||
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[[Category:Mannish | [[Category:Mannish titles]] | ||
[[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]] | [[Category:Rulers in Beleriand]] | ||
[[fi:Halad]] | [[fi:Halad]] | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 21 February 2021
Halad or "Warden" was the title of the Chieftain of the Haladin who was the leader of the Folk of Haleth in the Forest of Brethil.[1]:263 The Halad's residence was called Obel Halad. His duties included command of the armed men of the land and leadership of the Folkmoot, the gatherings of the people called to make important decisions.[1]:283
History
In F.A. 390,[2] Haleth, the founder of the Folk of Haleth led her people from Estolad to the relative safety of the Forest of Brethil in the lands of King Thingol.[3] In exchange for defending the Crossing of the Teiglin River, King Finrod made use of his friendship with Thingol to allow the Haladin to remain free men.[3] Years later, when Haleth died, the Haladin chose to establish a ruling line from the descendants of Haldad. Because Haleth did not marry and had no children, her brother's son Haldan became the next Halad Lord of Brethil.[3] The position of the Halad became elective, chosen by the Men of Brethil, but by custom all chieftains had come from the noble House of Haleth.[1]:263
After the Dagor Bragollach, and the capture of Minas Tirith, Orcs began to roam unhindered across the lands of West Beleriand. Halmir, son of Haldan, called on the aid of King Thingol, who sent many stout Sindarin warriors under the command of Beleg to his aid. Together, Halmir and Beleg destroyed a legion of invading Orcs, and gave the southern lands a respite from the defeats in the north.[4]
Haldir joined the Union of Maedhros and led a force of the Haladin in the disastrous Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Fingon attempted a retreat across Anfauglith covered by Haldir, but he was slain, with most of his Men.[5]
After this, the Haladin had relative peace in their woods for more than twenty years, until a sudden assault by Orcs. Handir set out to defeat them, but his men were defeated and he himself was slain.[6]
Soon after Brandir's succession, Túrin came to Brethil, and began before long to take control of the Haladin himself. After the death of Glaurung, Brandir was slain in anger by Túrin in F.A. 499[7].[8] Then there was some contention in Brethil concerning who should become the next Halad. Many had wished to elect Manthor but Hardang came from the senior branch of the family under Halmir and obtained the title.[1]:270
List of Chieftains
- Haldan, F.A. 420–451
- Halmir, F.A. 451–471
- Haldir, F.A. 471–472
- Handir, F.A. 472–495
- Brandir the Lame, F.A. 495–499
- Hardang, F.A. 499–501
Etymology
Since the chieftains of Brethil were elected from the family of Haldad it was natural to used the term "Halad" for the position. Haldad's name meant "watchdog" and was derived from hal(a), meaning "watch" or "guard".[1]:270
When spoken of in a general way this official was called "The Halad";[1]:275 when name and title were spoken the title came second, as in "Hardang Halad".[1]:276
Other versions of the legendarium
All of the information about the office of the Halad comes from The Wanderings of Húrin in The War of the Jewels. This was a late-written story that Christopher Tolkien regretfully chose not to use in The Silmarillion.
In a section not included in the story it was stated that Avranc, not of the House of Haleth, was chosen for the next Halad but that the authority and reverence of the office was gone.[1]:308
In an isolated note J.R.R. Tolkien had written possible name changes. One would have substituted Halbar for Halad.[1]:309
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Three. The Wanderings of Húrin and Other Writings not forming part of the Quenta Silmarillion: I. The Wanderings of Húrin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Two. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of Men into the West (Chapter 14)"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of Men into the West"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Ruin of Beleriand and the Fall of Fingolfin"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Fifth Battle: Nirnaeth Arnoediad"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Túrin Turambar"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Two. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of Men into the West (Chapter 14)", (iii) The Haladin, p. 237
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "The Grey Annals": §340-342
