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The '''Vanyar''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. [[Noldorin|N]] {{IPA|[ˈvaɲar]}}, [[Vanyarin|V]] {{IPA|[ˈβaɲar]}}) are one of the three groups of [[Calaquendi|High Elves]], along with the [[Noldor]], and some of the [[Teleri]] (more specifically, the [[Falmari]]). They comprise most of those who did not leave Aman. | The '''Vanyar''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. [[Noldorin|N]] {{IPA|[ˈvaɲar]}}, [[Vanyarin|V]] {{IPA|[ˈβaɲar]}}) are one of the three groups of [[Calaquendi|High Elves]], along with the [[Noldor]], and some of the [[Teleri]] (more specifically, the [[Falmari]]). They comprise most of those who did not leave Aman. | ||
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According to legend, the clan was founded by [[Imin]], the first [[Elves|Elf]] to awake in [[Cuiviénen]], his wife [[Iminyë]], and their twelve companions. At this time, they were called the '''Minyar''' (Q: "first ones", pron. {{IPA|[ˈmiɲar]}}). However, it was [[Ingwë]], the first Vanya to travel with [[Oromë]] to [[Valinor]], who became their king. | According to legend, the clan was founded by [[Imin]], the first [[Elves|Elf]] to awake in [[Cuiviénen]], his wife [[Iminyë]], and their twelve companions. At this time, they were called the '''Minyar''' (Q: "first ones", pron. {{IPA|[ˈmiɲar]}}). However, it was [[Ingwë]], the first Vanya to travel with [[Oromë]] to [[Valinor]], who became their king. Always eager to reach Valinor, none of the Vanyar [[Avari|refused to go]] and were on the vanguard of the [[Great March]]; they reached [[Beleriand]] first and sailed on the first voyage of [[Tol Eressea]] with the [[Noldor]]. | ||
At first the Vanyar dwelt in [[Tirion]] with the [[Noldor]] but they loved the light of the [[Two Trees of Valinor]] and settled in the plains and woods [[Valinor]] or the slopes of [[Taniquetil]]. Their King Ingwë is called ''[[High King of the Elves]]''. He lives on Taniquetil beneath the halls of [[Manwë]]. <ref>{{S|Princes}}</ref> | |||
Another notable Vanya was [[Indis]], the second wife of [[Finwë]] and moter of [[Fingolfin]] and [[Finarfin]]. It is from her Vanyarin blood that some Noldor, like [[Galadriel]], gained the golden part of her famous silver-gold hair. Other than those Noldor, all Vanyar were content to remain in Valinor and few were ever seen in [[Middle-earth]], as they only returned with the [[Host of Valinor]] for the [[War of Wrath]].<ref>{{S|14}}</ref> | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The Vanyar were the first and smallest clan of the Elves, being only fourteen in number in their beginning.<ref>{{WJ|Quendi}} p. 381</ref> All among them had blond hair. | The Vanyar were the first and smallest clan of the Elves, being only fourteen in number in their beginning.<ref>{{WJ|Quendi}} p. 381</ref> All among them had blond hair. They are said to have the greatest skill in poetry of all the Elves, and Manwë and Varda love them for this. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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In [[Sindarin]] they were called [[Miniel|Minil]]. | In [[Sindarin]] they were called [[Miniel|Minil]]. | ||
The Vanyar also known under the name "'''Fair-elves'''",<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> from the fair colour of their hair.<ref>{{S|Index}}, ''Vanyar''</ref> They were also known as the "'''Light-elves'''" | The Vanyar also known under the name "'''Fair-elves'''",<ref>{{S|Captivity}}</ref> from the fair colour of their hair.<ref>{{S|Index}}, ''Vanyar''</ref> They were also known as the "'''Light-elves'''".<ref>{{H|Flies}}</ref> | ||
In he earliest form of the legendarium, they are also called the "Spear-elves" for their love of spears, as opposed to the sword and shield of the Noldor and the bow and arrow of the Teleri.<ref>{{LR|Quenta}}, p. 215 footnote to §29</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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| Vanyar | |
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| People | |
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| "Fields of Gold" by Jenny Dolfen | |
| General Information | |
| Other names | Minyar, Light-elves, Fair-elves |
| Locations | Oiolossë; Valmar |
| Languages | Quenya (Vanyarin dialect) |
| Members | Imin, Iminyë, Ingwë, Indis, Elemmírë, Amarië, and others |
| Physical Description | |
| Lifespan | Immortal |
| Distinctions | Most revered of the Elven kindreds, loved by Manwë |
| Average height | Tall |
| Hair color | Golden |
| Skin color | Pale |
| Gallery | Images of Vanyar |
The Vanyar (Q, pron. N [ˈvaɲar], V [ˈβaɲar]) are one of the three groups of High Elves, along with the Noldor, and some of the Teleri (more specifically, the Falmari). They comprise most of those who did not leave Aman.
History
According to legend, the clan was founded by Imin, the first Elf to awake in Cuiviénen, his wife Iminyë, and their twelve companions. At this time, they were called the Minyar (Q: "first ones", pron. [ˈmiɲar]). However, it was Ingwë, the first Vanya to travel with Oromë to Valinor, who became their king. Always eager to reach Valinor, none of the Vanyar refused to go and were on the vanguard of the Great March; they reached Beleriand first and sailed on the first voyage of Tol Eressea with the Noldor.
At first the Vanyar dwelt in Tirion with the Noldor but they loved the light of the Two Trees of Valinor and settled in the plains and woods Valinor or the slopes of Taniquetil. Their King Ingwë is called High King of the Elves. He lives on Taniquetil beneath the halls of Manwë. [1]
Another notable Vanya was Indis, the second wife of Finwë and moter of Fingolfin and Finarfin. It is from her Vanyarin blood that some Noldor, like Galadriel, gained the golden part of her famous silver-gold hair. Other than those Noldor, all Vanyar were content to remain in Valinor and few were ever seen in Middle-earth, as they only returned with the Host of Valinor for the War of Wrath.[2]
Description
The Vanyar were the first and smallest clan of the Elves, being only fourteen in number in their beginning.[3] All among them had blond hair. They are said to have the greatest skill in poetry of all the Elves, and Manwë and Varda love them for this.
Names
The Vanyar called themselves Minyar, "the Firsts", their ancient name. Another name was Ingar or Ingwer which means "Chieftains" (etymologically related to the name Ingwë).
In Sindarin they were called Minil.
The Vanyar also known under the name "Fair-elves",[4] from the fair colour of their hair.[5] They were also known as the "Light-elves".[6]
In he earliest form of the legendarium, they are also called the "Spear-elves" for their love of spears, as opposed to the sword and shield of the Noldor and the bow and arrow of the Teleri.[7]
Etymology
The name Vanyar means "the Fair" in Quenya, referring to their golden hair. It seems to be from a primitive Elvish form bányâ[8][9] (stem BAN) but also from wanjâ (stem WAN)[10]. The Teleri called them Baniai.
Other Versions of the Legendarium
In the earliest versions of Tolkien's legendarium (see: The Book of Lost Tales Part One), they were called Teleri, while the Elves known as Teleri in the published version of The Silmarillion were called Solosimpi.
In the late manuscript The Shibboleth of Fëanor (ca. 1968), the Vanyar are also called Ingwi. Christopher Tolkien notes that this might be the only use of the term since the Lhammas (1930s), when Ingwi was a name for an early conception of the Lindar (that is, being the first clan of Elves, the house and people of Ingwë).[11]
Gallery
| Elves (Quendi · People of the Stars · Firstborn · Elder Kindred) | |
| Three Kindreds: (Eldar · Eldalië · Edhil) |
Vanyar (Fair-elves · Minyar) · Noldor (Deep-elves · Tatyar) · Teleri (Lindar · Nelyar) |
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| Calaquendi: (High-elves · Amanyar) |
Vanyar · Noldor · Falmari |
| Úmanyar: | Sindar (Grey-elves · Eglath · Falathrim) · Nandor (Green-elves · Silvan Elves) |
| Moriquendi: | Úmanyar · Avari (Cuind · Hwenti · Kindi · Kinn-lai · Penni · Windan) |
| See also: | Awakening of the Elves · Sundering of the Elves · Great Journey |
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of Beleriand and its Realms"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar" p. 381
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Quenta Silmarillion: Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Index of Names", Vanyar
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Flies and Spiders"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Two: Valinor and Middle-earth before The Lord of the Rings, VI. Quenta Silmarillion", p. 215 footnote to §29
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 351
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, p. 402
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, p. 383
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", pp. 332, 356 (note 3)
