Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:24:07 GMT -5
Araval
Thirteenth King of Arthedain in the North-kindgom. Araval was born in 1711. He was the son of Arveleg II. Araval became King of Arthedain after his father's death in 1813.
According to one source (HoME XII, p. 195), Araval won a temporary victory over the forces of the Witch-king of Angmar in 1851. He was aided by the Elves of Lindon and Rivendell. Araval also tried to reoccupy Cardolan, which had once been a part of the North-kingdom, but he was unsuccessful because Cardolan was haunted by Barrow-wights and settlers were afraid to live there.
Araval died in 1891 and was succeeded by his son Araphant.
Names & Etymology:
The name Araval may be derived from ara meaning "king, royal" and val from mal meaning "gold."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile: The Northern Line - Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 195
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
Thirteenth King of Arthedain in the North-kindgom. Araval was born in 1711. He was the son of Arveleg II. Araval became King of Arthedain after his father's death in 1813.
According to one source (HoME XII, p. 195), Araval won a temporary victory over the forces of the Witch-king of Angmar in 1851. He was aided by the Elves of Lindon and Rivendell. Araval also tried to reoccupy Cardolan, which had once been a part of the North-kingdom, but he was unsuccessful because Cardolan was haunted by Barrow-wights and settlers were afraid to live there.
Araval died in 1891 and was succeeded by his son Araphant.
Names & Etymology:
The name Araval may be derived from ara meaning "king, royal" and val from mal meaning "gold."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile: The Northern Line - Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 195
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
