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Accursed Years

A name for those years in which the Númenóreans and Eldar fought against Sauron. The Second Age.

Adanedhel

Meaning 'Elf-Man' in Sindarin, it was the name given to Túrin in Nargothrond because of his Elvish appearance.

Adorn

Tributary of the River Isen. It and the Isen formed the western boundary of Rohan. The name is of Númenórean origin, adapted to a Sindarin form.

Adrahil of Dol Amroth (1)

A commander of the forces of Gondor in 1944 TA. Presumed to be an ancestor of Adrahil. Captain of the Left Wing, he withdrew with his Wing, the rear of the Right Wing, and the remnants of the reargard of Minohtar from the Morannon to between Cair Andros and the Ephel Dúath to guard the approaches to Minas Tirith from the Wainriders. He sent messengers to Eärnil to tell of the disaster of the Morannon. If it is supposed that Dol Amroth was not so named until the death of Amroth in 1981 TA, one must also suppose that Adrahil was not called 'of Dol Amroth' at the time.

Adrahil of Dol Amroth (2)

The 21st Prince of Dol Amroth, Father of Imrahil who took part in the War of the Ring, and of Finduilas.

Adûnaic

The ancestral Mannish tongue of the Númenóreans. Spoken as primary language by all those who did not live in the Westlands or Andúnië. It was influenced heavily by the Eldar and spread along the coasts of Middle- earth during the Second Age, becoming a sort of Common Tongue. Also referred to as the Númenórean tongue or speech.

Adûnakhor

Means 'Lord of the West' in Númenórean. It was the name taken by the twentieth King of Númenórë. Son of Tar-Ardamin, and father of Ar-Zimrathôn. He was the first to take a name in the Númenórean tongue. His name in Quenya was Herunúmen. The taking of this name seemed over-proud to the Faithful because it was the title for the Valar. He forbade the use of the Elven-tongues in his hearing.

Adurant, River

Means 'Doubled Stream', in reference to its divided course around Tol Galen. Southernmost river of the 6 tributaries of Gelion in Ossiriand. Remained unchanged by Tolkien in later drafts of the names and courses of the various rivers. Southernmost border of the Green-elves' land.

Ælfhâm

Early name for Elvenhome, to which Ælfwine journeyed. Also called Ælfhâm Eldos, and later renamed Tol Erresëa.

Ælfheah

Called 'the fatherless.' One of the 7 great mariners of Belerion who went with Ælfwine on all his voyages. They glimpsed but never arrived at Tol Eressëa because a Western wind blew their ship away from the island. He and the other 6 became lost and wandered the oceans until they finally arrived home as old men. None of the 7 upon returning to Belerion believed that what had happened to them was true - the only man who did was Bior of Ythling. Was called Gelimer in earlier versions.

Ælfred of Wessex

The language of Ælfwine. He heard the Elves on Eldaron speaking it.

Ælfwine

An earlier name for Eriol, though the stories told by the two diverge in several areas. The narrator of The Silmarillion, he came to Tol Eressëa and learned those stories from the Elves themselves. He was of the kin of Ing, being the son of Déor and Éadgifu, who later were slain by the Forodwaith and he himself was taken captive. He escaped and dwelt in Belerion for several years. He sailed with 7 comrades to one of the Harbourless Isles, but the ship was wrecked and all but he were lost. He drifted to shore where he met the Ancient Mariner, who aided him in building a new ship. The two sailed to Ythling (called Eneadur by the Elves) whereupon Bior joined him. The Ancient Mariner left them, and the 9 sailed for Tol Eressëa, eventually glimpsing it, but immediately afterwards it was hidden from sight. Ælfwine jumped into the sea and swam to Elvenhome, but the other 8 were lost.

Æsc

Meaning 'ash.' One of the first two Men awakened (the other was Elmir). They were awakened by Nuin and were taught the Ilkorin tongue. These two were the only Men who witnessed the first rising of the Sunship. His earlier name was Ermon, also Askr.

Aeglos (1)

A plant with white flowers. Thickets grew on the lower slopes of Amon Rûdh. Said to be 'like furze (gorse), but larger, and with white flowers' (UT, 148).

Aeglos (2)

Meaning 'Snow-point', it was the spear of Gil-galad. Spelled Aiglos in the Index to LotR.

Aegnor

Means 'Fell Fire'. The fourth son of Finarfin who held Dorthonion with Angrod his brother. Only he and his brother agreed with Fingolfin's request that Melkor be attacked during the time of the Noldor's power in Middle-earth. He was slain in the Dagor Bragollach. This name replaced Egnor.

Aelin-uial

Translated as 'Pools (or Meres) of Twilight.' In The Silmarillion it was the region of pools and marshes where the Aros flowed into Sirion before its falls. Ferries were hidden in the reeds for messengers between Doriath and Nargothrond to use. Mablung brought Morwen and Nienor by these ferries when they set out for Nargothrond in search of Túrin. In The Fall of Gondolin it was below the Cavern of Tumultuous Winds where Sirion plunged underground. Replaced the earlier name Umboth-muilin.

Aerandir

Means 'Sea-wanderer'. One of three mariners who sailed with Eärendil to Aman, the others being Falathar and Erellont. None of the three set foot on the Blessed Realm, at the command of Eärendil.

Aerin

A kinswoman of Húrin in Dor-lómin, the daughter of Indor. She was taken as the wife of Brodda the Easterling. She helped Morwen survive after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, and allowed beggars and slaves to be warmed and sup in Brodda's house. She told Túrin of Brodda's plundering Morwen's house after she left for Doriath 1 year and 3 months before Túrin returned to Dor-lómin, and to leave quickly after he slew Brodda. She also set fire to the house after Túrin had left. Previously spelled Airin.

Africa

The Hither-lands below the Great Gulf, though its shape has changed since the time of the Third Age.

Afros, River

Near Tavrobel and the River Gruir over which the Elves fled from the Battle of the High Heath (also called the Battle of Heaven Roof or Dor-na-Dhaideloth), as described in The Tale of the Sun and Moon. It appears in the last section of The Book of Lost Tales as told by Eriol.

Aftercomers

The name given to men, the Younger Children of Ilúvatar, by the Elves. It is a translation of Hildor.

Agarwaen

Meaning 'Blood-stained.' The name taken by Túrin after he slew Beleg and came to Nargthrond. The full title was Agarwaen, son of Úmarth (Blood-stained, son of Ill-fate).

Agathurush

Adûnaic translation of Gwathló. It was one of the few places of Middle-earth that became well-known to people other than mariners in Númenórë, due to the felling of timber for ships along the banks of the river.

Aghan

The Drûg in "The Faithful Stone." A leech, he befriended Barach and protected his house from Orcs. He left a watch-stone to guard the house when he went to heal his brother, putting some of his powers into it. The watch-stone saved Barach's house from being lit on fire by Orcs. When Aghan came back after healing his brother, his legs were blistered because of the watch-stone stomping out the fire. His remark 'if some power passes from you to a thing that you have made, then you must take a share in its hurts' closely resembles the effects of Sauron putting his power into the making of the One Ring and Barad-dûr, and all three being destroyed at the same time.

Aglarond

Means 'Caves of Splendour,' or 'The Glittering Cavern' and was also called Helm's Deep by Men. Also used to refer to the Hornburg. Originally a Palantir was supposed to be kept here, but Tolkien later wrote that the Stone of Erech was a Palantír, replacing the one supposedly held here. During the War of the Ring, the Rohirrim, with some of the Fellowship, here fought the hosts of Saruman. Called Glæ^mscrafu (with the 'sc' being pronounced as 'sh') by the Rohirrim; this word itself is Anglo-Saxon, meaning 'caves of radiance.'

Aglon, Gorge of

Meaning 'Narrow Pass.' Was between Dorthonion and the heights west of Himring. It was here that Celegorm and Curufin attempted to slay Beren. The brothers fled to this same place after falsely informing Thingol of Doriath that Beren was slain and Lúthien held in Nargothrond. In the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, it was filled with Orcs and the people of Morgoth, fighting against the sons of Fëanor.

Aiglir Angrin

The 'Iron Mountains', near Thangorodrim in the First Age. Also referred to as Angeryd, Angorodin, Angrin Aiglir, Eiglir Engrin and Ered Engrin.

Ailinel

The elder of Tar-Aldarion's sisters. She married Orchaldor of the House of Hador, and her son was Soronto.

Ailios

As written in The Tale of the Sun and Moon, he was a guest at Tavrobel when the Elves told their history to Eriol. He was called Gilfanon in the second manuscript.

Ainairos

A Telerin Elf, he escaped from the massacre at the Haven of Swans, in which his brother was slain. He led a group of Teleri to persuade the other Eldar to increase their anger at the Noldor. This name was later replaced by Oivárin.

Ainulindalë (1)

Meaning the 'Music of the Ainur', it was sung by the Ainur under the guidance of Ilúvatar in the creation of Arda. It is ongoing, and was first heard by mortal ears when Eriol sat on the shores of Tol Eressëa. Other names are The (Great) Music and The (Great) Song.

Ainulindalë (2)

The name of the account of Creation, said to have been written by Rúmil of Tirion in the Elder Days.

Ainur

Means 'Holy Ones'. Immortal beings, the first created by Ilúvatar. They were of two powers, the Valar being more powerful, and the Maiar being of lesser power than the Valar. Under the guidance of Ilúvatar, they sang what is called the Ainulindalë. During this song, Melko rebelled, and corrupted some others among the Ainur. Although each Ainur is aware of that part of the mind of Ilúvatar from which he came, all else but that revealed by Ilúvatar is unknown to him. The singular form of the name is Ainu.

Airin

The wife of Brodda, ruler of Hisilómë. She exiled Túrin when he slew Brodda at a feast, though the men wanted him to be slain. Called Faiglindra ('of the long hair'). She was a kinswoman of Morwen, and secretly kept her alive because Morwen was feared by the Men and none would take her as his wife. Later spelling was Aerin.

Aiwenórë

Meaning 'Bird-land.' It is the lower region of Vista (the Air), that in which birds fly and sails wave. Previously was called Aiwenor.

Aiwendil

Meaning 'Lover of Birds,' it was the Quenya name of Radagast.

Akallabêth (1)

Means 'The Downfallen', it is Adûnaic for the Quenya Atalantë. It also is used as a name for the Númenóreans.

Akallabêth (2)

The title of a work telling of the Downfall of Númenórë.

Alalminórë

Meaning 'Land of Elves,' and called Gar Lossion ('Place of Flowers') by the Gnomes. Its chief city, called Koromas or Kortirion, is supposed to resemble the area of Warwick, England. Alalminórë was the central land of Tol Eressëa.

Alatar

One of the Blue Wizards. Sent by Oromë, the second to suggest volunteers to go to Middle-earth as Istari. Alatar took Pallando as a friend. It may be that these two were said to be sent by Oromë is due to the fact that Oromë had the greatest knowledge of eastern Middle-earth, where these two were destined to go.

Alatáriel

The Telerin form of Galadriel. Means 'maiden crowned with a radiant garland.' The name was given to her by Celeborn in Aman as an epessë. The name is Altáriel in Quenya.

Albion

Also called Luthany, or England. It is where the Noldoli took refuge after the Faring Forth.

Alcarinquë

Meaning 'The Glorious', it was the name of a star.

Alcarondas

The great ship of Ar-Pharazon, in which he sailed to Aman.

Aldalómë

A name for the forest of Fangorn.

Aldamir

The 23rd King of Gondor. He was the second son of Eldacar and father of Hyarmendacil II (Vinyarion). He died in 1540 TA while fighting the Haradrim and Corsairs of Umbar.

Aldaron

The Quenya name for Oromë, meaning 'Lord of Trees'. In Sindarin, the name is Tauron. He was also called the 'hunter' and 'king of forests.' He was the son of Aulë and Palúrien. He married Tari in Vána the fair, who is also called Tuilérë, Vána Truvána, and Tári-Laisi ('mistress of life'). His name in Old English is Béaming.

Aldburg

The house of Éomer in the Folde. It was the base of the Third Marshal of the Mark (the leader of the troops in the East-mark). Of old, it was the house of Eorl, but passed into Eofor's (the third son of Brego) hands after Brego moved to Edoras. Éomund, descended from Eofor, received the house through heritage. Though actually in the King's Lands, under command of the First Marshall at Edoras,m it was the most convenient base for the Muster of the East-mark.

Aldemanton

Another name for Annúminas. See Westermanton.

Aldor (the Old)

The third King of the Mark, second son of Brego, born 2544 Third Age. His brother Baldor attempted to walk the Paths of the Dead and was lost. Aldor was called the Old because he lived to the age of 101 and ruled for 75 years. He conquered the Dunlendish people east of Isen, driving the last from Rohan and Isendard. During his reign, the Rohirrim multiplied, and settled in Harrowdale and other mountain-valleys. He was the father of Fréa.

Aldudénië

Means 'Lament for the Two Trees'. It was sung by an Vanyarin Elf named Elemmírë after Melkor destroyed the Trees.

Alfirin

Meaning 'immortal.' It was a small white flower which grew in Middle-earth. Its appearance, as described by J.R.R. Tolkien (Letters 402) as being similar to 'an immortele, but not dry and papery: simply a beautiful bell-like flower, running through many colors, but soft and gentle....' It was also called Uilos and Simbelmynë (Evermind). It grew on the mounds of Edoras, and on Halifirien. In Legolas' song in RotK, V, 9, the name is used for a different flower.

Alfobas

A Noldorin name for Alqualondë.

Alflon

An island in the West, on the north coast of Tûn. It was later called Alqualondë.

"All that is gold does not glitter"

The first line of a poem describing Aragorn written by Bilbo. Gandalf intended that the Hobbits would be able to recognize Strider at the Prancing Pony in Bree by this poem. The text of this poem changed several times before it reached its final form.

(George) Allen and Owen

The first publisher of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in England. The company later changed names to Unwin Hyman, and is now called HarperCollins.

Alley of Roses

In the glory of Gondolin, it was a beautiful place to walk. When, at the Fall, a drake burst the defense, it was destroyed and became a land of blackness and noise.

Allfather

Ilúvatar. The maker of all things.

All-Hallows

Referred to in The Cottage of Lost Play. It most likely is the equivalent of the present-day All Hallows Day.

Almain, Ocean of

The North Sea. Referred to in The Tale of the Sun and Moon.

Almaren, Isle of

The first dwelling of the Valar in Arda during the time when Arda was lit by the Two Lamps. It was destroyed when Melko tore down the Lamps in his second onslaught against the Valar. Its location was in the middle of a great lake in the center of Middle-earth.

Alphabet of Daeron

A runic script devised by Daeron of Doriath.

Alphabet of Fëanor

A script derived from the Alphabet of Rúmil by Fëanor. It was written left to right, unlike Rúmil's and was used for writing Quenya, Noldorin and Telerin throughout the First, Second and Third Ages.

Alphabet of Rúmil

The oldest alphabet known. It was used early in the First Age, but was replaced by the Alphabet of Fëanor.

Alqaluntë

See Kópas Alqaluntë.

Alqarámë

The first ship of Eärendil, it means 'Swanwing,' in which he made his first, though unsuccessful, voyage to Valinor. It is said by some that Eärendil and Idril sail in it on the wind at dawn and dusk.

Alqualondë

Means 'Haven of the Swans'. It was the residence of the Solosimpi on the shores of Valinor. It was lit by many lamps because the light of the Trees did not reach that land. Here took place the Kinslaying at the hands of the Noldoli.

Aluin

Meaning 'Time.' The eldest of the Ainur, he is beyond the Great End, whence all came and all will return. The former name Lúmin was changed.

Amaldor (Ammalas)

Early names for Amroth.

Aman

Means 'Blessed, Free from Evil'. Valinor, the Blessed Realm, the Undying Lands. It was the home of the Valar in Arda after Almaren was destroyed. It was removed from Middle-earth after the fall of Númenórë.

Amandil

Means 'Lover of Aman'. He was the last lord of Andúnië in Númenórë. He was the only lord of the time who did not come under the power of Ar-Pharazôn. He was a descendant of Elros and the father of Elendil. Upon the coming of Sauron to Númenórë, he was ousted from the Council because Sauron hated him. He went to Rómenna, the land of the Faithful. The Eldar gave him the seven Palantíri so that the Faithful could look upon the Elves during the time the Elves were fobidden come to Númenórë. He planted the Fruit of the White Tree that Isildur had taken. Amandil learned of the purpose of Sauron and Ar-Pharazôn to land on Valinor, and he tried to sail to the Valar to beg the forgiveness of Men. Before his departure, he bade Elendil to stay at Rómenna and to wait for Amandil's return, or to sail for Middle-earth if his father did not return by the time Ar-Pharazôn sailed for Valinor. Amandil left secretly at night and was never seen by Men again.

Amarië

A Vanyarin Elf. He was a dear friend of Finrod, but remained in Valinor when the Noldor departed. It is said that Galadriel loved him and thus would not take Finrod for her husband in exile.

Ambar

The 'Earth.'

Ambar-endya

'Middle-earth.' The midpoint of Middle-earth is Endor.

Ambarkanta

'The Shape of the World.'

Ambaróna

A place named by Treebeard.

Amillo

The youngest of the Valar, twin of Noldorin-Salmar. Another name for Ómar.

Amlach

The son of Imlach. He led a dissent among the Men of Estolad, saying that Morgoth's hatred of the Eldar was the cause of Men's suffering. A Man appearing to be Amlach spoke words against the gods which caused many Men to decide to leave the Eldar. However, Amlach later swore that he had not even been at the council. Still, Bereg led a thousand people from the lands of the Eldar, though Amlach repented due to his quarrel with Morgoth, and he entered the service of Maedhros.

Amlaith of Fornost

The 11th King of the North Kingdom, first in Arthedain. The oldest son of Eärendur. Father of Beleg, he died in 946 TA.

Amnon

A 'prophet of old', many years before the building of Gondolin, prohpesied 'Great is the Fall of Gondolin.' This phrase was echoed in the Doom of Mandos, and by Túrin during the battle before the Fall.

Amnor

Former name for Amnos.

Amnos

Former name for Emnon, which was a former name for Morniento.

Amon Amarth

Translates to 'Mount Doom.' Early names were Amarthon and Dol-amarth. It was the name given to Orodruin when its fires awoke again after Sauron returned from Númenórë.

Amon Darthir

A mountain in Dorlómen.

Amon Dengin

The hill on which Rían died.

Amon Dîn

The seventh beacon in Anórien. These were created by the Númenóreans to be used to warn of an invasion of Gondor.

Amon Ereb

'The Lonely Hill' between Ramdal and the River Gelion in East Beleriand.

Amon Ethir

Meaning 'Hill of Spies,' raised by Finrod east of Nargothrond. It was called thus because the ladies of Nargothrond were taken there to observe the city's last stand.

Amon Gwareth

Meaning 'Hill of Watch(ing)', it was the hill on which Gondolin was built on the plain of Tumladen. Its sides were polished to the smoothness of glass and the plain surrounding it was leveled in attempt to make it impossible to capture.

Amon Hen

Means the 'Hill of the Eye' or 'Hill of Sight.' It was built by the Númenóreans on Tol Brandir. From this height, one could see for miles, and the Hill itself aided sight by causing visions. When Frodo sat on Amon Hen as the Ringbearer, he had a vision of all of Middle-earth and many of the preparations for the approaching war. Aragorn also had a vision when standing here looking for signs of Frodo. It is also spelled Amon Henn. It's companion was Amon Lhaw.

Amon Lhaw

Means 'Hill of Hearing.' It was one of the original places where a Palantír was kept. It was built by the Númenóreans on Tol Brandir, as the companion of Amon Hen.

Amon Obel

A hill in the Forest of Brethil on which was built Ephel Brandir.

Amon Rûdh

'The Bald Hill' in the lands south of Brethil. It was the home of Mîm and the hiding place of Túrin's band.

Amon Sûl

Means 'Hill of the Wind'. It housed a Palantír, one which was lost with Arvedui upon his death. It was called Weathertop in The Lord of the Rings. Here the Gandalf was attacked by the Nazgûl, and a few days later, the Hobbits and Aragorn were attacked by four of the Nazgûl, and Frodo was injured by the leader's knife.

Amon Thorn

An early name for Amon Dîn.

Amon-uilas

Sindarin name for Taniquetil, or Oiolossë. Also called Amon Uilas, Amon Uilos, Ialassë, Tinwenairin, Tindbrenting.

Amoury

In a variant for line 8 in The Lay of the Children of Húrin in the 1923 version. What this name refers to is unknown.

Amras

Younger twin son of Fëanor, the elder being Amrod. He and his brother held Southeastern Beleriand and seldom came northward. Bëor and his people dwelt in their land on the banks of the Celon, and called their dwelling Estolad. Upon the destruction of Dorthonion, Caranthir fled Himring and joined the people of Amrod and Amras. They attacked the men who lived at the Mouths of Sirion because Elwing had fled there with a Silmaril. Amrod and Amras were killed in this fight, the third of the great wrongs of the Oath, and the last and cruelest slayings of Elf by Elf, leaving Maedhros and Maglor the only sons of Fëanor alive. Amras first appeared in the Tale of the Nauglafring. Earlier names were Díriel, Dinithel and Durithel.

Amrath

A place near the Greenway and Bree. Also called Andrath.

Amrod

Elder twin son of Fëanor, the younger being Amras. He and his brother held Southeastern Beleriand and seldom came northward. Bëor and his people dwelt in their land on the banks of the Celon, and called their dwelling Estolad. Upon the destruction of Dorthonion, Caranthir fled Himring and joined the people of Amrod and Amras. They attacked the men who lived at the Mouths of Sirion because Elwing had fled there with a Silmaril. Amrod and Amras were killed in this fight, the third of the great wrongs of the Oath, and the last and cruelest slayings of Elf by Elf, leaving Maedhros and Maglor the only sons of Fëanor alive. Amrod first appeared in the Tale of the Nauglafring. Earlier name was Damrod.

Amroth (1)

Built his house in Lothlórien. Buried under Cerin Amroth. See Dol Amroth.

Amroth (2)

An Elf dwelling near Lothlórien and the lover of Nimrodel. When Amroth tired of Middle-earth, he built a ship to sail to Tol Eressëa in, though he had to wait for Nimrodel to arrive. During the night, the ship was blown away from the place Nimrodel was to meet it, and upon seeing this, Amroth jumped into the water and swam to find Nimrodel. The fate of Amroth is not told in any tale.

Anach

A pass leading down from Taur-nu-Fuin at the western end of Ered Gorgoroth.

Anadûnë

Meaning 'Westernesse', it was the Adûnaic name for Númenórë.

Anar (1)

Quenya name of the Sun.

Anar (2)

One of the three Dwarves with whom Bilbo left to meet Gandalf on his way to dwell at Imladris in an early version of The Fellowship of the Ring. The other Dwarves to accompany him were named Nar and Hannar.

Anárion

Younger son of Elendil, the elder being Isildur. Escaped the ruin of Númenórë with his father and brother and brought two Palantíri with him to Middle-earth. He established the realm of Gondor in the south with Isildur, ruling Minas Anor, later called Minas Tirith. He was killed in the Battle of Dagorlad in 3440 Second Age. His descendants ruled the land of Gondor.

Anardil

Sixth King of Gondor, son of Eärendil. Father of Ostoher. He died in 411 TA.

Anarríma

Name of a constellation.

Anborn (1)

The father of Fallborn, the precursor of Faramir.

Anborn (2)

A Ranger of Ithilien. It was he who spied Gollum in the wilderness and again at the pool of Henneth Annûn. This name replaced Fallborn (2).

Ancalagon the Black

The mightiest of dragons, bred by Morgoth. He arose when Morgoth was being attacked by the Valar at the end of the First Age. He was the greatest of the dragons issuing forth from Angband, and drove the Valar back until he was slain by Eärendil. His body was thrown upon the towers of Thangorodrim which were broken.

Ancient Days

The First Age.

Ancient Mariner

Name by which Ulmo was called by the Ythlings when he dwelt in the Harbourless Isles. He aided Eriol/Ælfwine to reach Tol Eressëa. Also known to the Ythlings as the Man of the Sea.

Ancient Tongue

Quenya.

Ancient World

Refers to the world of the First Age.

Andabund (Andrabonn)

Means 'elephant.' These were early names for the Múmak.

Ando Lómen

Meaning 'Door of (Timeless) Night.' Guarded by Eärendil against the escape of Melko. Was created by the Valar when Melko was thrust forth from the circles of Arda after the Second War of the Gods.

Andon

An early name for the Anduin.

Andor

Means 'The Land of Gift', and refers to Númenorë.

Andram

Means 'The Long Wall'. It was the name for the falls running across Beleriand.

Andrath

A place near the Greenway and Bree. Also called Amrath.

Androth

Caves in the hills of Mithrim where Tuor was fostered by the Grey Elves.

Anduin

The 'Great River' or the 'Long River'. The chief haven of the Númenóreans (Gondor) was at its mouth. The Ethir Anduin was the River's mouth.

Andúnië

City and haven on the west coast of Númenórë.

Andúril

Means 'Flame of the West.' It was the reforged sword of Elendil, carried by Aragorn. Was called Narsil when Elendil carried it.

Andvari

A Dwarf in the Norse Völsung legend on whom Mîm was based.

Anfalas

A fief of Minas Tirith during the Third Age. It sent many poorly armed Men to the City to aid the war effort. It was also called Langsfrand.

Anfauglin

Meaning 'Jaws of Thirst,' it was another name for Carcaroth. Was replaced by Anfauglir.

Anfauglir

Meaning 'Jaws of Thirst,' it was another name for Carcaroth. Replaced Anfauglin.

Anfauglith

A name for Ard-galen, meaning 'the Gasping Dust', after its destruction in the Battle of Sudden Flame. Also called Dor-na-Fauglith.

Angaino

Meaning 'The Oppressor,' it was the chain fashioned by Aulë to hold Melko. It was forged from the metal tilkal, which Aulë also made. Former names were Angainu and Engainor. Replaced by Angainor.

Angainor

Meaning 'The Oppressor,' it was the chain fashioned by Aulë to hold Melko. It was forged from the metal tilkal, which Aulë also made. Formerly called Angaino.

Angainu

An early name for Angaino.

Angali

A name for the Angles.

Angamandi

An earlier name for Angband.

Angauglir

Another name for Carcharoth.

Angband

Means 'Iron Prision'. The halls of Melko, located below the Iron Mountains. They were destroyed in the Last Battle when, after Ancalagon broke the towers of Thangorodrim, the Valar ransacked all its tunnels, except the deepest which they did not find. Also called Angamandi, Engbend, Halls of Iron, Iron Hell.

Angbor

The Lord of Lamedon. He was the only leader of the people near Erech to follow Aragorn to Pelargir behind the Host of the Dead.

Angelcynn

The Old English people, kin of Ælfwine/Eriol. Also spelled Angolcynn.

Angeln

Means 'Old English' in modern German.

Angeryd

The Iron Mountains.

Anghabar

Means 'Iron-delvings'. It was a mine in the Encircling Mountains about the plain of Gondolin.

Anglachel

The sword of Beleg, who received it from Thingol, who received it from Eöl. It was with this sword that he was slain by Túrin accidentally. Túrin then reforged the sword and renamed it Gurtholfin, or Gurthang.

Angle, The (1)

The land between the Hoarwell and Loudwater rivers.

Angle, The (2)

The land of Lothlórien between the Anduin and Silverlode. Often called The Angle of Lórien.

Angles

A race of the Old English people, which was made up of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes and Frisians.

Anglo-Saxon

The Old English race.

Angmar

In 1300 Third Age, the chief of the Nazgûl came to Angmar near Arnor in attempt to destroy it. After many battles, Arnor was defeated in TA 1974, this being the ending of the North-kingdom. The ruler of Angmar was called the Witch-king.

Angol

An Old English word meaning 'English.'

Angolcynn

The Old English race. Also spelled Angelcynn.

Angoloþ (Angolodh)

A name of unknown meaning.

Angorodin

The Iron Mountains.

Angrenost

Means 'Iron Fortress'. The Sindarin name for Isengard, also called Angost. Earlier name was Angrobel. It was built by the Númenóreans, and was later inhabited by Curunír. It was destroyed by the Ents on March 3, 3019, and after Saruman left, the Ents inhabited Angrenost, turning it into a garden. By Men, it was called Wizard's Dale.

Angrim

Father of Gorlim the Unhappy.

Angrin Aiglir

Another name for the Iron Mountains.

Angrist

Means 'Iron-cleaver'. The knife of Curufin, forged by Telchar. It was stolen from Curufin by Beren who used it to cut a Silmaril from the Iron Crown. When Beren attempted to cut a second from the Crown, Angrist broke and disturbed those in Angamandi and a shard struck Melkor's cheek, waking him.

Angrod

Third son of Finarfin. He took the side of Fëanor when his Oath was spoken, with his brother Orodreth and Aegnor. After coming to Middle-earth, he and Aegnor ruled the northern slope of Dorthonion. While a guest of Thingol with Finrod, he told of the Kinslaying. He and Aegnor were the only Noldor of like mind with Fingolfin in wanting to attacked Thangorodrim while the Noldor were in their height of power. During the Battle of Sudden Flame, both Angrod and Aegnor were slain.

Anguirel

The sword of Eöl, which was stolen by his son Maeglin.

Annael

A Gray-elf of Mithrim who was the foster-father of Tuor.

Annals of Aman

The third manuscript of the Annals of Valinor, written about 1951-52. It contains much of the best prose of the stories contained in those Annals. It's companion, the Grey Annals, was a later version of the Annals of Beleriand.

Annals of Beleriand

Written by Pengolod the Wise of Gondolin, it tells of the later history of the Elves. After Gondolin's fall, it was continued at Sirion's Haven, then at Tavrobel, where it was seen and translated by Ælfwine/Eriol.

Annals of Valinor

Written by Pelgolod the Wise of Gondolin, it tells of the early history of the Elves. It was the first manuscript telling these stories, though a second was written in the 1930s and a third, the Annals of Aman, in 1951-52.

Annatar

Means 'Lord of Gifts'. This was the name taken by Sauron in the Second Age when he reappered among the Elves in a fair form. He swore that he would teach the Elves to make the lands of Middle-earth as fair as those of Valinor. he was received by the Elves of Eregion and they learned many things from him. Under his guidance, they forged the Rings, but Sauron secretly made the One Ring to rule the all. When he put on his Ring in attempt to control the Elves, they became aware of him and his purposes, and they took the Three Rings of Power, Narya, Nenya and Vilya, and hid them. From this time on, war never ceased between Sauron and the Elves.

Annerchion

Meaning 'Goblin Gate,' it is a path in the Misty Mountains. Also spelled Annerchin.

Annon-in-Gelydh

Means the 'Gate of the Noldor' in Sindarin. It was an entrance in the western hills of Dor-lómin leading underground to the Cirith Ninniach.

Ann-Thennath

A mode of song in Sindarin. The Lay of Lúthien was written in this mode.

Annon Torath

The Pillars of the Kings. See Sern Aranath.

Annúminas

Means 'Tower of the West'. The city of Elendil in the North, beside Lake Nenuial. It was an original site of a Palantír, but fell into ruin after the Second Age ended. The Palantír, along with that of Amon Sûl, was saved by Arvedui, but was lost when he was drowned off the coast of Forochel. It was rebuilt by Aragorn in the Fourth Age.

Anor

The city of Anárion in Gondor. This name means 'Sun', though it was renamed Minas Tirith after the fall of Minas Ithil to Sauron.

Anórien

A land in Gondor north of the White Mountains and south of the Entwash.

Anrod

An earlier name for Angrod.

Aotrou and Itroun, Lay of

This was another poetic work by Tolkien, completed in 1930, and published in 1945.

Apanónar

Meaning 'The Afterborn', it was a Quenya name for Men.

Appledor

A frequent surname of Men of Bree.

Appledore, Rowlie

A Man of Bree. He was slain in Bree by Men under the power of Saruman on their way to the Shire.

Aradan

The Sindarin name of Malach, son of Marach. He was one of the leaders of the Men in Estolad. His people left Estolad and went westward, some to Hithlum, but others to the slopes of the Ered Wethrin with Magor, Aradan's son.

Arad Dain

This name is associated with Annerchion in a early version of The Fellowship of the Rings.

Arador

Fourteenth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Argonui and father of Arathorn II. Died in 2930.

Arafain

A name used for Keleborn in one instance.

Araglas

Sixth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aragorn I, and father of Arahad I. He died in 2455.

Aragorn I

Fifth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aravir, and father of Araglas. Died in 2327.

Aragorn II

Called Heir of Elendil and Heir of Isildur, being directly descended from Isildur by 39 generations. Son of Arathorn II and Gilraen of the line of Elendil. Born on March 1, 2931, he was taken to Imladris after his father was slain, and given the name Estel ('Hope') to hide his lineage. When he was 20, Elrond told him his heritage and gave to him the heirlooms of the House - the Ring of Barahir and the Shards of Narsil. He met Arwen Undómiel in Rivendell during one of her stays there. For 30 years he laboured against Sauron, using the name of Thorongil under Ecthelion II, and in the hosts of the Rohirrim. In 2980, he passed through Lothlórien and met Arwen again, whence they pledged their love to each other. Beginning in 3001, he aided Gandalf in protecting the Shire, as a Ranger called Strider in Bree. He captured Gollum in the Dead Marshes in 3017 and took him to King Thranduil in Mirkwood. Met the Hobbits in Bree, whereupon he joined them to protect them on their journey to Rivendell. He fought off the Black Riders from Weathertop. Was one of the Nine Walkers. He reclaimed the Crown of Elendil on May 1, 3019, near the end of the Third Age, taking the title King Elessar. He was the 11th King of both Arnor and Gondor, the 27th of Arthedain, 34th of Gondor, and 16th Chieftain of Arthedain. Married Arwen on Mid-year's Day, 3019, the third and last union of Eldar and Edain. They had a son Eldarion who ruled after his father. Aragorn died on March 1, 3141 (or March 1, 120 Fourth Age).

Aragost

Eighth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arahad I, and father of Aravorn. He died in 2588.

Arahad I

Seventh Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Araglas, and father of Aragost. He died in 2523.

Arahad II

Tenth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aravorn, and father of Arassuil. He died in 2719.

Arahael

Second Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aranarth, and father of Aranuir. The first Chieftain to be fostered in Rivendell, though all after him were as well. Died in 2177.

Araman

The wasteland between the Mountains of Valinor and the sea north of Taniquetil. Bordered on the Helcaraxë. Earlier name was Eruman.

Aramir

The original name of Aragorn.

Aran

A name that replaced Tar and was replaced by Keleborn.

Aranarth

First Chieftain of the Northern Realm. The elder son of Arvedui and father of Arahael. He died in 2106.

Aranel

Name of Dior, Thingol's Heir.

Aranrúth

Means 'King's Ire'. It was the sword of Thingol. It survived the destruction of Doriath and was an heirloom of the Kings of Númenórë.

Arantar

Fifth King of Arnor. Son of Eldacar, and father of Tarcil. Arantar died in 435.

Aranuir

Third Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arahael, and father of Aravir. He died in 2247.

Aranwë

An Elf of Gondolin. The father of Voronwë.

Araphant

Twenty-fourth King of the Northern Realm, 14th in Arthedain. Son of Araval, and father of Arvedui. He died in 1964.

Araphor

Nineteenth King of the Northern Realm, 9th in Arthedain. Son of Arveleg I, and father of Argeleb II. Aided by Círdan, he repelled the enemy from Fornost and the North Down. During his reign, Angmar was subdued by the Elvenfolk from Lindon and Rivendell. The Stoors, who had lived in the Angle (between the Hoarwell and Loudwater) fled west and south because Eriador had grown more harsh in climate and land, and the eastern part had become more unfriendly. Some Stoors returned to Wilderland and lived beside the Gladden. Araphant died in 1589.

Arassuil

Eleventh Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arahad II, and father of Arathorn I. Died in 2784.

Aratan

Second son of Isildur, slain with him at the Gladden Fields.

Aratar

Means 'The Exalted'. The great Valar, of which there were originally 9, those being: Manwë, Melkor, Ulmo, Aulë (who were called the 4 greatest), Varda, Yavanna, Mandos, Nienna and Oromë. They are usually referred to as the 8 Aratar, because Melkor is no longer counted among them.

Arathorn I

The twelfth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arassuil, and father of Argonui. He died in 2848.

Arathorn II

Fifteenth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arador, and father of Aragorn II. He married Gilraen the Fair, the daughter of Dírhael, a descendant of Aranarth. Dírhael was opposed to the marriage, but his wife Ivorwen wished it to occur. Arathorn and Gilraen were married in 2930 and had Aragorn II in 2931. Arathorn was slain be hill-trolls in the Coldfells north of Rivendell in 2933.

Araval

Twenty-third King of the Northern Realm, 13th in Arthedain. Son of Arveleg II, and father of Araphant. He died in 1891.

Aravir

Fourth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aranuir, and father of Aragorn I. He died in 2319.

Aravorn

Ninth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Aragost, and father of Arahad II. He died in 2654.

Araw

A name of Oromë. It is said that Vonrondil hunted the wild kine of Araw in the land near Rhûn with the Horn of Araw, which was indeed the Horn that Boromir wore, and which was cloven in the fight at Parth Galen.

Arch of Heaven (the Arch)

The name of one of the kindreds of the Gondothlim, because that people came from a land called thus. See Heavenly Arch.

Arch of Inwë

The western entry to the Place of the Well in Gondolin.

Archet

A village near Bree, bordering on the Chetwood.

Arcturus

The star Morwinyon 'who blazes above the world's edge in the west' (Book of Lost Tales, Vol II, 133).

Arda

Means 'The Realm'. It refers to the Earth as the Kingdom of Manwë.

Ard-galen

Means 'The Green Region'. The great grassy plain between the Iron Mountains and Dorthonion. It was destroyed in the Battle of Sudden Flame.

Aredhel

Means 'Noble Elf'. Daughter of Fingolfin, and sister of Turgon. Persuaded Turgon to let her leave Gondolin to find the Sons of Fëanor, but was denied entrance to Doriath. She traveled around Doriath by way of the Ered Gorgoroth where she was separated from her three guards. She came to the land of Himlad and met Celegorn and Curufin who took her to dwell with them. She soon desired to travel again, and was lost in Nan Elmoth. She was spied by Eöl the Dark Elf and he entranced and married her. They had a son, whom she called Lómin in the forbidden tongue of the Noldor, meaning Child of the Twilight, but he was called Maeglin (Sharp Glance) in the Sindarin tongue. After many years, she wished to return to Gondolin, but Eöl denied her request, so she and her son left while Eöl was away. However, they were pursued by Eöl. All three arrived at Gondolin, but Eöl was taken captive and brought before Turgon who gave Eöl the chance to remain in Gondolin forever or be slain. Eöl chose death, but fired a poisoned dart at Maeglin, though it struck Aredhel who left in front of the dart, and she died in the night. Also called Ar-Feiniel and the White Lady of Gondolin and the White Lady of the Noldor. Previously called Isfin.

Arfaxed

An early name for Shadowfax.

Argeleb I

Seventeenth King of the Northern Realm, 7th in Arthedain. Son of Malvelgil, and father of Arveleg I. Claimed lordship of all of Arnor, but was resisted by Rhudaur, where the Dúnedain were few, but power was seized by an evil lord of the Hillmen who was in league with Angmar. Argeleb fortified the Weather Hills, but was killed in battle with Rhudaur and Angmar in 1356.

Argeleb II

Twentieth King of the Northern Realm, 10th in Arthedain. Son of Araphor, and father of Arvegil. Granted the land beyond the Baranduin to the Periannath in 1601. During his reign, a plague struck Arnor. Many in Cardolan died and the Hobbits suffered greatly. In 1636 the plague came to Eriador and the Dúnedain in Cardolan were nearly all killed, bringing about the end of Cardolan, and spirits entered the burial mounds of Tyrn Gorthad. Argeleb II died in 1670.

Argonath, Gates of

Means 'King Stones'. The Gates of the Kings or the Pillars of the Kings. These were great carvings of Isildur and Anárion on the Anduin at the northern entrance to Gondor on the island of Tol Brandir.

Argonui

Thirteenth Chieftain of the Northern Realm. Son of Arathorn I and father of Arador. Argonui died in 2912.

Arien

The Maia who drives the Sunship. Before she was given this job, she had tended the flowers of Laurelin in the garden of Vana. Her eyes were too bright for even the Eldar to look upon and she let Valinor, cast off her raiment, and showed her true form. She arose in her vessel seven days after Tirion started leading his fessel carrying the Moon. Due to Tirion's waywardness and the brightness of Arda, the stars had become hidden from earth. Irmo and Estë prayed to Varda, who commanded Arien to rest in Valinor while Tirion was in the sky, and to pass under the Earth to arise in the east. However, Tirion still was wayward in his travels and wanted to come close to Arien, so often both were above the Earth together. Arien was feared by Morgoth, and though he fought and was defeated by Tirion, he dared not attack here, and he hid himself and his servants from her. Also called the Sun-maiden. Previously called Úrien.

Arkenstone

The coveted gem of the Lonely Mountain in The Hobbit. It was originally found by Thrain I in Moria. Bilbo found it in Smaug's treasure and gave it to Bard as a peace offering between the Elves and Men and Thorin Oakenshield's Dwarves.

Arlisgion

Means the 'Place of Reeds.' It was south of Dor Lómin and north of the mouths of Sirion.

Armenelos

City of the Kings in Númenórë.

Arminas

A Noldorin Elf of the people of Angrod. He, with Gelmir, took Tuor through the Gate of the Noldor. After the Dagor Bragollach, he dwelt with the people of Círdan. He and Gelmir also carried the warning of Ulmo to Nargothrond.

Arnach

The land of Forlong during the War of the Ring. Also called Lossarnach.

Arnen

See Emyn Arnen.

Arnor

Means 'Land of the King'. The northern realm of the Dúnedain in Middle-earth. Established by Elendil in 3320 Second Age, it continued through the line of Isildur until 861 (Third Age) when at the death of Eärendur it broke into three parts, divided amongst his sons: Arthedain, Cardolan and Rhudaur. Cardolan and Rhudaur were destroyed not long after, and Arnor was finally destroyed in 1409 by the Witch-king of Angmar. It was ruled by the descendants of Isildur.

Arod (1)

An early name for Shadowfax, meaning 'Swift.'

Arod (2)

The name of the horse of Rohan, given by Éomer to Legolas and Gimli to ride. He refused to enter the Dark Door to the Paths of the Dead until Legolas covered his eyes. The name means 'Swift.'

Aros, River

Ran from Dorthonion south to Doriath where the Celon joined it. It then continued south to feed the Sirion at Aelin Uial. The Dwarves forded it at Sarnathrod in the Tale of the Nauglafring.

Arossiach

The fords of Aros, near the northeastern edge of Doriath.

Arsiriand

A rejected name for Beleriand.

Artamir

Elder son of Ondoher. He was slain in battle with his father and brother Faramir against the Wainriders and Men of Khand and Near Harad in 1944.

Artanor

An earlier name for Doriath.

Arthad

One of the 12 Bëornings who protected King Finrod in the Dagor Bragollach. The 12, who were the last of their house became hunted by Morgoth because of this.

Arthedain

A later realm of the previous realm of Arnor which broke into 3 in 861 Second Age. The other realms were Cardolan and Rhudaur. Arthedain was the only realm to survive - it did so secretly, through the Chieftains of the line of Isildur.

Arthurian Legends

The first name of Beleriand (Broceliand) came from the Forest of Broceliand in Brittany in these legends.

Arval

A Dark Elf who lived in Nan Elmoth and entranced Aredhel, married her, and by her fathered Meglin. His name was revised to Eöl.

Arvalin

Another name for Eruman.

Arvedui

The 26th and last King of the Northern Realm, 15th in Arthedain. Son of Araphant. He held back the power of Angmar in 1974 upon the North Downs until he had to flee to the North. He hid in the Dwarf-mines of the Ered Luin, then sought help from the Lossoth, the Snowmen of Forochel. They unwillingly gave him food and built him a shelter. Círdan heard of his plight, and sent a ship to him. The Lossoth told Arvedui not to board the ship but to wait until the Witch-king was destroyed. Arvedui ignored the warning, but gave them his ring, which was later ransomed by the Dúnedain. He boarded the ship, which left, but was soon forced back upon the ice by a storm. The ship was destroyed, Arvedui slain, and the Palantíri of Annúminas and Amon Sûl were lost in the sea. This occurred in 1974, the end of the North Kingdom.

Arvegil

Twenty-first King of the Northern Realm, 11th in Arthedain. Son of Argeleb II, and father of Arveleg II. He died in 1743.

Arveleg I

Eighteenth King of the Northern Realm, 8th in Arthedain. Son of Argeleb I, and father of Araphor. With the help of Cardolan and Lindon, he drove the enemies from the Weather Hills. In his reign, Arthedain and Cardolan held a border along the Weather Hills, the Great Road, and the lower Hoarwell against Angmar. During this time Rivendell was beseiged by Angmar. In 1409, Angmar rose in battle with Arthedain, and Arveleg was slain. The tower of Amon Sûl was destroyed, but the Palantír housed there was saved and carried back to Fornost. Rhudaur was held by Angmar, and Cardolan was all but destroyed.

Arveleg II

Twenty-second King of the Arthedain. Son of Arvegil, and father of Araval. He died in 1813.

Arvernien

The coastlands west of the Sirion. The name also appears in the Lay of Eärendil written by Bilbo.

Arwen

The third child of Elrond and Celebrían, born in 241 TA, and younger sister to Elladan and Elrohir. Dwelt in Lothlórien for much of her life, where she first met Aragorn. She wove the standard of the White Tree with Seven Stars and the Crown, which Aragorn carried in battle. She married Aragorn after his crowning as King of the Dúnedain, choosing mortality, using the choice given to all her father Elrond, uncle Elros, and her brothers, as a result of that choice given to Eärendel and Elwing. Her son Eldarion ruled after his father. She died upon Cerin Amroth soon after Aragorn's death. Sometimes called Arwen Evenstar (Undómiel) and the Lady of Rivendell.

Aryador

Meaning 'Land of Shadow', it was the Mannish name for Hisilómë.

Ascar, River

Means 'rushing' or 'impetuous'. The northernmost tributary of Gelion, later called Rathlóriel. Its name and relation to the other rivers never changed. It was called Asgar in the Annals of Beleriand. It was later called Rathlóriel.

Asëa Aranion

Another name for Athelas.

Asfaloth

The horse of Glorfindel.

Asgil-Golamir

The lord of Anfalas. The name was later changed to Golasgil.

Asgon, Lake

An earlier name for Lake Mithrim, a lake in Hithlum north and west of the Ered Wethrin and east of the Mountains of Mithrim.

Ash Mountains

Translation of Ered Lithui, this was the range north of Mordor. Also called the Ashen Mountains.

"As I was sitting by the way"

The first line of a poem in an early version of The Fellowship of the Ring before the Hobbits reached the Baranduin.

Askr

Old Norse for 'ash,' it was the name of the first man in Norse legend. Also called Æsc.

Assariad

An earlier rejected name for Ossiriand.

Astaldo

Another name for Tulkas, meaning 'The Valiant'.

Atalantë

Means 'The Downfallen'. It's the equivalent in Quenya of Akallabêth.

Atanamir

Thirteenth King of Númenórë, to whom messengers of the Valar came.

Atanatar I

Tenth King of Gondor. Son of Turambar, and father of Siriondil. He died in 748.

Atanatar II

Sixteenth King of Gondor. Son of Hyarmendacil I (Ciryaher), and father of Narmacil I. Called Alcarin, 'The Glorious'. He lived in great splendour, but did nothing to maintain the power of Gondor. He died in 1226.

Atanatári

Means 'Fathers of Men'. It was the name of the three houses of Men that were friendly with the Elves of Beleriand - Bëor, Haladin and Marach. They were given the land of Númenórë and their descendants became known as the Dúnedain.

Atani

Meaning 'Fathers of Men,' this was the Noldorin name for the Men of the Houses of the Elf-friends, and is a shortening of Atanatári. The singular is Atan. It was originally, in the speach of Ilúvatar, meant for all Men, but was seldom applied to any but those of the Three Houses after the meeting of the Eldar and the Atani. In Sindarin, it is Edain.

Athelas

An herb of healing, it was brought to Middle-earth by the Númenóreans.

Athrasarn

Meaning 'Stony Ford,' it is another name for Sarn Athrad, also Sarnathrad.

Atlantic Ocean

It is said that Ælfwine sailed over it from England to Tol Eressëa.

Attercops

Meaning 'spiders,' it appears in the poem Errantry published in 1933, and in The Hobbit.

Auden, W. H.

A person with whom J.R.R. Tolkien corresponded and in one letter explained to him parts of The Lord of the Rings.

Aulë

One of the Aratar, he made most of the earth and its substances in the Ainulindalë, and is thus called Smith of Arda. He is also one of the 4 greatest Aratar. He took to wife Palúrien (Yavanna) by whom he had Oromë. He forged Angaino. He created the Dwarves.

Aulenossë

Those few Noldoli who stayed in Valinor at the Faring Forth. Means 'kindred of Aulë.'

Aur

Gnomish name for the Sun.

Ausir (1)

Dior. Called Ausir the Wealthy after he became ruler of Doriath.

Ausir (2)

A boy elf of Mar Vanwa Tyaliéva who asked Eriol to tell of ships and the sea. He also took part in the telling of the tale of Tinúviel.

Avakúm

The 'Outer Dark' or 'Outer Void' into which Melko was thrust after his capture, and in which is Ilúvatar and the Secret Fires.

Avallon

Another name for Númenorë.

Avallónë

The haven and city of the Eldar on Tol Eressëa.

Avari

Meaning 'The Unwilling' or 'The Refusers', it referrs to those Elves who did not follow the summons of Oromë to travel from Cuiviénen to Valinor.

Avathar

Means 'The Shadows'. A later name for Arvalin, it was is also called Eruman.

Avon, River

Occurs in The Town of Dreams and the City of Present Sorrow, written in 1916. The Avon is the River on whose banks the Town of Dreams is built.

Azagâl

The Dwarf Lord of Belegost who, in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, wounded Glaurung with his last strength as the dragon crawled over him.

Azanulbizar

Means 'Vale of Dim Streams.' It is Dwarvish for Dimrill Dale, a pass in the Misty Mountains near Eregion and Moria. Also called Azanûl, and Nanduhirion in Sindarin. The Mirrormere, the source of the Silverlode, was here.

Azog

The Orc leader who slew Thrór in the sight of Nár his servant when Thrór went to recapture Moria with only his servant in his old age. Azog was later killed by Dain II.