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Tar-Minastir by oshun

A man of his times, Tar-Minastir perpetuated Númenórean policies of the past and foreshadowed those that would follow.

Published on 30 April 2021.

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Galdor of Gondolin by oshun

Galdor of the Tree appears in The Book of Lost Tales, in the story of the Fall of Gondolin, a notable supporting character in this central tale of the legendarium.

Published on 3 April 2021.

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Voronwë by oshun

Voronwë, a Noldorin Elf of Gondolin, plays a pivotal role in the story of Gondolin and, more specifically, of Tuor.

Published on 1 November 2015.

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Vëantur by oshun

Vëantur is the first and foremost among the early mariners and shipbuilders of Númenor and the first to renew contact between the island of Númenor and the peoples of Middle-earth. He is crucial in leading to the Númenóreans' self-definition as a seafaring people and masters of the vast seas of Arda to the east of its island kingdom.

Published on 1 October 2012.

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Vardamir by Himring

The eldest child of Elros, Vardamir serves as a contrast to later Númenórean kings.

Published on 1 October 2019.

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Varda Elentári by oshun

Varda Elentári is among the better known of Tolkien’s demigods and probably the best known of the Valier.

Published on 1 December 2011.

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Vána by Dawn Felagund

Barely mentioned in the published Silmarillion, Vána originally played a role as an active, assertive woman among the Valar. Her notable associations imply her role in the legendarium should be fuller than her meager mentions in the published Silmarillion suggest.

Published on 1 January 2011.

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Vairë the Weaver by Dawn Felagund

Although barely present in the published Silmarillion, Vairë emerges in Tolkien's earlier writings as a remarkably empathetic character and an apt foil to her cold-hearted husband Námo.

Published on 1 May 2012.

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Ungoliant by oshun

Ungoliant, the mother of all of Tolkien's hideous and terrifying spiders, appears first in his earliest written work on the legendarium.

Published on 1 October 2016.

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Turgon the Wise by oshun

In the early parts of the published Silmarillion, Turgon is overshadowed by the impressive feats of heroism of his elder brother Fingon. Later in the narrative of the First Age, however, it is Turgon of all of the House of Finwë, save perhaps Fëanor, who receives the most page space, due to his role as the king of Gondolin.

Published on 1 April 2010.

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Tuor by oshun

Tuor may be less well-known among the larger Tolkien fandom than other Silmarillion characters like Elrond, Galadriel, Sauron, or perhaps even Fëanor or Maglor. His role, however, is to provide a crucial link between the tales of the Elder Days and the culmination of the story of the Elves in Middle-earth and the ascendancy of the age of Men which is recounted in The Lord of the Rings.

Published on 1 February 2014.

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Tulkas by Dawn Felagund

Tulkas evolved from Tolkien's early work on the Silmarillion from a playful, youthful character to a character more associated with unapologetic violence.

Published on 1 November 2011.

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Thuringwethil by oshun

Thuringwethil is a villain who appears in the tale of Beren and Lúthien. For a relatively obscure character, who appears only briefly and is mentioned but four times by name in The Silmarillion, she is known among readers and perhaps viewed as an intriguing creature or one whom readers love to hate.

Published on 1 June 2016.

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Thranduil by Scarlet10

Thranduil, best known as "the Elvenking" in The Hobbit, appears throughout various texts in Tolkien's writings and has been subject to myriad fan interpretations.

Published on 1 January 2013.

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Thorondor, Lord of the Eagles by oshun

Thorondor, called the Lord of the Eagles, is the mightiest among the feathered messengers and guardians who served Manwë in Middle-earth.

Published on 1 June 2016.

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Thingol by oshun

Elu Thingol is one of the three elves, along with Ingwë and Finwë, chosen by Oromë to go to Valinor and eventually lead his people across the sea. However, he never made it back to Valinor and instead reigned as the Sindarin king on Doriath.

Published on 1 December 2007.

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Tar-Vanimeldë by oshun

Tar-Vanimeldë is a character whose story "raises as many questions as it answers." In the few details he offers, Tolkien hints that her throne was usurped by her power-hungry husband.

Published on 1 May 2019.

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Tar-Palantir by oshun

Tar-Palantir and his descendants tried to stem the rising rebellion against the Valar and Eldar in Númenor. Though the drowning of that land speaks to their ultimate failure, their legacy perpetuates in the Mortal realms of Middle-earth into the Third Age.

Published on 1 January 2021.

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Tar-Meneldur by oshun

Tar-Meneldur, the fifth king of Númenor, was known for his interest in astronomy.

Published on 1 August 2015.

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Tar-Aldarion by oshun

Tar-Aldarion, the sixth King of Númenor, is best known for his penchant for sea voyages.

Published on 1 September 2012.

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Shelob by Lindariel

The daughter of the monstrous Ungoliant, Shelob is one of the myriad links between the First and Third Ages. This biography considers her origins, appearance, evolution, and uniquely sinister ability to spin darkness.

Published on 1 January 2020.

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Sauron by Marta

At first glance Sauron does not appear to have much depth as a character. He works rather well as a villain, but we are rarely given a reason to think of him as more than that. As with many of Tolkien's characters, however, they really come into their own in Tolkien's so-called minor works.

Published on 1 August 2008.

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Saeros by Robinka

As one of the very few negatively portrayed Elves in the entire legendarium, Saeros was responsible for the outcome that became another twist in Túrin’s complicated fate and another factor of his impending catastrophe.

Published on 1 February 2017.

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Rúmil of Tirion by oshun

Rúmil of Tirion is a Noldorin loremaster of great repute, notable among a people recognized for their creativity, avidity for knowledge, and love of words.

Published on 1 April 2013.

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Rochallor by oshun

Rochallor is the great warhorse of Fingolfin High King of the Noldor who carried his master to his final, desperate confrontation with Morgoth.

Published on 1 February 2012.

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