Word of the Day: Thranduil, the Elven King of the Woodland Realm and the father of Legolas, the Elven Prince of Mirkwood. He was referred to as Elvenking in The Hobbit. It is a Sindarin word for 'vigorous spring,' from tharan (vigorous) + ethuil (spring). ...
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Word of the Day: Narsil
Word of the Day: Narsil - a Quenya name meaning 'red and white flame.' It has the stems Nar- (fire) and -thil (white light). Narsil History It is formerly a sword used by Elendil and Isildur, it later became Andúril used by Aragorn II Elessar (Aragorn from Lord of the Rings). It symbolizes the kingdom of Arnor and Gondor. While it was broken at the end of the Second Age, it was reforged by the Elven Smiths of Rivendell, which led to the naming of Andúril by Aragorn. ...
Word of the Day: Isildur
Word of the Day: Isildur - the oldest son of Elendil - who was son of Amandil the last lord of Andúnië. He eventually became the first High King in Exile. It is a Quenya name, meaning 'Servant of the Moon,' coming from Ithil (moon) and -dur (servant). Isildur History and Legacy After learning from Amandil (his grandpa) that Sauron wanted to cut down Nimloth, he went to Armenelos for a fruit in the tree before it was cut down. He received grievous wounds. Along with Elendil and his sons, ...
Word of the Day: Mellon
Word of the Day: Mellon - the password to enter Moria, it means 'friend' in Sindarin and Noldorin. Mellon in the War of the Ring It is derived from melnā 'dear, beloved,' and also from Mel 'love', as stated in the etymologies. Furthermore, Elvellon is 'elf-friend' in Sindarin. This is from el 'star-elf' and Mellon 'friend'. It is commonly stated that friendship is the main theme of Tolkien's works, especially the Lord of the Rings. While it's not clearly stated why friendship is ...
Word of the Day: Rivendell
Word of the Day: Imladris (Rivendell) - Located at the edge of the Bruinen River, it is known as the "Last Homely House East of the Sea" or the "First Homely House," which is dependent on where the dweller lived. Rivendell Influences and History It is a Westron name which was influenced by the senses as told in LOTR, along with Hoarwell and Silverlode. It is also a Common Speech translation of Imladris (Sindarin, 'deep dale of the cleft') and Arcimbelë (Quenya). However, the latter was ...
Word of the Day: Lothlorien
Word of the Day: Lothlorien - one of the most beautiful places, dwelled by the Elves in the Third Age in the East of the Misty Mountains. Lothlorien History They were first inhabited by a group of Nandor (later known as Lórien) but relocated to the west side of the Anduin. The elven languages were replaced by Sindarin. Just before the War of the Ring, Celeborn and Galadriel became the Lord and Lady of Galadhrim. With the end of the Third Age came some troubles, after the rage of the ...