The Ring of Barahir actually has a really interesting history! It starts way, way back in the First Age, with Finrod Felagund, King of Nargothrond. The ring was originally his, and he gave it to Barahir, Lord of the House of Beor. They had fought together in the Dagor Bragollach, and Finrod was surrounded by… Continue reading The Ring of Barahir
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Malbeth the Seer
I’m assuming you’re talking about Malbeth the Seer, but if I’m wrong let me know! Malbeth the Seer was a man that lived in Arthedain/Arnor during the mid-Third Age. Tolkien tells us very little about him, other than two of his prophecies (both of which came true, by the way.)8 The first was made about… Continue reading Malbeth the Seer
Dunedain Naming Traditions
(For the purpose of this post, I’m using “Dunedain” to refer to the Dunedain rangers of the north, and am ignoring the men of Gondor. Most of the information would probably be the same, but still. Only talking about ‘ole Arnor in this post.) Probably the strongest naming tradition of the Dunedain would be their… Continue reading Dunedain Naming Traditions
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