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Aragorn, Son of Arathorn
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Full Name: Aragorn (II), Son of Arathorn II

Other names: Elessar, Estel (means “hope”), Strider, Thorongil, Wingfoot, Telcontar, The Dunedan, the Renewer, Isildur's Heir

Age: About 87

Sex: Male

Race: Human

Division: Dunedain

Physical Appearance: Shoulder-length Dark brown hair and grey eyes. He is also fairly tall and rugged.

Personality: Warrior at heart; brave, strong and willing to take risks, not afraid of death.

Weapons: The broken sword, Narsil, the King’s sword.

History: Aragorn was a direct descendant of Isildur, son of Elendil. The Heirs of Isildur were the Kings of Arnor until that kingdom was divided in three in the year 861 of the Third Age. The line was then continued first by the Kings of Arthedain and then, when that kingdom was decimated by war and plague, by the Chieftains of the Dunedain.

Aragorn was born on March 1, 2931, and just two years later he became the sixteenth Chieftain of the Dunedain when his father Arathorn II was killed by Orcs. Aragorn's mother, Gilraen, took him to live in Rivendell, home of Elrond. Elrond accepted the child as a foster-son and gave him the name Estel, meaning "Hope." Aragorn was not told his true name and heritage until 2951, when he was twenty years old and Elrond perceived that he had grown to manhood. Elrond then gave Aragorn two of the heirlooms of the House of Isildur: the Ring of Barahir and the shards of Narsil.

Aragorn first met Arwen who had returned to Rivendell from Lothlorien to visit her father Elrond. When Aragorn saw Arwen he called her Tinuviel, for her beauty was reminiscent of Luthien Tinuviel, an Elf who gave up her immortality for the love of Beren, a Mortal Man. Aragorn fell in love with Arwen, but Elrond said that if she chose to be with Aragorn she would relinquish her immortality as Luthien had and that his daughter's age and experience as well as her lineage placed her too far above him.

Aragorn left Rivendell and journeyed throughout Middle-earth gaining knowledge and experience and facing many perils. He travelled far east to Rhun and south to Harad and went once into Moria through the Dimrill Gate and even explored the outskirts of Mordor in his efforts to learn about Sauron's plans. In 2956 he met Gandalf the Grey and they became friends and allies and sometimes travelled together. Aragorn rode with the Rohirrim in the service of King Thengel of Rohan and he became a Captain under Ecthelion II, Steward of Gondor. Aragorn kept his identity hidden and was called Thorongil - Eagle of the Star - because of his swiftness and keen sight and the silver star he wore. He warned Ecthelion not to trust the Wizard Saruman and he led a fleet south to defeat the Corsairs at Umbar. Ecthelion favored his mysterious captain even above his own son Denethor, but one day Aragorn left Gondor as suddenly as he had appeared.

In 2980, Aragorn was on his way back to Rivendell for a much-needed rest when he came to Lothlorien and found Arwen there. They spent a season together in the Golden Wood and on Midsummer's Eve they became betrothed on Cerin Amroth. But on Aragorn's return to Rivendell, Elrond told him that Arwen would marry no lesser Man than the King of Gondor and Arnor. Aragorn went out again into the Wild.

After Bilbo Baggins passed his magic ring on to Frodo in 3001, Gandalf shared with Aragorn his fear that the One Ring had been found. The Dunedain increased their watch on the Shire and Aragorn advised Gandalf that they should look for Gollum. Over the years Aragorn hunted for Gollum throughout Wilderland in Mirkwood and the vales of the Anduin and down to the Black Gate and the Morgul Vale on the borders of Mordor. At last in 3017, Aragorn picked up Gollum's trail leading from Mordor along the edge of the Dead Marshes. He captured Gollum and brought him to Mirkwood, where the creature was imprisoned

On May 1, 3018, Aragorn met Gandalf at Sarn Ford on the Brandywine south of the Shire. He learned from the Wizard that Frodo would be leaving the Shire with the Ring at the end of September. Believing that Frodo would be safe with Gandalf, Aragorn went on a journey and did not return for several months. Then Aragorn learned from Gildor that Gandalf was missing and the Ringwraiths were abroad and that Frodo was on the Road accompanied only by his Hobbit companions.

Til this day Aragorn, better known as "Strider, the Ranger" to most, protects the free world from evil threats.

Miscellaneous Information: Aragorn's name is thought to mean, "Kingly Valour."

« Last Edit: Feb 26, 2004, 4:29am by Aragorn »

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