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THE PUBLIC MIDDLE-EARTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Romendacil I

Romendacil the 1st, born Tarostar (TA 310-TA 541), was the 8th King of Gondor. Son of Ostoher, Tarostar ruled for 49 years from TA 492, after leading Gondor to victory against the invading…

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