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The Tolkien Encyclopedia

THE PUBLIC MIDDLE-EARTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Tarannon

Tarannon (TA 654-TA913) later known as Tarannon Falastur of Gondor was the 12th King of Gondor. He held the title of Captain of Hosts a high honour in the Gondorian army as well…

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Tarciryan

Tarciryan (TA some point after 654-TA 913) was the younger son of Sirondil and never sat on the throne of Gondor. However, when his brother Tarannon died without leaving an heir, Tarciryans…

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Tom Bombadil

A mysterious and powerful being, called by the Elves Iarwain Ben-adar ('Oldest and Fatherless'), who dwelt in the valley of the Withywindle, east of the Shire. At some stage in the past, he had chosen to settle…

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Treebeard

Treebeard is an Ent, featured in Tolkien's Middle Earth, and plays a pivotal role in The Two Towers (both book and movie franchise). Treebeard resides in Fangorn Forest, is the leader of…

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Turambar

Turambar (TA 397-TA 667) was the ninth King of Gondor. Inherited the crown at an earlier age, becoming the longest reigning king since Meneldil. He became king after the death of his…

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