Aravorn

Aravorn was the ninth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
== Biography ==
Like his forefathers, Aravorn was raised by Elrond Half-elven in Rivendell. Aravorn became the Chieftain of the Dúnedain in the year TA 2588 at the death of his father. During Aravorn's rule, the Orc and Wolf attacks continued as the strength of the Dark Lord Sauron slowly began to increase. Aravorn died in the year TA 2654 after serving as chieftain for sixty-six years, and was followed by his son Arahad II.The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers, I: The Númenórean Kings, (iii): "Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur"
== Etymology ==
In Sindarin, the name Aravorn has unclear origins. It is composed of the words aran ("king")Parma Eldalamberon, Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and morn ("darkness, black"), which is later lenited to vorn.Parma Eldalamberon, Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
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