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Christopher Dane as Arathorn II in Born of Hope

Arathorn II

Biographical information

Other names

Titles

Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Heir of Isildur

Date of birth

TA 2873

Year ascended to the throne

Date of death

TA 2933

Realms ruled

Spouse

Gilraen

Weapon

Shards of Narsil, Chieftain's sword

Physical description

Race

Men

Culture

Dúnedain of the North (Rangers of the North)

Gender

Male

Height

Hair color

Dark

Eye color

Peter Jackson's Film Trilogy

Actor

Voice

Character

Arathorn II (TA 2873 - TA 2933)^[1] was the fifteenth of the Chieftains of the Dúnedain and father of the future Heir of Isildur Aragorn II Elessar.

HistoryEdit

Like his forefathers, he was raised by Elrond in Rivendell while his father Arador dwelt in the wild. Arathorn asked for the hand of Gilraen at a very young age. Though her father Dírhael initially opposed the marriage, his wife prevailed upon him to agree to the match, as she foresaw that an early death awaited Arathorn.

Arathorn became the Chieftain of the Dúnedain in Third Age 2930, when his father was captured by hill-trolls. He ruled for only 3 years until 2933,^[1] when he was slain by an arrow that pierced his eye (in the fan work, he was stabbed by many arrows although the fatal one went to his eye) while hunting orcs. He was followed by his infant son Aragorn, also known as Elessar Telcontar.

Fan WorksEdit

In the fan work (released in December 2009) Born of Hope, Arathorn II is played by actor Christopher Dane. The fan film has been released, and substantial plot is available. We do know that Gilraen will appear as will a toddler Aragorn II. The film's site can found here.

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} The Peoples of Middle-earth pg. 196

External linksEdit

• Arathorn II at Tolkien Gateway