Barahir

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Barahir (FA 402 - FA 460) was a Man of Dorthonion during the First Age, heir to the House of Bëor, son of Bregor, husband of Emeldir, and most famous as the father of Beren. He was also the Lord of Ladros.

Earlier, Barahir had fought at the Dagor Bragollach, saving Finrod Felagund's life. For this, he received "Barahir's Ring", which was then handed down the family line. After the Dagor Bragollach, he lived with 12 companions on the highland of Dorthonion as outlaws fleeing from the forces of Morgoth. They were betrayed to Sauron by Gorlim the Unhappy, a lovesick member of their company and were all killed at Tarn Aeluin. The rest of Barahir's companions were Gildor, Belegund, Baragund, Urthel, Dagnir, Ragnor, Radhruin, Dairuin, Arthad and Hathaldir. Barahir's son Beren escaped the slaughter and lived to fulfill a great destiny.

Barahir was also the name of the grandson of Faramir and Éowyn in the Fourth Age, who wrote "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen".

Preceded by: Bregolas

Lords of Ladros FA 402 - FA 460

Followed by: Beren