Bio

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Name: Artaher Ingéren | Orodreth

Background and history: Second-born son of Finarfin and Earwen, brother of Finrod, Angrod, Aegnor, and Galadriel. He grew up in Valinor and returned to Middle-earth during the Rebellion of the Noldor, despite an early suit for caution. Nevertheless, once underway, going forward seemed better than going back, so Orodreth crossed the Grinding Ice with the rest of Fingolfin’s host. He lived awhile in Hithlum and Dorthonion, before assuming command of Tol Sirion.

After the Dagor Bragollach and the assault of Sauron, Orodreth fled Tol Sirion and led his people to his brother’s realm, Nargothrond. Very little about Nargothrond suited him. When the time came, he didn’t quite begrudge Finrod’s decision to follow Beren, but he didn’t agree with it. He took the crown and applied himself to the task of ruling, but with the Siege of Angband broken, dark days barrelled down on Nargothrond and all Beleriand more swiftly than before.

Character points:  

Orodreth tends toward quietness, and doesn’t much stand out compared to his illustrious brothers, sister, and cousins, but don’t let that fool you. Despite being milder mannered and softer spoken, he still has a share of Finwëan pride and a bit of a stubborn streak. He knows how to make those decisions that are unheroic, understated or unpopular, though these take their toll; he can stand by them if he needs to. Given the choice though, he’d play second fiddle and let someone else have the solo. As long as that someone isn’t Celegorm or Curufin.