#ivorwen

by Saelind (@saelind-edain)

Part 12 of Leaves of the Dúnedain

Something stirs in the barrows of the Dúnedain.

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Ivorwen

Aragorn’s grandmother and a prophetess; supported the marriage of his father and mother.

Arathorn sought in marriage Gilraen the Fair, daughter of Dírhael…To this marriage Dírhael was opposed; for Gilraen was young and had not reached the age at which the women of the Dúnedain were accustomed to marry. “Moreover,” he said, “Arathrn is a stern man of full age, and will be chieftain sooner than men looked for; yet my heart forebodes that he will be short-lived.”

But Ivorwen, his wife, who was also foresighted, answered: “The more need of haste! The days are darkening before the storm, and great things are to come. If these two wed now, hope may be born for our people; but if they delay, it will not come while this age lasts.”

Gilraen

Aragorn’s mother. Married Arathorn when she was 22 years old, and had Aragorn at age 24. When Arathorn was killed by orcs two years later, Gilraen went with Aragorn to Rivendell, and he was fostered by Elrond.

When Aragorn first fell in love with Arwen, she advised him against it.

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But Ivorwen, his wife, who was also foresighted, answered: "The more need of haste! The days are darkening before the storm, and great things are to come. If these two wed now, hope may be born for our people; but if they delay, it will not come while this age lasts."

Ivorwen moodboard

Legendarium Ladies April: (19/30)

‘The Lord of the Rings’ characters: (51/?)

Kicking off LLA with most of the Dunedain women I missed out two years ago. This is Gilraen and her female ancestors with family tree for reference.

Losseth, wife of Mendir (younger son of Arathorn I and Laeriel) and mother of Gannon the father of Dirhael. Her mother was said to have come from the East.

Eirien, wife of Gannon and mother of Dirhael. Enjoyed gardening and generally being outdoors.

Gilraen, daughter of Dirhael and Ivorwen, wife of Arathorn II and mother of Aragorn. (Included here for completeness, but more on her here.)

Ivorwen, daughter of Gilbarad, wife of Dirhael, and mother of Gilraen. Known for her foresight which was considered unusually strong for someone outside the direct chieftain’s line.

Rineth, wife of Gilbarad and mother of Ivorwen. A wise-woman, she knew much lore.

Glirwen, mother of Gilbarad. A singer of songs and teller of stories.

by Saelind (@saelind-edain)

Part 21 of Leaves of the Dúnedain

A year after Sauron's fall, Aragorn returns to visit his family among the Northern Dúnedain.

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by Saelind (@saelind-edain)

Part 14 of Leaves of the Dúnedain

Aragorn has begun his great journeys as Thorongil, and the Dúnedain must defend the North without their Chieftain. Friendships are tested, family bonds are strained, and those left behind strive to find a new meaning in hope.

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