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Amrarond

Amrarond the "Ever-watching"
| Name | Amrarond |
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| Occupation | To protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| Age | Young for a Dúnadan. |
| Race | Man |
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| Residence | In the wild. |
| Kinship | None. |
| Outward Appearance | Having not been seen by many, he stands tall, at six foot two, though looks up to other's amongst his folk, both physically and mentally. Though his bones are weary from the leagues he has travelled, he is fast still, and remains remotely strong. His hair is untidy, but those who even do see him, do not see his hair, as it is covered by a olive-dyed hooded-cloak, though his hair is wet as the rain sinks through the hood of the cloak. The man is clearly weather-worn, having travelled most regions of Middle-Earth. His skin is somewhat darker toned than some of his folk, reasons unknown to him and his folk, though he remains one amongst his folk. His eyes are dark blue, with hints of grey in his pupils, his eyesight is sharp, and he can see the slightest difference in the scenery. His characteristics are quiet, wise, and good-hearted, he will listen to whatever he can but will not talk to many. His attire consists mainly of patches of green and brown, with a scarf and a olive hooded cloak, his clothing is usually dirty, depending on what the weather is like. On the rare occasion he can be seen wearing a beautiful cloak with a tree sewn onto it, from where Amrarond got this nobody knows. He speaks Sindarin like the few other's amongst his kin, though he does not know Quenya, as he does not have time to learn even extracts of the old tongue. When spoken to he will reply quietly, but most avoid him and think him "queer", especially the folk of bree; which he protects. He enjoys spotting one who is foolish, though he will not openly insult one, but try to understand the person and then spot himself what one lacks, but he does not tell them this. On his side is a sword, a remnant of his Grand-father who dwelt in Esteldin many year ago, and upon his back is a longbow, carved smoothly, that was crafted by himself, he has not yet thought of a name to call it, upon his back also is a long spear that once belonged to a warden of Annúminas, but an Angmarim commander killed him when fighting in Annúminas . Upon his belt is a symbol; of Esteldin, a jewel crafted by his long-dead mother, it is a star, but now it is worn around his neck as a necklace, this is a symbol of hope to himself. The leagues he has travelled are plenty, though he has done it alone and for what purpose, that is unknown, he still loves to travel and see the Wilderness. To those who see him in Bree he is known as "Foreigner", and by his own "Amrarond", and all elven-folk he is known as "Calenrandir", meaning Green wanderer, thought by the Rohirrim he is named "Path-strayer", as Amrarond prefers to go about his own way rather than follow the normal road, for this he is considered deviant, but he prefers to go by his own path rather than one that has been made already. |
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Background
T.A. 2977 - Born in Esteldín, whilst fighting goes on in the West at not only Fornost but Annúminas; Amrarond's Father, Amrarath, sets of to aid those in battle, on the eve' of Amrarond being born. Amrarond's mother leaves Amrarond at Esteldín with the Dúnedain, as she leaves for Ered Luin with few escorts. Amrarond lives with one certain Dúnadan, Aglarath. Five years on... T.A. 2982 - Aglarath the Dúnadan learns of Amrarath's death in Annúminas, and the sudden occupation of Annúminas by the Angmarim. At the age of five; Amrarond is not told anything about his Father's death. Aglarath starts teaching Amrarond the art of healing, something Aglarath is skilled at. Esteldín becomes more open and known. Four years on... T.A. 2986 - At the age of nine, Aglarath has taught all that is need to know about healing to Amrarond. Aglarath tells Amrarond about his Father's death, and Amrarond mourns the loss but having not known him well, does not feel much remorse like some son's would. Aglarath starts to teach Amrarond how to use the bow, and Amrarond kills his first Orc scout at the age of nine. Three years on... T.A. 2989 - At the age of twelve, Amrarond knows all there is to know about hunting. Aglarath and the rest of the Dúnedain at Esteldín become aware of sudden invasion from the North. Amrarond starts learning how to use a sword and how to survive in the wild. And also he starts to learn about the lore of the Dúnedain. Aglarath becomes Eighty-four years old, and starts planning on sending Amrarond on his first travel; to Bree, and the surrounding areas such as Cardolan. Three years on... T.A. 2992 - Fifteen, mid-teens, Aglarath feels he has taught Amrarond everything there is to know about hunting, about the Dúnedain and Númenor lore. Aglarath tells Amrarond about the travel he is to go on. Amrarond accepts and sets of to Bree-town, going south past Meluinen, taking a raft passed Nen Harn, then going west and getting onto the Greenway, then going straight south. Aglarath meets none on the road due to the quietness and the "keeping to themselves" of Bree. One month later... T.A. 2992 (January) - Amrarond arrives in Bree; the place is much to his dislike and he see's that the place is a wreck, he turns immediately to return to Esteldín. On the way he meets none, save bears and wolves. Another month later... T.A. 2992 (February) - Amrarond arrives back in Esteldín, but finds out that his mentor; Aglarath, has gone to Annúminas, alongside with the now Wardens of Annúminas. Amrarond sets off on his own to follow his mentor, and aid him in retaking Annúminas. Two months later... T.A. 2992 (April) - Amrarond arrives in Evendim, Tinnundir. After conferring with the Wardens of Annúminas, Amrarond learns that Aglarath has gone into Annúminas alongside various Wardens. Amrarond sets off to follow him and aid him. Amrarond arrives in Annúminas, and finds another young Dúnadan, named Alarthan, who knows his way into Annúminas, the two enter and find the Echad Garthadir, to find Aglarath and about Five other Wardens there. Amrarond settles down there for about a month and aids them in protecting what parts of Annúminas they have. Five months later... T.A. 2992 (September) - Aglarath and Amrarond, and the Wardens of Annúminas decide to strike the main Angmarim sector of Annúminas: Clorhir. One month later... T.A. 2992 (October/November) - The plan becomes true, though due to Amrarond's young age, Amrarond is ordered to return to Esteldín. Aglarath and about fifteen Wardens attack Clorhir. They fail due to the trolls there, Aglarath is taken prisoner and interrogated, though does not give any information up and dies due to the torture. About three weeks later... T.A. 2992 (November) - Amrarond arrives in Esteldín, though the Dúnedain there have already found out about Aglarath's death due to an Emissary. Amrarond is told and goes into mourning. Amrarond is then unsure what to do so asks for counsel of Aragorn II - chieftain of the Dúnedain. Aragorn tells Amrarond to go and travel and explore the majority of Middle-Earth. One year later... T.A. 2993 - Seventeen years old, Amrarond sets off to explore the regions of Ered Luin and the Shire, and Cardolan and Bree-land before venturing east towards Gondor and Rohan, then goes North through Mirkwood and west through Angmar, then south back to Esteldín. This takes him Twenty years. Twenty years later... T.A. 3013 (January) - Amrarond returns to Esteldín, finding out that the chieftain; Aragorn II, has left to go elsewhere. Amrarond is sent south to watch over the borders of Cardolan. Amrarond arrives and spends three years protecting them borders and wandering in Bree-land before going west to watch the border of the shire. four/five years later... T.A. 3017/8 - Amrarond is watching the borders of the Shire, at the age of Forty-one. Amrarond meets a young eager hobbit named Garradoc and spends about a year, and still is, watching the border of the Shire.
| Friends | Few; most Dúnedain. |
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| Relatives | None, all deceased from venturing to take back Annúminas. |
| Rivals/Enemies | "The Enemy". |
| Loves | The Wilderness, Elven folk. |
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| Hates | Few things, mainly "The Enemy". |
| Motivation | To protect those who cannot protect themselves. |
| Quotes | All will fall, if we did not have hope; have hope, friend. |
Amrarond's Adventures
| T.A. 2977 - the birth of a ranger. | 15 years 10 months ago |
