King Ciryandil of Gondor is slain in the siege, Ciryaher takes the throne. 1050 Ciryaher conquers Harad and takes the name of Hyarmendacil meaning South-victor. Gondor reaches the height of its power. The Harfoots cross the Misty Mountains into Eriador. Sauron takes up abode at...
It is not known for certain whether Sauron was genuinely repentant, daunted by the Host's victory, or some combination of the two. Regardless however, Sauron's pride and fear ultimately won out and instead of returning to Valinor, he fled and hid in Middle-earth.[14] Second Age Forging...
In contrast to the usual modern practice, names intended to have a particular meaning in the English version are translated to provide a similar meaning in the target language: in German, for example, the name "Baggins" becomes "Beutlin," containing the word Beutel meaning "bag." ...