These people were descended from the Northmen and then again from the Éothéod. They were akin to the Dúnedain and had long aided the people of Gondor in its wars. During the Battle of the Field of Celebrant, Cirion the then Steward of Gondor sent for aid from the Éothéod now under the rule of Eorl the Young son of Léod. Again, the...

The eldest son of Elendil, born in Númenor around 3209 of the Second Age. He was brother to Anárion and father to Elendur, Aratan, Ciryon and Valandil of Arnor. He was among the Faithful (Elendili) of Númenor. When he heard that the White Tree of Númenor, Nimloth, might soon be cut down, he disguised himself and snuck into...

Also called the Onodrim and 'Shepherds of the Trees'. The Ents were created by Ilúvatur for Yavanna to protect the forests and plants of Middle-earth as Yavanna was scared of what Aulë's dwarves might do to her woodlands. They originated just after the Elves. They were tall, tree-like beings, and had varied looks and numbers...

Thrór was King Under the Mountain from TA 2590-2770, and King of Durin's Folk in Exile from TA 2770-2790. He redounded the Kingdom under the Mountain after leading his people back from the failed Grey Mountains colony to Erebor, following the deaths of his father (Dáin I) and younger brother. When Smaug appeared in...

'Istari' translates to mean: 'Wise Ones'. ('Istari' is plural, the singular is 'Istar'). An order of Wizards that first appeared in Middle-earth around 1000 of the Third Age. Their names in Valinor were Curumo, Olórin, Aiwendil, Alatar and Pallando. The first three had many names, and are also known as Saruman, Gandalf and Radagast...

A Hobbit is a small being, rather rare among the races of men as they have secluded themselves in the Shire long ago. They are characterized by their short height, commonly 3.5 feet tall, but hobbits are known that were as tall as 4 foot. Hobbits are known for their hairy feet and curly (usually) brown hair, as well as their well...

The Tareldar were the High Elves. Following the commonest usage, in the Red Book of Westmarch, the High Elves were considered those of the Calaquendi who returned to Middle-earth - i.e. the exiled Noldor. The hidden people of the Green-elves played little part in history after the First Battle of the Battles of Beleriand. But...

In Tolkien's mythology eagles are the eyes and messengers of Manwë, Chief of the Valar, and were created before the awakening of the Firstborn. From Manwë's mountain home in Aman they flew their missions, and reported what they saw. At times they were sent to the aid of Middle-Earth. The huge eagles of Ancient...