Araval
Born in 1711 of the Third Age, Araval became the thirteenth king of Arthedain. Araval was the son of King Arvegil II. Araval became king in year 1813 after the death of his father.
With the Elves of Lindon and Rivendell, Araval won a victory over the Witch-King in 1851, but this victory did not last and the Witch-King was not defeated. Araval also tried to reclaim the realm of Cardolan, which had once been a part of the North-Kingdom of Arnor. As it turned out, Barrow-wights had settled in Cardolan and made it impossible for anyone to live there with out the fear of these ghosts.
Araval ruled until his death in 1891. Araval was then succeeded by his son Araphant.
With the Elves of Lindon and Rivendell, Araval won a victory over the Witch-King in 1851, but this victory did not last and the Witch-King was not defeated. Araval also tried to reclaim the realm of Cardolan, which had once been a part of the North-Kingdom of Arnor. As it turned out, Barrow-wights had settled in Cardolan and made it impossible for anyone to live there with out the fear of these ghosts.
Araval ruled until his death in 1891. Araval was then succeeded by his son Araphant.
Names & Meanings
The meaning of the name Araval is uncretain. It may come from the Sindarin words ara meaning "king" and val, which may come from mal, meaning "gold." This may then translate roughly as "golden king" or "king of gold."
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Realms in Exile," page 318
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 195
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 195
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