Valandil

Valandil was a Dúnedain Ranger and chieftain of the North. He was the son of King Arassuil and brother to King Arathorn I. Valandil was born in the year TA 1931 and died in the year TA 2106. He was a member of the Dúnedain, a group of Men descended from the Númenóreans who settled in Middle-earth after the downfall of their island kingdom. The Dúnedain were known for their long lives, their courage, and their skill in warfare and tracking.

Valandil lived during a time when the Dúnedain were largely a scattered people, living in the wild and protecting the lands of the North from the encroaching darkness. They were the secret guardians of Eriador, and their chieftains played a vital role in maintaining order and fighting against the forces of evil. Valandil was known for his wisdom and his strength, and he led his people with honor during his time.

He was succeeded by his son, King Aldarion, who continued the lineage of the chieftains of the North. The Dúnedain continued their vigil for many centuries, their deeds often unrecorded, until the time of Aragorn, son of Arathorn, who was a descendant of Valandil and would eventually reclaim the throne of Gondor and Arnor. The legacy of Valandil and the other Dúnedain chieftains is a testament to their enduring courage and their unwavering commitment to the defense of Middle-earth.