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e'radan
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Lord of Gondor, Lord of Minas Tirith, Lord Steward, Lord of the Tower of Guard, Lord of the White Tower, Ruling Steward of Gondor, Steward of Gondor
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EradanSon and heir of Mardil Voronwë
The second Ruling Steward of Gondor, son and heir to Steward Mardil Voronwë. Eradan was born during the reign of King Eärnil II, and at that tine, as the heir of Mardil, he would have expected to one day inherit the Stewardship in service of a King of Gondor. While he was still a small child, events unfolded that would have a profound effect on his future. On Gondor's eastern borders, the city of Minas Ithil was suddenly besieged by the Nazgûl, who captured it in III 2002, when Eradan was just three years old. Eärnil II was succeeded by Eärnur, who was a headstrong and wilful ruler. He was twice challenged by the Lord of the Nazgûl, and he became determined to answer the second of these challenges, despite his Steward's protestations. The King thus rode to Minas Morgul, where he was lost, and Eradan's father Mardil then took up the sole rule of Gondor in the King's name. After these events, Eradan was no longer merely the heir to the Stewardship, but to the rule of the South-kingdom. After a time, though the Nazgûl remained in Minas Morgul, they offered no further threat to the realm. It was later discovered that their master Sauron had fled into the East at this time, and western Middle-earth had entered the period known as the Watchful Peace. So, when Eradan inherited the Stewardship seventeen years later, he ruled a land under no immediate threat. Eradan was the first Steward to rule without ever serving a King, and he held the Wand of his office during a time of relative peace for the realm. Eradan ruled for thirty-six years during the early years of the time known as the Watchful Peace, and was succeeded by his son Herion. Notes
See also...Herion, Lord of the White Tower, Ruling Steward, Steward of Gondor, Steward of the King For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2008, 2016, 2022. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key. |