Eradan of Gondor

Eradan (S."Lone Man") was the second ruling Steward of Gondor.The heir of Mardil Voronwe, he ruled from TA 1999 - 81 years old - until his death in 2116.He was succeeded by his son Herion and introduced the custom of the House of Stewards to take names of Sindarin origin instead of Quenya, as a sign of modesty, piety and not intending the succession of the Royal line.