Celdrahil
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Dúnedain of the South (Gondorians)
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time period
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About TA 1640
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Male
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Prince Celdrahil was the ruler of the fiefdom Dor-en-Ernil in TA 1650 and 28. Prince of Lond Ernil. He was the mightiest vassal of King Tarondor of Gondor and his chief advisor. He was stern but just, enjoying the pleasures of social life and a skilled and bold commander. He was married to Lady Meriel of Glanhir and they had four children, Edrahil, the throne heir, his younger brother Celdrion and the two daughters Merien and Edethariel.
detailed description[]
Prince Celdrahil was a multifaceted fellow, and even those who knew him best were often surprised by the ease with which he changed roles. As ruler of the fiefdom of Dor-en-Ernil, he was stern but always just, and he attended to his responsibilities diligently. As a central figure in the social life of the Court, he enjoyed all it's pleasures to the fullest, presiding over feasts, hunts and tourneys. As one of King Tarondor's chief advisers and military commanders, he frequently proded the con- servative Crown Council to adopt bold plans and take the offensive against enemies. Celdrahil admired adventurers and explorers, often financing their enterprises for a share of the return. He pursued a tolerant policy toward the Eredrim of the Ered Tarthonion, and was invariably on good terms with the Elves of Edhellond. Corsairs and Haradrim, on the other hand, made him uncomfortable, and he had many bitter enemies in Umbar. Celdrahil ruled from the Castle of Dol Amroth, although he often removed the Court to the cooler atmosphere of Castle Amrûnaur during the warm Summer months.
Celdrahil was tall and handsome, with layered black hair, sharp features, and glittering steel-grey eyes. A deep and powerful voice made him a superb orator.In his early middle age, he came to power while quite young, when his father, Prince Arathil, died due to the Plague. The Prince had a large family by Dúnadan standards. Celdrahil married the Lady Meriel over twenty years ago, and together they raised four children: a son and heir Edrahil; Edrahil's twin sister Merien; Celdrion (Nendur), their rebellious young son; and their young daughter Edhetariel. The Prince's younger brother Edhelmir and sisters Celdwen and Edheturiel also resided in the castle, along with their spouses and offspring. Celdrahil's heraldic device, borne by all the Princes of Dor-en-Ernil, was a silver Swan-ship on a deep blue field.
Artefacts:[]
- Narvorn (Longsword)
References[]
- MERP:Havens of Gondor
- MERP:Minas Tirith
- MERP:Northwestern Middle-earth Campaign Atlas
- MERP:Northwestern Middle-earth Gazetteer
- MERP:Treasures of Middle-Earth
- MERP:Warlords of the Desert