The Encyclopedia of Arda - Oath of Cirion (original) (raw)

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Date III 2510 Location Sworn at the Tomb of Elendil on the Halifirien Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Gondorians Family House of Húrin Important peaks Sworn on the Halifirien (at that time known as Amon Anwar) Pronunciation Cirion is pronounced 'ki'rion' Meaning The meaning of Cirion is uncertain Other names Sometimes referred to jointly with the Oath of Eorl as the Oath of Cirion and Eorl Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: O Events About this entry: Updated 12 November 2023 This entry is complete Gondor’s pledge of alliance with the Rohirrim Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "Such an oath had not been heard in Middle-earth since Elendil himself had sworn alliance with Gil-galad King of the Eldar." Unfinished Tales 3 II (iii)Cirion and Eorl The pledge made by Cirion, Steward of Gondor, in answer to the Oath of Eorl. Standing by the Tomb of Elendil on the Hill of Anwar, Cirion swore endless friendship and alliance between Gondor and Eorl's newly founded realm in Calenardhon. That realm would afterwards be known as Rohan, and the Oath of Cirion and Eorl cemented the alliance that lasted to the time of the War of the Ring and beyond. See also... Chronicle of Cirion and Eorl, Elendil, Éomund, Hill of Awe, Hithaeglir, Mound of Elendil, Tradition of Isildur, Wand of the Stewards Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: O Events About this entry: Updated 12 November 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2006, 2023. 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 for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Date III 2510 Location Sworn at the Tomb of Elendil on the Halifirien Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Gondorians Family House of Húrin Important peaks Sworn on the Halifirien (at that time known as Amon Anwar) Pronunciation Cirion is pronounced 'ki'rion' Meaning The meaning of Cirion is uncertain Other names Sometimes referred to jointly with the Oath of Eorl as the Oath of Cirion and Eorl Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: O Events About this entry: Updated 12 November 2023 This entry is complete Gondor’s pledge of alliance with the Rohirrim

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV "Such an oath had not been heard in Middle-earth since Elendil himself had sworn alliance with Gil-galad King of the Eldar." Unfinished Tales 3 II (iii)Cirion and Eorl The pledge made by Cirion, Steward of Gondor, in answer to the Oath of Eorl. Standing by the Tomb of Elendil on the Hill of Anwar, Cirion swore endless friendship and alliance between Gondor and Eorl's newly founded realm in Calenardhon. That realm would afterwards be known as Rohan, and the Oath of Cirion and Eorl cemented the alliance that lasted to the time of the War of the Ring and beyond. See also... Chronicle of Cirion and Eorl, Elendil, Éomund, Hill of Awe, Hithaeglir, Mound of Elendil, Tradition of Isildur, Wand of the Stewards Indexes: Alphabetical: C Alphabetical: O Events About this entry: Updated 12 November 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2006, 2023. 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 for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.