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In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. J. R. R. Tolkien in 1916. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, the Edain were those Men (humans) who made their way into Beleriand in the First Age, and were friendly to the Elves. ... The Elves (always pluralized as such, never Elfs) are one of the races that appear in the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the First Age began with the rise of the Sun and the arrival of the Ñoldor in the land Beleriand in Middle-earth, and ended with the overthrow of Morgoth. ...

Bëor the Old, originally named Balan and later given the title the Old, was leader of the House of Bëor, the first men to travel into Beleriand. He met Finrod Felagund, who guided them to settle in Estolad, east of Doriath. Bëor took service with Finrod in Nargothrond. His name Bëor meant vassal in the Bëorian tongue. He got his title, the Old, because he died at 93 years of age, of which 44 were spent serving Finrod. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Beleriand was the region of northwestern Middle-earth during the First Age. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Estolad was a wide plain in East Beleriand. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth, Doriath was the land of the Sindar. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ...


Baran was the eldest son of Bëor the Old and took up the leadership of the House of Bëor when his father departed to Nargothrond. He dwelt in Estolad and had two sons, Boron and Baranor. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nargothrond (Halls of Narog) is the stronghold built by Finrod Felagund, delved into the banks of the river Narog in Beleriand, and the lands to the north (the Talath Dirnen or Guarded Plain) ruled by the city. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Estolad was a wide plain in East Beleriand. ...


Belen was Bëor's second son.


Bereg, a grandson of Baran, was dissatisfied with Estolad, and led part of the people away to parts unknown, disappearing from the histories. It is possible some of his descendants were the ancestors of the later Men of Eriador. Eriador is a large region in J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional world of Middle-earth. ...


Boron was a son of Baran.


Boromir was a son of Boron. The later Boromir of Gondor was named after him. Boromir was granted the land of Ladros in Dorthonion as a fief, and his house removed there. Boromir (T.A. 2978-3019), a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle_earth, was the eldest son of Denethor, last ruling Steward of Gondor in the Third Age of Middle-earth. ... Gondor is a fictional location from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... Ladros is a fictional Middle-earth highland of the region north-east of Dorthonion. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Dorthonion (Land of Pines), later Taur-nu-Fuin, was a highland region of the First Age, lying immediately to the north of Beleriand, and south of the plains of Ard-galen (later Anfauglith) that bordered Morgoths stronghold of Thangorodrim. ...


Bregor was a son of Boromir and Andreth was Boromir's daughter. Bregor is a fictional character in the Middle-earth universe of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Andreth is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle_earth legendarium. ...


Bregolas, who died in the Dagor Bragollach, and Barahir were sons of Bregor. In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Battle of Sudden Flame. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Barahir was a Man of Middle-earth, heir to the House of Bëor in the First Age and most famous as the father of Beren. ...


Beren was a son of Barahir.


Baragund was a son of Bregolas and a direct descendant of Bëor the Old. He had one daughter, Morwen and he was the grandfather of Túrin Turambar. He survived the Dagor Bragollach and lived as an outlaw with his uncle Barahir and some companions. They were eventually betrayed to Sauron and killed. This is an article about Morwen, wife of Húrin. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Battle of Sudden Flame. ...



The House of Bëor ceased to exist as an independent House after the Dagor Bragollach, but in the Second Age some families of Númenor still spoke Adûnaic with a notable Bëorian accent. In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Dagor Bragollach was the fourth battle of the Wars of Beleriand, known as the Battle of Sudden Flame. ... The Second Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Númenor is a fictional location from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth and is intended to be his version of Atlantis. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Adûnaic (language of the west) was the language of the men of Númenor during the Second Age. ...


Family tree of the House of Bëor and its descendants

 Bëor the Old | -------------------------- | | Baran Belen | : ----------- : | | : Boron Baranor : | | : Boromir Bereg Belemir = Adanel | | ------------ | | | | Andreth Bregor Beren | | -------------- | | | | Bregolas Barahir = Emeldir | | ---------------- | | | | Baragund Belegund Beren Erchamion = Lúthien | | | Morwen = Húrin Rían = Huor Dior = Nimloth | | | ------------- | -------------- | | | | | | | Túrin Lalaith Nienor Tuor = Idril | | | | | | | Eärendil = Elwing Eluréd Elurín | ----------------------------------------- | | Elros Tar-Minyatur Elrond = Celebrían | | Vardamir Nólimon --------------------- | | | | Tar-Amandil | | | | | | | Tar-Elendil | | | | | | | ---------------------------- | | | | | | | | Later Kings of Númenor Silmariën | | | | | | | Lords of Andúnië | | | : | | | Elendil | | | | | | | ------------------- | | | | | | | | Kings of Gondor Kings of Arnor | | | : | | | Kings of Arthedain | | | : | | | Chieftains of the Dúnedain | | | : | | | Aragorn = Arwen Elladan Elrohir | ---------------------- | | Eldarion Numerous daughters | Later Kings of the Reunited Kingdom 
Adanel is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle_earth legendarium. ... Andreth is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle_earth legendarium. ... Bregor is a fictional character in the Middle-earth universe of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Barahir was a Man of Middle-earth, heir to the House of Bëor in the First Age and most famous as the father of Beren. ... Emeldir the Man-hearted is a fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, the House of Bëor was the oldest of the Three Houses of Men that had allied with the Elves in the First Age. ... Beren is a fictional character, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Lúthien Tinúviel is a fictional character featured in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... This is an article about Morwen, wife of Húrin. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Huor (c. ... Dior Eluchîl is a fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth legendarium. ... In the fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien, Nimloth, Sindarin for white blossom1, is the daughter of Galathil, son of Galadhon, son of Elmo. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Urwen, better-known by her nick-name Lalaith (Laughter) was the second child of Húrin and Morwen and sister of Túrin. ... In Tolkiens Silmarillion, Nienor, also called Níniel (tear-maiden) was the child of Húrin and Morwen and sister of Túrin. ... Tuor is a fictional character of J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, Idril Celebrindal is the daughter of Turgon and Elenwë, wife of Tuor, and the mother of Eärendil the Mariner. ... Elwing is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Elros Tar-Minyatur (F.A. 525 - S.A. 442, r 32 - 442) is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Elrond the Half-elven is a fictional character of Middle-earth, created by fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien. ... Tar-Amandil (S.A. 192 - 603, r. ... Tar-Elendil (350 - 751 S.A., r 590 - 740 S.A.) is a fictional character of Middle-earth, the fictional universe created by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... In Middle-earth, the fantasy universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Elendil was a heroic figure. ... This is a list of kings of Gondor from the fictional universe of Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... This is a list of kings of Arnor from the fictional universe of Middle-earth novels by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... This is a list of kings of Arnor from the fictional universe of Middle-earth novels by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Promotional poster featuring Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in New Line Cinemas motion pictures directed by Peter Jackson. ... This article is about the fictional character. ... Elladan and Elrohir are fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, the twin sons of Elrond Half-elven and Celebrían. ... Elladan and Elrohir are fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth, the twin sons of Elrond Half-elven and Celebrían. ... Eldarion is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Properly, the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor is a fictional realm from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...

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