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Rúmil (Elf of Lórien)

Rúmil was an Elf of Lórien and brother of Orophin and Haldir, who was the leading march-warden of Lórien during the Third Age.

Rúmil was an Elf of Lórien and brother of Orophin and Haldir, who was the leading march-warden of Lórien during the Third Age.

Biography

Rúmil was a marchwarden of Lórien, and was one who guarded the border of the western part of the forest, with his brothers. He was present at the Fellowship of the Ring's first meeting with the Galadhrim.

Later, he and Haldir guided the Fellowship to Caras Galadhon. Rúmil spoke very little Westron and so could not significantly interact with the Fellowship when he and his brothers encountered them in the forest.

Etymology

According to Robert Foster, the name Rúmil is Quenya.

In other versions

In early drafts of The Lord of the Rings, Rúmil had the names Rhimbron, Romrin, and Rhomrin. As Rhimbron, he had another companion named Hathaldir.

In adaptations

The Lord of the Rings film trilogy

In Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring film, Rúmil is portrayed by the Danish-born New Zealand actor Jørn E. Benzon, the older brother of Glorfindel's actor, Jarl Benzon.

The Lord of the Rings: TCG

In The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game, Rúmil is identified as the brother of Haldir, a Silvan Elf, and an Elven Protector.

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