Othrondir
Othrondir was a man of Gondor who lived possibly at or near the Emyn Arnen during the Fourth Age.
History
Othrondir was an acquaintace of Borlas of Pen-arduin, to whom he had told about some rumors concerning a certain restlessness in Gondor. He was also the one who first used the word "canker", evidently referring to secret followers of the "Dark Tree" that was rising during the year Fourth Age 220. under the leadership of someone by the name of Herumor.
Etymology
The Sindarin name Othrondir means "man of an underground stronghold" (othrond 'underground stronghold' + dîr 'man').
Other versions of the legendarium
The name was Othrondor in the first manuscript (ms. A) of the story, which was then changed to Othrondir in the following manuscripts (mss. B and C).
Referencias
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