[mistressofbucklebury]

Hi,

Hope someone out there in the ether can help. I'm writing a story set in the realms of Arnor during the second age. I've been using the Appendices from LOTR for most of my background info, but I've come across a bit of a puzzler.

The appendices states " Araphor son of Arveleg was not yet full-grown, but he was valiant and he repelled the enemy from Fornost and The North Downs."

My question is what contitutes "full-grown" in Dunedain terms? I.E. what age might Araphor have been when he became king (he ruled for the next 80 years)?

Related to this, if women of the Dunedain are as long-lived as the men at what age might they be considered ripe for marrying off (for want of a better term).

Any help/theories anyone has would be greatfully received as it's got me bamboozled


MoB

[NancyBrooke]

I think you may be looking too hard for the answer, here; even a normal human eighteen year old could be called 'not yet full-grown' but (clearly) capable of fighting in a war.

[mistressofbucklebury]

Thanks for the reply.
My first instict was to say that he was as you suggest around 18, I just wasn't sure whether if, since the Dunedain are so long lived, they might mature more slowly.

..... Don't worry I think I just answered my own question. I checked the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen and Aragorn was 20 when he went off and began his labours...... Looks like you were right

Thanks!

MoB