Aragorn the II was born the heir to Gondor. His father, Arathorn II, was slain by orcs when he was merely 2 years old. His mother, Gilraen the Fair and he were taken under the protection of Elrond, to Rivendell, where he grew up.
Aragorn was known as Estel (meaning hope) until he was 20 years old, and only then was he told his true identity.
Aragorn took leave of Rivendell and became a ranger, wondering the wilds alone. he met Gandalf the Grey and they became good friends.
In T.A 2980 Aragorn sought rest and went to Lothlorien. Once he left there he was more determind than ever to regain his kingdom, that was lost so many years ago. In T.A 3001, Gandalf came seeking help in capturing Gollum. 8 years later, Aragorn finally captured Gollum and took him to Mirkwood, where Gandlaf would question him.
Aragorn soon left Mirkwood and went out into the wilds, where he became known as Strider. Strider became a rugged woodsman, one who could easily avoid traps on the enemy. He was the most skilled huntsman of his day but many feared him, for the rangers had a dangerous reputation. He knew of all the lands and the people in them being very knowledgable. |
