Laerdan

Gender	Male
Race	Elf
Region	Angmar
Area	Himbar
Settlement	Gath Forthnír
Map Ref	[10.9N, 23.9W]

Description

Laerdan is an Elf-lord of great reputation. He travels frequently, seeking out troubled locations where his advice is needed.

Lerdan is found at the following locations, most often in quests or instances:

Quest Involvement

[13] Before the Shadow, Book 1, Chapter 7: Instance: The Giver of Gifts
[47] Volume I, Book 7, Chapter 3: Opening the Way
[49] Volume I, Book 8, Chapter 1: The Flickering Flame
[49] Volume I, Book 8, Chapter 2: Rekindling the Flame
[49] Volume I, Book 8, Chapter 4: A Beacon of Hope
[50] Volume I, Book 9, Chapter 4: Amarthiel's Trail
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Chapter 1: The Champion of Angmar
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Chapter 8: The Prisoner's Message
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Chapter 10: Do Not Trust Him
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Chapter 12: A Means to Carry It
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Chapter 13: The Plan Carried Out
[50] Volume I, Book 10, Instance: The Eye of Angmar
[50] Volume I, Book 12, Instance: Barad Tironn
[50] Volume I, Book 12, Instance: Laerdan's Escape
[50] Volume I, Book 12, Instance: Half-truths - Solo only
[50] Volume I, Book 13, Chapter 1: The Northward Road
[50] Volume I, Book 13, Chapter 2: The Snowmen of Forochel
[50] Volume I, Book 13, Chapter 11: Narchuil Goes South
[50] Volume I, Book 14, Chapter 1: The Long Road South
[50] Volume I, Book 14, Instance: The Prisoner of Sammath Baul - Solo only
[50] Volume I, Book 14, Instance: The Fate of Laerdan - Session play
[50] Volume I, Book 14, Instance: The Doom of the North
[50] Volume I, Book 15, Instance: Daughter of Strife - Session play

Spoiler Alert

Laerdan is the father of Narmeleth. After she fell into madness, he attempted to save her by imprisoning her in Delossad, and scattering the halves of Narchuil in the wilderness. He saw her actions bring ruin to Fornost, and carries a great amount of guilt for the collateral damage he and his daughter have caused.

Despite Laerdan's efforts, Narmeleth fell under the sway of Antheron, took the name Amarthiel, and later became the Champion of Angmar. Many of his travels were actually efforts to thwart Amarthiel, contain her influence and save Narmeleth. His efforts proved fruitless in the end, and he was slain by Mordrambor in front of his daughter.

His death was not wholly in vain, however, as it broke the Enemy's hold on Narmeleth. Her mind freed, the Elf-maid would lead the Free Peoples to victory over the shadows of Angmar.