Aragorn

Intro Aragorn was the son of Arathorn II and Gilraen, and the direct descendant of the Numenorean Kings of Gondor and Arnor. His lineage was considered crucial to the fate of Middle-earth. When Aragorn was two years old, his father was killed, and he was taken to Rivendell, where he was raised by Lord Elrond as Estel (meaning "Hope" in Sindarin). He was kept in the dark about his true identity and lineage to protect him from Sauron's forces. At the age of 20, Aragorn learned of his true name and heritage, as well as his role as the heir to the thrones of Gondor and Arnor. He was given the heirlooms of his house, the shards of Narsil and the Ring of Barahir. After learning of his lineage, Aragorn chose to live as a Ranger, known as Strider, protecting the Northern lands, including the Shire, from the forces of Sauron. Aragorn befriended the wizard Gandalf and worked with him to protect the Shire and the One Ring. After Sauron's defeat, Aragorn was crowned as King Elessar, reuniting the kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor. Aragorn's backstory is a journey of discovering his destiny, from a secret childhood in Rivendell to his role as a protector of Middle-earth and eventually a king.