When did Men awake in the East of Middle-earth?
Men awoke at the start of the Years of the Sun during the First Age. They were the second people created by Ilúvatar after Elves had already existed for ages.
Men awoke at the start of the Years of the Sun during the First Age. They were the second people created by Ilúvatar after Elves had already existed for ages.
Elves named them Atani, which means Second People or Afterborn. This title reflected their status as the last free peoples created by Ilúvatar.
Elendil founded the kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor with faithful remnants who survived the destruction of Númenor. These Dúnedain retained memories of Westernesse across many generations until Aragorn emerged as a Ranger.
Sauron turned nine ambitious kings into Ringwraiths when they accepted Rings of Power designed specifically for human nature. He gained complete control over their wills through domination tactics that corrupted their original purpose.
Intermarriage between Men and Elves extended lifespans significantly making Aragorn's lineage exceptionally long-lived among humans. This choice allowed him to marry Arwen who chose mortality so they could wed together.