Tar-Ciryatan

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Tar-Ciryatan

by Varda-(Valar)
August 21, 2006

    Tar-Ciryatan was the twelfth king of Numenor, succeeding Tar-Minastir.
    At this time, the Kings became greedy. Rebellion and division of the Numenoreans began. Nazgul first appeared during his reign, suggesting that strengthening dark influences were behind this falling of the Kings. Nazgul were the wraiths of the Black Numenoreans, referring to their taking of the rings of Sauron and corrupting their souls.
    Tar-Ciryatan was succeeded by Tar-Atanamir.

Reference: Return of the King