Names and Titles

Adunor (Married name), Tinumir ("Sparkling jewel", in Sindarin; late husband Telfaras' after-name she took on as her own), Evergreen (Bestowed by Andarne in reference to her relationship with Telfaras), Sperewigend (Rank in the Riders), Honourary Malledhrim (Bestowed by The Malledhrim in Mirkwood and obtained through her marriage).

Biography

Gwenbur Bronwyn Adunor was born in year of 2999 in the Third Age on the date of September the first to Thedobul and Gwenryn of the Upbourn Village, Rohan. She had a fairly regular childhood, spending most of her time outdoors on the plains or beside the Snowbourn river. She adored her mother, but had a strained relationship with her father for as long as she could remember. Gwenbur had an older brother, sadly he died in infancy.

Gwenbur took a keen interest in arms at a young age. Thedobul was a blacksmith. Instead of playing with dolls like most other girls she grew up with, she trained to use a blade. In her early teens, she learned how to play the lute. She then decided she wanted to be a minstrel. During her teenage years, Gwenbur yearned to travel. She would often dream of visiting new places after hearing stories from soldiers. Her father dismissed such ideas, wishing her to eventually settle down with a Rohirrim man and wed. Gwenbur, however, did not share her father's sentiments. This caused a bigger rift between the two, eventually turning into a full-blown row - and Gwenbur's departure of the Riddermark at the tender age of seventeen.

For a year she travelled, most of the time alone. In this time she matured dramatically and became very independant. Her vocation of a minstrel changed to that of a warrior, possibly due to wishing to prove herself to her family - especially the father she had such a difficult relationship with. Gwenbur eventually reached Bree, where she made some good friends. She discovered a locally based Eored of the Riddermark, which she was promptly recruited to as a Sperewigend. She is now on leave since becoming a mother. Gwenbur is a jeweller by trade and is becoming skilled enough to make money from the vocation.

Shockwaves were to come into Gwenbur's life when she found out that her father, Thedobul, did not sire her. It was an off-chance meeting in The Prancing Pony inn with a Rohirrim named Erolamir that let the cat out of the bag. The man recognised her name immediately and spoke of her mother Gwenryn. It was soon confirmed by Gwenryn to be true. It turned out Gwenbur's mother had a relationship with Erolamir in their teens. They had met two years prior when Erolamir trained Gwenryn to be a hunter. Alas; after two years, the friends could not hold in their feelings for one another. One night they were lost in a glade, resulting in Gwenbur's debut to the world nine months later. Despite this revelation, Gwenbur has desired to be a part of Erolamir's life. She now aknowledges him as her true father. However, she has not seen him in a long time. She believes he has deserted her once again.

Gwenbur was married to an Elf; Telfaras Tinumir of Mirkwood, Dirgon of The Malledhrim. They lived together in Pel-e-Maenas, Falathlorn. For what seemed a long time, the two tried to hold their feelings in for one another. Gwenbur was a mortal, Telfaras an Elf. Their love was rare, forbidden to many. They became good friends and would meet often to speak of their lives. Nothing became of their love for a while, until Telfaras met with Gwenbur once again in Celondim. He spoke to her, saying he had finally chosen the path he wished to take in life. He got down on one knee and produced a beautiful silver ring that used to belong to his mother. He asked for Gwenbur's hand in marriage. She accepted with no hesitation. They were married by Telfaras' Tur, Andarne in Falathlorn in front of their friends and kinsmen.

Unfortunately life was cruel to the lovers. Telfaras was taken from Gwenbur when he was away in Mirkwood. His cohort was ambushed by Orcs. He was shot in the heart by an arrow, dying within seconds. He lived just long enough to have one of his comrades send his wife a letter containing his last words, along with his family ring and leaf brooch. Gwenbur has spent time in Mirkwood, fighting against the evil that took her beloved. For her efforts she was bestowed the title of "Honourary Malledhrim", a title she holds with honour. Telfaras will always be in her heart, for he was her first love. His memory will continue to spur her on. She has since found peace, and feels ready to continue on with life as normal.

She has left Falathlorn and is now living in Bree-land again, since she felt "alien" in the Elven lands without Telfaras. She does not fight so much now, but continues to make jewellery to earn a living. If called to battle, she will indeed answer. Gwenbur much to everyone's surprise, recently married Cirdu of Gondor. The two have been friends for a while through Elamplas. No one knows why Gwenbur wedded so swiftly after such a short courtship, but there is no doubt she has finally found some happiness in her life. The couple now have a newborn daughter named Bronwyn, named after Gwenbur's grandmother.

Sadly, just a few weeks after giving birth. Gwenbur's lifeless body was found upon the floor in her home, by her husband. It is unknown how she died. There was no sign of a struggle and no wounds. Some suggest she commit suicide, some say it could have been an infection from the birth, some suggest she was poisoned. Sadly, it will never be known.

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