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Ernil IiErnil II is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's universe of Middle-earth. In 1945 Third Age he was elected as the twenty-second King of Gondor after his predecessor, King Ondoher, was slain in battle. In the previous year a two-pronged attack had been launched upon Gondor by the Haradrim and the Wainriders. In response, King Ondoher led the main army north to counter the Easterling invasion at Dagorlad and was defeated. Ernil was commander of Gondor's southern army and guarded Pelargir. Ernil led his army to the Crossings of the Poros were he won a astounding victory over the Haradrim. This enabled him to turn his attention to the invading Wainriders. The Wainriders, certain of victory, were celebrating their success before they would enter Minas Anor. They were unaware of Ernil's victory in the south and were taken by surprise when Ernil suddenly attacked them. As a result Ernil won the Battle of the Camp. After the threat was eliminated Gondor's attention shifted towards Steward Pelendur and the Council of Gondor, for King Ondoher died without heirs. Both he and prince Arvedui of Arthedain claimed the throne. Arvedui had the strongest claim but Ernil was elected king because of his glorious deeds and heritage. (He came from Gondor while Arvedui came from ancient Arnor.) He reigned as Ernil II. Aside from being a gifted general Ernil also was a wise ruler. He promised Arvedui (heir to his own kingdom) the he would come to Arthedain's aid. In 1974 Third Age Ernil heard that Arthedain was in jeopardy and he sent an army under the lead of his son Ernur to the north to aid Arvedui (now king). Ernur arrived too late to save Arthedain but defeated the witch-kingdom of Angmar in the Battle of Fornost. There Ernur earned the hatred of the Witch-king. However, Ernil was not able to withstand the takeover of Minas Ithil by the Ringwraiths. Minas Anor was renamed Minas Tirith (Tower of Guard) and Minas Ithil was called Minas Morgul (tower of sorcery). Ernil died in 2043 Third Age and was succeeded by his son Ernur, who was as good a general as his father but lacked his wisdom.
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