Lastar

Lastar Sarnim (Man)

Full name was Lastar Sarnim; arguably the most powerful mage of all the ages, he certainly had the greatest influence on history.

500E

Lastar was born to a Half-Elf Sylvan woman and Eorand, a man. (1st Age History)

500-520E

Lastar travels the lands uniting Elves, Dwarves and Men. (1st Age History)

525E

Elves enter the battle under Lastar's command and use their magical gems against Orcus' army. (1st Age History)

550E

Orcus' staff is found after Bavarik defeats him at Pelanor. The staff is given to Lastar. (1st Age History)

557E

Lastar gives the newly formed rings (from the Dwarven rings and the Elven gems) elemental powers. (1st Age History)

560E

Dwarves, Elves and Men, led by Lastar and Bavarik, unite to defeat Demogorgon. By attacking along an entire front from the Balem Lakes in the south to Minas Morgul in the north, they drive Demogorgon’s forces back. The evil fled, hiding in old caves, dark forests and deep marshes. The battle mainly takes place around Minas Maedus weakening the fortress further. (1st Age History)

561E

The 1st Council of Sutur meets and discusses the war against Dispater. The members are as follows:

Men: Lastar, Bavarik, Gundleus

Dwarves: Balem, Dor, Hamar, Zem, Ishtur, Findor, Maedus

Elves: Gelmir, Aerandir, Nenya, Elwe

Gnomes: Unglak, Yagrik and Ichshoos.

(1st Age History)

562E

Lastar discovers Zundar and tells Gelmir where it is but not to disturb Balem’s treasure. Lastar creates the Pentogram Gates each leading to a Minas or to his tower at Sutur. (1st Age History)

563E

Lastar and the great Dwarven Lords meet at the hidden hall of Zundar to discuss the destruction of Dispater. Other than Balem, who owns Zundar, the following Dwarven Kings are led blindfold to its deep halls: Dor, Hamar, Zem, Ishtur, Findor and Maedus. Lastar creates the Palantirs so that his armies would not be surprised again. As Lastar retakes the land, they are placed as follows: Minas Tiris, Minas Morgul, Minas Maedus, Minas Emras, Minas Aarda, Minas Olga and Sutur. Balem, using Orodruin’s knowledge and Ishtur’s Ring of Fire, creates a circlet of Adamantite. Lastar adds a single point holding a diamond and gives it the power of light. (1st Age History)

564E

With the power of Balem’s Crown proved, Lastar makes similar devices with the aid of Orodruin’s folk and all of the Rings. At councils held in Sutur, Lastar gives a part of this new Crown to each of the Kings fighting Dispater. Balem – Crown of Light, Findor – 2nd Piece, Maedus – 3rd Piece, Gelmir – 4th Piece, Nenya – 5th Piece, Gundleus – 6th Piece. (1st Age History)

565E

Those sieged at Minas Olga make a desperate attempt to free themselves. Many of Findor’s House die in the attempt. Findor himself dies just as the relief forces arrive. Lastar changes the course of the battle by arriving from Numenorea with a force of Elves and Men. Despite the death of Aerandir and Nenya, Dispater is forced to retreat. Both the 5th Crown of Kings, which Nenya had worn, and the 2nd, worn by Findor, are delivered to Lastar. (1st Age History)

566E

Bavarik leads a large army of Men that he had spent his time mustering since the fall of Demogorgon. This army travels south, setting Sutur free and pursuing Dispater’s army across the plains of Alon. However, his King and friend Gundleus perishes at Alon. Gundleus’ Crown is taken to Lastar. Pincered by Lastar’s army in the west, Bavarik’s army in the north and the combined dwarven forces of Hamar, Balem and Maedus in the east, Dispater is defeated at Minas Aarda, his last stronghold. Gelmir and Maedus both die at the foot of the Minas trying to destroy Dispater before he enters the fortress. Gelmir’s son Gillire leaves the battle with his father’s body and Maedus is returned to Fangor Rodrus; both Kings leave their Crowns in Lastar’s care. (1st Age History)

567E

The first attack on Minas Aarda comes from Hama Las but is poorly led and causes Balem to lose his life. The dwarves take the Crown of Light to Lastar. All Kings, except Unglak King of the Gnomes, had fallen. Lastar knows Dispater will have to be defeated on both the Prime and his home Plane. Therefore, he decides to use the Rings to create a 7th Crown and forge all the Crowns together into one powerful artefact – The Crown of Light. (1st Age History)

568E

With the use of the Crown of Light, Lastar and Bavarik defeat Dispater in Minas Aarda. (1st Age History)

570E

Realising that Dispater would be even stronger on his own plane, Lastar builds another powerful artefact to help him defeat the Devil. The Sarnim Stone was a gem that Unglak’s father had discovered at the beginning of time. Using the Crowns and the Rings, and with the aid of Orodruin’s folk and his God, Anubis, Lastar gives the Sarnim Stone many magical powers. The Gem was born!!! To bear the Stone, Lastar makes a great staff in mockery of the Wand of Orcus. Lastar and Bavarik travel to the Abyss using the Pentogram at Zundar. Lastar uses all his combined powers, including the Rings, Staff and Sarnim Stone and the Wand of Orcus to kill Dispater. Bavarik returns to the Prime and tolls of Lastar’s glory. Lastar knows he cannot take artefacts with him to Anubis’ Divine House so, with the Wand of Orcus, he shatters the Sarnim Stone, breaks the Staff, separates the Crowns and scatters the Rings.(1st Age History)

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