Eothlir was the son of Eolaran and father of Alith Anar. He died young fighting against the Dark Elves. Some say that Alith Anar still kneels before Eothlir's tomb.[1a] [2a]
Battle of Dark Fen[]
This was one of the first battles of Malekith's rebellion, the loyal Elves were outnumbered three to one and their foe were battle-hardened and cruel. Eothlir was an expert tactician, and the Archer and Spear regiments who fought for him outmanoeuvered the Dark Elves for long hours. Hundreds of Dark Elves died crossing the fen, black-fletched arrows claiming their lives, befor the battle lines met. Crazed Dark Elf warriors tore into Eothlir's regiments, but even then it seemed that the loyal Elves could prevail. With his household at his side, Eothlir held firm.[3a]
The proud banner of the Anars fluttered just a moment longer before it was crushed beneath the immense bulk of the Dark Elf general's Black Dragon. As Eothlir was savaged by the mighty beast, a ripple of panic spread through the Elf army. As he fell to the ground, blood bubbling between his lips, Eothlir cried a warning ot his son, Alith. Flee![3a]
Very few of the loyalists survived the battle, scattered and hiding in the fens.[3a]