When does the story of Tal-Elmar take place?

[Ithrynluin]

I would like this to be the thread for the unfinished story of Tal-Elmar, which can be found in HoME XII.

Can anyone pinpoint the location this story is taking place in? I got the feeling it was somewhere far to the South of Middle Earth, beyond even Far Harad. Where exactly are 'the green hills of Agar'?

When does the story take place?

There is reference to the 'Dark King' - which is Sauron. How much influence do you think Sauron had over these people?

Tal-Elmar's mother 'was not of their people':

...she came of the strange folk, hateful and proud, of which there was rumour in the west-lands, coming out of the East, it was said. Fair, tall, and flint-eyed they were, with bright weapons made by demons in the fiery hills. Slowly they were thrusting towards the shores of the Sea, driving before them the ancient dwellers in the lands.

Where do you think she came from? Could she have been of one of the Three Houses of the Edain?

Who do you think are the 'demons in the fiery hills'? The Noldor? The Dwarves? Or something completely different?

 

[Maerbenn]

Essay

The importance of the story may have been overlooked; here is an essay that may answer your (and other) questions: The name of the Witch-King

 

[Lantarion]

Wow that's a fabulous essay.