Tar-Calmacil

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In the fictional universe of J.R.R. Tolkien, Tar-Calmacil (2516–2825 S.A., r. 2737–2858 S.A.), was the 18th ruler of Númenor. He succeeded his father, Tar-Alcarin, as King. His name means "Bright Sword", which he took in recognition of the territorial victories he had in Middle-earth as a renowned captain of Númenor.

He was also as the first King to have recorded an Adûnaic equivalent of his name: Ar-Belzagar. This signalled the rise of a faction known as the King's Men who were opposed to the Ban of the Valar.

There is a discrepancy in Tolkien's writings as to Tar-Calmacil's successor: Tar-Ardamin, his son, or Ar-Adûnakhôr, his grandson. Specifically, in Appendix A of Lord of the Rings, Ar-Adûnakhôr is listed as his successor, but in the more expanded "Line of Elros: Kings of Númenor" from Unfinished Tales, he is succeeded by Tar-Ardamin.

Preceded by:
Tar-Alcarin Rulers of Númenor Followed by:
Tar-Ardamin
(or Ar-Adûnakhôr)

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