LOTR: Círdan

Círdan's first home was in the land where the first Elves awoke. What was this land called?

Círdan belonged to the third and largest Elf-clan to make the great journey to Valinor. What were they called?

Círdan missed the first trip on Tol Eressëa to Valinor, searching for his king who disappeared. Who was the king of the third Elf-clan?

While impatiently waiting for Ulmo to return, Círdan studied and mastered the art of making and sailing ships. Thus earning him his famous epithet. Círdan the "..."

Still searching for his king, he came to the shores too late during the second embarking of Eressëa. He then remained with those who had chosen to stay east of the Sea, persuaded by Ossë and became their lord. What were these folk called?

They built two great walled Elven cities on the western shores of the Falas: one at the mouth of the River Nenning:

and one at the mouth of the River Brithon:

The Falas eventually fell to Morgoth after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, but Círdan escaped by sea. On which island did he build a refuge for the Elves?

He also kept a foothold in the delta of which great river, keeping ships hidden in the reeds there?

After the Fall of Gondolin, Círdan apprenticed the young son of Tuor and Idril. What was his name?

Círdan helped him in building his famous ship, in which the young mariner sailed to Aman to bring the message of Elves and Men to the Valar.

After the War of Wrath and the reshaping of the world, Círdan obediently stayed in Middle-Earth. What city did he build in the Gulf of Lune?

When Celebrimbor created the three Elven Rings of Power, Círdan was offered one of them. Which ring did he receive?

When the shadow returned in the Third age, Círdan gave away his ring to someone who would need it more; to offer support in weariness and to rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill. To whom did he give his ring?

In the Third Age, Círdan reached his third cycle of life and appeared old save for his eyes which "were keen as stars". What other feature, which was rare for Elves, did he have because of his advanced age?

Círdan sent a messenger to be his representative to the Council of Elrond. What was the name of this messenger?

Círdan maintained the Grey Havens into the Fourth Age until he was allowed to fulfill his heart's desire when no more Eldar wished to cross the Sea. He finally sailed West on the Straight Road with his kinsman.