In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Edain is the term used by the Elves for Men who fought with them in the wars of Beleriand. Although Edain is the Elvish[?] word for all Men, it is usually applied only to those remained faithful to the Elves, and were given the island of Númenor as a reward.
... by a consortium of European nations formed in 1983.
The initial members were the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
In 1985 France withdrew in favour ...