» Edhel redirects here. See Éðel for the Anglo-Saxon term. In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the fictional Sindar (meaning Grey People, singular Sinda, although the latter term wasn't generally used by Tolkien) are Elves of Telerin descent. They're also known as the Grey Elves. Their language's Sindarin. The King of Doriath, Elu Thingol was the King of the Sindar. The Sindar were happy in Middle-earth, but once the desire for the Sea was aroused in them, they couldn't be content until… (More on Sindar)