Dünedain is a melodic power metal group from Avila, Spain. The group's name was inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, and the group's lyrics focus on themes of fantasy and magic, as well as personal struggles. The group formed in 1996, initially consisting of guitarist/vocalist Tony Delgado along with drummer Miguel Arias and guitarist Mariano Sánchez, with help from bassist Javier Arias. Jacin joined the group as a bassist in June of 1997, and became the group's lead vocalist in 2000. The group members spent several years learning their instruments and developing their sound, finally recording their first demo and playing their first concerts in 2002.