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}}'''Eldarion''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[elˈdari.on]}}) was the son of [[Arwen]] and [[Aragorn|Elessar | }}'''Eldarion''' ([[Quenya|Q]], pron. {{IPA|[elˈdari.on]}}) was the son of [[Arwen]] and [[Aragorn|Elessar]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Eldarion became the second King of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] after the death of his father Elessar in {{FoA|120}}. He was also recorded to have several sisters.<ref | Eldarion became the second King of the [[Reunited Kingdom]] after the death of his father [[Aragorn|Elessar]] in {{FoA|120}}.<ref name="Tale"/> At the time of his ascending to the throne, Eldarion was "full ripe and ready for kingship". It is known that Eldarion was given the tokens of kingship ([[Andúril]], etc.) by his father, who died soon after the crowning of his son.<ref name="Tale"/> He was also recorded to have several sisters.<ref name="Tale"/> | ||
During Eldarion's reign, [[Findegil]] served as the royal scribe (or King's Writer). In {{FoA|172}}, Findegil wrote a copy of the [[Thain's Book]] for the [[Thain]] of the [[Shire]], probably at the request of [[Peregrin Took]]'s great-grandson. This copy was the only one to include [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]]'s complete [[Translations from the Elvish]], which Bilbo had composed while at [[Rivendell]] during his 'retirement' there.<ref>{{FR|Records}}</ref> | |||
It was foretold that he should rule a great realm, and that it should endure for a hundred generations of [[Men]] after him, that is until a new age brought in again new things; from him should come the kings of many realms in long days after.<ref name="Third">{{PM|Third}}, text of manuscript T4 events after the end of the Third Age in the year 3021</ref> | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
His name in [[Quenya]] means "Scion of the [[Eldar]]". In [[Letter 338]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] spelled this name '''Eldaron''', this is probably a typographic error.<ref name="L338"/> | His name in [[Quenya]] means "Scion of the [[Eldar]]". In [[Letter 338]], [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] spelled this name '''Eldaron''', this is probably a typographic error.<ref name="L338"/> | ||
== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
Eldarion was descended from several royal Elven houses, including the Three High Kings of the Elves, and from the [[Edain]]. He was a grandson of [[Elrond]] and, through his grandmother [[Celebrían]], a great-grandson of [[Galadriel]]. He was the great-grandson of [[Eärendil]] the Mariner (Eldarion is descended from Eärendil on both sides of his family and in him the two genealogical lines of the [[Half-elven]] are reunited), through his Half-elven mother Arwen; he was also the nephew of the Half-elf lords [[Elladan]] and [[Elrohir]]. He was descended also from the great [[Kings of Númenor|Kings of Westernesse]] on his father's side.<ref name="Elendil"/> | |||
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{{familytree | EAR |y| ELW | | GAL |y| CEL |GAL=[[Galadriel]]|CEL=[[Celeborn]]|EAR=[[Eärendil]]|ELW=[[Elwing]]}} | {{familytree | EAR |y| ELW | | GAL |y| CEL |GAL=[[Galadriel]]|CEL=[[Celeborn]]|EAR=[[Eärendil]]|ELW=[[Elwing]]}} | ||
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{{familytree/end}} | {{familytree/end}} | ||
==Other versions of the legendarium== | |||
In an unfinished story set some 220 years after the fall of Sauron, the Reunited Kingdom encountered a renewal of [[Morgoth]]-worship known as the [[Dark Tree]].<ref>{{PM|Shadow}}</ref> However, J.R.R. Tolkien did not finish this story, because he "discovered that the King's Peace would contain no tales worth recounting".<ref name="L338"/> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
[[File: The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King - Eldarion.jpg|Eldarion in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''|thumb|right]] | [[File: The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King - Eldarion.jpg|Eldarion in ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''|thumb|right]] | ||
'''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':''' | '''2003: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]'':''' | ||
:While Arwen is on her way to the [[Grey Havens]] to leave Middle-earth and Aragorn, she has a vision of her future son | :While Arwen is on her way to the [[Grey Havens]] to leave Middle-earth and Aragorn, she has a [[foresight|vision]] of her future son, which persuades her to stay. The boy (not named until the credits) is played by [[Sadwyn Brophy]], son of [[Jed Brophy]]. | ||
{{notes}} | {{notes}} | ||
{{references}} | {{references}} |
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Eldarion | |
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Gondorian | |
"Eldarion of Gondor" by Sara M. Morello | |
Biographical Information | |
Titles | Great King, High King, King of the Reunited Kingdom |
Location | Gondor and Arnor |
Language | Westron |
Birth | Early Fourth Age |
Rule | Fo.A. 120 - c. Fo.A. 220[note 1][1] |
Death | c. Fo.A. 220[1] (aged 100+) |
Family | |
House | House of Telcontar |
Parentage | Elessar & Arwen |
Siblings | At least 2 sisters[2] |
Children | At least one son[3] |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Weaponry | Andúril[2] |
Gallery | Images of Eldarion |
Eldarion (Q, pron. [elˈdari.on]) was the son of Arwen and Elessar.
History
Eldarion became the second King of the Reunited Kingdom after the death of his father Elessar in Fo.A. 120.[2] At the time of his ascending to the throne, Eldarion was "full ripe and ready for kingship". It is known that Eldarion was given the tokens of kingship (Andúril, etc.) by his father, who died soon after the crowning of his son.[2] He was also recorded to have several sisters.[2]
During Eldarion's reign, Findegil served as the royal scribe (or King's Writer). In Fo.A. 172, Findegil wrote a copy of the Thain's Book for the Thain of the Shire, probably at the request of Peregrin Took's great-grandson. This copy was the only one to include Bilbo's complete Translations from the Elvish, which Bilbo had composed while at Rivendell during his 'retirement' there.[4]
It was foretold that he should rule a great realm, and that it should endure for a hundred generations of Men after him, that is until a new age brought in again new things; from him should come the kings of many realms in long days after.[5]
Etymology
His name in Quenya means "Scion of the Eldar". In Letter 338, J.R.R. Tolkien spelled this name Eldaron, this is probably a typographic error.[1]
Genealogy
Eldarion was descended from several royal Elven houses, including the Three High Kings of the Elves, and from the Edain. He was a grandson of Elrond and, through his grandmother Celebrían, a great-grandson of Galadriel. He was the great-grandson of Eärendil the Mariner (Eldarion is descended from Eärendil on both sides of his family and in him the two genealogical lines of the Half-elven are reunited), through his Half-elven mother Arwen; he was also the nephew of the Half-elf lords Elladan and Elrohir. He was descended also from the great Kings of Westernesse on his father's side.[3]
Other versions of the legendarium
In an unfinished story set some 220 years after the fall of Sauron, the Reunited Kingdom encountered a renewal of Morgoth-worship known as the Dark Tree.[6] However, J.R.R. Tolkien did not finish this story, because he "discovered that the King's Peace would contain no tales worth recounting".[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
- While Arwen is on her way to the Grey Havens to leave Middle-earth and Aragorn, she has a vision of her future son, which persuades her to stay. The boy (not named until the credits) is played by Sadwyn Brophy, son of Jed Brophy.
Notes
- ↑ In a 1972 letter concerning The New Shadow, Tolkien states, "I have written nothing beyond the first few years of the Fourth Age. (Except the beginning of a tale supposed to refer to the end of the reign of Eldarion about 100 years after the death of Aragorn. ...)"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 338, (dated 6 June 1972)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Note on the Shire Records"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VIII. The Tale of Years of the Third Age", text of manuscript T4 events after the end of the Third Age in the year 3021
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XVI. The New Shadow"
Eldarion House of Telcontar Continuation of the senior branch of the House of Isildur | ||
Preceded by: Elessar | 35th King of Gondor Fo.A. 120 - c. Fo.A. 220 | Followed by: Unknown |
12th King of Arnor Fo.A. 120 - c. Fo.A. 220 | ||
2nd High King of the Reunited Kingdom Fo.A. 120 - c. Fo.A. 220 | ||
Head of the House of Telcontar Fo.A. 120 - c. Fo.A. 220 |