Eldarion
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Eldarion | |
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Gondorian | |
File:Eldarion from Peter Jackson's The Return of the King.jpg | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | Scion of the Eldar |
Position | Heir to the throne and later King of the Reunited Kingdom |
Birth | Early Fouth Age |
Rule | Fo.A. 120-? |
Family | |
Parentage | Elessar + Arwen |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Eldarion |
Eldarion (Q, pron. [elˈdari.on]) was the only recorded son of Arwen and Elessar.
History
Eldarion's birth was significant in that he represented the union of the lines of Eärendil's sons Elros (through Aragorn) and Elrond (through Arwen) separated for millennia.
Eldarion became the second King of the Reunited Kingdom after the death of his father Elessar in Fourth Age 120. He was also recorded to have several sisters.[1]
A hundred-and-five years after the fall of the Dark Tower, he encountered a renewal of Morgoth-worship during his reign.[2]
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.
Genealogy
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 (not named until the credits), which persuades her to stay. The boy is played by Sadwyn Brophy, son of Jed Brophy.
Eldarion House of Telcontar Continuation of the senior branch of the House of Isildur | ||
Preceded by: Arathorn II | Chieftain of the Dúnedain T.A. 2933 – T.A. 3019 | None Position abolished |
Preceded by: Gandalf | Leader of the Fellowship of the Ring January 15 - August 22, T.A. 3019 | None Position abolished |
Vacant Last held by: Eärnur, 969 years earlier | King of Gondor T.A. 3019 – Fo.A. 120 | Followed by: Eldarion |
Preceded by: Elessar | King of Arnor Fo.A. 120 - ? | |
Preceded by: Elessar | High King of the Reunited Kingdom Fo.A. 120 - ? | |
Preceded by: Elessar | Head of the House of Telcontar Fo.A. 120 - ? |
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XVI. The New Shadow"