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{{disambig-two|the [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]]|earlier [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|[[Tar-Elendil]]}} | {{disambig-two|the [[High King of the Dúnedain|High King]] of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]]|earlier [[King of Númenor|King]] of [[Númenor]]|[[Tar-Elendil]]}} | ||
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| | | caption="Elendil" by [[:Category:Images by Kimberly|Kimberly]] | ||
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| othernames=''Nimruzîr'' ([[Adûnaic|A]]), "The Tall", "The Fair", "The Faithful" | | othernames=''Nimruzîr'' ([[Adûnaic|A]]), "The Tall", "The Fair", "The Faithful" | ||
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'''Elendil''' was the father of [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]], a survivor of the [[Downfall of Númenor]], and the founder and first King of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. | '''Elendil''' was the father of [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]], a survivor of the [[Downfall of Númenor]], and the founder and first King of [[Arnor]] and [[Gondor]]. | ||
Elendil was also known as '''Elendil the Tall''' the tallest of Men who escaped the Downfall (mentioned to be almost 2.5 [[Ranga|rangar]] tall, 7'11" or 2.41 m)<ref>{{UT|Linear}}</ref> | Elendil was also known as '''Elendil the Tall''', being the tallest of Men who escaped the Downfall (mentioned to be almost 2.5 [[Ranga|rangar]] tall, 7'11" or 2.41 m).<ref>{{UT|Linear}}</ref> He was also known as '''Elendil the Fair'''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Elendil was born in [[Númenor]]. He was the son of [[Amandil]], [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]] and leader of the [[Faithful]] [[Númenóreans]]. | Elendil was born in [[Númenor]]. He was the son of [[Amandil]], [[Lords of Andúnië|Lord of Andúnië]] and leader of the [[Faithful]] [[Númenóreans]]. He was probably named after his ancestor, [[Tar-Elendil]], an ancient [[King of Númenor]]; his name also signified his and his family's devotion and friendship to the [[Elves]] as [[Elf-friend]]s, preserving the old beliefs in [[Ilúvatar]] and reverence for the [[Valar]]. Like his father, he stood against the barbarous practices of [[Ar-Pharazôn]] the King and [[Sauron]] his advisor. | ||
[[File:Abe Papakhian - Elendil and Sons.jpg|thumb|left|Abe Papakhian - ''Elendil and Sons'']] | |||
On the advice of his father, who foresaw the coming destruction of Númenor, Elendil put nine ships off the eastern coast and loaded all his people and possessions aboard them. Amandil then followed the actions of their ancestor, [[Eärendil]] and left Númenor attempting to warn the Valar of their King's folly.<ref name="Akallabeth">{{S|Akallabeth}}</ref> | |||
When the catastrophic [[Downfall of Númenor|Downfall]] occurred in {{SA|3319}},<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> Elendil, his sons [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]], and their supporters fled to [[Middle-earth]], sailing east in the nine ships. With them they took the ''[[palantíri]]'', the "Seeing Stones" that were given to the Lords of Andúnië by the Elves of [[Tol Eressëa]], the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]], the [[Ring of Barahir]], [[Narsil]] which Elendil kept as his sword, and a seedling of [[White Tree of Númenor|Nimloth]], the White Tree of Númenor.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> | When the catastrophic [[Downfall of Númenor|Downfall]] occurred in {{SA|3319}},<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> Elendil, his sons [[Isildur]] and [[Anárion]], and their supporters fled to [[Middle-earth]], sailing east in the nine ships. With them they took the ''[[palantíri]]'', the "Seeing Stones" that were given to the Lords of Andúnië by the Elves of [[Tol Eressëa]], the [[Sceptre of Annúminas]], the [[Ring of Barahir]], [[Narsil]] which Elendil kept as his sword, and a seedling of [[White Tree of Númenor|Nimloth]], the White Tree of Númenor.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> | ||
[[File: | [[File:Ted Nasmith - The Ships of the Faithful.jpg|thumb|[[Ted Nasmith]] - ''The Ships of the Faithful'']] | ||
The ships became separated during the tumultuous voyage to Middle-earth; while Isildur and Anárion landed in the more southerly lands near the haven of the Faithful at [[Pelargir]], Elendil and his people arrived at the northwest near [[Lindon]]. For this reason there were two kingdoms of the Númenóreans in exile, [[Arnor]] in the north and [[Gondor]] in the south.<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> After Elendil finally landed in Middle-earth, he proclaimed in [[Quenya]]: "''Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta''" ("Out of the [[Belegaer|Great Sea]] to Middle-earth I | The ships became separated during the tumultuous voyage to Middle-earth; while Isildur and Anárion landed in the more southerly lands near the haven of the Faithful at [[Pelargir]], Elendil and his people arrived at the northwest near [[Lindon]]. For this reason there were two kingdoms of the Númenóreans in exile, [[Arnor]] in the north and [[Gondor]] in the south.<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> After Elendil finally landed in Middle-earth, he proclaimed an [[Elendil's Oath|oath]] in [[Quenya]]: "''Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta''" ("Out of the [[Belegaer|Great Sea]] to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world"). His heir and great-grandson by 39 generations [[Aragorn|Aragorn II]] spoke these words again when he took up the crown of Gondor as King [[Aragorn|Elessar]] at the beginning of the [[Fourth Age]].<ref>{{RK|VI5}}</ref> | ||
Elendil | Elendil founded the city of [[Annúminas]] in Arnor. His son Anárion established the city of [[Minas Anor]] in [[Anórien]], and Isildur founded [[Minas Ithil]] in [[Ithilien]]. Elendil however ruled as [[High King of the Dúnedain]]. In both realms were built towers for the ''palantíri'', with which the lords kept contact.<ref name="Rings"/> | ||
The evil lord Sauron, having lost his shape in the Downfall of Númenor, returned to Middle-earth as a shadow and a black wind over the sea. It came to [[Mordor]], next to Gondor, where Sauron wrought a new guise.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> In {{SA|3429}} Sauron attacked, seizing Minas Ithil. Isildur fled north to his father, leaving Anárion in charge of Gondor. In {{SA|3434|n}}, | The evil lord Sauron, having lost his shape in the Downfall of Númenor, returned to Middle-earth as a shadow and a black wind over the sea. It came to [[Mordor]], next to Gondor, where Sauron wrought a new guise.<ref name="Akallabeth"/> In {{SA|3429}} Sauron attacked, seizing [[Minas Ithil]]. Isildur fled north to his father, leaving Anárion in charge of Gondor. In response, Elendil formed an alliance with [[Gil-galad]], the [[High King of the Noldor]], to repel Sauron's assault. It is said that Elendil bound the [[Last Alliance]] with an oath and invoked the name of [[Eru]] to witness it.<ref name=Cirion>{{UT|Cirion}}</ref> | ||
In {{SA|3434|n}}, the combined forces returned south together and fought in the [[War of the Last Alliance]] of Elves and Men. Elendil fought valiantly at the [[Battle of Dagorlad]]. | |||
[[File:Abe Papakhian - I Behold (colour).jpg|thumb|left|Abe Papakhian ''I Behold'']] | [[File:Abe Papakhian - I Behold (colour).jpg|thumb|left|Abe Papakhian ''I Behold'']] | ||
At the end of the long | At the end of the long [[Siege of Barad-dûr]], in the year {{SA|3441}}, Sauron came out to personally do battle. Gil-galad and Elendil fought Sauron and cast him down, but were both slain,<ref name="SA"/> and Elendil's sword [[Narsil]] was broken when he fell. His son Isildur used the broken sword to cut [[the One Ring]] from Sauron's hand. However, despite the urgings of [[Elrond]], Isildur chose not to destroy the Ring at [[Mount Doom]] and was eventually betrayed by the Ring in the [[Disaster of the Gladden Fields]], slain by [[Orcs]].<ref name="Rings"/> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Elendil was a great warrior, a wise king, and a heroic figure among the [[Dúnedain]] and other [[Dúnedain|Men of the West]]. Isildur built a hidden [[Tomb of Elendil|tomb for his father]] on the summit of the beacon hill of [[ | Elendil was a great warrior, a wise king, and a heroic figure among the [[Dúnedain]] and other [[Dúnedain|Men of the West]]. Isildur built a hidden [[Tomb of Elendil|tomb for his father]] on the summit of the beacon hill that was named [[Amon Anwar]] ("hill of awe" in [[Sindarin]]). Its presence was considered great enough to hallow the entire hill, even to the [[Rohirrim]], who called it Halifirien ("holy mountain" in [[Rohirric]]).<ref name="Cirion">{{UT|Cirion}}</ref> | ||
After the founding of [[Rohan]], the [[Steward]] [[Cirion]] moved Elendil's remains to the [[Hallows]] of [[Minas Tirith]].<ref name="Cirion"/> | After the founding of [[Rohan]], the [[Steward]] [[Cirion]] moved Elendil's remains to the [[Hallows]] of [[Minas Tirith]].<ref name="Cirion"/> | ||
Millennia after Elendil's death, [[Aragorn]], the [[Heir of Isildur]], invoked the name of Elendil as a battle cry during the [[War of the Ring]].<ref>{{HM|FR}}</ref><ref>{{HM|TT}}</ref> | |||
==Genealogy== | ==Genealogy== | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
{{Pronounce|Elendil.mp3|Ardamir}} | {{Pronounce|Elendil.mp3|Ardamir}} | ||
Elendil' | ''Elendil'' actually means "Lover of the Stars" in [[Quenya]].<ref>{{WJ|Author}}, p. 410</ref> | ||
For the [[Edain]] it was intended to signify "[[Elf-friends|Elf-friend]]" ([[Adûnaic]] ''[[Nimruzîrim|Nimruzîr]]''),<ref>{{SD|67}}, p. 247</ref> since they tended to confuse the Quenya element [[EL]] for both "Elf" and "star". | |||
==Other versions of the Legendarium== | |||
The chieftain of the alliance against [[Thû]] (Sauron) is named ''Amroth'' both in the outline<ref>{{LR|P1II1}}, p. 12</ref> and the first version of [[The Fall of Númenor]].<ref>{{LR|P1II2}}, p. 18</ref> The name ''Elendil'' is given for first time in the second version.<ref>{{LR|P1II3}}, pp. 28-29</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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[[Category:House of Elros]] | [[Category:House of Elros]] | ||
[[Category:Quenya names]] | [[Category:Quenya names]] | ||
[[Category:Rulers of Arnor]] | [[Category:Rulers of Arnor]] | ||
[[Category:Rulers of Gondor]] | [[Category:Rulers of Gondor]] | ||
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Elendil | |
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Númenórean | |
"Elendil" by Kimberly | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | Nimruzîr (A), "The Tall", "The Fair", "The Faithful" |
Titles | High King of the Two Kingdoms: King of Arnor, King of Gondor |
Location | Rómenna, Númenor; Arnor; Gondor |
Affiliation | The Faithful; Last Alliance of Elves and Men |
Language | Sindarin and Quenya |
Birth | S.A. 3119 Númenor |
Rule | S.A. 3320 - 3441 (121 years) |
Death | S.A. 3441 (aged 322) During Siege of Barad-dûr |
Family | |
House | House of Elros |
Parentage | Amandil |
Children | Isildur and Anárion |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Height | 7'11" (2.41 m) |
Hair color | Brown |
Weaponry | Narsil |
Gallery | Images of Elendil |
Elendil was the father of Isildur and Anárion, a survivor of the Downfall of Númenor, and the founder and first King of Arnor and Gondor.
Elendil was also known as Elendil the Tall, being the tallest of Men who escaped the Downfall (mentioned to be almost 2.5 rangar tall, 7'11" or 2.41 m).[1] He was also known as Elendil the Fair.
History
Elendil was born in Númenor. He was the son of Amandil, Lord of Andúnië and leader of the Faithful Númenóreans. He was probably named after his ancestor, Tar-Elendil, an ancient King of Númenor; his name also signified his and his family's devotion and friendship to the Elves as Elf-friends, preserving the old beliefs in Ilúvatar and reverence for the Valar. Like his father, he stood against the barbarous practices of Ar-Pharazôn the King and Sauron his advisor.
On the advice of his father, who foresaw the coming destruction of Númenor, Elendil put nine ships off the eastern coast and loaded all his people and possessions aboard them. Amandil then followed the actions of their ancestor, Eärendil and left Númenor attempting to warn the Valar of their King's folly.[2]
When the catastrophic Downfall occurred in S.A. 3319,[3] Elendil, his sons Isildur and Anárion, and their supporters fled to Middle-earth, sailing east in the nine ships. With them they took the palantíri, the "Seeing Stones" that were given to the Lords of Andúnië by the Elves of Tol Eressëa, the Sceptre of Annúminas, the Ring of Barahir, Narsil which Elendil kept as his sword, and a seedling of Nimloth, the White Tree of Númenor.[2]
The ships became separated during the tumultuous voyage to Middle-earth; while Isildur and Anárion landed in the more southerly lands near the haven of the Faithful at Pelargir, Elendil and his people arrived at the northwest near Lindon. For this reason there were two kingdoms of the Númenóreans in exile, Arnor in the north and Gondor in the south.[4] After Elendil finally landed in Middle-earth, he proclaimed an oath in Quenya: "Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta" ("Out of the Great Sea to Middle-earth I am come. In this place will I abide, and my heirs, unto the ending of the world"). His heir and great-grandson by 39 generations Aragorn II spoke these words again when he took up the crown of Gondor as King Elessar at the beginning of the Fourth Age.[5]
Elendil founded the city of Annúminas in Arnor. His son Anárion established the city of Minas Anor in Anórien, and Isildur founded Minas Ithil in Ithilien. Elendil however ruled as High King of the Dúnedain. In both realms were built towers for the palantíri, with which the lords kept contact.[4]
The evil lord Sauron, having lost his shape in the Downfall of Númenor, returned to Middle-earth as a shadow and a black wind over the sea. It came to Mordor, next to Gondor, where Sauron wrought a new guise.[2] In S.A. 3429 Sauron attacked, seizing Minas Ithil. Isildur fled north to his father, leaving Anárion in charge of Gondor. In response, Elendil formed an alliance with Gil-galad, the High King of the Noldor, to repel Sauron's assault. It is said that Elendil bound the Last Alliance with an oath and invoked the name of Eru to witness it.[6]
In 3434, the combined forces returned south together and fought in the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Elendil fought valiantly at the Battle of Dagorlad.
At the end of the long Siege of Barad-dûr, in the year S.A. 3441, Sauron came out to personally do battle. Gil-galad and Elendil fought Sauron and cast him down, but were both slain,[3] and Elendil's sword Narsil was broken when he fell. His son Isildur used the broken sword to cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand. However, despite the urgings of Elrond, Isildur chose not to destroy the Ring at Mount Doom and was eventually betrayed by the Ring in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields, slain by Orcs.[4]
Legacy
Elendil was a great warrior, a wise king, and a heroic figure among the Dúnedain and other Men of the West. Isildur built a hidden tomb for his father on the summit of the beacon hill that was named Amon Anwar ("hill of awe" in Sindarin). Its presence was considered great enough to hallow the entire hill, even to the Rohirrim, who called it Halifirien ("holy mountain" in Rohirric).[6]
After the founding of Rohan, the Steward Cirion moved Elendil's remains to the Hallows of Minas Tirith.[6]
Millennia after Elendil's death, Aragorn, the Heir of Isildur, invoked the name of Elendil as a battle cry during the War of the Ring.[7][8]
Genealogy
Etymology
Elendil actually means "Lover of the Stars" in Quenya.[9]
For the Edain it was intended to signify "Elf-friend" (Adûnaic Nimruzîr),[10] since they tended to confuse the Quenya element EL for both "Elf" and "star".
Other versions of the Legendarium
The chieftain of the alliance against Thû (Sauron) is named Amroth both in the outline[11] and the first version of The Fall of Númenor.[12] The name Elendil is given for first time in the second version.[13]
Portrayal in adaptations
2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:
- In the film's prologue, Elendil is played by Peter McKenzie. Unlike in the books, Elendil is killed by a blow of Sauron instead of having a part in destroying him with Gil-galad. Instead, Isildur deals the fatal blow to the still-living Sauron by cutting off his fingers with the broken blade of Narsil, and, with them, the ring of power.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Disaster of the Gladden Fields", "Appendix: Númenórean Linear Measures"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Akallabêth: The Downfall of Númenor"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Steward and the King"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "Cirion and Eorl and the Friendship of Gondor and Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Author's Notes to Quendi and Eldar", p. 410
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Two: The Notion Club Papers Part Two: Night 67", p. 247
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: II. The Fall of Númenor, (i) The original outline", p. 12
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: II. The Fall of Númenor, (ii) The first version of The Fall of Númenor", p. 18
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part One: II. The Fall of Númenor, (iii) The second version of The Fall of Númenor", pp. 28-29
Elendil House of Elros | ||
None Position created | 1st King of Arnor S.A. 3320 – 3441 | Followed by: Isildur |
1st King of Gondor S.A. 3320 – 3441 | ||
1st High King of the Two Kingdoms S.A. 3320 – 3441 |