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}}'''Elendur''' was the eldest son and heir of [[Isildur]], slain with his father in the [[Disaster of the Gladden Fields]]. He was also the most trusted son of Isildur, being the only son with knowledge of [[the One Ring]] borne by Isildur. Elendur was often said to be remarkably similar to [[Elendil]], his grandfather.<ref name="Gladden">{{UT|Gladden}}</ref>
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'''Elendur''' was the eldest son and [[Heir of Isildur]], slain with his father in the [[Disaster of the Gladden Fields]].  


==History==
==History==
===Early History===
===Early History===
Elendur was born in [[Númenor]] in {{SA|3299}}, and escaped the downfall of the island with his family. In [[Middle-earth]], he stayed by his father's side, and fought with him in the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. After the [[Battle of Dagorlad]], Elendur alone of Isildur's sons accompanied him into [[Mordor]]. Isildur sent [[Aratan]] and [[Ciryon]] to [[Minas Ithil]] to guard the pass against a possible escape. Elendur was not present at the final fight with [[Sauron]] on the slopes of [[Mount Doom]].<ref>{{UT|Gladden}}, note 11</ref>
The eldest son of [[Isildur]], Elendur was born in [[Númenor]] in {{SA|3299}}, and escaped the [[Downfall of Númenor|downfall of the island]] with his family. He was often said to be remarkably similar to [[Elendil]], his grandfather.<ref name="Gladden">{{UT|Gladden}}</ref>
 
In [[Middle-earth]], he stayed by his father's side, and fought with him in the [[War of the Last Alliance]]. Isildur had sent [[Aratan]] and [[Ciryon]] to [[Minas Ithil]] to guard against a possible escape, therefore, after the [[Battle of Dagorlad]], Elendur alone accompanied his father into [[Mordor]]. Elendur was not present at the final fight with [[Sauron]] on the slopes of [[Mount Doom]]<ref>{{UT|Gladden}}, note 11</ref> where his grandfather was killed and his father avenged him. Being the most trusted of his sons, he was the only among his brothers with knowledge of [[the One Ring]] possessed by Isildur.<ref name="Gladden"/>


===Death===
===Death===
In {{TA|2}}, Elendur joined a band of travellers escorting his father to [[Rivendell|Imladris]]. With his brothers, Aratan and Ciryon, and two hundred knights and soldiers, they passed [[Dagorlad]] and sought to follow [[Anduin]] upstream until [[Amon Lanc]]. From there, they followed old Sylvan paths on the eaves of [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]]. On [[5 October]], when they were at the [[Gladden Fields]], the company was attacked by [[Orcs]] coming from the [[Misty Mountains]], but led by servants of [[Barad-dûr]].  
After the war, in {{TA|2}}, Elendur with his brothers and 200 knights and soldiers, escorted his father back to [[Rivendell|Imladris]]. They passed [[Dagorlad]] and sought to follow [[Anduin]] upstream until [[Amon Lanc]]. From there, they followed old Sylvan paths on the eaves of [[Mirkwood|Greenwood]]. On [[5 October]], when they were at the [[Gladden Fields]], the company was attacked by [[Orcs]] coming from the [[Misty Mountains]], but led by servants of [[Barad-dûr]].  


Knowing of the Ring, Elendur argued with his father. Though Isildur had sent [[Ohtar]] away to preserve the shards of [[Narsil]], the King still bore the [[Elendilmir]] and the Ring. Elendur thought is was wise for his father to flee and abandon them: Ciryon was dead and Aratan was dying, and orcs overran them from all sides. Isildur did eventually flee, but was pierced by arrows after he swam across the Anduin. Elendur took command of what remained, and was slain with his troops.<ref name="Gladden"/>
Ciryon was dead and Aratan was dying, and orcs overran them from all sides. Though Isildur had sent [[Ohtar]] away to preserve the shards of [[Narsil]], the King still bore the [[Elendilmir]] and the Ring, about which Elendur knew. He argued with his father, thinking it was wise for him to flee and abandon them. Isildur did eventually flee, but was pierced by arrows after he swam across the Anduin. Elendur took command of what remained, and was slain with his troops.<ref name="Gladden"/>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Elendur'' most likely means "Servant of the [[Elves]]" in [[Quenya]]. The first element, ''[[eled]]'',<ref>{{L|297}}</ref> was likely taken from his grandfather's name. The later [[Elendur (King of Arnor)|King of Arnor Elendur]] was likely named after him.  
''Elendur'' most likely means "Servant of the [[Elves]]" in [[Quenya]]. The first element, ''[[elen]]'',<ref>{{L|297}}</ref> was likely taken from his grandfather's name, while the second element, ''[[-ndur]]'', is also in his father's name and indicates faithful service or servitude.<ref>{{S|Appendix}}</ref>
 
The later [[Elendur (King of Arnor)|King of Arnor Elendur]] was likely named after him.


==Genealogy==
==Genealogy==
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==Other Versions of the Legendarium==
==Other versions of the legendarium==
In early manuscripts Elendur was named "Kiryandil" and his date of birth was {{SA|3318}}, which made him and not [[Meneldil]] the last man born in Númenor.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary</ref>
In early manuscripts Elendur was named "Kiryandil" and his date of birth was {{SA|3318}}, which made him and not [[Meneldil]] the last man born in Númenor.<ref>{{PM|Elendil}}, Commentary</ref>
==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[File:The Lord of the Rings Online - Elendur.jpg|thumb|Elendur in ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'']]
'''2019: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':'''
:The three elder sons of Isildur appear during an extended flashback set during the [[Siege of Barad-dûr]] in the year [[Second Age 3440|S.A. 3440]]. However, because the game's license does not cover the works in which they are named, they are referred to only by their war-time aliases, meant to hide their kinship with the King. Elendur uses the name "Meldaran" as his alias.


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Revision as of 16:13, 29 July 2021

This article is about the eldest son of Isildur. For the King of Arnor, see Elendur (King of Arnor).
Elendur
Númenórean
Anke Eißmann - Isildur's Last Counsellor.jpg
"Isildur's Last Counsellor" by Anke Eißmann
Biographical Information
LocationRealms in Exile
AffiliationThe Faithful;
Last Alliance of Elves and Men
BirthS.A. 3299
Rómenna, Númenor
DeathT.A. 2 (aged 144)
Disaster of the Gladden Fields
Family
HouseHouse of Elendil
ParentageIsildur
SiblingsAratan, Ciryon and Valandil
Physical Description
GenderMale
WeaponrySword
GalleryImages of Elendur

Elendur was the eldest son and Heir of Isildur, slain with his father in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields.

History

Early History

The eldest son of Isildur, Elendur was born in Númenor in S.A. 3299, and escaped the downfall of the island with his family. He was often said to be remarkably similar to Elendil, his grandfather.[1]

In Middle-earth, he stayed by his father's side, and fought with him in the War of the Last Alliance. Isildur had sent Aratan and Ciryon to Minas Ithil to guard against a possible escape, therefore, after the Battle of Dagorlad, Elendur alone accompanied his father into Mordor. Elendur was not present at the final fight with Sauron on the slopes of Mount Doom[2] where his grandfather was killed and his father avenged him. Being the most trusted of his sons, he was the only among his brothers with knowledge of the One Ring possessed by Isildur.[1]

Death

After the war, in T.A. 2, Elendur with his brothers and 200 knights and soldiers, escorted his father back to Imladris. They passed Dagorlad and sought to follow Anduin upstream until Amon Lanc. From there, they followed old Sylvan paths on the eaves of Greenwood. On 5 October, when they were at the Gladden Fields, the company was attacked by Orcs coming from the Misty Mountains, but led by servants of Barad-dûr.

Ciryon was dead and Aratan was dying, and orcs overran them from all sides. Though Isildur had sent Ohtar away to preserve the shards of Narsil, the King still bore the Elendilmir and the Ring, about which Elendur knew. He argued with his father, thinking it was wise for him to flee and abandon them. Isildur did eventually flee, but was pierced by arrows after he swam across the Anduin. Elendur took command of what remained, and was slain with his troops.[1]

Etymology

Elendur most likely means "Servant of the Elves" in Quenya. The first element, elen,[3] was likely taken from his grandfather's name, while the second element, -ndur, is also in his father's name and indicates faithful service or servitude.[4]

The later King of Arnor Elendur was likely named after him.

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elendil
S.A. 3119 - 3441
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Isildur
S.A. 3209 - T.A. 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anárion
S.A. 3219 - 3440
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELENDUR
S.A. 3299 - T.A. 2
 
Aratan
S.A. 3339 - T.A. 2
 
Ciryon
S.A. 3379 - T.A. 2
 
Valandil
S.A. 3430 - T.A. 249
 
Kings of
Gondor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eldacar
T.A. 87 - 339
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arantar
T.A. 185 - 435
 
 
 
 


Other versions of the legendarium

In early manuscripts Elendur was named "Kiryandil" and his date of birth was S.A. 3318, which made him and not Meneldil the last man born in Númenor.[5]

Portrayal in adaptations

2019: The Lord of the Rings Online:

The three elder sons of Isildur appear during an extended flashback set during the Siege of Barad-dûr in the year S.A. 3440. However, because the game's license does not cover the works in which they are named, they are referred to only by their war-time aliases, meant to hide their kinship with the King. Elendur uses the name "Meldaran" as his alias.

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