Elendur (son of Isildur)

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This article is about the eldest son of Isildur. For the King of Arnor, see Elendur (King of Arnor).
Elendur
Númenórean
Biographical Information
BirthSecond Age 3299
DeathThird Age 2
Family
ParentageIsildur
SiblingsAratan, Ciryon, Valandil
Physical Description
GenderMale
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorGrey
GalleryImages of Elendur

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.

History

Early History

Elendur was born in Númenor in Second Age 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.[1]

Death

In Third Age 2, Elendur joined a band of travellers escorting his father to 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 Greenwood. On October 4, when they were at theGladden 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 as he escaped into the Anduin. Elendur took command of what remained, and was slain with his troops.[2]

Etymology

Elendur most likely means "Servant of the Elves" in Quenya. The first element, eled,[3] was likely taken from his grandfather's name. The later King of Arnor Elendur was likely named after him.

Genealogy

 
 
 
Elendil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Isildur
 
 
 
 
Anárion
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELENDUR
 
Aratan
 
Ciryon
 
Valandil
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eldacar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aragorn II
 
 
 
 
 


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