Prince Imrahil and his mortality

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

We can also look at this from a story-external point of view: if Imrahil didn't, in fact, have Elvish ancestry, why include that dialogue at all?

Well if Imrahil was a close relation of Elendil then he would have Elvish ancestry, but through Elros.

1.Turin, Tuor and even Aragorn are all described at times as looking more like Elf Lords than men. I am sure if Legolas had met either Turin or Tuor he might mistakenly assume they had Elvish blood. If they could be mistaken for full Elves, then I it's even more likely Elves, had Dior not been the only exception at the time, would assume the same for them.

2.Mithrellas actions seem contrary to most Elves, who were very close to their childen. Apart from Miriel I can't think of any other example of Elves abandoning their children.

3.Thirdly as Gwindor said elves and men have only married to result in some great purpose and if we are speaking strictly that has only happened twice in recorded history. Beren/Luthien and Tuor/Idris. It's not the sort of thing fate (Eru) permits except for some great reason.

4. As previously stated Elvish blood alone would not be enough for the Princes to be the second greatest nobles in Gondor. Even in the case of Elrond and Elros they were the rightful chiefs of the House of Hador, the House of Beor and possibly the House of Haleth too.