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Nimrodel_9 · 11-08-2004, 05:32 PM

Why didn`t Valandil (Isildur`s youngest son) or anyone after him ever go reclaim the throne of Gondor?
Nimrodel

Elianna · 11-08-2004, 09:21 PM

Nimrodel_9: I think it was because they had Arnor to rule at the time.

Elladan and Elrohir · 11-08-2004, 10:53 PM

That, and Meneldur son of Anarion was ruling Gondor.

Incidentally, after the death of King Ondoher and his two sons and heirs, King Arvedui of Arthedain did come and claim the crown of Gondor, both by basis of his being the only direct descendant of Elendil from either line, and by his marriage to Firiel daughter of Ondoher, thus making him both the Heir of Isildur and the Heir of Anarion. The Council of Gondor disagreed, and awarded the crown to a victorious general, Earnil. And Earnil's son Earnur was the last King to reign before the Return of the King and the Reuniting of the Two Kingdoms. But enough of the history lesson.

Tuor of Gondolin · 11-11-2004, 01:21 PM

"how could they have known that Isildur's youngest son escaped to Rivendell?"
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A bit of a correction. It was Ohtar and his companion who escaped with the
shards of Narsil. Valandil remained at Imladris during the war, since he was
just an infant when Gil-galad and Elendil set out from Imladris.

11-08-2004, 05:32 PM	#1
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Just wondering Why didn`t Valandil (Isildur`s youngest son) or anyone after him ever go reclaim the throne of Gondor? Nimrodel __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:. Last edited by Nimrodel_9; 11-08-2004 at 05:51 PM.

11-08-2004, 09:21 PM	#2
Elianna Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ad finem itineris Posts: 384	Nimrodel_9: I think it was because they had Arnor to rule at the time. __________________ Enyale cuilenya, ú-enyale mandenya.

11-08-2004, 10:53 PM	#3
Elladan and Elrohir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Halls of Mandos Posts: 332	That, and Meneldur son of Anarion was ruling Gondor. Incidentally, after the death of King Ondoher and his two sons and heirs, King Arvedui of Arthedain did come and claim the crown of Gondor, both by basis of his being the only direct descendant of Elendil from either line, and by his marriage to Firiel daughter of Ondoher, thus making him both the Heir of Isildur and the Heir of Anarion. The Council of Gondor disagreed, and awarded the crown to a victorious general, Earnil. And Earnil's son Earnur was the last King to reign before the Return of the King and the Reuniting of the Two Kingdoms. But enough of the history lesson. __________________ "If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved. All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door." THE HOBBIT - IT'S COMING

11-11-2004, 01:21 PM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	"how could they have known that Isildur's youngest son escaped to Rivendell?" --------------- A bit of a correction. It was Ohtar and his companion who escaped with the shards of Narsil. Valandil remained at Imladris during the war, since he was just an infant when Gil-galad and Elendil set out from Imladris. __________________ Aure Entuluva!