Hierachy of the Elvenkings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

burrahobbit · 09-02-2003, 05:05 PM

It might be a good idea to think of there being two kings of the Noldor at any one time. One in Valinor and one in Middle-earth. The king in Valinor would generally stay the same, as he would never die (except Finwe, who refused to leave Mandos anyway). In Middle-earth the kings would frequently die, and though they would be reborn, it would not be in Middle-earth, and they could not return to Middle-earth. Once Maedhros gave up his line's right to kingship there wasn't any chance of kingship changing in Valinor, even if the reborn Feanorians had had any previous claim there.

09-02-2003, 05:05 PM	#2
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,424	It might be a good idea to think of there being two kings of the Noldor at any one time. One in Valinor and one in Middle-earth. The king in Valinor would generally stay the same, as he would never die (except Finwe, who refused to leave Mandos anyway). In Middle-earth the kings would frequently die, and though they would be reborn, it would not be in Middle-earth, and they could not return to Middle-earth. Once Maedhros gave up his line's right to kingship there wasn't any chance of kingship changing in Valinor, even if the reborn Feanorians had had any previous claim there. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?