Hierachy of the Elvenkings

[Legolas]

Nowhere is Finarfin called a king, much less 'High King.'

There they received the pardon of the Valar, and Finarfin was set to rule the remnant of the Noldor in the Blessed Realm.

and in the city of Tirion upon the green hill Finarfin yet ruled the remnant of the Noldor in the deep cleft of the mountains.

But the host of the Valar prepared for battle; and beneath their white banners marched the Vanyar, the people of Ingwë, and those also of the Noldor who never departed from Valinor, whose leader was Finarfin the son of Finwë.

Finarfin The third son of Finwë, the younger of Fëanor's half-brothers; remained in Aman after the Exile of the Noldor and ruled the remnant of his people in Tirion.

Olwe was not a king, nor Cirdan, nor Celeborn. Simply rulers, lords.

Additionally, I don't think a fallen king returned would want to take over his position once again.

You just can't run a kingdom that way.

Honestly, there's nothing to "run" really.

[ September 03, 2003: Message edited by: Legolas ]