Elendil and Galadriel
Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power finally gave us our long-awaited look at Isildur and his father Elendil who later turned out to be very titular characters in the battle against Mordor. Eldendil was a very important character in the original Lord of the Rings movie and is set to play a very similar role in the latest Amazon Prime miniseries.
After weathering the hurricane together, Galadriel and Halbrand come to an agreement. When Galadriel is in danger of drowning in the depths of the ocean, Halbrand steps in to save her. They struggle to stay afloat while seeking safety when a mysterious boat materializes in the mist. The duo are rescued and encounter Elendil played by (Lloyd Owen) which later takes them to the city of Númenór.
But who is Elendil? let’s find out.
Elendil was the last of the remaining Elros
Elendil’s ancestors came from Numenor. He was the heir to the throne of the Faithful as well as the last lord of Andni via his father Amandil. As well as honoring the legendary King of Numenor from whom he descends, Tar-Elendil, his nickname has also served as a symbol of his and his family’s devotion to the Elves. Like his father before him, he opposed the brutal policies of King Ar-Pharazôn and his adviser, Sauron.
Amandil was instructed by Amora to gather the believers in Rómenna and flee to Middle-earth when he learned that Ar-Pharazôn alongside Sauron was planning an attack on Valinor. Elendil followed his family’s orders and camped off the coast with the believers, along with their wives and babies.
Along with a sapling from Nimloth, the Sacred Tree of Numenor, they brought the palantri, or “Seeing Stones”, which the Elves of Tol Eressa had presented to the Lords of Andni. A huge storm blew in from the west at the time of the Decline, tearing the masts of Rómenna’s ships and tossing them into gigantic waves as they were swept away from shore.
In the aftermath of the fall, Elendil along with his children continued as the last of the Elros family.
What is the role of Elendil in Rings of Power
Elendil is certainly one of the most titular characters in the ongoing Amazon series, as the King of Gondor played a very important role in the battle against Sauron and the alliance of Men and Elves that would later be explored in the series. In Episode 3, from Elendil and Galadriel’s conversation, we have already established that the Dark Lord has risen and is planning something big.
When Sauron finally returned to Mordor, he immediately set out to restore his authority by attacking and conquering the city of Minas Ithil. Anárion was placed in command of the army of Gondor when Isildur traveled to consult his father in the north. During SA 3434, Elendil and Isildur led the Final Alliance of Elves and Men, which included the High Elven King Gil-galad with his united troops, in the south.
Elvish and human forces, after entering Mordor and destroying Sauron’s forces, blocked the way to Sauron’s great fortress, Barad-dûr. As the siege continued, Anárion lost his life. After a decade-long battle, the Dark Lord has decided to take matters into his own hands.
Although Elendil and Gil-galad were victorious in their rebellion against Sauron, they ultimately achieved their ends as they were both murdered and Elendil’s blade was broken in the bargain.
Isildur took his father’s broken blade and cut off Sauron’s finger to avenge his father. Sauron’s soul departed in defeat. Atop Amon Anwar, roughly in the center of Gondor, Isildur built a secret tomb for his father.
Once Rohan was established, Steward Cirion ordered that Elendil’s body be transferred to Rath Den. On the death of his father, his son, Isildur took a liking to the One Ring and instead of throwing it into the mountain of doom he kept it for himself, but the Ring later betrayed him and he too met his demise soon after. soon after.
