... and let's not forget Bill Ferny's ninckname for him: "Longshanks". [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
...And when he was known as "Estel", his lineage was not only kept from the enemies of the Dunedain, but also from himself.
It was significant that he was a direct descendant of Isildur (as already mentioned above) to emphasize the fact that he was the direct and rightful heir, unlike the stewards and "kings" who would have been distant relatives. It should be seen that he was in no way userping anybody's throne but was just claiming what was rightfully his.
Niluial: About the Ring - the Ring had nothing to do with his rule, if that's what you're thinking. As emblems of his kingship he had Anduril, his scepter, his crown (and a circlet, i guess) and the banner bearing the white tree.
[ August 12, 2003: Message edited by: Kaiserin ]
[ August 12, 2003: Message edited by: Kaiserin ]
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