What is Numenor and Dunedain? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 08-20-2004, 11:06 AM

I think most has been covered, to make a few points here. The dunedain are the descendants of Numenor, and as said were called "Dunedain" in Middle-earth. Also, as said Elendil was from that line, and was of course the first king of Gondor, when the line of "kings" was broken, and was ruled by Stewards. The Dunedain were from the "line of kings" and could reclaim the throne, as Aragorn did. First you have to prove your "lineage," not any random person can claim he is from Elendil's line and take the throne.

For a short explanation on Elros, first king of Numenor. Yes, he was Elrond's brother, half-elven like his brother, he decided to become mortal and then became the first king of Numenor. So yes, that means Aragorn and Arwen are RELATED!!! Lol, but more like cousins 1,000 times removed lol.

08-20-2004, 11:06 AM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Well put... I think most has been covered, to make a few points here. The dunedain are the descendants of Numenor, and as said were called "Dunedain" in Middle-earth. Also, as said Elendil was from that line, and was of course the first king of Gondor, when the line of "kings" was broken, and was ruled by Stewards. The Dunedain were from the "line of kings" and could reclaim the throne, as Aragorn did. First you have to prove your "lineage," not any random person can claim he is from Elendil's line and take the throne. For a short explanation on Elros, first king of Numenor. Yes, he was Elrond's brother, half-elven like his brother, he decided to become mortal and then became the first king of Numenor. So yes, that means Aragorn and Arwen are RELATED!!! Lol, but more like cousins 1,000 times removed lol.