Hierachy of the Elvenkings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Maéglin · 09-01-2003, 09:59 PM

If the Elves' spirits enter the Halls of Mandos only to be granted a new body when they choose to leave, what happens to the Elves of royal lineage? For example, Finarfin was by right High King of the Noldor in Valinor when his half brother and brother left for Middle Earth. Maedhros relinquished his right to be king in Middle Earth but I have a feeling that his brothers did not really like that decision. They could really dispute Finarfin's rule since they are the sons of the elder child (Feanor). I guess it can be solved if Finwe leaves Mandos as he is after all the 'father' of the Noldor, and of course Fingolfin and Finarfin are on friendly terms, and they probably wouldnt care if either ruled. I'm just wondering about this because the concept of right to rule seems really out of place with Elven immortiality in play.

09-01-2003, 09:59 PM	#1
Maéglin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 99	Hierachy of the Elvenkings If the Elves' spirits enter the Halls of Mandos only to be granted a new body when they choose to leave, what happens to the Elves of royal lineage? For example, Finarfin was by right High King of the Noldor in Valinor when his half brother and brother left for Middle Earth. Maedhros relinquished his right to be king in Middle Earth but I have a feeling that his brothers did not really like that decision. They could really dispute Finarfin's rule since they are the sons of the elder child (Feanor). I guess it can be solved if Finwe leaves Mandos as he is after all the 'father' of the Noldor, and of course Fingolfin and Finarfin are on friendly terms, and they probably wouldnt care if either ruled. I'm just wondering about this because the concept of right to rule seems really out of place with Elven immortiality in play.