Eldarion
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| Eldarion | |
|---|---|
| Gondorian | |
| File:Eldarion from Peter Jackson's The Return of the King.jpg | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Scion of the Eldar. |
| Position | Heir to the throne and later King of the Reunited Kingdom. |
| Birth | Possibly around Fourth Age 20. |
| Rule | IV 120. |
| Death | Possibly around Fourth Age 220. |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Aragorn II + Arwen. |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male. |
| Gallery | Images of Eldarion |
Eldarion (Quenya "Son of Elves") was the only recorded son of Arwen and Aragorn. He was born in the Fourth Age, and became King of the Reunited Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor after his father died. He was also recorded to have several sisters.
In Letter 338, J.R.R. Tolkien spelled this name Eldaron, this is probably a typographic error.
The unfinished story The New Shadow hints at a renewal of Morgoth-worship during his reign.
Portrayal in adaptations
In Peter Jackson's The Return of the King, Arwen is on her way to the Grey Havens to leave Middle-earth and Aragorn when she has a vision of Eldarion (although not named in the film), which persuades her to stay. This is a major departure from the events in the novel. Eldarion is played in the film by Sadwyn Brophy.
Genealogy
Eärendil = Elwing _______|__________________ | | Elrond = Celebrían Elros | : | Kings of Númenor | : | Lords of Andúnië | : | Kings of Arnor | : | Aranarth | :--------------- | : : | Chieftains of the Dúnedain : | : : | : Dírhael = Ivorwen | : | | Arathorn II = Gilraen | | Arwen = Aragorn II | Eldarion
