Talk:High King of the Noldor

Comparing this article against the entry of Robert Foster's Guide, I notice this significant difference: while this article includes Finwe and Feanor, implying that the High Kingship exists since the Sundering of the Elves, Foster specifically mentions the High Kingship in context of the realms of Noldor in Beleriand. Finwe is not mentioned, and "Feanor would be the first" if he had not died early. Thus the first High King is Fingolfin.

Foster's interpretation makes sense since strictly speaking, "High King" is an overlord over many realms. Before the flight of the Noldor there were no realms, only a single people under Finwe in Aman. The title of the High King would be meaningful only in Beleriand. Indeed, after a hasty scanning of the QS, the words "High King of the Noldor" aren't mentioned until a later chapter. Sage 12:12, 27 November 2013 (UTC)