Anárion is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, born S.A. 3219 and slain S.A. 3440 (lived 221 years). J. R. R. Tolkien in 1916. ... A map of the Northwestern part of Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... A legendarium is a book or series of books consisting of a collection of legends. ... The Second Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ...

He was the second son of Elendil and the brother of Isildur. His son Meneldil was the last man born in Númenor before the Akallabêth. Together with his father and brother, Anárion was a leader of the Elendilli or Faithful, the part of the Númenórean people that opposed the dark rule of king Ar-Pharazôn and Sauron. In Middle-earth, the fantasy universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Elendil was a heroic figure. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fantasy universe of Middle-earth, Isildur was a Dúnadan of Númenor, elder son of Elendil. ... Meneldil (born S.A. 3318) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... Númenor is a fictional location from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth and is intended to be his version of Atlantis. ... Akallabêth is the fourth part of The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Elendili or Elf-friends are, in the fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, a faction of Númenóreans who advocated continued friendship with the Elves. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ...

After the downfall Elendil landed in the north near the Elven realm of Lindon, and there established the realm of Arnor, but Isildur and Anárion landed in the south of Middle-earth, establishing the realm of Gondor. Both realms were founded on existing Númenórean colonies: Gondor grew out of the already established city of Pelargir, and the existing Princedom of Belfalas (later renamed Dol Amroth). Spoiler warning: In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Lindon is the land beyond the Ered Luin (Blue Mountains) in the northwest of Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Arnor, or the Northern Kingdom, was a kingdom of the Dúnedain in the land of Eriador in Middle-earth. ... Gondor is a fictional location from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Pelargir was a great harbour city in southern Gondor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Belfalas was a region of southern Gondor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Dol Amroth was a princedom which formed part of the kingdom of Gondor. ...

Anárion was chiefly responsible for the early ordering of Gondor: he founded the cities of Minas Anor and Minas Ithil, as well as the bridge and city of Osgiliath. Osgiliath was dedicated to the stars, but also after Elendil. Minas Anor and the outlying region of Anórien were named after the Sun, but also after Anárion. Minas Ithil and Ithilien across the river Anduin were named after the Moon, and Isildur. For the First Age tower of the same name, see Minas Tirith (First Age). ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Minas Ithil (Tower of the Moon in Sindarin) was Gondors watchtower in the east as Minas Anor was the watchtower in the west. ... In the fiction of J. R. R. Tolkien, Osgiliath is a city of Middle-earth, the old capital city of Gondor. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, Ithilien is a region and fiefdom of Gondor. ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional Middle-earth, the Anduin or Great River of Wilderland is the longest river in the Third Age (the original Sindarin name means Long River), rising east of the Misty Mountains and flowing south through Wilderland and eastern Gondor. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ...

Gondor was soon attacked by a returned Sauron. In the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men Anárion defended Gondor and its people, ruling as its regent, while his brother escaped north to join up with Elendil and the Elves. Defending a land under siege, he successfully defended the Númenórean exiles, the earlier settlers, and the indigenous population of Gondor until Elendil, Isildur and Gil-galad summoned him to take part in the campaign into Mordor. He fought with distinction in the Battle of Dagorlad and in the Siege of Barad-dûr, but was slain in S.A. 3340 by a stone hurled from the Dark Tower. Anárion had four children; the first three were all apparently daughters¹, but the fourth child was a son, Meneldil. The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is an episode in J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth. ... The Elves (always pluralized as such, never Elfs) are one of the races that appear in the work of J. R. R. Tolkien. ... The main part of this article relates to the version of Middle-earths history that is considered canon by most Tolkien fans who accept such labels (see: Middle-earth canon). ... In J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe of Middle-earth, Mordor is the dwelling place of Sauron, in the southeast of Middle-earth. ... The Battle of Dagorlad took place in the Middle-earth fantasy world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. ... The Second Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ...

Although his line was originally not destined to rule, his son Meneldil became King of Gondor, as Isildur's heirs only ruled over Arnor. Isildur is not recorded as having given up his rights over Gondor, and it appears that the Line of Anárion thus came to rule illegally. Meneldil (born S.A. 3318) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ... In the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, Arnor, or the Northern Kingdom, was a kingdom of the Dúnedain in the land of Eriador in Middle-earth. ...

On the other hand, the title 'High King' remained with the northern line, and even as Gondor grew more mighty than Arnor it remained the younger line. The Line of Anárion slowly dwindled and disappeared over time, until in the end the Ruling Stewards denounced the right of any heir of Anárion to ever reclaim the throne, as no one with "pure blood" could be found. This eventually opened the path for Aragorn II to eventually become king of the Reunited Kingdom. The Stewards of Gondor were rulers from J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium of Middle-earth. ... Promotional poster featuring Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in New Line Cinemas motion pictures directed by Peter Jackson. ... Properly, the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor is a fictional realm from J. R. R. Tolkiens Middle-earth. ...

¹Although nowhere specifically stated, Anárion's three older children were most likely daughters, as Meneldil received the throne of Gondor. Under the Elendilli the law of cognatic primogeniture apparently did not exist, or an older sister of Meneldil would have earned the crown instead.

This is a list of kings of Gondor from the fictional universe of Middle-earth by J. R. R. Tolkien. ... Meneldil (born S.A. 3318) is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth. ...

House of Elendil

 Eärendil | Elrond------------Elros : : Lords of Andúnië | Amandil | Elendil | ------------------------------ | | Isildur Anárion | | --------------------------- -------------------- | | | | | | Elendur Aratan Ciryon Valandil (3 unknown children) Meneldil | | Eldacar Cemendur | | Kings of Arnor Kings of Gondor : : Elessar (Aragorn)~Arwen (Daughter of Elrond) | Eldarion