Elendil

According to Tolkien’s secondary narratives, Elendil was a leader among the Faithful of Númenor, son of Amandil, who escaped the Downfall of Númenor with his household and followers in ships (tradition records nine ships) carrying heirlooms such as palantíri and a seedling of Nimloth. He landed in Middle-earth (Lindon), where he allied with Gil-galad, founded the northern realm of Arnor (capital Annúminas), and with his sons Isildur and Anárion helped establish the Númenórean presence in the south. He led Númenórean forces in the Last Alliance against Sauron and died in single combat with the Dark Lord; his son Isildur used Elendil's broken sword to cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand. These elements are presented in Tolkien’s legendarium and in Unfinished Tales and related summaries.

Primary texts supplied do not give a detailed canonical physical description of Elendil. He is consistently described as a Númenórean lord (a prominent Man of Númenórean lineage) and is depicted in later artistic tradition and fan media as a warrior-king; claims of specific heights appear in derivative discussions and forums but are not attested in the primary sources cited. Thus physical particulars beyond his rank and martial role remain unspecified in the provided material.

Elendil's capacities are political, martial, and dynastic rather than supernatural. He is portrayed as a leader of the Faithful who organized refugees, founded realms (Arnor) and dynastic succession, and commanded in war. In the Last Alliance he and Gil-galad fought Sauron in single combat and were slain—actions framed as heroic martial deeds rather than magical acts. His authority rests on lineage, heirlooms, and the cultural legitimacy of Númenórean tradition.