Stewards of Gondor
The Stewards of Gondor are a title that features in the Lord of the Rings.
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History
The Stewards of Gondor was the title given to the lords and rulers of the kingdom of Gondor. They resided in the capital city of Minas Tirith with them also being referred to as the Lords of Minas Tirith. Originally, the position was a traditional title that was held by the chief counsellor to the Kings of Gondor with it arising during the Third Age during the reign of King Rómendacil I. Following the Stewardship of Húrin of Emyn Arnen, the position became a hereditary position that was awarded only to his descendants in the the House of Húrin.
Eärnil's successor Eärnur rode against the Witch-king of Angmar – but he did not return, and left no heir. Because of the King's uncertain fate, the Steward Mardil Voronwë administered Gondor in the name of the absent King, thus becoming the first of the Ruling Stewards. Mardil's descendants administered Gondor as Ruling Stewards for 25 generations. The stewards from Eradan to Dior ruled during the period known as the Watchful Peace. The Ruling Stewards ruled in place of the King, swearing an oath to do so "until he shall return". In practice they exercised all the powers formerly held by the Kings, but they avoided associating themselves with any of the symbols of kingship. They sat on a simple chair of black stone placed on the lowest step of the dais surrounding the throne, wore no crown, and held no sceptre; a white rod topped with a gold knob served as the emblem of their office. In place of the royal flag they flew the banner of the Stewards, which was white with no charge.
During the Stewardship of Mardil the line of the Kings failed, and Mardil and his successors became the de facto rulers of Gondor: the Ruling Stewards. Following the death of Pelendur the office became hereditary, passing from father to son or nearest male kin.
Overview
They were also styled as being the Lords of Minas Tirith.
The seal of the Stewards consisted of the three Tengwar letters "R.ND.R" surmounted by three stars. The letters spell the Quenya name of the title: Arandur.
Members
- Mardil Voronwë :
- Denethor :
- Faramir :
Notes
- The Stewards of Gondor was created by J. R. R. Tolkien where it featured in the setting of the Lord of the Rings universe.
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