Chapter 5, The Line of Elros: Kings of Numenor Summary

The chapter very briefly describes each of the rulers of Numenor in chronological order, including their lifespan, how long they reigned, and any especially strong pertinent personality traits.

The rulers of Numenor, in order, are: Elros Tar-Manyatur (who lives the longest and rules the longest); Vardamir Nolimon, who never actually ascends to the throne but gives the sceptre straight to his son when Elros dies; Tar-Amandil, Vardamir's son; Tar-Elendil, also called "Parmaite," who makes books and legends of lore; Tar-Meneldur, or "Irimon," who loves star-lore; Tar-Aldarion, or "Anardil," who loves the sea and whose story is told in the previous chapter; Tar-Ancalime, the first Ruling Queen of Numenor; Tar-Anarion, her son; Tar-Surion, who takes the sceptre after his older sisters won't; Tar-Telperien, the second Ruling Queen in Numenor, who...