Warning! This article contains spoilers for season 2 of The Rings of Power.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 gives Elendil a glimpse of Palantír, teasing big things to come for the former Númenórean captain. In Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Elendil and the Tribulation of Númenor was the focus. Elendil, played by Lloyd Owen in Rings of PowerThe characters, shown along with the new law of Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle). Not only was Elendil removed from the Sea Guard, but his devotion to Míriel (Cyntia Addai-Robinson) was meant to prevent the fall of Númenor that he often foresaw in Palantír.
They don't know each other Lord of the Rings' The Second Age timeline will see Númenor finally succumb to a tragic end, when the island kingdom sinks under a great wave mocked by Míriel's many visions Rings of Power season 1. The end of Rings of Power season 1 saw Eärien, Elendil's daughter, find the Palantír Míriel sees these visions with, the seeing stone is lifted again in season 2, episode 3. Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, it was revealed what Elendil saw when he touched Palantír.
Elendil's Vision May Lead Him Away from Númenor (Into the Underworld)
Elendil's Time As A Númenórean Warrior May Be Over
After being asked by Míriel about what idea Palantír presented, Elendil reveals that he saw himself riding from Númenor to an unknown place, a city seen burning in the distance.. Míriel becomes more optimistic this time, insisting that Elendil's vision would mean his prediction of a great wave no longer happens in the future. As for what it means for Elendil personally, the possibilities are significant The Rings of Powertimeline.
In Tolkien's stories, Elendil eventually left Númenor to live in Middle-earth. There, Elendil established the kingdom of Arnor, while his sons, Isildur and Anárion, found the kingdom of Gondor. Elendil begins to rule Gondor and Arnor as High King of both realms, forming a strong relationship with his sons and the eleventh High King Gil-galad. The idea is to Rings of Power season 2, episode 5 teases Elendil's departure from Númenor, revealing that the previously unknown location could be Middle-Earth. and he will build two great human kingdoms.
Elendil's idea could be to arrange a reunion with Anárion
Isildur's Brother May Be Part of the Future Rings of Power
Another possibility of Elendil's vision in Rings of Power season 2 installation Anárion. Anárion is Isildur's younger brother, however he has not been a part of the Prime Video show until now. In Rings of Power In season 1, it was confirmed that Anárion left the capital of Númenor to live on the west coast of the island where his family was from, teasing a possible encounter with Elendil in future episodes of Rings of Power season 2 or beyond.
Power Season 2 Episodes |
Episode Number |
Release date |
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“Elven Kings Under the Sky” |
Season 2, Episode 1 |
August 29, 2024 |
“When the stars are strange” |
Season 2, Episode 2 |
August 29, 2024 |
“Eagle and Rod” |
Season 2, Episode 3 |
August 29, 2024 |
“The Elder” |
Season 2, Episode 4 |
September 5, 2024 |
“Halls of Stone” |
Season 2, Episode 5 |
September 12, 2024 |
TBA |
Season 2, Episode 6 |
September 19, 2024 |
TBA |
Season 2, Episode 7 |
September 26, 2024 |
TBA |
Season 2, Episode 8 |
October 3, 2024 |
It is said that the people of western Númenor are very loyal to the old ways and friends of the elves, explaining Elendil's willingness to do the same. In Elendil's view, it is not confirmed where he was going. However, it can be revealed that Elendil was heading west in a vision to meet his young son, who would eventually sail to Middle-earth with him.. This would mean Anárion's introduction to Rings of Power The story of season 3, continues to establish the future kings of Gondor alongside Elendil and Isildur.
Why Elendil Did Not See the Destruction of Númenor in Palantír
Míriel's vision did not translate to Elendil
As mentioned, Elendil's vision did not duplicate Míriel's, especially the great wave washing Númenor beneath the waves. The reason for this comes from the mysterious nature of Palantír itself and the way it gives different people different glimpses of the past or present. In Rings of Power, the Palantír gives Míriel and Elendil predictions of the future, although different futures depend on which person looks at the seeing stone.
Elendil's future is one of promise, as the former Sea Guard captain leaves behind the destruction of Númenor for a future in Middle-Earth with his sons…
It is known from Tolkien's works that Elendil survives the destruction of Númenor, while Míriel is killed as the wave sinks the island under the sea. So, Elendil's future is one of promise, as the former Sea Guard captain leaves the destruction of Númenor behind him for a future in Middle-Earth with his sons. Míriel, on the other hand, sees nothing but a huge wave, hinting at his dark future Rings of Powerthe ages to come where he will sink next to the empire he worked so hard to keep afloat.