Gil-galad was an Elven-king...: Gil-Galad as son of Orodreth

» AniSaguine - Gil-Galad as son of Orodreth

I think a problem that is presented with the idea that Gil-Galad was the son of Orodreth of the house of Finarfin is the succession of the High Kings. Why, if Gil-Galad was merely cousin to Turgon, would he become High King instead of Earendil who was Turgon's grandson and of the house of Fingolfin? Sure, he was half-elven, but so was Dior Eluchil and he still became King of Doriath after Thingol's death. Age also seems to have nothing to do with any of the events surrounding the half-elven (Elwing and Earendil had Elrond and Elros while they were less than 30 years old, pretty young for elves) so the idea that he was too young (just 7) doesn't help when we consider that Gil-Galad was still pretty young for an Elf at the time that he inherited the crown (about 55 or so). Overall, it's confusing, especially when we consider the part of Idril and Tuor in all of this. She is actually the first woman to come into the line of succession for the crown of the Noldor (Aredhel died, so she doesn't count). Obviously she wouldn't even be considered (how insulting) but seeing as she was an intelligent elf, I'm sure she would have made a good regent while her son grew up. Unlike Gil-Galad's mother (the wife of either Fingon or Orodreth) she is mentioned and would have most likely have been acceptable as a regent or even as High Queen. Tuor, although a man, must have been at least partially a good idea, at least until Earendil came of age. Or were the Noldor too proud to acknowledge any of the three of them as High King/Queen?

-- posted by AniSaguine