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GARY-the-White · 01-14-2003, 05:04 PM

Aragorn cant die for a long long time he has the life of 3 humans or so i have read he was granted this by elrond i think

aragornreborn · 01-14-2003, 05:15 PM

I know that the book said that Aragorn lived for three lifetimes of men or something like that, but I understood that to be accredited to his Numenorean heritage (whose lives were on the longer side). I don't think Elrond has the power to lengthen people's lives.

the real findorfin · 01-14-2003, 05:38 PM

AragornReborn is correct. Because of the Elvish blood in the Numenorean Royal Line, their people had longer lives. Even in general the Dunedain had longer lives, due to the strengthening of their will by Eonwe, chief warrior of the Maia (Angels) at the end of the First Age. Aragorn is roughly 80 odd at the time of the War of the Ring, cool eh!

HCIsland · 01-14-2003, 06:19 PM

Either way, I doubt any of this will be dealt with in the movie. Likely the last we'll see of Aragorn is him with his new bride.H.C.

Elven-Maiden · 01-14-2003, 07:09 PM

Well, if someone kills Aragorn, he'll die. If he gets sick, he'll die. Otherwise, he'll outlive us all.

GARY-the-White · 01-14-2003, 07:19 PM

Hes 80 yrs old in the ar of the ring?? thats cool as hell im glad u guys reinforced my thought cuz i dont think i could bare seeing him die or hearing of him die , does aragorn ever die? i heard he does and arwen dies shortly after i have never read the books

Manwe Sulimo · 01-14-2003, 07:23 PM

Well, you should Aragorn dies about 140? years after the War of the Ring, and is succeeded by his son Eldarion. Arwen goes to Lothlórien and dies shortly after.

King_Elessar · 01-17-2003, 12:00 PM

When Aragorn meets Frodo he is around 88 (correct me if I'm wrong) and he dies at the age of 190.Bye, Elessar

HCIsland · 01-17-2003, 12:14 PM

I don't know, I would have to check. All you've got to do is look at the "Tale of Years" in the appendix of LoTR.While we're talking about ages, Frodo would be 50 at this stage in the story. I'd say he's looking pretty good for his age, wouldn't you. H.C.[ January 17, 2003: Message edited by: HCIsland ]

mollecon · 01-17-2003, 12:35 PM

The appendices are a bit confusing about the age of Aragorn when he (finally) dies - one place it says he's 190, another he's 210. But that could be checked by using the calenders I guess.& it's true, Aragorns & other of Numenorian heritage owe their long lives to their forefather Elros, brother to Elrond. Since the to brothers were the children of an Elf/human marriage they were given the choice (at the end of the first age) whether to belong to Elf-kind or humankind. The first (& probably last) time such a choise was given I believe. Elrond chose to belong to the Elfs & Elros chose to become human - but he was granted a life much longer than normal people, he became almost 500 years old (as I recall). Btw., it's because of his human heritage that Elrond is sometimes referred to as 'half-elf'.

Gorwingel · 01-17-2003, 02:28 PM

I don't think they will deal with how old he was when he died, in the films. But I do think that they are going to deal with his death. After the entire build up of his "doomed" relationship with Arwen, everyone (who dosen't know the story) will want to find out how it ends.

Tar-Palantir · 01-17-2003, 05:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Frodo would be 50 at this stage in the story. I'd say he's looking pretty good for his age, wouldn't you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I chalk that up to the fact that he came to possess the One Ring at the age of 33, and so is "preserved" for 17 years. Of course the movie doesn't address that, but c'est la vie.

01-14-2003, 05:04 PM	#1
GARY-the-White Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 13	News of aragorn Aragorn cant die for a long long time he has the life of 3 humans or so i have read he was granted this by elrond i think __________________ "These are my people and i shall die as one of them!!" I am GaRYtheWHiTe brother of Gandalf and if by my life or death i can protect you i will GãR¥théWH¡Të

01-14-2003, 05:15 PM	#2
aragornreborn Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 182	I know that the book said that Aragorn lived for three lifetimes of men or something like that, but I understood that to be accredited to his Numenorean heritage (whose lives were on the longer side). I don't think Elrond has the power to lengthen people's lives. __________________ At the name of Jesus every knee should bow and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. - Phil. 2:10-11

01-14-2003, 05:38 PM	#3
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	AragornReborn is correct. Because of the Elvish blood in the Numenorean Royal Line, their people had longer lives. Even in general the Dunedain had longer lives, due to the strengthening of their will by Eonwe, chief warrior of the Maia (Angels) at the end of the First Age.<BR>Aragorn is roughly 80 odd at the time of the War of the Ring, cool eh! __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

01-14-2003, 06:19 PM	#4
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	Either way, I doubt any of this will be dealt with in the movie. Likely the last we'll see of Aragorn is him with his new bride.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

01-14-2003, 07:09 PM	#5
Elven-Maiden Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 297	Well, if someone kills Aragorn, he'll die. If he gets sick, he'll die. Otherwise, he'll outlive us all. __________________ Tout ce qui est or ne brille pas, Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus. Mobilis in Mobile

01-14-2003, 07:19 PM	#6
GARY-the-White Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 13	Hes 80 yrs old in the ar of the ring?? thats cool as hell im glad u guys reinforced my thought cuz i dont think i could bare seeing him die or hearing of him die , does aragorn ever die? i heard he does and arwen dies shortly after i have never read the books __________________ "These are my people and i shall die as one of them!!" I am GaRYtheWHiTe brother of Gandalf and if by my life or death i can protect you i will GãR¥théWH¡Të

01-14-2003, 07:23 PM	#7
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Well, you should <P>Aragorn dies about 140? years after the War of the Ring, and is succeeded by his son Eldarion. Arwen goes to Lothlórien and dies shortly after. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

01-17-2003, 12:00 PM	#8
King_Elessar Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minas Tirith, City of the Kings. Posts: 57	When Aragorn meets Frodo he is around 88 (correct me if I'm wrong) and he dies at the age of 190.<P>Bye, Elessar __________________ I see in your eyes, the same fear, that would take the heart of me. A day may come, when the courage of men fails. When we forsake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship. But it is not this day. This day...we fight!

01-17-2003, 12:14 PM	#9
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	I don't know, I would have to check. All you've got to do is look at the "Tale of Years" in the appendix of LoTR.<P>While we're talking about ages, Frodo would be 50 at this stage in the story. I'd say he's looking pretty good for his age, wouldn't you. <P>H.C.<p>[ January 17, 2003: Message edited by: HCIsland ] __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

01-17-2003, 12:35 PM	#10
mollecon Wight Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 188	The appendices are a bit confusing about the age of Aragorn when he (finally) dies - one place it says he's 190, another he's 210. But that could be checked by using the calenders I guess.<P>& it's true, Aragorns & other of Numenorian heritage owe their long lives to their forefather Elros, brother to Elrond. Since the to brothers were the children of an Elf/human marriage they were given the choice (at the end of the first age) whether to belong to Elf-kind or humankind. The first (& probably last) time such a choise was given I believe. Elrond chose to belong to the Elfs & Elros chose to become human - but he was granted a life much longer than normal people, he became almost 500 years old (as I recall). Btw., it's because of his human heritage that Elrond is sometimes referred to as 'half-elf'.

01-17-2003, 02:28 PM	#11
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I don't think they will deal with how old he was when he died, in the films. But I do think that they are going to deal with his death. After the entire build up of his "doomed" relationship with Arwen, everyone (who dosen't know the story) will want to find out how it ends. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

01-17-2003, 05:16 PM	#12
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Frodo would be 50 at this stage in the story. I'd say he's looking pretty good for his age, wouldn't you. <BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I chalk that up to the fact that he came to possess the One Ring at the age of 33, and so is "preserved" for 17 years. Of course the movie doesn't address that, but c'est la vie. __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!