Authority of the High King - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Maédhros · 09-09-2002, 09:47 AM

In the whole Silmarillion, we see that the authority of the High King of the Noldor is not that much:
Finwë's authority was cut short by the Valar in the Fëanor sword incident with Fingolfin.
Fëanor's rebellion was well met by the majority of the Noldor but most of them followed the House of Fingolfin.
Fingolfin's plan to assault Morgoth came to none, bringing his despair that made him seek and battle Morgoth one on one.
I wonder, was their authority that great, or was it just a mere title?

09-09-2002, 09:47 AM	#1
Maédhros The Kinslayer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Formenos Posts: 658	Authority of the High King In the whole Silmarillion, we see that the authority of the High King of the Noldor is not that much: Finwë's authority was cut short by the Valar in the Fëanor sword incident with Fingolfin. Fëanor's rebellion was well met by the majority of the Noldor but most of them followed the House of Fingolfin. Fingolfin's plan to assault Morgoth came to none, bringing his despair that made him seek and battle Morgoth one on one. I wonder, was their authority that great, or was it just a mere title? __________________ "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy."