changing customs of succession to a once-peaceful kingdom, and growing desire for wealth and power which led to the island's downfall.

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Naturally, Erendis learned what was going on.

How did she take Aldarion lapsing into his old habits again? We’ll learn soon.

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Stay tuned for next week when we close out this fascinating, but sad tale with our analysis and thoughts! 🤔😮‍💨

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and he was saddened that she would rather remain in solitude.

Next week, we will continue to explore the continuation of the narrative. But it doesn’t look very promising for this stubborn estranged couple, does it?

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✍🏻 Colored pencil, metallic colored pencil, graphite pencil, c'est tout!

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In this moment, Tar-Meneldur decided that it was time for him to resign the Sceptre to his son, as he thought he was too doubtful to rule. Although the king was conflicted, in choosing to resign the Sceptre to Aldarion, he made a choice.

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Meanwhile, in Armenelos, King Meneldur opened a letter his son had given him from Lindon…

…to be continued…😮‍💨⛵🌊🌳🐑📖

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– in other words, go home and set things right with your wife.

Aldarion did try to do that…or did he? We’ll see what happens there next time.

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We have reached a breaking point in the story, and next week we will discover how it affects not only Erendis herself, but, more crucially, her daughter, too.

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We shall see how that played out next week… for it took six years and some for him to return.

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For a time, from this point in the year 858 of the Second Age, there were peaceful times in Armenelos and in all of Númenor. However, as we will see going forward, this didn’t last long… 🫤😮‍💨👀

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And it was then that he formed the Guild of Venturers, a brotherhood of mariners.

Next week, we dive into the meeting of Aldarion and Erendis. What could possibly go wrong? 🤔🫤🌊⛵

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(Aldarion by Rhia)