The grandson of Eldacar and the son of Aldamir, Vinyarion was the twenty-second King of Gondor. He ruled from T.A. 1540 until his death in T.A. 1621. A Dúnadan , he was an excellent seaman who enjoyed a winter residence in Pelargir. His fascination with the sea proved fortuitous, for throughout the early years of his reign Gondor was threatened by Corsairs and Haradrim. This danger largely sub- sided, however, in T.A. 1551, when Vinyarion avenged the death of his father and vanquished a great Haradron fleet near the mouth of the River Harnen. He was known thereafter as Hyarmendacil II.
Principle Items:
The following items were the hereditary possessions of the Kings of Gondor. All of them, except the "Helm of Elendil" were lost when King Eärnur disappeared in TA. 2050.
- Crown-helm of Gondor — (Helm of Atanatar) white (mithril alloy) helmet of High Helmet design, shaped like a high, pointed dome applied with jewels.
- Helm of House Andúnië - A númenórean war-Helm of the High Helmet design, a stylized high dome with two applied wings of Sea-birds.This was the Helm of Elendil and the original crown of Gondor.
- Mace — (Mace of Anárion) mithril-inlaid eog Holy Mace topped with an inset aquamarine. The gem glew upon wielder's mental command and, depending on the level of concentration, could emit a bright beam that shone afar The mace was a originally a slaying-weapon when used against Sea-drakes, Kraken, or Fell-turtles and was used as the sceptre of Gondor.
- Shield— (Shield of Anarion) gold-and silver-inlaid black ithilnaur shield. Set atop the black metal field, the silver inlay formed the symbol of Gondor: the White Tree and the Seven Stars.