He was Regent of Gondor from TA 1240.The nineteenth King of Gondor (T.A. 1304-66).
Minalcar was born in TA 1126, toward the end of the long reign of Hyarmendacil I and he rose to power early because his uncle Narmacil I (eldest son of Atanatar II) wished to devote himself to a life of pleasure.
Minalcar was a brilliant diplomat and a fierce warrior.As Regent of Dor Rhunen, (since TA 1240 )Gondor's eastern territories in Rhovanion, he crushed the Easterlings (T.A. 1248) and extended Gondorian rule to the shores of the Sea of Rhûn. He fortified the eastern borders of the realm, and he was responsable for the construction of the Argonath, the pillars of the Kings, and for several bastions, distinguishing Ost Romen and Barad Tirpaur.
An indefatigable warrior, he used to live long periods between his soldiers at the front, stating that "He was Gondor first soldier". That policy led to numerous combat injuries and perils,specifically in TA 1255 when he survive an easterling ambush, that only left the King an 3 of his royal guardsas survivors.
Thus his innumerable triumphs in the East, he took the name Rómendacil II(Q: "East-victor").
He sought an alliance with the Northmen, sending his son Valacar to the court of Vidugavia in T.A. 1250. He used to proclaim that "No fortress was stronger than the heart of an ally". He was beloved between the northrons who used to call him Sufweg faeder, or "southern father".Though his intentions were good, this action eventually led to the Kin-strife.
Rómendacil died in TA 1366 after reigning 62 years and ruling for 126 and was succeeded by Valacar.He is remembered as one of Gondor most notable kings, a real warrior that was capable of acting as a stateman,if the ocassion required it.
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 glowed 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.
Other names[]
- Karma-Kundo
- Minalkar