Tradition of Isildur

The Tradition of Isildur was a secret tradition established by Isildur, King of Gondor, practiced first by the Kings of Gondor and later by the Stewards of Gondor.
The first and most important component of the Tradition was a visit by the ruler to the Tomb of Elendil on Amon Anwar with their heir when they came of age. This aspect began in the early Third Age and continued until TA 2510, when Elendil's tomb was removed to Minas Tirith.
The second aspect involved the passing of the secrets of the kingdom from father to son. Initially this was done orally, but at some point these secrets were written down in a scroll, which was given to each new king on their accession and became known as the Tradition. With the ending of the House of Anárion, as the Stewards had assumed the powers of the kings, they also continued the Tradition.
Category:Gondor
Category:Kings of Gondor