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Note to moderator: You may want to read the answerline first. Míriel, the mother of Fëanor (“FEH-ah-nor”), may have been the first to perform this action voluntarily, causing much debate over her legal status. According to Gandalf, Stewards of Gondor do not have the authority to perform this action, in contrast to the ancient heathen kings. Many early kings of Númenor chose to perform this action when their sons were grown, a practice rejected by the thirteenth king Tar-Atanamir. (-5[1])The Gift of Ilúvatar bestows the capacity for this action on its recipients. Elves that perform this action are summoned to the Halls of (*) Mandos; one such Elf, Lúthien, performed this action in search of her husband Beren. According to another name for the western continent of Aman, this action is not performed in its “Lands”. The Ring verse states that nine rings were given to Men “doomed to” undergo this action. For 10 points, give this general action that Aragorn willingly chose to perform at the age of 210. ■END■ (10[2])

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