Why Wasn't ARAGORN Already King? | Middle-Earth Lore

Today we tackle the question that can be asked quite often - Why wasn't Aragorn King before The Lord of the Rings? What took him so long? Why did he wait? Did he even have a choice? Well, we look at all of this today! I hope you enjoy it! ----- Also check out our other channels! ► The Tabletop Alliance -    / thetabletopalliance   ► The Batcave -    / @thebatcave111   ► The 6th Ranger -    / @the6thranger   ► History of Dragon Ball -    / @historyofdragonball   ----- Don't forget to check out our Official website! www.thebrokensword.co.uk If you want to support the channel, you can help us via Patreon. There are different tier options from only $2 which can get you everything from shoutouts, discounts, access to original artwork, producer credits on productions and more!   / thebrokensword   ----- Also if you want to support in a different way then check out our Teespring page for original designs for our merch! https://www.teespring.com/stores/hist... Social media links - ► Facebook –   / thebrokenswordyoutube   ► Twitter –   / thebroken_sword   ► Instagram –   / thebroken_sword   ---------- Please consider subscribing to the channel for all future updates based on the Lord of the Rings! Any future news and updates regarding the show or anything else, we will be sure to let you guys know ASAP! Also, if you have any suggestions for future videos too, then please leave a comment below! ---------- We do not claim to own the rights to any of the art work used throughout this video. All credit must go to the talented artists. If we have not credited an artist, it is because we could not find an owner of the art. Please message us if we have not credited you! If any artists would like us to remove their artwork, or add anything additional to credit you, please contact us and we will sort it straight away! Thank you! CK Goksoy - https://www.artstation.com/ckgoksoy Ivan Cavini - https://www.ivancavini.com Ted Nasmith - https://www.tednasmith.com Peter Xavier Price – https://www.deviantart.com/peet Elena Kukanova - https://www.deviantart.com/ekukanova Magali Villeneuve - http://www.magali-villeneuve.com KipRasmussen - https://www.deviantart.com/kiprasmussen RalphDamiani - https://www.deviantart.com/ralphdamiani Matthew Stewart - http://www.matthew-stewart.com/middle... Anato Finnstark - https://www.artstation.com/anto-finns... Kimberly80 - https://www.deviantart.com/kimberly80 Thumbnail Art: "Strider" - CKGoksoy "Gondor Crown" - John Monahan "Aragorn II Elessar Telcontar" - Jusaaa Zerochan Art in order of First Appearance: The Lord of the Ring - Aragorn - p1xer Strider – CKGoksoy Aragorn the Ranger - Adam Middleton Elendil and his Sons – AbePapakhian Middle Earth – Klaradox Minas Tirith – Harpokrates Minas Ithil – TheOrwell Osgiliath – peet Sauron The Lord of the Rings - William Faucher Minas Morgul - stardock Sauron vs. Elendil and Gil-galad on Orodruin – KipRasmussen Anárion - Liz Danforth Isildur sketch - Bohemian Weasel Meneldil of Gondor - Matěj Čadil Map of Numenor - A Life in Colours Isildur - SaMo-art The Gladden Fields - Anke Eissmann Meneldil – lyflannister Heir of Valandil – Smirtouille Elendil Family Tree – (Artist Unknown) Arvedui and Firiel – Ekukanova Veteran Wainrider – Herckeim Witch-king of Angmar - Infesth6 The fall of King Ondoher. - DracarysDrekkar7 Earnil II, King of Gondor – YoritomoDaishogun Witch-king of Angmar - Vulpes-Ibuculta The Nazgul and his Prey – Dartxo Minas Tirith – Samscrapbook Rangers of the North - Mauro Alocci Rangers of Arthedain (Rangers of the North 4) – woutart Rivendell – Ivan Cavini Rangers of the North III – woutart Chieftains of the Dunedain – enanoakd Aragorn - Imad Awan Aragorn - Firatcan Yakut Aragorn – akreon Elladan & Elrohir - Magali Villeneuve Thus Came Aragorn - Ted Nasmith Battle of the Black Gate - Ted Nasmith Elessar Elfstone – RobleskaZeppelin Aragorn and Arwen - Ainhoa del Valle Aragorn - Jerry Vanderstelt Faramir – Ivan Cavini Aragorn - Adam Middleton Reunited Kingdom of the Fourth Age – Sapiento Aragorn – fromKITnoc Aragorn - Benjamin Goutte Aragorn - AUDEAMUS-019 Aragorn II Elessar Telcontar - Jusaaa Zerochan ---------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. In the event I use art of yours or you have any questions, please contact me and we'll get it sorted straight away! :) . . . #LordoftheRingsLore #WhyWasntAragornKing #AragornTheKing