Elros (Q."Star-spray") was the brother of Elrond, and the son of Eärendil and Elwing. As such, he was of Peredhil, or "Half-elven", blood. He was given the choice of immortality or the "Gift of Death, "just like Elrond. Unlike his brother, however. Elros chose mortality and joined the ranks of Mortal Men. Elros became the High-king of the Edain. His people were victorious during the waning days of the First Age and, for their valiance during the wars against Morgoth, the Valar granted them a special prize. They received the blessed isle of Númenor, which rose out of the Great Sea, west of Endor and east of the Undying Lands. Their new home was just within sight of Tol Eressea, and lay on the edge of the Light of Aman. As the Adan Lord, Elros took the title of Tar-Minyatur and became the fi