Who was Isildur and what was his lineage in Middle-earth?
Isildur was the son of Elendil, who descended from Elros, the founder of Númenor. His family enjoyed much longer life than other men because Elros was half-elven.
Questions about Isildur
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Isildur die at the Gladden Fields during the Second Age?
Isildur died on the 5th of October in the second year of his reign while ambushed by Orcs near the River Anduin. He cast off his armor to swim across the river but the Ring slipped from his finger before he could escape.
What happened to Isildur after he cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand at Mount Doom?
Isildur refused to destroy the Ring despite urging from Elrond and Círdan and instead deposited a scroll describing it in the archives of Minas Anor. He later lost the Ring when it slipped from his finger as he attempted to swim across the Anduin to escape Orcs.
How does the video game Middle-earth Shadow of War change Isildur's fate compared to the books?
In the 2017 release of Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Sauron revives Isildur with one of the nine rings and tortures him until he becomes a Nazgûl. Talion eventually defeats this version of Isildur and chooses to spare him so his spirit can proceed into the afterlife.
Who plays Isildur in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Rings of Power streaming series?
Harry Sinclair portrays Isildur in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy while Maxim Baldry plays young Isildur in The Rings of Power. Showrunner Patrick McKay intended to present the character more favorably by burdening him with heavy responsibilities similar to Michael Corleone.