He's always been in a state as long as I've known him, although it does sound like he's gotten worse. [ Elros pulls a face ]

Aye - I don't know if she succeeded, of course. But grandfather Tuor was Ulmo's special messenger, so they thought that maybe that might give them some wriggle room. Our family have been close to Ulmo since.

[ The face gets worse ] I dunno, I suppose royals are more complicated by nature, but I am not entirely convinced.