Amandil (father of Elendil) leaves Númenor to sail west and seek help from Manwë

Amandil was the eighteenth and last Lord of Andúnië in Númenor. In common with his ancestors, Amandil was a member of the Faithful, those Númenóreans who still revered the Valar in opposition to the King's Men. Amandil also gained early fame as a mighty sea-captain, and was held in honour by many due to the high nobility of his house.

When Amandil became aware of the purpose of the King Ar-Pharazôn to assault Aman he was filled with dread. He called his son Elendil to him and revealed his plan to sail into the West to seek aid from Manwë. Amandil made his preparations in secret lest dire punishment fall upon his house. He counseled his son to prepare ships to lie in the haven of Rómenna to escape when they saw their time. Upon his departure Amandil pretended to sail east before circling about to head west. He took with him three trusted servants but he and they were never heard from again.