Vardamir Nólimon was the son of Elros and the father of Amandil, Vardilme, Aulendil, and Nolondil. He was born in Andúnie in S.A. 6 and officially succeeded his father upon Elros' death in S.A. 442. However, Vardamir elected to give the sceptre to his son Amandil, rather than take the throne at the age of 381. While he was counted as a King of Westernesse, he never ruled Númenor. His act established the early Nómenórean tradition of yielding the throne to a successor before death, thus insuring the continuity of vigorous rule. Vardamir died in S.A. 471, and left a legacy that included a massive collection of ancient Elvish and Mannish lore.