His final look, in royal attire, a crown, and a combed beard, takes us to the pinnacle of his strength. In the end, Aragorn’s changed arc and this subtle trick make him a far better character ...

According to the artist, the small watercolor portrait of the character which adorns the capital “A,” depicts Aragorn wearing the crown of Eärnur from Rath Dínen. At the bottom of the piece ...