After Ar-Pharazôn, who perished in the Downfall of Númenor, the direct line of Kings was broken. Númenórean rule continued in Middle-earth through the Dúnedain kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor establishd by Elendil, Lord of Andúnië, senior surviving descendant of Elros through Silmarien the daughter of Tar-Elendil, and his heirs.