Isildur's Curse

[Blackheart]

Originally Posted by Elemmire

An interesting corrolary is also in the story of Beren and Lúthien, where at Lúthien's request, Beren manages to remain in Mandos. Although I have read that the fëar of Men have no real power after death to withstand the call of Mandos, occurences like this must be taken into account.

The difference there is, Beren swore to wait for Luthien on the Hither Shore. As a disembodied soul. In order for them to come back, it took a special dispensation and an intercession from Manwe to Eru...

Luthien didn't somehow bind him, nor even plead for Mandos to hold him. He tarried in the halls of Mandos. Any Mortal could likely do that, had they reason enough.