Chapter 10

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In This Chapter

Aragorn

Returned King

Also known as: Strider

Arrives at the Battle of Pelennor Fields with the reinforcements from southern Gondor, turning the...

Frodo Baggins

Ring-bearer in greatest peril

Also known as: Mr. Frodo

Continues toward Mount Doom carrying the Ring, which becomes an ever-greater burden. Gollum's...

Gandalf

Leader of the defense

Also known as: Gandalf the White

Leads the defense of Minas Tirith as the city faces the greatest siege in its history. His power...

Gollum

Traitor revealed

Also known as: Sméagol

Reveals his treachery by leading Frodo and Sam into Shelob's tunnel, hoping the spider will kill...

Gorbag

Orc warrior

Also known as: Orc of Minas Morgul

Orc from Minas Morgul who helps capture Frodo after Shelob's attack. Fights with Shagrat over the...

Samwise Gamgee

Temporary Ring-bearer and hero

Also known as: Sam

Believes Frodo is dead after Shelob's attack and takes the Ring to continue the mission. Shows...

Shelob

Ancient evil and trap

Also known as: Her Ladyship

An ancient giant spider, last child of Ungoliant, who lairs in the tunnels near Mordor. Huge and...

Previously Seen

Angbor

Lord of Lamedon

Also known as: Angbor the Fearless

Lord of Lamedon who leads the men from the southern fiefs after they are released by Aragorn from...

Angbor

Lord of Lamedon

Also known as: Angbor the Fearless

Lord of Lamedon who leads the men from the southern fiefs after they are released by Aragorn from...

Baldor

Lost prince

Also known as: Son of Brego

Son of Brego who entered the Paths of the Dead and never returned. His bones are found by Aragorn's...

Beregond

Guard of the Citadel

Also known as: Guard of the Citadel

A Guard of the Citadel who becomes Pippin's friend and guide in Minas Tirith. Shows the hobbit the...

Bergil

Child of the city

Also known as: Son of Beregond

Young son of Beregond, about ten years old. Eager and proud of his father's service, he shows...

Brand

King of Dale

Also known as: King of Dale

King of Dale who fights alongside Dáin against the Easterlings while the main battle rages at the...

Brego

Ancient King of Rohan

Also known as: Second King of Rohan

Second King of Rohan and father of Baldor who died in the Paths of the Dead. An ancestor of Théoden...

Captain of the Guard

Military officer

Also known as: Gate Captain

Captain of the Guards of Minas Tirith who maintains order during the siege. A steady soldier who...

Dáin Ironfoot

King of Erebor

Also known as: King of Erebor

King of Erebor who leads the Dwarves of the Iron Hills to fight at the Battle of Dale. Cousin of...

Dead Men of Dunharrow

Cursed army

Also known as: Oath-breakers

The cursed host of oath-breakers who failed Isildur in his hour of need. Now bound to the Paths of...

Denethor

Despairing Steward

Also known as: Ruling Steward

The Ruling Steward of Gondor, driven to despair by grief for Boromir and the hopelessness he sees...

Derufin

Captain of archers

Also known as: Son of Duinhir

Elder son of Lord Duinhir who leads his father's archers. Tall and keen-eyed like all the men of...

Dervorin

Lord of Ringló Vale

Also known as: Lord of Ringló Vale

Lord of Ringló Vale who brings three hundred men to aid Minas Tirith. A steady and reliable vassal...

Duilin

Captain of archers

Also known as: Son of Duinhir

Younger son of Lord Duinhir who serves alongside his brother leading the archers of Morthond in...

Duinhir

Lord of Morthond

Also known as: Lord of Morthond

Lord of Morthond who brings five hundred bowmen to defend Minas Tirith. His archers are skilled and...

Elfhelm

Marshal of Rohan

Also known as: Marshal of Rohan

Marshal of Rohan who leads one of the éoreds in the great cavalry charge at Pelennor Fields....

Elladan

Son of Elrond

Also known as: Son of Elrond

Son of Elrond who rides with the Dúnedain Rangers to aid Aragorn. Tall and dark-haired like his...

Elrohir

Son of Elrond

Also known as: Son of Elrond

Son of Elrond and twin of Elladan who comes to Aragorn's aid with the Rangers. Like his brother, he...

Éomer

Marshal of Rohan

Also known as: Marshal of Rohan

Marshal of Rohan and nephew of King Théoden. Leads the Rohirrim cavalry in the great charge at...

Éowyn

Secret warrior

Also known as: Lady of Rohan

Disguises herself as the warrior Dernhelm and rides to battle despite being commanded to stay...

Faramir

Wounded captain

Also known as: Captain of Gondor

Returns to Minas Tirith wounded from his mission and faces his father's wrath and despair. Unlike...

Forlong

Lord of Lossarnach

Also known as: Forlong the Fat

Lord of Lossarnach who brings two hundred men to the defense of Minas Tirith. Despite his nickname...

Gimli

Companion of Aragorn

Also known as: Gimli son of Glóin

Dwarf of Erebor who follows Aragorn into the Paths of the Dead despite his people's fear of such...

Golasgil

Lord of Anfalas

Also known as: Lord of Anfalas

Lord of Anfalas who brings few men but much needed supplies to Minas Tirith. Shows that even...

Gothmog

Orc-chieftain and lieutenant

Also known as: Lieutenant of Morgul

Lieutenant of Minas Morgul and captain of Sauron's forces at the siege of Minas Tirith. Commands...

Grimbold

Marshal of Rohan

Also known as: Marshal of Rohan

Marshal of Rohan who leads part of the cavalry in the charge at Pelennor Fields. Known for his...

Grimbold of Westfold

Marshal of the Westfold

Also known as: Marshal of Westfold

Marshal of the Westfold who leads men of Rohan in the great cavalry charge at Pelennor Fields....

Guthlaf

Royal banner-bearer

Also known as: Banner-bearer

Théoden's banner-bearer who carries the king's standard into battle at Pelennor Fields. Shows great...

Hador

Royal door-ward

Also known as: Door-ward of Théoden

Door-ward and guard to King Théoden who serves faithfully during the muster of Rohan. An old and...

Halbarad

Ranger captain

Also known as: Dúnedain Ranger

Chief of the Dúnedain Rangers who brings thirty of his kinsmen to aid Aragorn. Carries the standard...

Hirluin

Lord of the Green Hills

Also known as: Hirluin the Fair

Lord of the Green Hills who brings three hundred gallant green-clad men to aid Minas Tirith. Known...

Ioreth

Master healer

Also known as: Wise Woman

Eldest of the women who serve in the Houses of Healing. Known for her herb-lore and her saying that...

King of the Dead

King of the cursed dead

Also known as: Oath-breaker

Leader of the Dead Men of Dunharrow, cursed for breaking their oath to Isildur. Appears as a pale...

Legolas

Companion of Aragorn

Also known as: Legolas Greenleaf

Elf of the Woodland Realm who accompanies Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead. His keen sight and...

Meriadoc Brandybuck

Knight of Rohan

Also known as: Merry

Becomes a Knight of Rohan in service to King Théoden. Despite being small among the horse-lords,...

Mouth of Sauron

Herald of Sauron

Also known as: Lieutenant of the Tower

The Black Númenórean who serves as Sauron's herald and lieutenant. Tall and menacing, he mocks the...

Peregrin Took

Guard of the Citadel

Also known as: Pippin

Serves as a Guard of the Citadel in Minas Tirith, sworn to the service of Denethor. Though still...

Prince Imrahil

Prince of Dol Amroth

Also known as: Prince of Dol Amroth

Noble Prince of Dol Amroth who leads reinforcements from southern Gondor. Tall and dark-haired with...

Shadowfax

Lord of horses

Also known as: Lord of Horses

Gandalf's great horse, chief of the mearas and lord of all horses. Silver-grey and swift as the...

Snowmane

Royal warhorse

Also known as: Théoden's Horse

Théoden's beloved white horse, swift and proud like all the mearas. Carries the king faithfully...

Stone of Erech

Oath stone

Also known as: Black Stone

Ancient black stone brought from Númenor where Isildur swore the oath-breakers to their allegiance....

Théoden

King riding to war

Also known as: Théoden King

Leads the Rohirrim to the aid of Gondor in their darkest hour. Shows the full nobility of his...

Warden of the Houses of Healing

Master healer

Also known as: Chief Healer

Chief healer in the Houses of Healing who witnesses Aragorn's healing powers. Recognizes the...

Witch-king of Angmar

Chief of the Nazgûl

Also known as: Lord of the Nazgûl

Chief of the Nine Nazgûl and Sauron's most terrible servant. Leads the siege of Minas Tirith and...

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