Chapter 20

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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...

Arwen Undómiel

Princess of the Eldar

Also known as: Evenstar

Daughter of Elrond and beloved of Aragorn. Arrives in Minas Tirith with the standard she made for...

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...

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...

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...

Hamfast Gamgee

Sam's father

Also known as: The Gaffer

Sam's father, known as the Gaffer. A simple gardener who suffered under the ruffians' rule but...

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,...

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...

Rose Cotton

Sam's beloved

Also known as: Rosie

Sam's sweetheart from Hobbiton, daughter of Farmer Cotton. Waited faithfully for Sam's return from...

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...

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...

Bilbo Baggins

Former Ring-bearer

Also known as: Old Bilbo

Frodo's cousin and the previous Ring-bearer who now departs Middle-earth with the Elves. Old beyond...

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...

Celeborn

Lord of Lothlórien

Also known as: Lord of Lothlórien

Lord of Lothlórien and husband of Galadriel. Unlike his wife, he chooses to remain in Middle-earth...

Chief Ruffian

Occupying force leader

Also known as: Leader of the Men

Leader of the ruffians who occupied the Shire under Saruman's orders. A rough, cruel man who shows...

Círdan

Lord of the Grey Havens

Also known as: The Shipwright

Ancient elf-lord and keeper of the Grey Havens. Has long grey hair and beard, showing his great age...

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...

Elrond

Ring-keeper departing

Also known as: Lord of Rivendell

Lord of Rivendell and keeper of Vilya, mightiest of the Three Rings. With Sauron's defeat, the...

Farmer Cotton

Shire resistance leader

Also known as: Tom Cotton

Sturdy farmer and father of Rose Cotton. One of the hobbits who organized resistance against the...

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...

Fredegar Bolger

Shire defender

Also known as: Fatty Bolger

Frodo's friend who helped organize resistance in the Shire during the ruffians' occupation. Stayed...

Galadriel

Ring-keeper departing

Also known as: Lady of Lothlórien

Lady of Lothlórien and keeper of Nenya, one of the Three Rings. With the One Ring's destruction,...

Gildor Inglorion

Departing elf-lord

Also known as: Gildor

Noble elf who helped Frodo at the beginning of his journey and now comes to bid farewell as the...

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...

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...

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...

Gríma Wormtongue

Fallen counselor

Also known as: Wormtongue

Former counselor of Théoden who accompanied Saruman in his exile. Appears wretched and cowering,...

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...

Gwaihir

Lord of Eagles

Also known as: Windlord

Lord of the Great Eagles who leads his people in the final battle at the Black Gate. Swift and...

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...

Jolly Cotton

Young resistance fighter

Also known as: Young Tom

Son of Farmer Cotton who fought bravely in the Battle of Bywater. Part of the resistance against...

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...

Landroval

Great Eagle

Also known as: Brother of Gwaihir

Brother of Gwaihir and mighty among the Great Eagles. Fights in the final battle and helps rescue...

Lotho Sackville-Baggins

Failed collaborator

Also known as: Chief

Hobbit who initially collaborated with Saruman's ruffians to take control of the Shire, but was...

Meneldor

Great Eagle

Also known as: Young Eagle

Youngest of the Great Eagles who participates in the final battle. Swift and keen-sighted like all...

Meneldor

Great Eagle

Also known as: Young Eagle

Youngest of the Great Eagles who fights in the final battle. Swift and keen-sighted, he helps...

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...

Nick Cotton

Young defender

Also known as: Nibs

Another son of Farmer Cotton who joined the fight against the ruffians. Shows the courage of the...

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...

Robin Smallburrow

Reluctant collaborator

Also known as: Cock-robin

A hobbit who was forced to serve as a 'Shirriff' under the ruffians' rule but remained loyal to his...

Saruman

Fallen wizard and destroyer

Also known as: Sharkey

The fallen wizard who has taken control of the Shire under the name 'Sharkey.' His ruffians have...

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...

Shagrat

Orc captain

Also known as: Captain of the Tower

Orc captain of the Tower of Cirith Ungol who fought with Gorbag over Frodo's mithril shirt. Sole...

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...

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....

Ted Sandyman

Collaborator

Also known as: Miller

The miller of Hobbiton who collaborated with the ruffians. Always quick to cause trouble and...

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...

Tom Cotton

Resistance organizer

Also known as: Young Tom Cotton

Eldest son of Farmer Cotton who helps organize the resistance against the ruffians. A brave young...

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...

Will Whitfoot

Mayor of Michel Delving

Also known as: Mayor of Michel Delving

The Mayor of Michel Delving who was imprisoned by the ruffians for opposing their rule. Represents...

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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