Chapter 11
In This Chapter
Frodo Baggins
Ring-bearer on final quest
Also known as: Mr. Frodo
Travels with Sam toward Mordor, bearing the increasing burden of the Ring. The Ring's weight grows...
Gollum
Treacherous guide
Also known as: Sméagol
Captured by Frodo and Sam while following them. Swears by the Ring to guide them to Mordor, though...
Samwise Gamgee
Loyal companion and guardian
Also known as: Sam
Remains utterly devoted to Frodo despite the growing dangers and his master's increasing burden....
Previously Seen
Aldor
Ancient king of Rohan
Also known as: Aldor the Old
An ancient king of Rohan remembered in the songs and histories of the Rohirrim. His name is invoked...
Aragorn
Heir of Isildur and hunter
Also known as: Strider
Revealed to be Isildur's heir and the rightful king of Gondor and Arnor. Called Elessar by...
Beechbone
Ent warrior
Also known as: The Ent
An Ent who participates in the attack on Isengard. Shows the fierce anger of the Ents when roused...
Berserker Uruk
Demolition warrior
Also known as: The Torchbearer
A massive Uruk-hai who carries the torch to ignite the explosive device at Helm's Deep. Shows the...
Boromir
Fallen hero of Gondor
Also known as: Son of Denethor
Fights valiantly defending Merry and Pippin from the Uruk-hai, though he cannot prevent their...
Brego
Noble steed
Also known as: Horse of Rohan
A great horse of Rohan given to Aragorn by King Théoden. Swift and strong, he serves faithfully as...
Ceorl
Messenger and scout
Also known as: Rider of Rohan
A rider who brings word to King Théoden of the enemy's approach. Swift and reliable as a messenger,...
Durin
Father of Dwarves
Also known as: Durin the Deathless
The first of the Dwarf-fathers and founder of Khazad-dûm. His name is remembered in songs and his...
Elfhild
Former queen of Rohan
Also known as: Queen Elfhild
Mother of Théoden and queen of Rohan. Remembered fondly in the halls of Edoras for her grace and...
Éomer
Marshal of Rohan
Also known as: Éomer Éadig
A Marshal of Rohan who leads a company of Riders pursuing the Uruk-hai. Nephew to King Théoden, he...
Eorl
First king and founder
Also known as: Eorl the Young
The first king of Rohan who led the Éothéod from the north and founded the kingdom. Ancestor of...
Éowyn
Lady of Rohan
Also known as: Lady of Rohan
Niece of King Théoden and sister to Éomer. A lady of Rohan with the heart of a warrior, she tends...
Erkenbrand
Lord of Westfold
Also known as: Lord of Westfold
Lord of Westfold who arrives with Gandalf and reinforcements at dawn to break the siege of Helm's...
Fastred
Young warrior of Rohan
Also known as: Rider of Rohan
A young rider of Rohan who fights bravely at Helm's Deep. Quick and eager in battle, he represents...
Finglas
Ancient sleepy Ent
Also known as: Leaflock
One of the oldest Ents mentioned by Treebeard, who has grown sleepy and tree-like. Represents the...
Fladrif
Bark-skinned Ent
Also known as: Skinbark
An Ent whose skin has grown bark-like over the long years. One of those mentioned by Treebeard as...
Gamling
Captain of Rohan
Also known as: Gamling the Old
An old warrior of Rohan who serves as one of Théoden's trusted captains. Helps organize the defense...
Gandalf
Gandalf the White
Also known as: Gandalf the White
Returns transformed as Gandalf the White after his battle with the Balrog. More powerful than...
Garulf
Warrior of Rohan
Also known as: Rider of Rohan
A rider who fights at Helm's Deep, showing the determination and skill of Rohan's warriors. Stands...
Gimli
Dwarf warrior and tracker
Also known as: Son of Glóin
Despite his shorter legs, keeps pace with his companions in the pursuit of the Uruk-hai. His...
Gothmog of Isengard
Orc field general
Also known as: Orc general
A general commanding orc forces at Helm's Deep. Shows the military hierarchy and command structure...
Gríma
Corrupted advisor
Also known as: Wormtongue
Théoden's counselor who has been poisoning the king's mind with lies and doubt. Pale and cringing,...
Grimbold
Marshal of Rohan
Also known as: Grimbold of Grimslade
A marshal of Rohan who fought at the Fords of Isen and later defended Helm's Deep. A veteran...
Grishnákh
Orc scout
Also known as: Orc of Mordor
An orc from Mordor who travels with Uglúk's band. Suspicious that the hobbits carry something...
Haldir
Elven march-warden
Also known as: Elf of Lothlórien
A march-warden of Lothlórien who arrives at Helm's Deep with a company of Elven archers to aid in...
Háma
Royal doorward
Also known as: Doorward of Théoden
The doorward of Théoden's hall, responsible for the king's safety. Shows wisdom in allowing Gandalf...
Helm Hammerhand
Legendary king
Also known as: Helm the Hammerhand
An ancient king of Rohan for whom Helm's Deep is named. Famous for his great strength and for...
Herubrand
Veteran rider
Also known as: Rider of Rohan
A veteran rider of Rohan who stands with his king at Helm's Deep. Experienced in warfare and loyal...
Horn
Defender of Rohan
Also known as: Rider of Rohan
A rider of Rohan who fights at Helm's Deep alongside his brothers-in-arms. Shows the steadfast...
Lagduf
Orc warrior
Also known as: Orc of Isengard
An orc in the band that captured the hobbits. Shows the cruel nature and infighting common among...
Leaflock
Sleepy Ent elder
Also known as: Finglas
An Ent who has become very tree-like and sleepy, rarely moving from his chosen spot. One of the...
Legolas
Elven tracker
Also known as: Legolas Greenleaf
Continues to track the Uruk-hai with his keen elven senses, reading signs in the earth and air that...
Lurtz
First Uruk-hai captain
Also known as: First of the Uruk-hai
The first and largest of Saruman's Uruk-hai, created in the pits of Isengard. A massive warrior who...
Mauhúr
Orc reinforcement leader
Also known as: Orc leader
An orc leader who brings reinforcements from Isengard. Shows the continued organization and support...
Meriadoc Brandybuck
Captured hobbit
Also known as: Merry
Captured with Pippin by Uruk-hai. Shows quick thinking and courage despite their dire situation....
Muzgash
Uruk tracker
Also known as: Uruk tracker
An Uruk-hai tracker who helps pursue and capture the hobbits. Demonstrates the tracking skills and...
Orc Drummer
Military drummer
Also known as: War drummer
An orc who beats the war drums during the assault on Helm's Deep. Provides rhythm and coordination...
Peregrin Took
Captured hobbit
Also known as: Pippin
Captured along with Merry by Uruk-hai after the fellowship breaks. Shows resourcefulness by...
Quickbeam
Young Ent warrior
Also known as: Bregalad
A younger Ent who is 'hasty' by Ent standards. More quick to anger than other Ents, especially...
Saruman
Fallen wizard
Also known as: Saruman the White
Revealed to have turned to darkness. Once the head of the White Council, he now seeks the Ring for...
Shadowfax
Lord of Horses
Also known as: Lord of Horses
The chief of the Mearas, the great horses of Rohan. Silver-grey and incredibly swift, he bears...
Sharku
Warg-riding scout
Also known as: Warg rider
An orc who rides a warg and leads scouts for Saruman's forces. Demonstrates the mobility and...
Skinbark
Ancient Ent
Also known as: Fladrif
An Ent who has grown weary and tree-like, dwelling near the mountains. His skin has become more...
Snaga
Orc scout
Also known as: Orc scout
A smaller orc in Uglúk's band who scouts ahead and carries messages. Shows the hierarchy and...
Thengel
Former king of Rohan
Also known as: King Thengel
Father of Théoden and former king of Rohan. Remembered as a wise ruler who maintained the strength...
Théoden
King of Rohan (restored)
Also known as: King Théoden
King of Rohan, fallen under the influence of his counselor Wormtongue and seeming old and frail...
Théodred
Fallen prince and heir
Also known as: Prince Théodred
Son of King Théoden and heir to the throne of Rohan. The Second Marshal of the Mark who fell...
Treebeard
Eldest of the Ents
Also known as: Fangorn
An Ent, one of the ancient Tree-shepherds of Middle-earth. Tall as a tree himself, with bark-like...
Uglúk
Uruk-hai captain
Also known as: Uruk captain
A large Uruk-hai who leads the band that captured Merry and Pippin. Serves Saruman directly and...
Uruk Captain
Uruk military commander
Also known as: Captain of Isengard
A captain leading Uruk-hai forces in the assault on Helm's Deep. Commands battalions of Saruman's...
Vrasku
Artillery commander
Also known as: Crossbow captain
A captain commanding crossbow units in Saruman's army at Helm's Deep. Shows the tactical...
Warg Chieftain
Pack leader
Also known as: Alpha warg
The largest and most fierce of the wargs serving Saruman. Leads the pack in attacks against the...
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