Chapter 6

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In This Chapter

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Meriadoc Brandybuck

Captured hobbit

Also known as: Merry

Captured with Pippin by Uruk-hai. Shows quick thinking and courage despite their dire situation....

Peregrin Took

Captured hobbit

Also known as: Pippin

Captured along with Merry by Uruk-hai after the fellowship breaks. Shows resourcefulness by...

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...

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...

Previously Seen

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Muzgash

Uruk tracker

Also known as: Uruk tracker

An Uruk-hai tracker who helps pursue and capture the hobbits. Demonstrates the tracking skills and...

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...

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...

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...

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