Chapter 8

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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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