Character Bios
Éothain
Location(s): Rohan
Race/Species: Man
Type/Kind: Rohirrim
Title(s): Rider of the Mark
Dates: end of Third Age
Description:
A Rider of the Mark, member of Éomer's household1 éored; possibly Éomer's second-in-command:
The Rider leaped from his horse. Giving his spear to another who rode up and dismounted at his side, he drew his sword and stood face to face with Aragorn....
The Two Towers, LoTR Book 3, Ch 2, The Riders of Rohan
'Halflings!' laughed the Rider that stood beside Éomer. 'Halflings! But they are only a little people in old songs and children's tales out of the North. Do we walk in legends or on the green earth in the daylight?'
'A man may do both,' said Aragorn. 'For not we but those who come after will make the legends of our time. The green earth, say you? That is a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day!'
'Time is pressing,' said the Rider, not heeding Aragorn. 'We must hasten south, lord. Let us leave these wild folk to their fancies. Or let us bind them and take them to the king.'
'Peace, Éothain!' said Éomer in his own tongue. 'Leave me a while. Tell the éored to assemble on the path and make ready to ride to the Entwade.'
Muttering Éothain retired, and spoke to the others. Soon they drew off and left Éomer alone with the three companions.
The Two Towers, LoTR Book 3, Ch 2, The Riders of Rohan
There was great wonder, and many dark and doubtful glances, among his men, when Éomer gave orders that the spare horses were to be lent to the strangers; but only Éothain dared to speak openly.
'It may be well enough for this lord of the race of Gondor, as he claims,' he said, 'but who has heard of a horse of the Mark being given to a Dwarf?'
'No one,' said Gimli. 'And do not trouble: no one will ever hear of it. I would sooner walk than sit on the back of any beast so great, free or begrudged.'
The Two Towers, LoTR Book 3, Ch 2, The Riders of Rohan
Notes
1 '... I led forth my éored, men of my own household; and we overtook the Orcs at nightfall two days ago....'
The Two Towers, LoTR Book 3, Ch 2, The Riders of Rohan
Contributors:
Elena Tiriel 24Jun08
