Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:14:09 GMT -5
Brego
Second King of Rohan. Brego was the son of Eorl. He was born in 2512, two years after Eorl and his people settled in Rohan. In 2545, Eorl was killed by Easterlings who invaded the Wold. Brego became King and he drove the Easterlings from Rohan. He also began to push back the Dunlendings - a race of Men from west of the Misty Mountains who had infiltrated Rohan over the River Isen.
Brego had three sons: Baldor, Aldor, and Eofor. Brego and his eldest son Baldor explored the valley of Harrowdale looking for safe places for their people in time of need. They found the stair leading to the refuge of Dunharrow, and beyond Dunharrow they found the Dark Door to the Paths of the Dead. There they encountered an old man who told them that the Door was guarded by the Dead and was not open to the living.
In 2569, Brego finished the construction of the Golden Hall of Meduseld, where the Kings of Rohan continued to dwell for many generations. At the feast celebrating the completion of Meduseld, Baldor announced his intention to enter the Paths of the Dead despite the old man's warning. Baldor entered the Dark Door and was never seen again.
Brego was deeply grieved by his eldest son's death and he died shortly thereafter in 2570. He was succeeded by his second son, Aldor.
Movie Note:
In the film version of The Lord of the Rings, there is a horse named Brego - which Aragorn notes is a kingly name.
Names & Etymology:
The name Brego is from the Old English bregu meaning "ruler, chief, king."
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Brego see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Muster of Rohan," p. 70-71; "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 367, 371
Old English Made Easy
Second King of Rohan. Brego was the son of Eorl. He was born in 2512, two years after Eorl and his people settled in Rohan. In 2545, Eorl was killed by Easterlings who invaded the Wold. Brego became King and he drove the Easterlings from Rohan. He also began to push back the Dunlendings - a race of Men from west of the Misty Mountains who had infiltrated Rohan over the River Isen.
Brego had three sons: Baldor, Aldor, and Eofor. Brego and his eldest son Baldor explored the valley of Harrowdale looking for safe places for their people in time of need. They found the stair leading to the refuge of Dunharrow, and beyond Dunharrow they found the Dark Door to the Paths of the Dead. There they encountered an old man who told them that the Door was guarded by the Dead and was not open to the living.
In 2569, Brego finished the construction of the Golden Hall of Meduseld, where the Kings of Rohan continued to dwell for many generations. At the feast celebrating the completion of Meduseld, Baldor announced his intention to enter the Paths of the Dead despite the old man's warning. Baldor entered the Dark Door and was never seen again.
Brego was deeply grieved by his eldest son's death and he died shortly thereafter in 2570. He was succeeded by his second son, Aldor.
Movie Note:
In the film version of The Lord of the Rings, there is a horse named Brego - which Aragorn notes is a kingly name.
Names & Etymology:
The name Brego is from the Old English bregu meaning "ruler, chief, king."
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Brego see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Muster of Rohan," p. 70-71; "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 367, 371
Old English Made Easy
