Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:14:56 GMT -5
Brytta
Eleventh King of Rohan. Brytta, son of Frealaf, was born in 2752. He became King in 2798. Brytta was loved by all his people and he was called Leofa, the Beloved. He was generous, especially to the needy.
Beginning in 2800, Rohan was troubled by Orcs who fled the Misty Mountains after they were defeated by the Dwarves in the Battle of Azanulbizar. Many Orcs came to the White Mountains on the southern border of Rohan and the Rohirrim fought for many years to drive them out. At the time of Brytta's death in 2842, it was thought that all the Orcs were gone, but in fact Brytta's son Walda was killed by Orcs only nine years after he succeeded his father. It was Walda's son Folca who routed out the last Orcs from the White Mountains.
Names & Etymology:
The name Brytta means "giver, dispenser" in Old English in reference to Brytta's generosity. He was also called Léofa, which means "beloved" in Old English.
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Brytta see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349-50
Old English Made Easy
Eleventh King of Rohan. Brytta, son of Frealaf, was born in 2752. He became King in 2798. Brytta was loved by all his people and he was called Leofa, the Beloved. He was generous, especially to the needy.
Beginning in 2800, Rohan was troubled by Orcs who fled the Misty Mountains after they were defeated by the Dwarves in the Battle of Azanulbizar. Many Orcs came to the White Mountains on the southern border of Rohan and the Rohirrim fought for many years to drive them out. At the time of Brytta's death in 2842, it was thought that all the Orcs were gone, but in fact Brytta's son Walda was killed by Orcs only nine years after he succeeded his father. It was Walda's son Folca who routed out the last Orcs from the White Mountains.
Names & Etymology:
The name Brytta means "giver, dispenser" in Old English in reference to Brytta's generosity. He was also called Léofa, which means "beloved" in Old English.
Genealogy:
For the family tree of Brytta see Eomer: Genealogy.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 349-50
Old English Made Easy
