Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:19:36 GMT -5
Dúnhere
Lord of Harrowdale in Rohan during the War of the Ring. Dunhere was the nephew of Erkenbrand of the Westfold. He was a skilled and valiant captain. Dunhere was the chieftain of the people who lived in the valley of Harrowdale in the White Mountains south of Edoras. The stronghold of Dunharrow was located in Harrowdale.
At the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen on March 2, 3019, Dunhere led half an eored in a charge against Saruman's forces that allowed most of Grimbold's men to retreat to safety. He survived the battle himself through his courage and skill at arms.
A week later, the muster of Rohan was held in Dunharrow. Dunhere greeted King Theoden when he arrived on March 9, 3019. He told the King that three days before, a Winged Nazgul had descended on Edoras and Gandalf the Grey had counselled the Rohirrim to muster in the valley rather than the open fields. Dunhere dined with the King and the muster was held the next day.
Dunhere was killed at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields on March 15. He was buried in the Mounds of Mundburg with the other Men of Rohan and Gondor who fell that day and his name was remembered in song. The people of the Westfold were deeply grieved at his passing.
Etymology:
The word dún means "hill" in Old English. The element here may refer to the Old English word meaning "army, host."
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Muster of Rohan," p. 66, 69; "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields," p. 125
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 362-63, 366 note 13
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Lord of Harrowdale in Rohan during the War of the Ring. Dunhere was the nephew of Erkenbrand of the Westfold. He was a skilled and valiant captain. Dunhere was the chieftain of the people who lived in the valley of Harrowdale in the White Mountains south of Edoras. The stronghold of Dunharrow was located in Harrowdale.
At the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen on March 2, 3019, Dunhere led half an eored in a charge against Saruman's forces that allowed most of Grimbold's men to retreat to safety. He survived the battle himself through his courage and skill at arms.
A week later, the muster of Rohan was held in Dunharrow. Dunhere greeted King Theoden when he arrived on March 9, 3019. He told the King that three days before, a Winged Nazgul had descended on Edoras and Gandalf the Grey had counselled the Rohirrim to muster in the valley rather than the open fields. Dunhere dined with the King and the muster was held the next day.
Dunhere was killed at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields on March 15. He was buried in the Mounds of Mundburg with the other Men of Rohan and Gondor who fell that day and his name was remembered in song. The people of the Westfold were deeply grieved at his passing.
Etymology:
The word dún means "hill" in Old English. The element here may refer to the Old English word meaning "army, host."
Sources:
The Return of the King: "The Muster of Rohan," p. 66, 69; "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields," p. 125
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 362-63, 366 note 13
Old English Made Easy
