Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:47:56 GMT -5
Fréalaf
Tenth King of Rohan. Frealaf was born in 2726. His mother was Hild, the sister of Helm Hammerhand.
In 2758, Rohan was invaded by the Men of Dunland led by Wulf. The Dunlendings captured Edoras and Wulf sat on the throne in Meduseld. Frealaf retreated to the refuge of Dunharrow with a small group of Rohirrim. They remained there during the Long Winter of 2758-59. When the spring thaw came, Frealaf led a raid on Edoras. Frealaf killed Wulf and reclaimed the capital city. By the end of 2759, Frealaf and the Rohirrim had driven the Dunlendings out of Rohan.
Helm Hammerhand and his two sons Haleth and Hama had died during the invasion. Frealaf was the nephew of King Helm and he became the first in the Second Line of Kings. His coronation was attended by Saruman, who brought many gifts. Saruman had been given permission to live in Isengard by Beren, the Steward of Gondor. Frealaf believed that the Wizard would be a strong ally to have on Rohan's western border, and in the years of hardship that followed the war and winter, the Rohirrim profited from their friendship with Saruman.
Frealaf died in 2798. His tomb began a new line of burial mounds outside Edoras. Frealaf was succeeded by his son Brytta.
Names & Etymology:
The name Fréalaf is composed of the Old English fréa meaning "king, lord" and láf meaning "what is left, remnant, survivors." This name may refer to Frealaf being the only surviving heir of King Helm. He was called Frealaf Hildeson because he was the son of Hild.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 348-49
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 373
Old English Made Easy
Tenth King of Rohan. Frealaf was born in 2726. His mother was Hild, the sister of Helm Hammerhand.
In 2758, Rohan was invaded by the Men of Dunland led by Wulf. The Dunlendings captured Edoras and Wulf sat on the throne in Meduseld. Frealaf retreated to the refuge of Dunharrow with a small group of Rohirrim. They remained there during the Long Winter of 2758-59. When the spring thaw came, Frealaf led a raid on Edoras. Frealaf killed Wulf and reclaimed the capital city. By the end of 2759, Frealaf and the Rohirrim had driven the Dunlendings out of Rohan.
Helm Hammerhand and his two sons Haleth and Hama had died during the invasion. Frealaf was the nephew of King Helm and he became the first in the Second Line of Kings. His coronation was attended by Saruman, who brought many gifts. Saruman had been given permission to live in Isengard by Beren, the Steward of Gondor. Frealaf believed that the Wizard would be a strong ally to have on Rohan's western border, and in the years of hardship that followed the war and winter, the Rohirrim profited from their friendship with Saruman.
Frealaf died in 2798. His tomb began a new line of burial mounds outside Edoras. Frealaf was succeeded by his son Brytta.
Names & Etymology:
The name Fréalaf is composed of the Old English fréa meaning "king, lord" and láf meaning "what is left, remnant, survivors." This name may refer to Frealaf being the only surviving heir of King Helm. He was called Frealaf Hildeson because he was the son of Hild.
Sources:
The Return of the King: "Many Partings," p. 255
Appendix A of LotR: "The House of Eorl," p. 348-49
Unfinished Tales: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen," p. 373
Old English Made Easy
