Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 13:57:22 GMT -5
Háma, Doorward of Theoden John Leigh as Hama in the New Line film
Doorward of King Theoden of Rohan and Captain of the King's Guard. On March 2, 3019, Hama greeted Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli when they arrived at Meduseld. He told the travellers that they must leave their weapons outside the door before entering the King's hall. Aragorn was reluctant to part with Anduril, but Hama said that it was the will of King Theoden and that Aragorn must put aside his sword or fight with all the Men of Edoras. At last, Aragorn agreed but commanded Hama to prevent anyone from touching Anduril. The others left their weapons, but Gandalf kept his staff. Hama allowed this, saying:
"The staff in the hand of a wizard may be more than a prop for age. Yet in doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom. I believe you are friends and folk worthy of honour, who have no evil purpose."
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 116
With the aid of his staff, Gandalf was able to free King Theoden from the influence of his counsellor Grima Wormtongue, who worked for Saruman. Hama was summoned to release Theoden's nephew Eomer from imprisonment and bring him before the King. Eomer asked Hama to bring him his sword Guthwine, and Hama did as he was asked, for he was overjoyed that the young Marshal of the Mark was freed. Theoden was surprised to see Eomer armed and Hama confessed that it was his doing, but at length Theoden accepted Eomer's sword and his pledge of loyalty.
Hama was then sent to retrieve Theoden's own sword Herugrim from Grima and to bring the traitorous counsellor before the King. Grima was reluctant to give Hama the keys to the chest where Herugrim was stored, and when Hama opened it he found many other stolen items besides the sword. Two guards escorted Grima to Theoden and Hama knelt and presented the King with Herugrim.
When Theoden led the Rohirrim forth from Edoras to battle, Hama suggested that Eowyn, the King's niece, be left in charge of the people who remained behind. Theoden agreed and told Eowyn to lead his people to the refuge of Dunharrow.
Hama accompanied King Theoden into battle. During the Battle of Helm's Deep on the night of March 3-4, Hama was killed while defending the Gate. The attackers hewed Hama's body after he was dead. Hama was buried in a solitary grave in the shadow of the Hornburg. Theoden himself cast the first earth upon Hama's grave.
Names & Etymology:
Háma may be derived from the Old English word hám meaning "village, hamlet" or it may come from the word hama meaning "covering, garment."
Hama's title was Doorward, or Doorwarden, meaning he guarded the doors of Meduseld. He was also a Captain of the King's Guard.
Sources:
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 114-16, 120-23, 128; "The Road to Isengard," p. 150-51; "The Voice of Saruman," p. 185
Doorward of King Theoden of Rohan and Captain of the King's Guard. On March 2, 3019, Hama greeted Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli when they arrived at Meduseld. He told the travellers that they must leave their weapons outside the door before entering the King's hall. Aragorn was reluctant to part with Anduril, but Hama said that it was the will of King Theoden and that Aragorn must put aside his sword or fight with all the Men of Edoras. At last, Aragorn agreed but commanded Hama to prevent anyone from touching Anduril. The others left their weapons, but Gandalf kept his staff. Hama allowed this, saying:
"The staff in the hand of a wizard may be more than a prop for age. Yet in doubt a man of worth will trust to his own wisdom. I believe you are friends and folk worthy of honour, who have no evil purpose."
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 116
With the aid of his staff, Gandalf was able to free King Theoden from the influence of his counsellor Grima Wormtongue, who worked for Saruman. Hama was summoned to release Theoden's nephew Eomer from imprisonment and bring him before the King. Eomer asked Hama to bring him his sword Guthwine, and Hama did as he was asked, for he was overjoyed that the young Marshal of the Mark was freed. Theoden was surprised to see Eomer armed and Hama confessed that it was his doing, but at length Theoden accepted Eomer's sword and his pledge of loyalty.
Hama was then sent to retrieve Theoden's own sword Herugrim from Grima and to bring the traitorous counsellor before the King. Grima was reluctant to give Hama the keys to the chest where Herugrim was stored, and when Hama opened it he found many other stolen items besides the sword. Two guards escorted Grima to Theoden and Hama knelt and presented the King with Herugrim.
When Theoden led the Rohirrim forth from Edoras to battle, Hama suggested that Eowyn, the King's niece, be left in charge of the people who remained behind. Theoden agreed and told Eowyn to lead his people to the refuge of Dunharrow.
Hama accompanied King Theoden into battle. During the Battle of Helm's Deep on the night of March 3-4, Hama was killed while defending the Gate. The attackers hewed Hama's body after he was dead. Hama was buried in a solitary grave in the shadow of the Hornburg. Theoden himself cast the first earth upon Hama's grave.
Names & Etymology:
Háma may be derived from the Old English word hám meaning "village, hamlet" or it may come from the word hama meaning "covering, garment."
Hama's title was Doorward, or Doorwarden, meaning he guarded the doors of Meduseld. He was also a Captain of the King's Guard.
Sources:
The Two Towers: "The King of the Golden Hall," p. 114-16, 120-23, 128; "The Road to Isengard," p. 150-51; "The Voice of Saruman," p. 185
