Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:35:43 GMT -5
Damrod Alistair Browning as a Ranger of Ithilien named Damrod in the New Line film
Ranger of Ithlien. Damrod was one of the Dunedain of the South, descended from the Numenoreans of old. His people had once lived in Ithilien before it was deserted by all but the Rangers, who patrolled on the outskirts of Mordor and harried the Enemy forces they found there.
Damrod served as a member of Captain Faramir's company. He wore the green and brown clothing of the Rangers that served as camouflage, and he had a green hood and mask and green gauntlets. He was tall with fair skin, dark hair, and grey eyes. Damrod could speak both the Common Speech and a form of Elvish, and he knew of the Valar and called upon them in time of need.
On March 7, 3019, Captain Faramir's company was preparing to ambush a regiment of Haradrim when they encounted Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee. Faramir assigned Damrod and Mablung to guard the Hobbits while his company proceeded with the attack. Afterwards, Damrod and Mablung were chosen to escort the Hobbits to Henneth Annun while Faramir questioned them about their quest. The two Rangers blindfolded Frodo and Sam before bringing them into the hidden refuge.
Etymology:
The name Damrod means "hammerer of copper or metal" composed of dam meaning "hammer, beat" and rod meaning "copper" or "metal."
Sources:
The Two Towers: "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit," p. 264-70; "The Window on the West," p. 276-77, 281-82
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for NDAM and RAUTA
Ranger of Ithlien. Damrod was one of the Dunedain of the South, descended from the Numenoreans of old. His people had once lived in Ithilien before it was deserted by all but the Rangers, who patrolled on the outskirts of Mordor and harried the Enemy forces they found there.
Damrod served as a member of Captain Faramir's company. He wore the green and brown clothing of the Rangers that served as camouflage, and he had a green hood and mask and green gauntlets. He was tall with fair skin, dark hair, and grey eyes. Damrod could speak both the Common Speech and a form of Elvish, and he knew of the Valar and called upon them in time of need.
On March 7, 3019, Captain Faramir's company was preparing to ambush a regiment of Haradrim when they encounted Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee. Faramir assigned Damrod and Mablung to guard the Hobbits while his company proceeded with the attack. Afterwards, Damrod and Mablung were chosen to escort the Hobbits to Henneth Annun while Faramir questioned them about their quest. The two Rangers blindfolded Frodo and Sam before bringing them into the hidden refuge.
Etymology:
The name Damrod means "hammerer of copper or metal" composed of dam meaning "hammer, beat" and rod meaning "copper" or "metal."
Sources:
The Two Towers: "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit," p. 264-70; "The Window on the West," p. 276-77, 281-82
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for NDAM and RAUTA
