Post by Eomer on May 22, 2005 7:25:41 GMT -5
Eowyn, the niece of King Theoden of Rohan, was a shieldmaiden of great courage. She spent many years caring for her uncle - who had fallen under Saruman's influence - but she longed to prove herself with deeds of valor. During the War of the Ring, Eowyn rode into battle disguised as a man and confronted Sauron's most dreadful servant, the Witch-king of Angmar.
Eowyn was born in 2995. Her mother Theodwyn was the sister of King Theoden and her father Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark. In 3002, Eomund was slain by Orcs on the eastern marches. Theodwyn fell ill and died soon afterwards.
When they were orphaned, Eowyn was only about 7 years old and her older brother Eomer was about 11 years old. Their uncle Theoden brought them to Meduseld to live with him and his son Theodred. Theoden became like a father to his niece and nephew.
Eowyn grew to be a tall and beautiful woman. She had long blonde hair and grey eyes. Eowyn learned to ride a horse and wield a sword. She was well loved by the people of Rohan for she was strong and fearless, and she had a pride and grace that she inherited from her grandmother, Morwen of Lossarnach.
In 3014, Theoden became ill. He appeared to age prematurely and his judgment became clouded. Unknown to the people of Rohan, Theoden's counsellor Grima was an agent of the Wizard Saruman, who wanted to weaken Rohan. Grima may have administered poisons to hasten the King's decline and he preyed on Theoden's weakness. Grima desired Eowyn and he watched her and followed her. She may even have been promised to Grima by Saruman as a reward for his service.
The duty of caring for Theoden fell to Eowyn. For five years she watched her beloved uncle grow more frail and she felt helpless and useless. Eowyn's concern for Theoden was mingled with frustration at being forced to remain home while Eomer and Theodred defended Rohan's borders against growing threats. Grima used cunning words to heighten her despair, and she began to believe that both she and the royal house of Rohan had lost their honor. Eowyn's demeanor became increasingly cold and remote, as if she were a beautiful flower that was touched by frost.
Theodred was slain at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen on February 25, 3019. It was later learned that Saruman had initiated the battle for the purpose of killing the King's only son and heir.
On March 2, Eowyn was waiting on Theoden in the Golden Hall when Gandalf arrived with Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. Gandalf freed Theoden from Saruman's influence and Theoden rose to go outside and breathe fresh air. Eowyn helped him walk to the door but Theoden told her there was no longer anything to fear and she left her uncle in Gandalf's care.
It was then that Eowyn saw Aragorn clearly for the first time. He appeared kingly to her, full of strength and vitality and power - all the things that she desired - and she believed herself to be in love with him.
Theoden decided to ride to war against Saruman's army and Eowyn brought him a cup of wine and wished him health. When she passed the cup to Aragorn her hands trembled, and Aragorn was troubled for he perceived her feelings yet could not return them.
Hama suggested that Eowyn be left in charge of those who remained behind, for the people loved and admired her. Theoden agreed and he gave her a sword and a corslet. Eowyn arrayed herself in the mail and held her sword before her as she stood alone at the door of Meduseld while the men rode to war.
Eowyn led the people to the refuge of Dunharrow in the valley of Harrowdale in the White Mountains. Some of the people resented having to leave their homes but Eowyn persuaded them and they acquiesced without trouble. She set the camp in order and organized the lodgings and the provisions.
On March 7, Aragorn arrived with the Grey Company and told her of the victory at the Battle of Helm's Deep. Eowyn was pleased to think that Aragorn had come out of his way to bring her this news, but then she learned that he had come to Dunharrow to enter the Dark Door to the Paths of the Dead. Eowyn tried to dissuade him, for it was said that no living man could pass that door and survive. When he would not give in, she begged to be allowed to accompany him. Aragorn refused, pointing out that Eowyn had been charged with governing her people in the King's absence. But Eowyn was resentful that she was once again to be left behind.
Eowyn was born in 2995. Her mother Theodwyn was the sister of King Theoden and her father Eomund was the chief Marshal of the Mark. In 3002, Eomund was slain by Orcs on the eastern marches. Theodwyn fell ill and died soon afterwards.
When they were orphaned, Eowyn was only about 7 years old and her older brother Eomer was about 11 years old. Their uncle Theoden brought them to Meduseld to live with him and his son Theodred. Theoden became like a father to his niece and nephew.
Eowyn grew to be a tall and beautiful woman. She had long blonde hair and grey eyes. Eowyn learned to ride a horse and wield a sword. She was well loved by the people of Rohan for she was strong and fearless, and she had a pride and grace that she inherited from her grandmother, Morwen of Lossarnach.
In 3014, Theoden became ill. He appeared to age prematurely and his judgment became clouded. Unknown to the people of Rohan, Theoden's counsellor Grima was an agent of the Wizard Saruman, who wanted to weaken Rohan. Grima may have administered poisons to hasten the King's decline and he preyed on Theoden's weakness. Grima desired Eowyn and he watched her and followed her. She may even have been promised to Grima by Saruman as a reward for his service.
The duty of caring for Theoden fell to Eowyn. For five years she watched her beloved uncle grow more frail and she felt helpless and useless. Eowyn's concern for Theoden was mingled with frustration at being forced to remain home while Eomer and Theodred defended Rohan's borders against growing threats. Grima used cunning words to heighten her despair, and she began to believe that both she and the royal house of Rohan had lost their honor. Eowyn's demeanor became increasingly cold and remote, as if she were a beautiful flower that was touched by frost.
Theodred was slain at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen on February 25, 3019. It was later learned that Saruman had initiated the battle for the purpose of killing the King's only son and heir.
On March 2, Eowyn was waiting on Theoden in the Golden Hall when Gandalf arrived with Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli. Gandalf freed Theoden from Saruman's influence and Theoden rose to go outside and breathe fresh air. Eowyn helped him walk to the door but Theoden told her there was no longer anything to fear and she left her uncle in Gandalf's care.
It was then that Eowyn saw Aragorn clearly for the first time. He appeared kingly to her, full of strength and vitality and power - all the things that she desired - and she believed herself to be in love with him.
Theoden decided to ride to war against Saruman's army and Eowyn brought him a cup of wine and wished him health. When she passed the cup to Aragorn her hands trembled, and Aragorn was troubled for he perceived her feelings yet could not return them.
Hama suggested that Eowyn be left in charge of those who remained behind, for the people loved and admired her. Theoden agreed and he gave her a sword and a corslet. Eowyn arrayed herself in the mail and held her sword before her as she stood alone at the door of Meduseld while the men rode to war.
Eowyn led the people to the refuge of Dunharrow in the valley of Harrowdale in the White Mountains. Some of the people resented having to leave their homes but Eowyn persuaded them and they acquiesced without trouble. She set the camp in order and organized the lodgings and the provisions.
On March 7, Aragorn arrived with the Grey Company and told her of the victory at the Battle of Helm's Deep. Eowyn was pleased to think that Aragorn had come out of his way to bring her this news, but then she learned that he had come to Dunharrow to enter the Dark Door to the Paths of the Dead. Eowyn tried to dissuade him, for it was said that no living man could pass that door and survive. When he would not give in, she begged to be allowed to accompany him. Aragorn refused, pointing out that Eowyn had been charged with governing her people in the King's absence. But Eowyn was resentful that she was once again to be left behind.