Baldor
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Baldor | |
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Rohir | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | "the Hapless" |
Location | Rohan |
Language | Rohirric and Westron |
Birth | Before T.A. 2544 |
Death | T.A. 2570 Paths of the Dead |
Family | |
House | House of Eorl |
Parentage | Brego |
Siblings | Aldor and Eofor |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Baldor |
Baldor the Hapless was the prideful son of Brego and grandson of Eorl the Young.
History
With his father, Baldor explored Rohan, and came to Harrowdale. They found the Paths of the Dead. Surprised by a riddle from an old man that forbade them passage, he became curious. At the inauguration of Meduseld in T.A. 2569, he vowed to pass the Dark Door. He did so a year later, and was never seen again alive.[1]
Early March T.A. 3019, Aragorn and the Grey Company found the golden-clad knight. His legs were broken, and his sword was notched.[2]
Portrayal in Adaptations
1979: The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series):
- The Grey Company encounters Baldor's corpse in the Paths of the Death.
See Also
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Last Debate"