Forlong
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Forlong | |
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Gondorian | |
"Forlong the Fat" by Alan Lee | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | "the Fat," "the Old" |
Titles | Lord of Lossarnach |
Location | Gondor |
Language | Westron |
Rule | unknown - T.A. 3019 |
Death | March 15, T.A. 3019 Battle of the Pelennor Fields |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Forlong |
- "True heart, true friend! Forlong!"
- ― People of Minas Tirith[1]
Forlong was the Lord of Lossarnach during the War of the Ring.
History
Forlong was famed for both his girth and his vitality at old age, which led the people of Minas Tirith to refer to him as both "Forlong the Fat" and "Forlong the Old".[1]
Forlong rode to the aid of Minas Tirith with two hundred of his men. His men bore great battle-axes and were well-armed.[1] Forlong fought bravely in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, but the opposition proved too strong. Separated from his men and his horse slain, Forlong was killed. He was remembered in the Song of the Mounds of Mundburg.[2]
Etymology
Forlong was a Pre-Númenórean name of unknown meaning.[3]
Portrayal in adaptations
2015: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The Lord of Lossarnach ruling from the town of Arnach near Imloth Melui, Forlong is the husband of Vanyalos, the sister of Steward Denethor. He was originally promised to his other sister, Terenis, but after laying his eyes upon Vanyalos he asked the Steward for her heart instead and Denethor granted him his wish. This caused a lifelong strife between the sisters, with Terenis never getting over the broken promise. During his youth Forlong fought in the Siege of Umbar alongside Hirluin and Thorongil and gained a great deal of respect for the latter. Forlong is first found in Minas Tirith before the battle in the "Merry Swan" tavern on the third level of the city, reminiscing on their youth with his friends Hirluin and Neldir. Later, both Forlong and Hilruin fight in the defence of the White City on the walls of the First Cicle. After the Rohirrim army arrives, both of them rush outside the city gates and faces their foes together before Hirluin is slain in view of his friend. Forlong himself is gravely wounded and after the battle is over is found by the player on the field. He shares that he saw the visage of Thorongil on the field of battle but believes itto be his dying fever until Aragorn comes to his side. Amazed to see the man from the days of his youth untouched by years, Forlong departs in peace.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Minas Tirith"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age", "Of Men"