Hirgon

Hirgon
Gondorian
Biographical Information
Position	Errand-rider of Denethor
Language	Westron
Birth	Late Third Age
Death	March 13-14, T.A. 3019 Anórien, near Mindolluin
Physical Description
Gender	Male
Height	Tall
Eye color	Grey[1]
Clothing	Dark-green cloak, fine mail, helm with a small silver star[1]

Hirgon was an emissary of Gondor who presented the Red Arrow to Théoden King of Rohan.

History

Hirgon had set out on the command of Denethor, Steward of Gondor, with a companion, and narrowly escaped Orcs in Anórien's woods.^[1] He presented the Arrow on 9 March T.A. 3019^[2] and rode back toward Minas Tirith the next day.^[1] Hirgon and his companion were caught by Sauron's forces at the Rammas Echor, and were slain before they could reach the White City.^[3]

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan"
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Ride of the Rohirrim"