Fastred (son of Folcwine)
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| Fastred | |
|---|---|
| Rohir | |
 | |
| "King Folcwine Says Goodbye to His Sons" by Steamey | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Rohan |
| Language | Rohanese and Westron |
| Birth | T.A. 2858[1] |
| Death | T.A. 2885 (aged 27) Crossings of Poros |
| Family | |
| House | House of Eorl |
| Parentage | Folcwine |
| Siblings | Folcred (twin), Fengel, unnamed sister |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Fastred |
Fastred, with Folcred, was one of the twin sons of Folcwine of Rohan.
History[edit | edit source]
When the Haradrim invaded Ithilien of Gondor, King Folcwine sent his sons along with many Rohirrim to the aid of Steward Túrin II, upholding the Oath of Eorl. Fastred and his brother both were slain before the victory at the Crossings of Poros. The Rohirrim buried them where they fell, in the fashion of their people, putting them in a single mound being twins. The mound was called Haudh in Gwanûr, the Mound of the Twins.[2][3][4]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Fastred in Old English means "fast-rede, firm-counsel".[5]
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
Portrayal in adaptations[edit | edit source]
The Lord of the Rings Online tapestry: Folcred and Fastred perish while fighting Haradrim and Oliphaunts at the Crossings of Poros
2012: The Lord of the Rings Online:: A tapestry depicting Folcred and Fastred's last stand is found in Meduseld and can be acquired for use in player's houses.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl", "The Kings of the Mark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "Gondor and the Heirs of Anárion", "The Stewards"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ , "Giving of Names"
