Folcred
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| Folcred | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Fastred (twin), unnamed sister,[1][note 1] Fengel |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Folcred |
Folcred, with Fastred, was one of the twin sons of Folcwine of Rohan.
History[edit | edit source]
Upholding the Oath of Eorl, he rode to the aid of Gondor with his brother, and both were slain in battle of the Haradrim.[1] They were laid to rest where they fell, at the crossings of Poros. Their burial mound was called the Haudh in Gwanûr, the Mound of the Twins.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Folcred in Old English means "folk-rede, people-counsel".
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.
Notes
- ↑ Under Fengel in Appendix A it states: "He was the third son and fourth child of Folcwine."
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 B, "The Third Age"
