The Encyclopedia of Arda - Muster of the West-mark (original) (raw)

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Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Others About this entry: Updated 17 September 2015 Updates planned: 1 The Riders of western Rohan The marshalling of all the Rohirrim who dwelt in the vales west of Edoras and the Entwash. In the time approaching the War of the Ring, this Muster would have been under the command of the Second Marshal Théodred, son and heir to Théoden. Théodred was lost at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen, and thereafter his command was assumed by Erkenbrand of the Deeping-coomb. When the Rohirrim went to war in the east, however, Théoden chose to leave Erkenbrand in control of the defence of Rohan. Thus the Muster of the West-mark fell under the command of Grimbold of Westfold, who led its Riders to the Pelennor Fields, where he fell in battle. See also... Full Muster, Horsemen of Rohan, Marshal of the Mark Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Others About this entry: Updated 17 September 2015 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2015. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Discus' intelligent text reporting helps you to explore a DISC profile from every angle.