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

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Dates Rohan was founded in III 2510. Still extant during the Fourth Age Location The western lands of Rohan between Isen to the west and Entwash to the east Race Men Division Northmen Culture Rohirrim Settlements Grimslade, The Hornburg at Helm's Deep Meaning Mark means 'borderland' Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 27 November 2023 This entry is complete The western division of Rohan Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV The military division of Rohan that lay to the west of the Entwash and Snowbourn rivers (excepting the lands around the capital at Edoras), commanded by a Marshal based at Helm's Deep. Bordering on Rohan's enemies in Dunland, the West-mark was historically the scene of much strife. The worst troubles in this region were seen during the Long Winter, when the Dunlendings forced the Rohirrim to abandon Edoras and flee to the West-mark, where they sheltered in Helm's Deep. Isengard also lay on its borders, so that the West-mark was of great importance during the War of the Ring. The King's son Théodred was given the rank of Second Marshal of the Mark, and given the command of this region in the wars with Saruman. He went to battle with the enemy at the Fords of Isen, where he lost his life. The command of the West-mark was then taken by the lord Erkenbrand, who fought and lost a second battle at the Fords, but was able to rally enough of his forces to help in the desperate defence of Helm's Deep. See also... East-mark, King’s Lands, Marshal of the West-mark, Muster of the West-mark, Western Muster Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 27 November 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2020, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.How well does a leader fit their team? A Discus team report covers the team leader and their role.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Rohan was founded in III 2510. Still extant during the Fourth Age Location The western lands of Rohan between Isen to the west and Entwash to the east Race Men Division Northmen Culture Rohirrim Settlements Grimslade, The Hornburg at Helm's Deep Meaning Mark means 'borderland' Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 27 November 2023 This entry is complete The western division of Rohan

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Map of the West-mark of Rohan

The military division of Rohan that lay to the west of the Entwash and Snowbourn rivers (excepting the lands around the capital at Edoras), commanded by a Marshal based at Helm's Deep. Bordering on Rohan's enemies in Dunland, the West-mark was historically the scene of much strife. The worst troubles in this region were seen during the Long Winter, when the Dunlendings forced the Rohirrim to abandon Edoras and flee to the West-mark, where they sheltered in Helm's Deep. Isengard also lay on its borders, so that the West-mark was of great importance during the War of the Ring. The King's son Théodred was given the rank of Second Marshal of the Mark, and given the command of this region in the wars with Saruman. He went to battle with the enemy at the Fords of Isen, where he lost his life. The command of the West-mark was then taken by the lord Erkenbrand, who fought and lost a second battle at the Fords, but was able to rally enough of his forces to help in the desperate defence of Helm's Deep. See also... East-mark, King’s Lands, Marshal of the West-mark, Muster of the West-mark, Western Muster Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: W Lands, Realms and Regions About this entry: Updated 27 November 2023 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2020, 2023. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.How well does a leader fit their team? A Discus team report covers the team leader and their role.