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Easterlings
Easterlings, or Eastrons, were Men from the far east of Middle-earth, that had settled in and around the land of Rhûn and even parts of Rhovanion. Corrupted by Sauron, they remained fiercely loyal and ready to take ups arms for his cause throughout the ages.
History[]
The Easterlings were a savage people, more primitive than the Men who had befriended the Elves and yet formidable warriors: dressed in crimson livery, protected by golden plates, equipped with razor-sharp crested helms, armed with scimitars, axes and halberds and some even riding upon horses or in chariots to battle. In the Elder Days they had done many foul deeds, such as enslaving Men living in richer lands and driving off the Elves in those regions.
Khamul, a former king of the Easterlings, became a Nazgul after taking a Ring of Power
Early on in the Second Age, the Easterlings were perverted by Sauron to his dreadful allegiance, viewing him as a vengeful god that was due their reverence and fear. As the Dark Lord's empire expanded to the Westlands, many men from the far east were encouraged to seek better loot - this folk troubled the northmen, pillaging their homes and plundering what little they had. One of their kings, Khamûl, was 'gifted' a Ring of Power by Sauron, becoming one of the Nine Nazgûl bound to obey his will.
Without the Enemy's tyranny to hold them together after the War of the Last Alliance, the warlike and restless Easterlings quickly turned on one another, making some flee westwards; however, they still worshipped Morgoth and Sauron as their deities, and their hatred of the Free Peoples was rooted deep in their hearts. Envying the splendor of Gondor in the days of its glory, these wild peoples began to disturb the neighboring kingdom through periodic raids. Moved by the return of Sauron, their tribal confederacies assumed an even more aggressive stance against Gondor and the northmen, wreaking havoc wherever they went at the Dark Lord's behest.
During the War of the Ring, regiments of Easterlings passed through the Black Gate, bringing tribute from Rhûn and assembling within the borders of the Black Land for the eventual siege of Gondor; they were unleashed alongside the Morgul-host at the Battle of Pelennor Fields, that saw a crucial defeat against Sauron and significant losses among his forces.
Easterlings march to war against Gondor under Sauron's orders
Notable Easterlings[]
- Khamûl
- Unidentified Easterling
- Unidentified Easterling captain
- Amdûr, (Lord of Blades)
- Maltök
Units[]
- Easterling warrior
- Easterling captain
- Easterling archer
- Easterling Dragon Knight
- Easterling banner bearer
- Easterling War Priest
- Easterling Kataphrakt
