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The Rohirrim, or Men of Rohan were the race of Men abiding in the lands of Rohan. They were known for their connection with horses and use of cavalry in battle.
History[]
The Rohirrim were descended from the Northmen of Rhovanion and the Éothéod, a race who lived in the vales of the Great River Anduin but were removed to Calenardhon, a plains-land granted them in perpetuity by the Ruling Steward of Gondor, Cirion, in reward for the assistance that they offered Gondor at a time of great need. As a result, they were lifelong allies of Gondor bound by the Oath of Eorl. At that time Calenardhon was renamed Rohan (Horse-land) after their many horses. By the Rohirrim themselves Rohan is usually called "The Mark". The terms Riders of Rohan and Riders of the Mark are commonly used and refer specifically to their mounted soldiers. The "King's Riders" were specifically the horsemen who formed the king's bodyguard.
The Dúnedain of Gondor believed that the Rohirrim were distantly related to them (having descended from the Atanatári of the First Age) and describe them as Middle Men, that being inferior to the Númenóreans in both culture and descent, but superior to the Men of Darkness who had worshiped and served Sauron.
The Rohirrim had contacts with Elves in their ancient history, and knew of Eru, but like the Dúnedain they did not worship him in any temples. They seem to have highly valued the Vala Oromë the Hunter, whom they called Béma.
They were ruled by a line of kings descended from Eorl the Young, who had first brought them to Rohan, and in time of war every able man rode to join the Muster of Rohan.
Notable Men of Rohan[]
Kings[]
- Helm Hammerhand
- Eorl
- Thengel
- Théoden
- Éomer
Men[]
- Aldor
- Théodred
- Gamling
- Grimbold
- Erkenbrand
- Háma
- Ceorl
- Elfhelm
- Gárulf
- Grima Wormtongue
- Éothain
- Ecgláf
- Guma
- Hláfwine
- Hréthel
- Sigewulf
- Léofric Meorling
- Unferth
- Unidentified Rohirrim archer (Peter Jackson)
- Weland
Women[]
- Éowyn
- Léowyn
Children[]
- Haleth
- Éothain
- Freda
