Éomer Éadig, 18th king of the Mark,
first of the third line. Born by Théodwyn, - sister of the 17th
king, Théoden;-
who was married to the marshal, Éomund, in
2991.
He became king during the War of the Ring, when
Théoden was killed by his horse, Snowmane. Théoden named
Eomer king
before his death because his only son, Theodred, had recently been
killed by
Saruman's forces while defending the Fords of Isen.
Éomer wedded Lothíriel, the daughter
of Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth; and reigned for sixty-five years.
The kingship was taken up by his son, Elfwine
the
Fair, at his death in F.A 63 (3084).
References: LotR, RotK Appendix
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Eomer Eadig, sister's son of Theoden
whose son
Theodred
fell in battle before he could become king.
While young, Eomer
took care of what had been his father's responsibility in the east
marches, as a
marshal of the mark, serving valiantly and well. He recognized the
worth
of Aragorn
and his companions. Eomer showed initiative in his
independent
action concerning Aragorn and his companions, later becoming King
Elessar's
close friend and companion in battles. Theoden, while dying on the
Field
of Pelennor, named Eomer his heir.
Since Eomer started kingship young, he ruled for
sixty-five years, longer than any previous of their kings since Aldor
the Old. Under Eomer's reign,
both people and horses multiplied. Aragorn renewed the Oath of Cirion
to
Eomer, and Eomer renewed the Oath of Eorl,
so that Aragorn ruled Gondor
and Arnor while Eomer ruled Rohan as allies. Together they fought the
many leavings
of Sauron,
including battle beyond the Sea of Rhun and the far fields
of the South.
In the last year of the Third Age,
Eomer wed Lothiriel, daughter of Eomer's friend, Prince Imrahil.
Their son, Elfwine
the Fair, ruled after Eomer.
Eomer's sister was the reknowned Eowyn
the
Shieldmaiden who became Princess of Osgiliath upon marrying Faramir
II.
Reference: Lord of the Rings , RotK Appendix A II "Kings
of the Mark: Third
Line".
Succeeded by Elfwine
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Image:
"Eomer and Ugluk". Artist Brett Hale.
Rolozo Tolkien site
Image:
"Eomer, Horse-lord". Gray, Watermark and ink. Artist Soni Alcorn-Hender. Rolozo
Tolkien
Image: "Eomer, Horse-lord". Image is at the bottom of the page. ink (dip pen & wash). Artist Soni
Alcorn-Hender. Bohemian Weasel site, LotR section
Image: "A Drinking Game". Mixed media. Artist Soni
Alcorn-Hender. Bohemian Weasel
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