Brand

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This article is about the character in The Lord of the Rings. For the Elvish word, see brand (word).
Brand
Man
Donato Giancola - Brand - son of Bard.jpg
Biographical Information
TitlesKing of Dale
LocationDale
BirthT.A. 2957
RuleT.A. 3007 - 3019
Death17 March, T.A. 3019
Battle of Dale
Family
ParentageBain
ChildrenBard
Physical Description
GenderMen
GalleryImages of Brand

Brand was the son of Bain and grandson of Bard the Bowman[1] who killed the dragon Smaug.[2] He was the king of Dale during the War of the Ring, by which time he had extended the realm of Dale far south and east of Esgaroth.[1]

History

At the Council of Elrond the dwarf Glóin reported that a year earlier (in T.A. 3017) a messenger from Mordor had come to speak to Dáin. He also said that messengers had spoken to King Brand and that he was afraid, for war appeared to be gathering on his eastern borders.[3]

King Brand remained steadfast though. In T.A. 3019 when a host of Sauron's allies crossed the River Carnen he retreated into Dale. There the Men of Dale and the Dwarves of Erebor fought for three days. Brand was slain at the side of Dáin II Ironfoot during the Battle of Dale, at the end of which the victorious Easterlings drove the allies into the Mountain where they were besieged. However, when news of Sauron's defeat came his northern army was dismayed and the siege was lifted. King Brand was succeeded by his son, Bard II.[4]

Etymology

J.R.R. Tolkien possibly derived the name Brand from Old English brand ("fire-brand, torch; sword").[5]

Genealogy

Girion
d. 2770
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bard I
d. 2977
 
 
 
 
Bain
d. 3007
 
 
 
 
BRAND
d. 3019
 
 
 
 
Bard II
fl. Fourth Age


Portrayal in adaptations

Brand in adaptations

2012: The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan:

Brand makes two minor appearances during the Battle of Dale and the Siege of Erebor

References

Brand
Died: T.A. 3019
Preceded by:
Bain
King of Dale
T.A. 30073019
Followed by:
Bard II