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:Fastred is a major character in the Rohan storyline | :Fastred is a major character in the [[Rohan]] storyline. At twenty-four years old in {{TA|3019}}, he is the Thane of the city of [[Snowbourn]], and the Reeve of the Sutcrofts. He is the son of Dagred, who was killed by [[orc]]s only nine months ago and Théodhild, sister-daughter of King [[Theoden]]. He is married to Elflád, daughter of [[Elfhelm]], and the two have a son named Folcred who is but one year old. A great warrior, Fastred is also stubborn and rash, always seeking to avenger the orcs for the death of his father. When [[Eomer]] orders all people to abandon [[Eastemnet]] and move across the [[Entwash]] river, Fastred openly defies his order, keeping his family in the city and leading his riders against the raiding parties of the [[Mordor]] orcs instead. His rashness is exploited by Crúmgam, a man of Mordor, who opently taunts Fastred by the side of his father's grave, leading to a reckless charge which leads several riders dead. Crúmgam then presents Fastred a token of cloth from his son's blanket, causing the Reeve to despair when Crúmgam launches a direct attack on the Snowbourn. However, other Reeves of Sutcrofts come with aid and drive Crúmgam back, after which it is revealed that the child is safe, taken to [[Edoras]] by Théodhild against her son's wishes. When the Lords of the Eastemnet hold a council on what to do about [[Grima Wormtongue]]'s growing influence on the King, Fastred suggest riding on Edoras directly, which the other Lords deem too bold even for him. | ||
:Fastred is next met by player in the [[Druadan Forest]] during the ride of the Rohirrim to [[Minas Tirith]]. In the [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]] Fastred fights bravely until Crúmgam reappears, causing Fastred's thirst for vengeance to override his common sense. He attacks Crúmgam's position with a small host of men and is killed. | |||
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Fastred | |
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Rohir | |
Fastred from The Lord of the Rings Online | |
Biographical Information | |
Location | Rohan |
Language | Rohirric |
Death | 15 March, T.A. 3019 Battle of the Pelennor Fields |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Gallery | Images of Fastred |
Fastred was a man of Rohan during the War of the Ring.
History
Fastred rode with his king Théoden to the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, where he was killed. His name was remembered in the Song of the Mounds of Mundburg.[1]
Etymology
Fastred in Old English means "fast-rede, firm-counsel".[2]
Portrayal in adaptations
2012: The Lord of the Rings Online: Riders of Rohan:
- Fastred is a major character in the Rohan storyline. At twenty-four years old in T.A. 3019, he is the Thane of the city of Snowbourn, and the Reeve of the Sutcrofts. He is the son of Dagred, who was killed by orcs only nine months ago and Théodhild, sister-daughter of King Theoden. He is married to Elflád, daughter of Elfhelm, and the two have a son named Folcred who is but one year old. A great warrior, Fastred is also stubborn and rash, always seeking to avenger the orcs for the death of his father. When Eomer orders all people to abandon Eastemnet and move across the Entwash river, Fastred openly defies his order, keeping his family in the city and leading his riders against the raiding parties of the Mordor orcs instead. His rashness is exploited by Crúmgam, a man of Mordor, who opently taunts Fastred by the side of his father's grave, leading to a reckless charge which leads several riders dead. Crúmgam then presents Fastred a token of cloth from his son's blanket, causing the Reeve to despair when Crúmgam launches a direct attack on the Snowbourn. However, other Reeves of Sutcrofts come with aid and drive Crúmgam back, after which it is revealed that the child is safe, taken to Edoras by Théodhild against her son's wishes. When the Lords of the Eastemnet hold a council on what to do about Grima Wormtongue's growing influence on the King, Fastred suggest riding on Edoras directly, which the other Lords deem too bold even for him.
- Fastred is next met by player in the Druadan Forest during the ride of the Rohirrim to Minas Tirith. In the Battle of the Pelennor Fields Fastred fights bravely until Crúmgam reappears, causing Fastred's thirst for vengeance to override his common sense. He attacks Crúmgam's position with a small host of men and is killed.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"