Fastred (son of Folcwine)
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| Fastred | |
|---|---|
| Rohir | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Rohan |
| Language | Rohirric and Westron |
| Birth | before T.A. 2870 |
| Death | T.A. 2885 Crossings of Poros |
| Family | |
| House | House of Eorl |
| Parentage | Folcwine |
| Siblings | Folcred, Fengel, unnamed sister |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Fastred, with Folcred, was one of the twin sons of Folcwine of Rohan.
[edit] History
Upholding the Oath of Eorl, Fastred rode to the aid of Gondor with his brother, and both were slain in battle of the Haradrim.[1] They were laid to rest where they fell, at the crossings of Poros. Their burial mound was called the Haudh in Gwanûr, the Mound of the Twins.[2]
[edit] Etymology
Fastred in Old English means "fast-rede, firm-counsel".[3]
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The House of Eorl"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"