Théoden
Théoden is a character in J.R.R.
Tolkien's *The Lord of the Rings*, the aging King of Rohan who emerges from enchantment to lead his people in battle.
His arc from despair to heroic death at Pelennor Fields makes him a fan favorite.
The name sometimes appears in discussions of redemption or late-life courage: He had a real Théoden moment, finally standing up to his critics.
Means "ascending" (Sanskrit)
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
- kingMale crowned ruler
- lordNobleman or ruler
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
sovereignty · heir · succession · rule · lineage · monarchy · court · counsel
Cessation of life
- Witch-kingSpectral tyrant, ringwraith chief
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- MerryName suggesting gladness
- crushingOverwhelming in intensity
Éowyn · fallen · glory · heroism · last stand · Minas Tirith · defiance · mortal
Hilted fighting blade
- battleArmed military engagement
- cavalryMounted military force
- chargeCost or accusation
- armorProtective combat covering
shield · helm · warfare · horseback · spear · valor · combat · mounted
Mounted military force
- steedSpirited riding horse
- plainsBroad, level grasslands
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
- horsemenPeople who ride equines
equestrian · Mark · pastoral · herds · breeding · tradition · Anglo-Saxon · culture
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- restorationReturning something to condition
- liberationRelease from constraint
- healingRestoration of health
renewal · strength · clarity · defiance · courage · return · revival · breaking free
- possessionState of owning
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- thrallOne held captive
- weaknessDeficiency in force
despair · aging · decay · puppet · influence · spell · enchantment · whispers
Rohan
Means "ascending" (Sanskrit)
crown · sovereignty · heir · succession · rule · lineage · monarchy · court · counsel · regent
death
Cessation of life
- Witch-kingSpectral tyrant, ringwraith chief
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- MerryName suggesting gladness
Éowyn · crushing · fallen · glory · heroism · last stand · Minas Tirith · defiance · mortal · doom
sword
Hilted fighting blade
armor · shield · helm · warfare · horseback · spear · valor · combat · mounted · rally
cavalry
Mounted military force
- steedSpirited riding horse
- plainsBroad, level grasslands
- grasslandsOpen grassy terrain
horsemen · equestrian · Mark · pastoral · herds · breeding · tradition · Anglo-Saxon · culture · muster
Gandalf
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- restorationReturning something to condition
- liberationRelease from constraint
healing · renewal · strength · clarity · defiance · courage · return · revival · breaking free · reclamation
Saruman
- possessionState of owning
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- thrallOne held captive
weakness · despair · aging · decay · puppet · influence · spell · enchantment · whispers · betrayal