Who fired the first shot at Helms Deep?
You may remember actor Bruce Allpress from his role in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. His character, Aldor, mistakenly fired the first shot at the battle for Helm’s Deep.
Did any elves survive Helms Deep in the movie?
TLDR; ALL of the elves survive the Battle of Helm’s Deep because the only elf who was there was Legolas… who survives.
What does Gandalf say to Aragorn Helms Deep?
‘ he said. ‘Ride to Helm’s Deep! Go not to the Fords of Isen, and do not tarry in the plain! I must leave you for a while.
How old was Aragorn at Helms Deep?
87
Aragorn was aged 87 at that time, nearing the prime of life for one of royal Númenórean descent. After the raid on Bree, Aragorn led the Hobbits out of Bree-land and through the Midgewater Marshes.
How many riders of Rohan were at the battle of Minas Tirith?
It’s hard to say for certain how many died. Rohan sent 6000 cavalry to fight at Minas Tirith.
What did Gimli say?
Either way, Gimli of course takes offense at this, and replies with “Ishkhaqwi ai durugnul” which means “I spit on your grave” in the common tongue. It is said in an old form of Dwarvish, known as Khuzdul.
What does Gandalf say look to the East?
Gandalf: “Look to my coming, at first light, on the fifth day. At dawn, look to the East.” Aragorn: “Go.”
What do your elf eyes see quote?
Aragorn : Legolas! What do your Elf eyes see? Legolas : The Uruks turn Northeast. They’re taking the Hobbits to Isengard!
Why do they call Aragorn Strider?
Strider or Stick-at-naught Strider (as told by Bill Ferny), was a nickname given to Aragorn by the people of Eriador (as for example at Bree) during his time as a Ranger. The name seems to refer to the long legs of the Rangers, who were of Númenórean blood, compared to the shorter-legged Bree-men.
What happened to Aragorn and Rohan in The Lord of the Rings?
As in the feature film interpretation, Aragorn and Rohan’s King Théoden evacuate their people to the gorge of Helm’s Deep and are besieged by wave after wave of the man-made Uruk-hai warriors.
How did Aragorn and Théoden defeat the Orcs at helm’s dike?
At this moment, Helm’s horn was sounded, and Théoden and Aragorn rode out, followed by all the Rohirrim left inside. They cut their way through the Orcs and drove them back from the fortress walls to Helm’s Dike.
Why did Aragorn follow Theoden?
But in reality what more motivation could Theoden need, his son had been killed, his people had been attacked and slain, orcs had invaded his land and he had done nothing because he had been bewitched. He was heartbroken angry and ready for blood. That was why he charged and that is why Aragorn followed him.
What does Aragorn say to the Orcs before riding out?
Before they ride out, Aragorn calls out for parlay with the Orcs. He tells the Orcs: ‘I have still this to say,’ answered Aragorn. ‘No enemy has yet taken the Hornburg. Depart, or not one of you will be spared. Not one will be left alive to take back tidings to the North. You do not know your peril.’