�owyn's Biography
Full name:ÉowynName Meaning: The name Éowyn is composed of the Old English words �eoh�, meaning �horse� and �wyn� meaning �joy�. Pronunciation: Approximately �ay-oh�win Aliases: White Lady of Rohan; sister-daughter; Lady of Rohan; Dernhelm; Lady of the Shield-arm; Lady of Ithilien Date of Birth: TA 2995 Date of Death: Unknown Race:Human Parents:Éomund, Chief Marshal of the Mark; Théodwyn, sister of King Théoden Siblings:Brother - Éomer Eadig Spouse:Faramir, Steward of Gondor and Prince of Ithielien Children:At least one son � Elboron Hair Color: Golden Blonde Eye Color: Grey in the books, blue in the Movies Horse:Windfola Played in the Movies by: Miranda Otto Éowyn was the daughter of Théodwyn, King Théoden�s sister, and Éomund, chief marshal of the mark. Orphaned at age seven after the deaths of Éomund, and then Théoden, in 3002, she and Éomer were brought to Meduseld, where Théoden attempted to raise them as his own children. Éowyn grew up to be tall and beautiful, with golden blonde hair and grey eyes, and experience in riding horses and wielding swords. Being strong and fearless, with pride and grace inherited from her grandmother, Morwen of Lassarnach, she was loved by the people of Rohan. In TA 394, Théoden became ill, aging prematurely and losing capability of clear judgment. Grima, his councilor, and the secret agent of Saruman, preyed on Théoden�s weakness, deeply debilitating him. Éowyn, who was put in charge of caring for her sick uncle, was Grima�s promised reward from Saruman. In TA 3019, when Aragorn arrived at Rohan, Éowyn believed herself to be in love with him, for he had all the things she desired � strength, vitality, and power. When Aragorn refused to let her accompany him to the Paths of the Dead, she became desperate, desiring only a glorious death in battle. Disguised as a Rider of the Mark named Dernhelm, she fought at the Battle of Pelennor Fields, where she stood by Théoden and slew the Witch-King with Merry�s help. Gravely ill from her broken shield-arm and from contact with the Lord of the Ringwraiths, she was taken to the Houses of Healing, where she was healed by Aragorn. There she stayed, even after the War, recovering. On meeting Faramir, the Steward of Gondor, Éowyn fell in love with him and declared that she no longer desired to be a queen, nor a shieldmaiden. They were married in 3020 and removed to Ithilien at Emyn Arnen, a range of hills within sight of Minas Tirith. There Éowyn nurtured Ithilien�s gardens and restored it to its former beauty. She and Faramir spent many years there in happiness and peace. They had at least one son: Elboron. The date of Éowyn�s death is not recorded. After Faramir�s death in FA 82, Elboron succeeded him as the Steward of Gondor and the second Prince of Ithilien. His son (Éowyn�s grandson), Barahir, wrote �The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen�. This biography was written by the site staff, with resources from � |
