The Complete Travels of Théoden, King of Rohan | Tolkien Explained

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@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын
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@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235
@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235 2 жыл бұрын
I love this channel you inspired me to want to look at more of Tolkien’s lore on Middle-earth. I love the music you use in your videos and I just would like to know what music it is and who conducted the music so I can listen it myself please? In particular I find the music at the end of the video very uplifting and inspirational and I would like to know what the name of the score is please? Congratulations on half a million subscribers too!
@eliezermartinez1565
@eliezermartinez1565 2 жыл бұрын
What soundtrack are you using? I love it
@edgaraghabekyan8251
@edgaraghabekyan8251 2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video can you please name the music playing in the your older video The life of Feanor I want to know the name of the song starting from 12:50 when Feanor burns the ships .Thanks in advance 😁
@edgaraghabekyan8251
@edgaraghabekyan8251 2 жыл бұрын
I’m asking for the song name in your older video about Sauron in the first age That’s playing during the fight between Sauron and Galadriels brother starting from 7:30 to 8:20 thanks in advance .
@linkmasterspitz
@linkmasterspitz 2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain how the witch king was able to shatter gandolfs staff?
@valentinkambushev4968
@valentinkambushev4968 2 жыл бұрын
He was not a valar, he was not a maiar ,he was not an elf, he was not even a númenórean, yet he was one of the bravest and most noble men of all the peoples of Middle Earth. LONG LIVE THE KING! 🤴🐎
@PopJacare
@PopJacare 2 жыл бұрын
👍🏽
@abelnazreen5719
@abelnazreen5719 2 жыл бұрын
Nah come on. Not more than King Elendil.
@danielbagby4149
@danielbagby4149 2 жыл бұрын
@@abelnazreen5719 Elendil was born in Numenor though :)
@jamarswope2341
@jamarswope2341 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden is also one of TWO characters (as far as I remember) to be compared to Oromë, the other being FINGOLFIN.
@cuatro336
@cuatro336 2 жыл бұрын
Well, Numenor was in his lineage actually.
@NickNapoli
@NickNapoli 2 жыл бұрын
“So it begins” one of the best lines.
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын
An iconic cinema moment!
@gregsolomon8575
@gregsolomon8575 2 жыл бұрын
I can only imagine this line now with the Lothlorien and Isengard themes
@MarvinT0606
@MarvinT0606 2 жыл бұрын
half of the iconic moments in the LOTR movies were from Theoden. "You have no power here Gandalf the Grey!" "What can Men do against such reckless hate?" "Is this it? Is this all you can conjure, Saruman?" and of course "FORTH EORLINGAS!"
@jefffinkbonner9551
@jefffinkbonner9551 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarvinT0606 "And Rohan will answer!" "Alas, that these evil days be mine!" "Let this be the day that we draw swords together!" "My body is broken."
@joren_combs
@joren_combs 2 жыл бұрын
Arise, arise, riders of Théoden! Spear shall be shaken, shield shall be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now, ride! Ride for ruin and the world's ending!
@SirRobbie89
@SirRobbie89 7 ай бұрын
"I go now to the halls of my fathers. In whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed." RIP Theoden King
@Omnilatent
@Omnilatent 2 жыл бұрын
I know it's a movies only scene but Theoden going "I know your face" to Eowyn both, after he is freed from Saruman as well as after being rescued by Eowyn always tears me up. One of the greatest additions they made, if not the best.
@clockup5878
@clockup5878 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Nor every change in the movies were bad and a few of them even enhanced the story. This one is my favorite as well.
@Chaossoul87
@Chaossoul87 7 ай бұрын
In memory of Bernard Hill. Your performance as Theoden was most excellent, worthy of remembrance.
@beefyoso
@beefyoso 2 жыл бұрын
my favorite part of the book is the Ride of the Rohirrim before the battle of Pelennor Fields. when Theoden cried in a loud voice more clear than any mortal man before, and blew such a blast that the horn burst asunder, and the host of Rohan sang as they slew.
@JustSnowglow
@JustSnowglow 2 жыл бұрын
Same! The detail about the exploding horn is my favorite.
@jamarswope2341
@jamarswope2341 2 жыл бұрын
I love that scene because he's even compared to Oromë, when I believe only Fingolfin himself had ever been compared to the Valar of the Hunt before!
@Fukei_Mono
@Fukei_Mono 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamarswope2341 When you receive the same praise one of the, if not the chaddest elf in all of Arda received, you know you're the real deal.
@julielevinge266
@julielevinge266 2 жыл бұрын
That’s my favourite too! Just the way it’s written” the battle fury of his fathers ran like fire in his veins!”
@stefanovitali2925
@stefanovitali2925 Жыл бұрын
I always had the feeling that behind the epic wording, Theoden was just incredibly pissed off after his "possession", by Saruman but by himself too, for falling to despair. So he went as hard as he could, and more. It kinda runs in the family, as his ancestor Helm also went super hardcore, and Eomer and Eowyn have shades of this too. It comes full circle when you realize they all are absolutely disregarding death in their moment, overcoming the fear that plagued Men and turned them to the Shadow.
@GodsGrieff
@GodsGrieff 2 жыл бұрын
Part of the greatness of Theoden king and his recognition is because of Bernard Hill's spectacular performance in the movies. From him being a puppet of Saruman, devastated by the death of his son, his hopelessness in battle of helms deep to his honourous act in fulfilling the oath of Eorl and riding for his one last battle...
@samalldridge
@samalldridge 2 жыл бұрын
FORTH EORLINGAS!
@nocgenius5255
@nocgenius5255 Ай бұрын
Theoden was cool LONG before Peter Jackson
@GUMMRUCHK
@GUMMRUCHK 2 жыл бұрын
The scene in the movie where he grieves over his son burial didn't phase me as a kid but got to me a bit as an adult. I also liked the scene where his men despair saying too few have come that they cannot defeat the armies of Mordor and Théoden just agrees saying "No we cannot but we will meet them in battle nonetheless." The men of Rohan will keep their oath to Gondor.
@Phishrock
@Phishrock 2 жыл бұрын
It was an amazing scene I do wish he would have used Father, a more Anglo Saxon word, than parent.
@nocgenius5255
@nocgenius5255 Ай бұрын
​@@Phishrockthere is literally no pleasing you
@thefriedrice4489
@thefriedrice4489 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden is honestly one of my most favorite characters. He’s just so amazing, legendary and brave. Love theoden. Amazing video btw!
@drobinson-uo7ic
@drobinson-uo7ic 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, his redemption arc is so awesome. He overcomes sorcery, grief, and doubt and attains great glory.
@EhlistarsWrath
@EhlistarsWrath 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite character in lotr, the perfect fictional representation of a proper king. Noble, wise, stoic, a strong fighter, gotta live by his example
@jefffinkbonner9551
@jefffinkbonner9551 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite as well for the same reasons. And his profound and iconic lines: "So it begins." "Alas, that these evil days should be mine!" "I know your face." "What can men do against such reckless hate?" "My body is broken." "Let this be the day when we draw swords together!" "I take my leave." "You have no power here, Gandalf the Grey!" "And Rohan shall answer!" "Where was Gondor when the Westfold fell?"
@GoodTimeGremlin
@GoodTimeGremlin 2 жыл бұрын
Other than being brainwashed?
@anonymousforagoodreason2479
@anonymousforagoodreason2479 2 жыл бұрын
On of my favorite differences between the book and the films, is that jackson made it so Theoden got to see Eowyn one last time. "I know your face".
@B4SJ
@B4SJ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nerd of the Rings! This is my favorite character. I especially love his speech at the battle of Pelennor fields, gives me goosebumps everytime I read it or see it in the movie.
@kevinxsavagegm
@kevinxsavagegm 7 ай бұрын
Rest in peace, Bernard Hill. You are Theoden.
@matthewanderson9754
@matthewanderson9754 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie Theoden it's probly my favorite characters, just cause he's so much more real than the rest of the characters, vulnerable, yet incredibly strong and courageous!
@rangerofthenorth1970
@rangerofthenorth1970 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinnion one of the most underrated characters in all of legendarium! A man of honor and of his people, but what I love the most about him is that altough "why should we ride to aid those who did not come to ours" , he still came and saved Gondor, Bernard Hill did an amazing job for when you rewach whole trilogy all of his scenes are so Kingly, scenes about Father and son, about his people, about his country, his pride, his epic monolgies....I love that character!!!!! As always amazing video really liked this one Matt, thank you! Get us more and more stuff about Gondor and Rohan in general!
@MarvinT0606
@MarvinT0606 2 жыл бұрын
He knows what happens to people who double-cross the King of Gondor. Theoden wasn't looking forward to turning into a ghost waiting for the new King to release them from their oaths. He was talking crap about Gondor in Two Towers but stopped cold when he realized he was talking to Aragorn, the heir to the throne.
@rangerofthenorth1970
@rangerofthenorth1970 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarvinT0606 He was talking truth about Gondor and yet when he said "where was Gon....no my lord Aragorn, we are alone", that shows how he is true king that calms down and lets it go, while most of his country were falling into Saruman Hands Gondor did nothing, Im not saying that it could, it had its own problems, Theoden wasnt afraid of any ghosts, he never saw the ghosts and he was never afraid of Aragorn, he was just respecting him, he was just a man of honor and a man of his word! Aragorn did save Gondor, but he wouldnt have nothing to save if Theoden didnt come first and stopped the assualt of the orcs! And he went to help Gondor before any of red arows came any messangers were sent!
@WingCoe
@WingCoe 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarvinT0606 I thought the curse was because they betrayed their oath to the King, in Theodon's defence he was not turning his back to the King of Gondor but just Gondor and its steward.
@joeybox0rox649
@joeybox0rox649 2 жыл бұрын
Your story telling touched a sad chord and provoked a memory... In Jacksons' movie, when Theoden rallied the Rohirrim at the Pelennor Fields, and screamed, "DEATH, DEATH, DEATH," that too struck a sad chord in my gut, knowing that many good men would die that day. Theoden was a great leader and hero in Tolkiens legendarium and was worth a mention in your anthology of videos. Thank you yet again, Matt. 👍👍
@isaacthekkumuriel8435
@isaacthekkumuriel8435 2 жыл бұрын
The most renowned king of the Mark since Helm Hammerhand
@devilpupbear09
@devilpupbear09 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden is the kind of King anyone would follow to battle.
@cowboyjournalism
@cowboyjournalism 2 жыл бұрын
I always interpreted the "poisoning" of Theoden as purely psychological, not a substance to be administered. "And ever Wormtongue's whispering was in your ears, poisoning your thought, chilling your heart, weakening your limbs, while others watched and could do nothing, for your will was in his keeping."
@waynepurcell6058
@waynepurcell6058 2 жыл бұрын
The word leechcraft is ALSO used in the book. Leechcraft is being a "healer" and using "medicine" (herbs and such). Healing agents can also do damage if improperly administered. One can slow poison a person with "good medicine" if they know what they are doing, and Wormtongue had Saruman to advise him about such things.
@CJ4S147
@CJ4S147 8 ай бұрын
I do wonder based on the other context in this section if perhaps this wasn’t one of the few ambiguous word choices Tolkien made. Also it to me seems akin to the influence Saruman wielded over Denethor using only the palantir. Based on this I wouldn’t logically assume that bringing Theoden to despair would require spells or substances. It certainly did make for an exciting scene though whatever you think of Jacksons interpretation.
@archstanton9073
@archstanton9073 2 жыл бұрын
I'm doing a LotR marathon today since there's a blizzard. This is a good way to kick it off!
@danielmccullough982
@danielmccullough982 7 ай бұрын
Rest in peace to the great king of Rohan! You will be missed Bernard Hill, and never forgotten ⚔️🛡️🐴
@juankovacs6033
@juankovacs6033 2 жыл бұрын
0:35 dude I had to stop the vid for a while to appreciate that artwork. Freaking awesome.
@Jayjay-qe6um
@Jayjay-qe6um 2 жыл бұрын
"Forth, and fear no darkness! Arise! Arise, Riders of Theoden! Spears shall be shaken, shields shall be splintered! A sword day... a red day... ere the sun rises!" -- King Theoden
@andronandreimarian389
@andronandreimarian389 2 жыл бұрын
I like to think that Oromé smiled when Theoden resembled him 😊
@BatmanSeRiedeTi
@BatmanSeRiedeTi 2 жыл бұрын
Here is a true history fact: The very same troops will have TREMENDOUSLY different combat prowess when their king/leader orders them to "charge into battle" compared to when their king orders them to "follow me into battle". You can find this as true of many great heroes all across the world and time: Leonidas of Sparta, Ahuizotl of Tenochtitlan, Vlad Tepest the Impaler, Almiral Yi the Undefeated, Alexander Nevsky, and many others. Tolkien of course was a great history geek, the battle of Pelennor fields closely mimics a battle of old between a Roman-Goth aliance and Atila the Hun where Rohan is the Visigoth cavalry! All down to the point where the Visigoth king dies in combat and his son is crowned in the middle of the battle and continues guiding their troops.
@Chevindu
@Chevindu 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this!
@jefffinkbonner9551
@jefffinkbonner9551 2 жыл бұрын
It's also greatly based off of the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The Turks were besieging the city, and as it was close to falling the famous winged hussars arrived with all the Polish cavalry under King Jan Sobieski; largest cavalry charge in history of at least 20,000 or more relived the city that day.
@maestro0798
@maestro0798 2 жыл бұрын
I think it was inspired by the charge of the Polish cavalry (winged hussars) from the Kahlenberg during the siege of Vienna in 1683. But it might be both.
@goddreams
@goddreams 7 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Bernard Hill ,💚☁️ Hail THEODEN, KING!
@kadaverf
@kadaverf 2 жыл бұрын
The way you portray the roles of gandalf, theoden and grima is awesome!
@whiteandnerdy511
@whiteandnerdy511 2 жыл бұрын
I never read the books, and its amazing how different the movies are than these parts of the story.
@kevinwells9751
@kevinwells9751 2 жыл бұрын
It's also kind of incredible how faithful they are in many ways. Yes there are differences, but that is inevitable in any adaptation. They strike a good balance between being consistent with the books while being good movies in their own rights. Often one or the other of those takes over at the expense of the other
@GammaX13
@GammaX13 2 жыл бұрын
Bernard Hill gave us a great gift with his portrayal in the movies. I fell in love with his character as a kid watching them for his bravery against impossible odds, his loyalty to his kin and people, his kindness towards all and his inspiration to others in the darkest of times. One of the best characters of the Third Age IMO, if not throughout all of the history of middle earth. The most notable of Kings of the Mark since Helm Hammerhand.
@ralphie5198
@ralphie5198 Жыл бұрын
YES SINCE HELM HAMMERHAND I SWEAR
@fulviopontarollo2952
@fulviopontarollo2952 2 жыл бұрын
Gandalf basically told the equivalent of “stop caring about what they say on the internet and go outside the house”
@themightylog2169
@themightylog2169 Жыл бұрын
Aragorn by this logic thus told the equivalent of "get outta your own head to escape social anxiety, you're braver than you think"
@elisha6137
@elisha6137 2 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual! Theoden is one of the most underrated characters. He is an absolute beast! Was compared to a Valar and was epic at the battle of Pelennor Fields!
@alrightbro
@alrightbro 2 жыл бұрын
As far as the movies are concerned, the Rohirrim arriving at the Pelennor Fields is one of my favorite scenes. Out of the darkness, their light shining from the West upon the hosts of Mordor, as though they were led by the Valar themselves. But they were led by Theoden, King of Rohan. 👑
@redwood3036
@redwood3036 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden is a real tragic hero for me, he tried so hard to be a good king for his people, but he lost his wife and son and then Grima corrupts him, in the end he dies under his own steed. This bittersweet story made me really sad.
@Afrodite_33
@Afrodite_33 7 ай бұрын
RIP Bernard Hill. May your Spirit find the Halls of your Fathers
@CzechsTeaNine
@CzechsTeaNine 7 ай бұрын
I'll binge watching these in memory of Bernard Hill. Thank you Nerd of the Rings. ❤
@dan_was_here9328
@dan_was_here9328 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden was truly one of the greatest kings of Rohan. Even when his health deteriorated when he was corrupted by wormtounge, he still helped the race of men in the war of the ring.
@conolade3290
@conolade3290 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna be honest, wasn't expecting a video on Theoden to be so moving. Epic channel.
@TomEranze
@TomEranze 2 жыл бұрын
Your storytelling is out of this world. I often find myself shiver under all the goose bumps your voice gives me with every sentence. It's like watching a favorite moment for 15 minutes straight.
@ClarenceBoddicker1130
@ClarenceBoddicker1130 2 жыл бұрын
So many chills during this video, long live the King 👑
@michaelcullum7284
@michaelcullum7284 2 жыл бұрын
It was in this instant that I preferred the Peter Jackson version of these events. For it gave Eowyn closure and overall it was a powerfully emotional moment. It was a father telling his daughter goodbye and to him a redemption of the failure he feels he made by falling victim to Grima and Saruman.
@thejon-files3429
@thejon-files3429 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t even have the bell on, but I always seem to catch these uploads within the first hour! Love it
@christophercruz1513
@christophercruz1513 7 ай бұрын
Bernard Hill, may you rest in peace on the fith day of May. King Theoden, you shall live on in the hearts of all of us. May peace and joy find your family as to rejoice in rememberance of your living memories and achievements in life.
@dementus420
@dementus420 2 жыл бұрын
I aspire to be even a fraction as honorable and great a man as Theoden.
@danielgorrell4299
@danielgorrell4299 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! The World of Tolkein is a masterpiece that needs to be shown to the world more than it already is. Keep it up!
@Jmac1962
@Jmac1962 2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent, excellent video, sir. I applaud your skills, and appreciate getting a video about Theoden, who's always been one of my favorite characters in the saga.
@evanairnomad4361
@evanairnomad4361 2 жыл бұрын
Rohan is my favorite kingdom! Théoden made me love horse charges, and Idk how many times I’ve read and watched the ride of the Rohirrim. I’M SO HAPPY YOU DID THIS! I wish I could subscribe again!!!
@jefffinkbonner9551
@jefffinkbonner9551 2 жыл бұрын
It's blows my mind that from the time of Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday party to Frodo leaving the Shire with the ring is about 17 years, but from Kazad Dum, Lorien, the voyage down the river, the breaking of the fellowship, the tracking of the Uruk Hai to Fangorn, the return of Gandalf the White, the death of the king's son, the expulsion of Eomer, the exorcism of Theoden King, the exodus to Helm's Deep, the battle, the destruction of Isengard, the return to Edoras, Gondor calling for aide, the mobilizing of the Rohirim, getting passage through the woods, the Battle of the Pelenor Fields and the death of Theoden King was about 3 weeks...
@GoodTimeGremlin
@GoodTimeGremlin 2 жыл бұрын
Lol I didn’t remember. That’s great.
@julielevinge266
@julielevinge266 2 жыл бұрын
Thought they stayed in Lorien for a few weeks???😮
@tomperry5947
@tomperry5947 2 жыл бұрын
Not true . They stayed for a while in Lorien
@leestevens-ln1eq
@leestevens-ln1eq Жыл бұрын
6 months
@ChiaraSiasat
@ChiaraSiasat 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt! Theoden King was a great man among men.. he over came a lot during his time as King of the Riddermark. I think it fitting and things coming into full circle that not only did Aragorn/Thorongil fight with Thengel, but would come to Theoden’s aid later on. Though I did wish the movies had portrayed Theoden’s death scene the same way it was written in the book imo.
@jeffandoh5863
@jeffandoh5863 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see I'm not the only one who teared up during this video. For Death and Glory!
@northlight6759
@northlight6759 6 ай бұрын
I'm getting so emotional! Not only was he a worthy king and excellent warrior, he was a kind man who inspired those he led to serve out of love and admiration. A truly good and noble man
@charliebigbear1630
@charliebigbear1630 2 жыл бұрын
Truly brought tears to my eyes. Very well-spoken, sir
@Omnilatent
@Omnilatent 2 жыл бұрын
Not even 1 minute in the video and I already need to comment: The picture at 0:40 is stunningly beautiful. Amazing piece of art by Magdalena Katanska!
@jefffinkbonner9551
@jefffinkbonner9551 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering who painted that or where it came from! I want it on my wall! Minas Tirith and Edoras in my living room? Hell yeah!
@cassandrabuitron427
@cassandrabuitron427 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. And so happy to see your channel continuing to grow. You deserve it!
@itayshorek6872
@itayshorek6872 2 жыл бұрын
This was amazinggggggggg Every video you make is perfect! You`re the best tolkien channel, my friend. From start to end and all within it: the pictures, the voices, the music, how long the quates are, even the number of ads during the video.. You`re the best! thanks!
@trance_im_wald2907
@trance_im_wald2907 2 жыл бұрын
Hey NerdOfTheRings! Great video! I have one question: What is the music that you use for your outro? It sounds really beautiful and I couldn't find it in the video description. Greetings!
@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235
@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235 2 жыл бұрын
It’s called Roaming the Fields by Kyle Preston.
@trance_im_wald2907
@trance_im_wald2907 2 жыл бұрын
@@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235 Thanks!
@noscar3557
@noscar3557 2 жыл бұрын
@@thehonouredwolfre-uploads4235 you seem well informed, do you also know the title of the music around 11:00?
@wyntersypher7657
@wyntersypher7657 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. You made me feel things. I would love more videos on Great Kings of Middle Earth.
@aaron_22766
@aaron_22766 2 жыл бұрын
The part where you talk about his death on the Pelenor Fields literally made me cry. Such a great man!
@rekka0075
@rekka0075 2 жыл бұрын
when i read the trilogy for the first time, before i DARED to watch the movies, Theoden was one of my favorite characters in Rohan. It is great to see a tribute to such a character
@djeniiala
@djeniiala 2 жыл бұрын
So well told ! Gave me chills.
@tabletopgeneralsde310
@tabletopgeneralsde310 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome one Nerd, thanks for this one. Theoden is well pictured here in this video.
@forseti3x753
@forseti3x753 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden is my favorite literary character of all time! Awesome job man!
@Alamo-cz5xc
@Alamo-cz5xc 2 жыл бұрын
Tragedy, redemption and victory. A great video as always.
@Enerdhil
@Enerdhil 2 жыл бұрын
This is my new favorite video of yours, Matt. Absolutely perfect!
@WhoIsCalli
@WhoIsCalli 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid, as always Matt! 👍
@shovalis
@shovalis 2 жыл бұрын
Possibly your best video, man.
@pendragnx
@pendragnx 2 жыл бұрын
goosebumps, man .. what a great re-telling
@shehansenanayaka3046
@shehansenanayaka3046 Жыл бұрын
We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. These videos are awesome. Love and huge fan of you from Sri Lanka.
@az694
@az694 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this one! A video with information I have not seen or heard many times before!
@Jiggerjaw
@Jiggerjaw 2 жыл бұрын
I'm weeping at this, just recalling Bernard Hill's incredible performance of Theoden's end at Pelennor Fields.
@jgrj52
@jgrj52 2 жыл бұрын
I legit cried when you were reading Theodens description during the battle of the pelanore fields
@julielevinge266
@julielevinge266 2 жыл бұрын
Also brilliant when Theoden meets Sauroman, Sauroman asks” shall we have peace”? Theoden replied “ when you swing from a gibet for the sport of your crows, we shall have peace!”
@JesusImageWorshipMoments
@JesusImageWorshipMoments 2 жыл бұрын
wow one of your best videos, you are getting better and better in your narration and content!!!
@Redonepunch
@Redonepunch 2 жыл бұрын
He’s one of my favorite characters in the books. I feel the movies didn’t really do him justice.
@evo_is_confused
@evo_is_confused 2 жыл бұрын
On reading the books, Theoden became firmly cemented as my favourite character
@robfisher3790
@robfisher3790 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, you're killing it with these narrations. Fantastic work 👏 👍
@abelnazreen5719
@abelnazreen5719 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden's speech 'ere the Battle of the Pelenor fields is one I find myself quoting word for word everytime, my favorite line being, "A Sword day! A Red Day! 'Ere the sun rises!!!!!"
@josiahzabel8596
@josiahzabel8596 2 жыл бұрын
DEATH! gives me chills every time
@vigoms3920
@vigoms3920 2 жыл бұрын
Man i got chills from the video, really nice work!
@IudiciumInfernalum
@IudiciumInfernalum 2 жыл бұрын
This was a beautifully made episode.
@brendobiscuit8
@brendobiscuit8 7 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Bernard Hill, you will forever be our King
@Jidomaru
@Jidomaru 2 жыл бұрын
“Well,” answered Merry slowly. “He is dead. It has brought it all back to me. He said he was sorry he had never had a chance of talking herb-lore with me. Almost the last thing he ever said. I shan’t ever be able to smoke again without thinking of him, and that day, Pippin, when he rode up to Isengard and was so polite.” “Smoke, then, and think of him!” said Aragorn. “For he was a gentle heart and a great king and kept his oaths; and he rose out of the shadows to a last fair morning. Though your service to him was brief, it should be a memory glad and honourable to the end of your days.”
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын
So great! I love that this part is in the 1981 BBC radio drama too.
@annaroselarsen4218
@annaroselarsen4218 2 жыл бұрын
So it's begins welcomes me into the new year for the past 3 years and it's never gets old
@alicekemenyvary5513
@alicekemenyvary5513 2 жыл бұрын
“So that is the king of Rohan!” said Pippin in an undertone. “A fine old fellow. Very polite.”
@NookoftheNorth
@NookoftheNorth 10 ай бұрын
I enjoy the artwork in all of these videos. Thank you
@Cloofinder
@Cloofinder 7 ай бұрын
Rest in Peace Benard Hill, actor of Theoden king. May he rest in peace. For he will always be our King of Rohan. Ride! Ride now! Ride to Ruin! And the worlds ending!!!
@briangarrow448
@briangarrow448 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden has the most dramatic character arc of all!
@lawrence1565
@lawrence1565 2 жыл бұрын
4:50 pondering my orb
@quaffdowngin
@quaffdowngin 2 жыл бұрын
I usually listen to your videos when I'm jogging. My neighbors give me strange looks when they see me running down the street with tears in my eyes. You done did it again!
@quaffdowngin
@quaffdowngin 2 жыл бұрын
BTW, I mentioned a while agoc that I read LotR and the Hobbit to my 6 and 8 year old sons at bedtime. I just finished reading the Silmarillion to them and am currently on Akallabeth. What do you suggest I read to them next?
@NerdoftheRings
@NerdoftheRings 2 жыл бұрын
Unfinished tales is a good one! I’m surprised they went for Silmarillion being so young!
@quaffdowngin
@quaffdowngin 2 жыл бұрын
They love great prose coupled with a compelling and exciting story.
@quaffdowngin
@quaffdowngin 2 жыл бұрын
Anything with more Galadriel is bueno!!!! BTW, currently reading The Nature of Middle Earth, and I’m already blown away half way through Part 1
@quaffdowngin
@quaffdowngin 2 жыл бұрын
Such a blessing to have new and consequential material! Had no clue how LONG the Elves had lived in M.E. Before the First Age began. Ages 1-3 are like a blip on the radar.
@randoviral8113
@randoviral8113 2 жыл бұрын
I'll always remember his line "for death and glory"
@scaless_644
@scaless_644 2 жыл бұрын
Man, your thumbnails always look splendid!
@marcelopardo4791
@marcelopardo4791 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, the only thing missing probably was the SIZE and importance of characters and appearances that followed Theodens body back to hes home country. Such escort will never been seen again.
@Alastair_
@Alastair_ 2 жыл бұрын
It was Theoden, not Aragorn that broke the armies of evil and saved middle Earth. Aragorn merely was able to rebuild from the peace Theoden paid for with his life.
@MarvinT0606
@MarvinT0606 2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't it be poetic if Thorongil (Aragorn) was Theoden's childhood hero and the reason why he was such a valiant king during the War of the Ring
@kevinwells9751
@kevinwells9751 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarvinT0606 we do know that Aragon ride into battle with Theoden's father, so it is quite likely that he looked up to him growing up
@jamiegregg9211
@jamiegregg9211 2 жыл бұрын
awesome vid Matt Theoden is my favourite Character loved this video looking forward to the next one
@lordoftheharryskywalker526
@lordoftheharryskywalker526 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated characters in the entire story
@matq5691
@matq5691 2 жыл бұрын
@Nerdoftherings I have a topic suggestion. Can you talk about the demographics of different regions in terms of numbers? With large armies in the 1st and 2nd ages, there had to have been massive casualties. But also how do you replenish those numbers? Can we discuss how big cities had to have been then and perhaps compare it to cities of today? Elves, dwarves, and men likely have different practices surrounding procreation so the difference in culture and lifespans would be cool to examine also. At any rate I thought this might be fun way to theorize about the deeper origins of armies. Killer channel! Keep it up!!
@karlmodry716
@karlmodry716 2 жыл бұрын
Theoden was so kind to Merry, he was like father for him ♥
@PopJacare
@PopJacare 2 жыл бұрын
“Death!!!! Death!!!! Death!!!!” Theoden is a BOSS!!!!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
@lorcankelly8871
@lorcankelly8871 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful was hoping for this for ages. Bring on eowyn and eomer
@soumyabratachakraborty7283
@soumyabratachakraborty7283 2 жыл бұрын
How coincidental, I was just reading the Chapter of Helm's Deep, in the Two Towers.
@rmass299
@rmass299 2 жыл бұрын
amazing videos. I look forward to them every week!
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