The Full Story of ARAGORN | Middle Earth Lore

Today we are covering the full life of Aragorn. From what he was doing before the War of the Ring, to everything he did after his coronation.
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[@colleenhunt4273]

Viggo makes ANYthing he touches better…brilliant and gorgeous!!!

[@deancorrigan1548]

Amazing how Tolkien was able to make Aragon so likeable Viggo did the character so much justice couldn't imagine anyone else playing him so well

[@NickBR57]

Though I liked the BBC Radio production with Ian Holm. Great production, keeping the listener to picture people - a huge strength of radio.

[@riteshyeddu9186]

I'd love to see a separate video about Aragorn and Arwen too. Love your work!

[@geraldineweiser1960]

Add me to the list who want to see a video about Aragorn and Arwen!

[@youplaywell1165]

+1

[@has6954]

Hi i enjoy and love this story and would like to hear more video about Aragon and Arwen. Love your work. Thank you.

[@georgen3515]

+1

[@sadok6066]

I'll love that !

[@mecidon]

Pretty sure at least in the extended version Eowyn has a conversation with Aragorn where they talk about his true age, his service to rohan etc and she says something like "my uncle told me" (Theoden) So in film canon Theoden does know about Aragorns service to his father.

[@nicholassieloff8701]

I love the movies but that scene is so cringy and bad. It's hilarious when Aragorn spits out her food.

[@xutopiatm5861]

@@nicholassieloff8701 yea lmao

[@SuperstarMcAwesomepants]

@@nicholassieloff8701 i think it’s funnier when he tries to pour it out and burns himself because she turns around 😂

[@whereschavo3953]

@@nicholassieloff8701 disagree

[@davefryer4530]

87

[@ryandoptis3489]

Aragorn was 87 during The Two Tower, he said it in the extended version of the film, and if Bilbo had the ring for 60 years, that would mean Aragorn would be about 27 during the Hobbit

[@grossepointemichigan]

The movie was incorrect on this.

[@spangelicious837]

10:10 There's a glitch in the Matrix. ;) I think it's reasonable to think that Théoden knew Aragorn was Thorongil once the War of the Ring came around, but maybe he also just thought Aragorn looked familiar from somewhere. Tolkien certainly gave us plenty to theorize about. Would love a video about Aragorn and Arwen.

[@annakuch9108]

I would love a video on the twins... I never really knew much about them, but would love to.

[@douglasmeloche6492]

one of this channel’s very best character studies. Any future videos on Aragorn, Arwen, and Beren/Luthien would be most welcome

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thank you! :)

[@samaraadams70]

Yes, please do a video of Aragorn and Arwen. Thank you.

[@simoncooper6752]

4:43 Interested only in the safekeeping of the free peoples of Middle-earth, just as a true leader should be. Politicians, take notes.

[@jonnygranville281]

I was just watching a what if Boromir got the one ring video and I thought thank God our politicians don't have a ring of power. 😀

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

My favorite character! Love how he conducted himself as king and honoring his decrees.

[@johncurry6260]

Best character in the entire series.

[@search1159]

ehh maybe of the third age

[@matthewanderson9754]

I love how much love is written into this lore of Aragorns respect for the hobbits part that continues even after death. 😁

[@annaroselarsen4218]

Awesome he is one of my favorite in my top 5

[@lilym.creative]

In the extended edition of the movies, Eowyn explains that Theodin recognizes Aragorn and they talk about his age. So it’s implied he realized who he was and put it together.

[@nothim7321]

Yes, absolutely a video about Aragorn and Arwen

[@chefkochjay]

Full Video of the Story of Aragorn and Arwen, yes.

[@aaronwalker4017]

Definitely an improvement in the videos in every aspect..information, sound ,amd art has been noticed in a big way as well..well done Loving the new channel and its smooth transition 🙏👍👍

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks 😊

[@jadeofawesome7359]

Build me an army worthy of Mordor!!! That made my whole day!!!:)

[@jamespercy6753]

Guys please bring back the dramatic readings, i'm loving the videos so far, but those readings were perfect. :)

[@TheBrokenSword]

That was what got us in trouble unfortunately 😔

[@colinmcdonald2499]

@@TheBrokenSword I was going to reply and speculate the same thing.

[@NorryaParsa]

The extended edition of Ŕeturn of The King has Eowyn talking to Aragon about his age. She mentioned her uncle - King Theoden- sharing a memory about Aragon. King Theoden knew! And for a nice while. I have a feeling Gandalf had a talk with King Theoden about many things, thus making Theoden privy to a lot!! Gandalf and Aragon are good judges of character. Trusting King Theoden was a wise choice for good reason!!! 😉😉

[@haroldcruz8550]

That's from the movie not from the book. The book never made it clear if Theoden made the connection.

[@SK4M_Freal]

Its in the Two Towers bro

[@alexandraflint2266]

A video about Aragorn and Arwen would be awesome!

[@jamiegregg9211]

cool vid Jake I enjoyed and I think Theoden worked out who Aragorn was by time he left to walk the paths of the dead

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks :)

[@Aurora2097]

I'd wish we know more on aragorn's adventures in harad and Rhûn... he was already a legendary adventurer, mercenary and the greatestbhubter of his time... becoming King of Gondor was just his final move, his Parade.

[@ladyalaina42]

Wrong. Everything Aragorn did was to become King of Gondor. It was not as you depict, it was all in preparation for becoming King.

[@Blizzanity]

I will love for you guys to make a video of those two.

[@geraldineweiser1960]

Please create a segment on Aragorn and Arwen.

[@rangerofthenorth1970]

As always amazing video, guys maybe this doent interest you, but I wanted to say that I remember you and following you since your very first video about the Dunedain...You dont need to wory, Im sure your Sword will be reforged soon enough and that you will Return As True Kings, The beacons are lit, Brohirim is with you!!!!

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks so much. Its awesome that there are people that have been with us that long :)

[@razvanciprianlatis106]

I really appreciate what you do and I really liked the video about UMBAR, It would be great if you could make videos about the rest of the cities / kingdoms in the east because there is not much information in the books.

[@dragonkingdom95]

In the 2 towers extender edition theoden tells his niece that Aragon served her grandfather thangar this was during the trip to helms deep its an deleted scene

[@axil424]

There’s a scene in LOTR where Theoden’s niece tells Aragorn her uncle recognized him. He also reveals his age in this scene, which I believe to be a deleted scene. Also could you do a video on Arwen and Aragorn if you haven’t done so already? Thanks!

[@leonardofaber5823]

12:50-12:55 - Aragorn was not king to all Free People of Middle-earth. Rohan, despite allegiance, had its own king. Dale as well had its own king, and so on. Still, great video guys.

[@Enerdhil]

That's right. What about the Dunlendings' king? Are we to assume he ceded power to Elessar? Do they become a part of Rohan?

[@leonardofaber5823]

@@Enerdhil they had no king. They were just... free, in terms of leadership

[@Enerdhil]

@@leonardofaber5823Free, but organized enough to send a vast army to fight in Helm's Deep? Hmmm. Wulf son of Freca had aspirations to be King of Rohan and had a huge army to fight for him, but was not the king of that army? Why did he have do much authority with them? Hmmmm. What about my point in regard to whose kingdom do they reside in? Eomer's or Elessar's? I'd assume Elessar's.

[@leonardofaber5823]

@@Enerdhil they were being used by Saruman all along. That's why we see their army in Helm's Deep. After Saruman's defeat they stopped attacking Rohan, and their final appearance is during the Scouring of the Shire, again under Saruman's influence. Sure, they had some leaders like the ones you said, but not in terms of great importance. Since de Dunland was not part of the United Kingdom (in the Late Third Age), I'm inclined to believe Elessar was not their king. And because we do not have more info, it's hard to state that for sure

[@Enerdhil]

@@leonardofaber5823 Wulf was used by Saruman? Where can I find that? There hatred of Rohan preceded Saruman's using them as pawns.

[@Duzaroo]

I do not recall Thedon ever saying anything to Aragorn, so I would imagine that Thedon would have a fondness and trust towards Aragorn because he reminded him of someone he knew as a child, but the power of disbelief would have kept him from putting two and two together.

[@grierkubota2370]

Whoever owns lotr should make a show about aragorns life before the lotr events take place

[@georgen3515]

I Woud like a video about the children of aragorn and arwen

[@justmecarter1717]

I REALLY love the artwork (including the names of the various artists) in your commentaries. However, Aragorn was aware of Frodo and Co. once they left the Barrowdowns, as he followed them from there, eavesdropping that Frodo was going by the name Mr. Underhill. Also, it always seemed strange to me how...when Aragorn came to Lothlorin, to rest after his journeys in Rohan, Gondor, and the Far Easy...why Galadriel had him outfitted as an elven prince, and practically set him up for his meeting with Arwen in Carth Galen (sp?), Did Galadriel KNOW with some kind of foresight that they were destined for each other? I just always thought it odd that she dressed him so and sent him to that specific part of her realm, knowing that Arwen would be there....or did she send Arwen there, at that time too. Seems a little "match-making" was being done, lol.

[@Nat1videos]

Great video. Definitely uk for an Arwen / Aragorn video at some point

[@IbexWatcher]

In the book, right after curing him, Gandalf pulls Theoden aside and they have a quick chat. Presumably, he’s being told about Frodo and the Ring. So if Theoden is privy to the biggest secret of the age, I would imagine that Aragorn would also feel comfortable bringing him up to speed on his tenure as Thorongil

[@Forced2DoThis1]

Aragon and Arwen would be a nice one.

[@thesmuli83]

Elessar👑

[@jerimiahrobert1585]

Amazing into! I had to rewatch it at least 10 times to fully take it all in! Props

[@Blakester1417]

Awesome stuff, keep it coming!

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks, will do! :)

[@diogojesus8309]

This videos are great! 😀 👌🏼 It would be nice to see the relation between Gandalf and Galadriel in the Hobbit the movie there's clearly a connection but I don't know if it happens in the books to.

[@theGhost_141]

In the extended edition of Two Towers, it is revealed that Theoden was aware of Aragorn's time with his father as he told Eowyn, who then found out Aragorn was Numenorean

[@rodrigoadiogo]

Amazing as always guys, keep up the good work

[@johnfleet235]

Even though not much is said about Aragorn and his years growing up in Rivendell. I believe those years were crucial to his beginning come King. He learned much in lore and the history of Middle Earth and of Arda. He was trained in the arts of war. The elves in the past never told mortals the full story of the Rings. Elrond did not make that mistake and made very sure Aragorn was educated.

[@MrJH101]

I know somebody already mentioned it, but yeah King Théoden did indeed recognize that Aragorn was the very same “Thorongil” that had ridden out with his father into war. Éowyn, the niece of King Théoden, mentioned this to Aragorn while traveling in a scene that can only be watched in The Two Towers Extended Edition. Aragorn remarked that King Theoden had a good memory, for he was only a boy back then. This made Éowyn speculate on Aragorn’s old age and discover that he was a Dúnedain.

[@darinmcnew9240]

Your videos are very interesting and also 100% accurate, not so much speculation but, facts based on the books! This Video is no exception. I am impressed and have set out to watch all of your Videos!!

[@robertandrewbaptie3006]

Born of hope & the hunt for Gollum are 2 awesome films

[@wrc1210]

I've wondered the same thing about Theoden and Thorongil! The way Tolkien wrote about Thorongil, it seems like he would have been a memorable person in Thengel's circle. But it's hard to say how much young Theoden would have interacted with him. Also by the time of the War of the Ring I think it might have been 50+ years since Aragorn served under Thengel so it's possible enough time had passed that Theoden's memory of him had faded or maybe young Aragorn looked different enough than older Aragorn that Theoden didn't recognize him.

[@adamg0d]

Build me an army, worthy of Mordorrrrrrrrr......its back! thank god, haha, its a good day indeed

[@joshuajwars4271]

Okay it was the tail end of Third Age meaning the Fourth one is just ruling with the Queen until death on both ends.

[@Frogger]

Yay, build me an army worthy of mordor!! I really missed that 😁

[@Pumpkin.queen.666]

Could you do a video comparing the timeline of the movies vs the books because in the movies Aragorn is almost thirty at the time of the quest of Erebor.

[@jacobgordon7998]

Great video as usual. For my part I see the end of the LOTR and the Third age as basically the end of the most interesting ages of Middle Earth. While I am fascinated by what happens to the surviving Fellowship into the early Fourth Age, once they (and the Elves) are gone it feels like the magic is gone. To that end, for me, the passing of the Fellowship from Middle Earth is a sad event. Perhaps if there had been a sequel to the LOTR (which would provide a different perspective) I might feel differently.

[@Phillies08Eagles18]

Yes make an episode about Aragorn and Arwen

[@otaku-sempai2197]

There are a few discrepancies between your account and my copy of 'The Lord of the Rings' (HMCO; 1983). Aragorn's date of birth was March 1, 2931 (T.A.) so he was definitely 10 (not 11) years old during the Quest of Erebor and the Battle of Five Armies. He would have turned 11 by the time that Bilbo and Gandalf left the home of Beorn to return to Hobbiton, so I'll give you a pass on that. Appendix A clearly states "when Estel was only twenty years of age, it chanced that he returned to Rivendell after great deeds in the company of the sons of Elrond". It was on that day that Elrond revealed to Aragorn his heritage "and delivered to him the heirlooms of his house." On the following day Aragorn first met and fell in love with Arwen. Later that year Aragorn leaves Rivendell and goes out into the wild. So all this would have been in the year 2951, not the following year. Appendix B also gives the year as 2951. Appendix B agrees with you that Aragorn's mother Gilraen died in the year 3007. However, I would estimate that Aragorn's final visit with his mother took place sometime during the previous year (3006), possibly in the summer or even autumn of that year.

[@mattcranmer7301]

Did Theoden recognize Aragon? I think it would be unlikely. It comes down to how long was he in Rohan. We are looking at the difference of quite a few decades between him leaving Rohan and his return. How much time did young Theoden spend with Aragon? Probably not much, as he likely would have been on the boarders instead of in court.

[@kai_johnsonn]

The full story of Aragorn? Yet it goes from Aragorn finding the Hobbits in Bree, to him being crowned king? Great full story

[@bikkiikun]

In the camp site at the Dunharrow Eowen talks to Aragorn about a tale she hear from her father, namely that Aragorn faught at the side of her grandfather.

[@28DAYS77]

There are big difference's between the books and the films but both brilliant

[@khartog01]

It makes me insanely happy to know Gimli went with Legolas to the undying lands. The eternal Bromance!

[@bugsysiegel8742]

The extended version expands on them fighting earlier. He knows who Aragon is or knows that he is a donavan blood. Sorry for spelling. The extended versions of all 3 are awesome.

[@davidawardlowjr9063]

Yes I would like to see a video on there love

[@juangallego7197]

Fabulous video. Great work! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thank you 😊

[@dianecraig1119]

Ok, here’s a question: when Hobbits put on the One Ring, they disappeared. Why didn’t Sauron and Isidore disappear when THEY wore the One Ring?

[@Lolgram]

The wearer can dominate the ring, provided he has the necessary willpower. And Sauron is, after all, the Lord of the Rings. Isildur probably didn't have that kind of willpower. Most likely it was just one of the many deviations from the book, but it's also possible that the ring just chose not to make him invisible. I believe Gandalf explains, at some point in "The Fellowship", how the ring can shrink or extendt and disappear to leave its current wearer. That thing is not without agency, if the wearer is to weak to controll it.

[@hankhillsnrrwurethra]

In the books, when Aragorn and Eomer meet, Aragorn doesn't hide the fact that he had ridden with Eomer's father. OTOH I like spy stuff. No reason over time to let Rohan know more than they need. By the time of the WotR, all bets are off. As another poster mentions, Ganfalf tells Theoden about Frodo and the Ring. In the book he points East and talks about "there is our best hope..." etc, indicating that he had told Theoden the entire plan.

[@danieldamata9199]

Amazing. Thanks for posting it

[@ravenclaw9122]

You really do make wonderful videos. Thank you for all your work.

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks! Our pleasure 😊

[@yuri_the_bomb1223]

Oh cool video guys. I remember seeing this one or something similar on the previous channel. Nice work. I still think you guys should do a Hawkeye vs. Legoles video.

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thank you! :)

[@yuri_the_bomb1223]

@@TheBrokenSword Your welcome and please just maybe consider my suggestion.

[@jackuber7358]

Excellent work!

[@michaelbalance98]

He's the best character in the Tolkien Universe.

[@thein-famouselguapo15]

Amazing content, keep up the great work.

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thank you 😊

[@lorrainebowe9585]

Thank you so much for sharing this I love the Lord of the rings and the Hobbit I found all this very fascinating and it gives a 3 dimensional take on the stories

[@Linus1871]

If all our people in charge would be like Aragorn

[@grierkubota2370]

Does this mean that aragorn and arwen are step siblings 👀

[@samaraadams70]

Have y'all ever done a video of Arwen's brothers?

[@TheBrokenSword]

We did on the old channel yes :)

[@urfacecalling101]

Great work, guys!

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks 😊

[@ParabolicDavid]

Love these videos! keep up the great work.

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks! 😊

[@niccolomachiavelli1339]

They actually explained that he infact knows aragorn and that he must be confused because the man who he remembered looked the exact same and that was over 50 years before he had seen aragorn again in Rohan after the events of the first movie. For context you can see the extended scenes of the two towers film. I believe they also touch base on it in the book.

[@JPPW1982]

Oh please do a video about Arogorn and Arwen.

[@mattbryant4910]

fantastic you guys are awesome

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thanks Matt! So are you!!

[@dahlizz99]

Maybe Aragon looked a little different as a young fellow than he did when they freed Theoden. Or they just missed it in the movies. But since Eowyn heard Aragorn had been there helping Theoden's father long ago then maybe they knew

[@ramirezsneeky]

Makes me want to check out history of the ages lol i got into the beta of LOTR: RISE TO WAR. BEST WAR GAME I'VE PLAYED YOU CAN STILL P2W IN A WAY. NOT ENTIRELY. BETA ENDS 8/24/21 HOPEFULLY FULLY RELEASED BEFORE THIS YEARS END.

[@briant4468]

Theoden would have recognized aragorn necklace and known then it was the same homie from before lol

[@bd8033]

Soooo LOTR has more in common with GoT then i thought. Since Aragon basically fell in love with his sister.

[@ritikshaw5868]

Cousin... Through an ancient ancestor.

[@nintendogamer5472]

@@ritikshaw5868 they are first cousin, 63 times removed lol. hardly incest not that stuff like that was shunned in those times

[@JackRabbit002]

Wait wouldn't Bilbo and company passed along time before Aragorn was sent there. Events of the Hobbit were like 60-70 yr prior wasn't it!?? Cool video other than that just not long discovered the channel goo to dive back into Middle Earth lore!

[@YuuSHiiiN]

Your voice literally sounds like a younger Sean Bean, no joke!

[@svtvn6676]

5:45 I think an Occam's razor scenario is you can look (edit: or act) a shit load different in even a span of 2 years homie

[@DiegoRooks]

The Broken Sword is the shit!!! ❤

[@clayleslie8895]

At the end of The Hobbit, Thranduil tells Legolas to go into the wilds and find a man known as Strider. So wouldn't that really make Aragorn much older than just 11ish by the time if the Hobbit?

[@bonniefurman7476]

The books are different. Legolas was sent to rivendale to let them know that gollum escaped.

[@MickeyJWind]

In the books, Theoden likely did not it was Aragorn. He was a great man and King and he probably would have picked up on it. In the movie none of those events even happened so there was no other person for Theoden to know.

[@HerbaceousSW]

Well done!

[@Blizzanity]

Shoot. If y'all going to do a fan fic, let me know I have some ideas you guys can use to help with the layout

[@seanmurphy7183]

Wasnt Aragon's people have longevity? Decendent of numenor?

[@xiz0808]

yes but Aragorn in particular and his family line are even more special, Aragorn is descended from Elros, the brother of Elrond who chose to be mortal and was the first king of Numenor but through that link he is also a descendant of some of the first kings of Elves and Men from the first age, but also from Melian who was a Maiar (as was Gandalf, Saruman, the Balrog and Sauron) , So basically Aragorn is part man, part Elf and part Maiar who are basically Tolkien's version of angels

[@GlorfindelofGondolin]

Another great video.

[@TheBrokenSword]

Thank you! 😊

[@cyruscain6551]

Please tell us the love story of Aragorn and Arwen.

[@harrymills2770]

Seems like you might be a bit off on Aragorn's age during The Hobbit. I think he was older than you say. He was in his 80s like that in Lord of the Rings. Bilbo was in his 50s in The Hobbit. Lord of the Rings kicks off when Bilbo's 111 years old. I'm no mathematician, but that puts Aragorn in his 20s or 30s during The Hobbit.

[@jamesfigueroa6120]

What is the music played in the background

[@brendonohagan1946]

Yes strange that aragorn was not recognized although a movie but he also was portrayed to look younger?

[@nicholassieloff8701]

Aragorn is a badass