The Lord of the Rings · Character
Grimbold
Also known as doughty Grimbold
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 5
Grimbold has the air of a steadfast captain, a warrior whose resolve seems as dependable as the ground beneath a rider’s horse. The brief glimpse of him is marked by courage and the quiet weight of command.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 5
- Books
- 1
Grimbold leads his company toward the left as the Rohirrim pass the wall, carrying out his part in the desperate charge with a captain’s firmness. At the Battle of the Pelennor Fields he falls, remembered as a doughty warrior who will not return to Grimslade. The text gives no further account of his life or connections.
Description
The text identifies Grimbold as a Rohirrim captain and calls him a doughty warrior, suggesting a sturdy, battle-ready bearing. He belongs among the riders of Rohan, but the book does not specify his height, coloring, hair, eyes, facial features, or distinctive marks. No particular armor, clothing details, or personal accessories are described.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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