The Lord of the Rings · Character
Húrin the Tall
Also known as Warden of the Keys
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 6
Húrin the Tall has a name that suggests a striking presence, and the title of Warden of the Keys lends him an air of responsibility. He feels like a man accustomed to answering danger with action, though little else of him is revealed.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 6
- Books
- 1
Húrin the Tall is identified as the Warden of the Keys, a figure among the captains who ride eastward to aid Éomer. He travels with the Lord of Lossarnach, Hirluin of the Green Hills, and Prince Imrahil. Beyond this brief account of his service, the text gives no details of his personal story or relationships.
Description
Húrin is explicitly described as tall; no further details of his stature or build are supplied. His hair, eyes, skin tone, face, age, and distinctive features are not described. The account places him among Gondor’s mounted defenders but does not specify his clothing or equipment.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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