The Lord of the Rings · Character
Halbarad
Also known as Halbarad Dúnadan, Ranger of the North, dour-handed Ranger
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 2
Halbarad appears tall and shadow-dark, wrapped in grey and marked by the glint of a silver star. His clear voice and grave bearing suggest a Ranger who carries purpose without needing to announce it.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 2
- Books
- 1
Halbarad rides with Aragorn and the Dúnedain, a tall Ranger of the North marked by the Star of Elendil and carrying a staff wrapped in black cloth. He accompanies Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead and stands among the company whose loyalty and courage help carry their leader through peril. Remembered as dour-handed, he embodies the stern resolve of the northern Rangers.
Description
Halbarad is tall, described as a dark standing shadow, and wears the grey cloak of the Dúnedain. A silver brooch shaped like a rayed star pins his cloak, while the Star of Elendil rests upon his brow. He bears a tall staff furled in black cloth and bound with many thongs, and has a clear voice; the text does not describe his hair, eyes, skin tone, or precise facial features.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Aragornkinsman
Halbarad is Aragorn’s kinsman and arrives with the Rangers of the North to aid him. He brings Aragorn a standard made at the Lady of Rivendell’s request.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
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