Ingold
MinorHis cloak billows like a banner in the wind, voice steady amid the murmurs of men. There's a leader's calm in his tall frame, eyes that pierce the gathering dusk.
Ingold emerges in the cataclysmic defense of Gondor as the steadfast leader of the guards at the Rammas Echor, a minor yet pivotal figure whose grim foresight guides Aragorn and his companions through the breached walls toward Minas Tirith. Amid the encroaching shadow of Mordor, he embodies the unyielding spirit of Gondor's border defenders, offering counsel that underscores the desperation of the hour before vanishing into the broader tapestry of the city's beleaguered resistance. Though his role is fleeting, Ingold's encounter highlights the quiet heroism of those holding the line against overwhelming odds in the War of the Ring.
Physical Description
Tall and heavily cloaked in dark wool, this adult Gondorian man has a broad-shouldered, leader's build. His weathered face and short-cropped dark hair speak of hard service, eyes sharp and assessing. He stands with authoritative presence among stone walls.
Evolution
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Ingold, leader of the guards at the Rammas Echor, speaks with Aragorn and his company at the breached walls, offering grim counsel on the enemy's advance. His foresight aids their desperate path to Minas Tirith. He fades into the defense of Gondor, one of many steadfast souls holding the line.
- Leads the guards stationed at the Rammas Echor, the outer wall of Minas Tirith.
- Encounters Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and the company of the Grey at the site of the wall's breach by Orcs.
- Provides grim intelligence on the enemy's rapid advance and the dire strategic situation.
- Offers counsel that aids the group's urgent path into Minas Tirith.
- Fades into the ongoing defense efforts of Gondor against the invading forces.
Book Appearances
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 1