The Lord of the Rings · Character
Targon
- Minor
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 1
Targon is one of the dependable figures of the city’s Guard, present in the ordinary workings of a place under strain. His brief appearance carries the reassuring practicality of someone who knows how to answer a call and provide what is needed.
- Gender
- male
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 1
- Books
- 1
Targon serves in Beregond’s company of the Guard. When called to the storehouse and buttery, he provides bread, butter, cheese, apples, and newly drawn ale for Beregond and Pippin. Beyond this small act of helpfulness, the text gives no further history or arc.
Description
Targon is a man of Beregond’s company in the Guard, but his age, height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, and facial features are not described. No details of his clothing or armor are supplied. His only clear visual context is his service among the guards of Minas Tirith.
Story so far
BOOK 3The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Appearances
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