Aragorn's Standard
itemA tall staff functioning as a standard wrapped or bearing plain black cloth. When unfurled the great standard is entirely black with any device upon it hidden in the darkness. It is the somber plain black standard gifted by Arwen, distinct from colorful banners, serving as Aragorn's identifying symbol.
Aragorn's Standard, a somber black banner gifted by Arwen Evenstar, emerges in 'The Return of the King' as the stark emblem of the returning king, its plain darkness concealing any device and symbolizing the grave mantle of leadership Aragorn assumes. Distinct from the vibrant heraldry of Gondor's lords, this tall staff-borne standard flies over the hosts of the West during the final assaults on Mordor, marking Aragorn's presence amid the shadows of war. Though appearing only in the series' climactic volume, it encapsulates the evolution from ranger Strider to King Elessar, embodying quiet power and fateful destiny.
Evolution
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
A tall staff functioning as a standard wrapped or bearing plain black cloth. When unfurled the great standard is entirely black with any device upon it hidden in the darkness. It is the somber plain black standard gifted by Arwen, distinct from colorful banners, serving as Aragorn's identifying symbol.
Book Appearances
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 2