Horn of the Mark
itemA small, ancient horn cunningly wrought all of fair silver and fitted with a green baldric. Swift horsemen are engraved in a continuous line winding from the tip to the mouth, accompanied by runes of great virtue. As an heirloom of the House of Eorl, it produces a clear, far-carrying call when blown that inspires fear in enemies and joy in friends.
The Horn of the Mark, an ancient heirloom of the House of Eorl forged from fair silver and adorned with engravings of swift horsemen and runes of great virtue, emerges in The Return of the King as a symbol of Rohan's proud heritage. Though it appears only in the third book, its clear, far-carrying call is destined to inspire joy in friends and fear in foes during the climactic battles against the forces of darkness. Its legacy underscores the enduring valor of the Rohirrim, even as the Age of Men dawns.
Evolution
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
A small, ancient horn cunningly wrought all of fair silver and fitted with a green baldric. Swift horsemen are engraved in a continuous line winding from the tip to the mouth, accompanied by runes of great virtue. As an heirloom of the House of Eorl, it produces a clear, far-carrying call when blown that inspires fear in enemies and joy in friends.
Book Appearances
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 16