Ostoher was the 7th King of Gondor (there were 31 total after Anárion was killed). Around 490 Third Age he rebuilt Minas Arnor. "In his time Gondor was first attacked by wild men out of the East" (p. 324, The Return of the King). The King's son, Tarostar drove away the Easterlings but was eventually killed in battle. Tarostar's death was avenged by his son Turambor who won land in the East.
Middle-earth timeline: Third Age, circa 490
Today's reading comes from: The Return of the King, page 324
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