Theoden became King of Rohan in 2980 Third Age. His younger sister (by 15 years) Theodwyn married Eomund in 2989. He was the chief Marshal of the Mark. She bore him two children: a son Eomer (born in 2991) and a daughter Eowyn (2995) who figure prominently in the War of the Ring. It was in Theoden's reign that the reach of Sauron was felt as Orcs began to raid the lands of Rohan. Eomund was a lover of horses and hater of Orcs and would ride out rashly against the enemies. "Thus it came about that he was slain in 3002; for he pursued a small band to the borders of Emyn Muil, and there was surprised by a strong force that lay in wait in the rocks" (p. 351, The Return of the King).
Soon after Theodwyn became ill and died causing King Theoden much grief. "Her children he took into his house, calling them son and daughter" (p. 351, The Return of the King). Theoden had a 24 year old son, Theodred, but no other children. For his wife had died giving birth to their son. Thus it was that Eomer and Eowyn grew up in the halls of the King and witnessed all that befell there.
Middle-earth timeline: Third Age, 2980-3002
Today's reading comes from: The Return of the King, page 351
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