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Did elves survive Helms Deep?
In Tolkien’s account, there were no Elves at Helm’s Deep (aside from Legolas), and the Elves of Lórien were occupied in battles against forces out of Moria and Dol Guldur, which were only mentioned in passing.
Did Pippin and Merry meet Gandalf in Fangorn?
Gandalf meets up with Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli while they are searching the edges of Fangorn Forest for traces of Merry and Pippin. After the victory at Helm’s Deep, Gandalf brings Théoden, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli to Isengard.
Who does Gandalf show up with at Helms Deep?
Erkenbrand
As day dawned, both armies saw that a forest of angry, tree-like Huorns now filled the valley, trapping Saruman’s army. Above them, Gandalf appeared on Shadowfax, with Erkenbrand and a thousand footsoldiers who had escaped from the Fords of Isen.
Is haldir in the books?
As you may know, Haldir in the books is a minor character who only appears in a couple of chapters in Fellowship of the Ring. The Elves of Lothlorien did not participate in the Battle of Helm’s Deep, as they were quite busy fighting their own battles.
Why did Gandalf let Merry and Pippin with Treebeard?
Did Gandalf ask them to go with Treebeard as he knew they would influence him to attack Isengard? In the book Gandalf doesn’t meet with Merry and Pippin until later. To answer the second question, yes. Gandalf knew that ny leaving them with Treebeard rhey would play an essential role in pushing them to attack Isengard.
Where did Merry and Pippin meet Treebeard?
Fangorn Forest
Merry and Pippin meet Treebeard the Ent in Fangorn Forest, who summons an Entmoot, a gathering of Ents in Derndingle. The Hobbits also meet another Ent, Quickbeam.
How did Saruman lead his army from Isengard to helm’s deep?
Saruman the White must lead his army along a straight path from Isengard to Helm’s Deep. To keep track of his forces, Saruman distributes seeing stones, known as palantirs, among the troops.
How does Saruman keep track of his forces?
To keep track of his forces, Saruman distributes seeing stones, known as palantirs, among the troops. Each palantir has a maximum effective range of R units, and must be carried by some troop in the army (i.e., palantirs are not allowed to “free float” in mid-air).
What was the size of Saruman’s Army?
Saruman’s army was a massive army of more than 10,000 soldiers sent from Isengard by Saruman to conquer Rohan and later defend Isengard from being attacked by Treebeard and Ents.
Who did Saruman fight against in The Lord of the Rings?
Saruman used this army to attack the people of Rohan, most notably at the Battle of the Hornburg. They also fought at the Battles of the Fords of Isen, and a small band fought at the Skirmish at Amon Hen, though this group was destroyed by the Riders of Rohan at The Wold on the outskirts of Fangorn Forest .