Re: Oaths of the Riddermark
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 6:05 pm
Yes, I recall that, now that you mention it. So, the Rohirric Eärn could be rendered as 'The Eagle' in Westron, lending support to the notation in Horselords of Rohan. I'm sure that Aragorn's appellation in Rohan was a factor in the coining of the later name of 'Thorongil'. The 'Star' in Thorongil comes from the star-shaped brooch that he wore (which becomes Cultural Heirloom the Star of the Dúnedain from the Rivendell sourcebook).T.S. Luikart wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2017 4:26 pmI said this early last year, but it seems worth repeating now.
Let me emphasize this is TS talking and completely unofficial - I postulate the Eorlingas would've actually called Aragorn "Eärn". He notes that he wore "many different names" in his travels. Eärn means "Eagle" in Rohirric. Thorongil as many of you doubtless know, means "Eagle of the Star". It beggars belief that the Ecthelion, who was friends with Thengel, wouldn't have known that "Eärn" had served with him.