Folca
Thirteenth king of Rohan. Folca was born in year 2804 of the Third Age. He was the son of King Walda.
Walda was killed when attacked by orcs from the Misty Mountains in 2851, and Folca became king after his father's death. To avenge his father's murder, Folca rampaged all orc fortresses in Rohan, leaving none alive.
In 2864, the Rohirrim went hunting for the Great Boar of Everholt. The Great Boar killed Folca, shortly before being killed himself by a Rohirrim knight.
Folca was succeeded by his son Folcwine as king.
Walda was killed when attacked by orcs from the Misty Mountains in 2851, and Folca became king after his father's death. To avenge his father's murder, Folca rampaged all orc fortresses in Rohan, leaving none alive.
In 2864, the Rohirrim went hunting for the Great Boar of Everholt. The Great Boar killed Folca, shortly before being killed himself by a Rohirrim knight.
Folca was succeeded by his son Folcwine as king.
Names & Meanings
The name Folca is Old English for "of the folk."
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King: "Many Partings," page 255
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The House of Eorl," page 350
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The House of Eorl," page 350
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