Forlong the Fat
Lord of Lossarnach during the War of the Ring. Forlong was an old and fat man, hence the names "Forlong the Old" and "Folong the Fat." These names were meant as compliments from the people of Gondor, symbolizing his strength and vitality at a very old age.
On March 9, 3019 of the Third Age, Forlong led an army of 200 men of Lossarnach to guard Minas Tirith against the forces of Sauron from Mordor. Though Forlong and his forces fought bravely, the armies of Mordor proved too difficult to defeat.
On March 15, 3019, Forlong led his army to help Theoden's army of Rohan, who were rapidly being surrounded by the enemy. Forlong was slain during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. His name was remembered in the Song of the Mounds of Mundburg.
On March 9, 3019 of the Third Age, Forlong led an army of 200 men of Lossarnach to guard Minas Tirith against the forces of Sauron from Mordor. Though Forlong and his forces fought bravely, the armies of Mordor proved too difficult to defeat.
On March 15, 3019, Forlong led his army to help Theoden's army of Rohan, who were rapidly being surrounded by the enemy. Forlong was slain during the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. His name was remembered in the Song of the Mounds of Mundburg.
Names & Meanings
Forlong was a name of Pre-Numenorean descent, but its meaning is unknown. He was also called Forlong the Fat and Forlong the Old because of his weight and age. Though this may sound insulting, the people of Gondor meant it as a compliment because of his strength and vitality at a very old age.
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King: "Minas Tirith," page 43; "The Battle of the Pelennor Fields," pages 121-125
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F: "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age," page 407
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F: "The Languages and Peoples of the Third Age," page 407
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