Baldor
Baldor the Hapless was the prideful son of Brego and grandson of Eorl the Young.
History
With his father, Baldor explored Rohan, and came to Harrowdale. They found the Paths of the Dead. Surprised by a riddle from an old man that forbade them passage, he became curious. At the inauguration of Meduseld in Third Age 2569, he vowed to pass the Dark Door. He did so a year later, and was never seen again alive.
Early March Third Age 3019, Aragorn and the Grey Company found the golden-clad knight. His sword was broken and notched, and his legs ruptured.
Etymology
Baldor means "prince" or "ruler" in Old English and is closely related to bald, which means "bold".
Other versions of the legendarium
Although in the final version there is no confirmation, all the early manuscripts state that the skeleton found in the Paths was Baldor's. In the original drafts, Aragorn recognises Baldor and says: "Here lies Baldor, son of Brego".
Then Tolkien himself explains in a note:
Portrayal in adaptations
1979: The Lord of the Rings (1979 radio series):
The Grey Company encounters Baldor's corpse in the Paths of the Dead.
2014: The Lord of the Rings Online:
The remains of Baldor, clad in his golden armour, can be found in the Paths of the Dead, though is slightly off the path as compared to the books.
Referencias
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