King’s Archers
The King's Archers were the feared archers of the armies of Númenor during the late Second Age.
History
At the time when the Númenóreans carved out dominions and colonies within Middle-earth, they bore bows crafted from hollow steel and their black-feathered arrows were famously one ell long (that is, 1.143 m, or nearly four feet). It is likely that the King's Archers perished during the Downfall of Númenor.
Portrayal in adaptations
2022: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:
9 September: Udûn:
While the army itself is not named, the concept may have served as a possible inspiration for the Queen's Guard, which appear at Tirharad overlooking the battle as the personal guard of Queen Regent Míriel. Some of the Men of the Queen's Guard possess bows, though it is hard to tell what color they are or the length of the arrows.
Referencias
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