Description
Saeradan (Sindarin for Bitter Man) is one of the Rangers of the North who for years have protected the Middle-earth from dangers and evilness. The other Rangers consider him more settled, calmer and wiser, to the extent that they are willing to wait for him rather than make haste. Saeradan is also respected by the Men of Bree, some scarcely believe that he is "one of those Rangers" because he is more outgoing and may even, lo and behold, spare his neighbours a smile.
Saeradan is also skilled in Black Speech and the other Rangers turn to him for interpretation when necessary. Altogether he plays an important role in LOTRO, but he is not known from Tolkien's fictional realm.
Saeradan will appear at different locations throughout this tale.
Saeradan (Bree-land)
Saeradan is seen at his cabin north of Bree, quite close to the North-South Road that he has been watching over for many, many years. Recently he have grown more worried about the increasing presence of brigands, goblins and orcs, but also that the wildlife seems disturbed and aggressive.
Quest Involvement
Epic Quests:
Travelling
Saeradan provides horse and pony rides to the following destination, which is not "quick travel":
Quotes
- "It is rumored that the gaunt-men are creatures of great power twisted by Morgoth in the First Age...you were fortunate to survive against Ivar."
- "You have done well in defeating Ivar the Bloodhand!"
Saeradan (Eregion)
Later Saeradan is summoned and travels to Gwingris in Eregion to join the Grey Company before the ride southward.
Quest Involvement
Saeradan (Enedwaith)
Afterwards, Saeradan guides the Grey Company as they travel south on their journey and makes his encampment at Echad Saeradan within Enedwaith. Now Saeradan's wisdom and calmness will save the company from many problems, and his knowledge in Black Speech will prove very useful, as his knowledge in tales of old.
Quest Involvement
Epic Quests:
Quotes
- "There are strange things afoot in the Windfells. We must remain alert if we are not to run afoul of them."
- "They took offence at the name Algraig? Then we will say Uch-lûth from here on."
Saeradan (Dunland)
Journeying onwards into Dunland, Saeradan first appears briefly in Tûr Morva and later in the Rohirrim Scout-camp, investigating the villainous plans of Gwyllion with his companions Amlan and Andreg.
Quest Involvement
Epic Quests:
Saeradan (Lhanuch)
After the events at Tûr Morva and Methedras Peak, Saeradan makes his way back to Eriador, returning his fallen comrades to their ancestral home.
Quest Involvement