Halbarad

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Halbarad (Sindarin for High-tower) was a Ranger of the North, a kinsman and close companion of Aragorn. A captain among the Dúnedain of Arnor, he played a leading role in defending the northern lands during the waning years of the Third Age and later rode south to fight in the War of the Ring.

In the late Third Age, the Rangers of the North remained a scattered and secretive people, guarding the remnants of Arnor against encroaching darkness. At Esteldín in the North Downs, the last stronghold of the House of Isildur endured as a hidden refuge. Though the strength of the Dúnedain had diminished, they continued to resist the growing menace from Angmar. Halbarad worked to unite the scattered defenders of the North Downs as Orcs and other servants of Angmar pressed southward through Ram Dúath. Like many of his people, he combined skill at arms with deep learning, and he used both qualities to coordinate resistance and delay the enemy's advance. His efforts bought time while the Rangers awaited the return and leadership of Aragorn, who often ranged far from the North on secret errands. Even amid mounting threats, Halbarad remained mindful that he and his kinsmen might one day be summoned to greater deeds in distant lands.

During the War of the Ring in 3019 of the Third Age, Halbarad answered that summons. He led a company of Dúnedain south from Rivendell to seek out Aragorn. This force, later known as the Grey Company, originally numbered around sixty Rangers, though fewer reached Aragorn after the hardships of their journey. They found him at the Fords of the Isen in Rohan, bearing a message from Arwen and the royal standard she had prepared for him. Halbarad thereafter remained at Aragorn's side during the critical days that followed. He was present in the Hornburg when Aragorn used the palantír to reveal himself to Sauron, an act that hastened the Enemy's designs and set the stage for the final movements of the war. When Aragorn resolved to pass beneath the White Mountains by the Paths of the Dead, Halbarad went with him, alongside Gimli, Legolas, and the Rangers of the Grey Company. Through the haunted way they passed, summoning the Oathbreakers to fulfill their ancient pledge, and they marched on to aid in the struggle in the South.

Halbarad (Cardolan)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Cardolan
Settlement Sarn Ford
Map Ref [47.8S, 56.2W]

Halbarad was among the Rangers stationed at Sarn Ford in Cardolan when the Nazgûl attacked, in the evening of September 22, 3018 of the Third Age. The survivors are still recovering when Meneldir arrives several days later. Halbarad decides later to return to Esteldín with the Rangers in force, occupying the old ruin once again.

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Halbarad (Halbarad's Study)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region North Downs
Settlement Esteldín
Interior Halbarad's Study
Map Ref [9.4S, 41.2W]

Halbarad, he is the second-in-command of the Dúnedain behind Aragorn and leader of the Dúnedain Rangers at Esteldín. Prior to the creation of the Council of the North, he is found within his study where he formulates his plans to unite the people of the North Downs.

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Quotes

"Those who fight Angmar at Fornost could use your strength, if you are willing to aid them."

Halbarad (Esteldín Library)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region North Downs
Interior Esteldín Library
Map Ref [9.6S, 41.1W]

After the defeat of the threats posed to the Men of Trestlebridge, the Elves of Lin Giliath, and the Dwarves of Othrikar, Halbarad can be found within the Esteldín Library. It is here that the council consisting of Halbarad, Dori, Gildor Inglorion, and Nellie Boskins discuss their next steps forward.

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Quotes

"These are strange times, with even stranger allies, <name>."
"I still do not wholly trust the counsels of Narmeleth, but in this, she proved worthy."

Halbarad (Rivendell)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Trollshaws
Settlement Rivendell
Landmark Elrond's Stables
Map Ref [29.0S, 6.7W]

Halbarad is temporarily found near Elrond's Stables in Rivendell while the Grey Company prepares to depart. [29.3S, 6.8W]

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Halbarad (Eregion)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Eregion
Settlement Echad Eregion
Map Ref [46.9S, 12.4W]

As the Rangers move south we encounter Halbarad in several additional locations, first in Echad Eregion.

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Halbarad (Enedwaith)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Enedwaith
Settlement Lhanuch
Map Ref [66.6S, 17.4W]

Halbarad is also found at Lhanuch in Enedwaith. [66.6S, 17.4W]

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Halbarad (Dunland)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Dunland
Map Ref [80.9S, 10.6W]

As the Rangers move into Dunland, they begin to reassemble under Halbarad.

There Halbarad is first found in Pren Gwydh at the foot of Galtrev [80.6S, 17.6W] and later at the Rohirrim Scout-camp in the Gravenwood [80.9S, 10.6W]

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Halbarad (Isengard)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region West Rohan
Area Isengard (after)
Settlement Isengard
Map Ref [45.6S, 89.0W]

After reuniting with Aragorn at the Fords of Isen, Halbarad travels to Isengard to free Lothrandir. He can be found at the base of Orthanc. [ 45.6S, 89.0W]

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Halbarad (Pelargir)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Central Gondor
Settlement Pelargir
Map Ref [83.1S, 34.7W]

As the Grey Company travels through the Paths of the Dead and into Gondor, Halbarad takes part in the summoning of the Oathbreakers at the Hill of Erech and the Battle of Pelargir. He can be found at the western gate of Pelargir near the Statue of Thorongil. [83.1S, 34.7W]

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Halbarad (Pelennor)
Halbarad
Image of Halbarad
Gender Male
Race Man
Region Ruin of Pel Dúven
Map Ref [18.9N, 18.3W]

Halbarad fights on the Pelennor before the walls of Minas Tirith. He can be found at the Ruin of Pel Dúven near midday. [18.9N, 18.3W]

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