How Much of the NewLord of the RingsMovie Comes From Tolkien?

War of the Rohirrim's adaptation comes right out of Lord of the Rings' appendices—albeit with significant additions.

November 6, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Dustin Potts

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When IsWar of the RohirrimSet?

Who IsWar of the RohirrimAbout?

The films central conflict is built around two primary families.

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First, the House of Eorl, lead by Helm Hammerhand, the then-king of Rohan.

How Much ofWar of the RohirrimComes From Tolkien?

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