The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

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This article contains spoilers for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Meanwhile, Heras cousin, Frealaf, takes the throne of Rohan as the successor of Helm Hammerhand.

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Frealaf is shown being crowned as king, giving Hera his blessing to embark on her shieldmaiden adventures.

As Frealaf is rebuilding Edoras, he is greeted by the new Lord of Isengard, Saruman.

The wizard tells the young king that he is available should Rohan ever need his aid.

Saruman from The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003) next to the poster for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)

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“- is the line used as the basis for Saruman’s inThe War of the Rohirrim.

Eventually, the above line was found that could be reused forThe War of the Rohirrim.

Concerning the film franchise, Saruman is not seen next until his appearance inThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Saruman in War of the Rohirrim.

Set before the events of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is an animated action-adventure fantasy film that follows a King of Rohan named Helm Hammerhand. When his home comes under siege by Dunlendings, Hammerhand prepares himself and his allies to fight back against them, with the war leading to the eventual establishment of Helm’s Deep.

In the trilogy, Saruman serves Sauron and is dedicated solely to the eradication of Rohan.

Sauron isn’t the only villain in J.R.R.

Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

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Peter Jackson’s famous movies show just a few of these evildoers.

Saruman’s links to Rohan are evident, whichThe War of the Rohirrimexplains.

Christopher Lee as Saruman looking down from atop his tower in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

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