Aldburg was one of the oldest settlements of Rohan, a fortified town on a green hill at the foot of the White Mountains. It was recorded to have been built by Eorl (the first King of Rohan) some miles to the southeast of Edoras, making it the first capital of Rohan. Though Eorl's son Brego moved the new capital to Edoras, Aldburg became the seat of power in the Eastfold region, and its rulership passed to Brego's third son Éofor. From Éofor came a long line of Lords and Eastfold defenders who had a home and base of operations in Aldburg, ending with Éomund, the father of Éomer.[1]
At the time of the War of the Ring, it was the home of King Théoden's nephew Éomer, son of Éomund, who was the third Marshal of the Mark.[1]
Etymology[]
Aldburg was an Old English word that meant 'Old Fortress'.
In adaptations[]
In The Lord of the Rings Online, Aldburg is the capital town of the Eastfold, ruled by Eomer in time of peace. After Eomer departs to war, the defense of Aldburg falls to his steward Arcil, who is often in disagreement with Eomer's cousin Éothain. Because Edoras is evacuated early in the story and all its inhabitants move to Dunharrow, Aldburg and not Edoras is the in-game "capital settlement" of the West Rohan region, serving as the hub for swift travel and player activities.
Translations[]
| Foreign Language | Translated name |
| Hebrew | אלדבורג |
| Russian | Алдбург |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Unfinished Tales, Part Three: The Third Age, Chapter V: "The Battles of the Fords of Isen", Appendix