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Poll: Book-only characters from 'The Lord of the Rings'

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Listed are the characters from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings, who have not yet appeared in any of its screen adaptations.

Which character would have been an interesting addition to any existing or future adaptation of The Lord of the Rings?

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    BEREGOND & BERGIL (MEN)

    BACKGROUND: Beregond was a member of the Tower Guard, an elite unit of Gondorian warriors, charged with protecting the Citadel of Minas Tirith. Bergil was his older son.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Beregond was assigned to help the newly-promoted Guard member, Pippin Took, to get acquainted with the city. He also defended a badly wounded Faramir from Denethor burning him alive, and later fought at the Battle of the Black Gate. Bergil quickly became a good friend to Pippin, and ran the errands in the city (such as finding athelas for Aragorn), after the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Beregond and Bergil moved to Ithilien, where Beregond became the Captain of Prince Faramir's guard.

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    James Horan in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2002)

    BILL FERNY (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Bill Ferny was a notorious resident of the village of Bree.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He served as a spy for the Nazgul, informing them of the whereabouts of the Ring-bearer and his companions. Bill was also most likely involved in attempted assassination of the Four Hobbits, while they were lodging in Bree.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He joined the brigands working for Saruman (during the Wizard's attempt at conquering the Shire), but was defeated by the Four Hobbits.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    ELFHELM (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Elfhelm was one of the chief military commanders of Rohan, bearing the title of Marshal.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He fought in both Battles at the River Isen (along with Theodred and Grimbold) and at the Battle of Pelennor Fields, where he commanded the right wing of the army of Rohan. After that battle, Elfhelm pursued the enemy further, and was later tasked with guarding the Eastern border of Rohan, while the Battle of the Black Gate was being fought.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He was one of the chief witnesses at Aragorn's coronation, with a new title that King Eomer bestowed upon him - Marshal of the East-mark.

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    Matt Kennard and Sam Kennard in Born of Hope (2009)

    ELLADAN & ELROHIR (ELVES)

    BACKGROUND: Elladan and Elrohir were the sons of Elrond, Lord of Rivendell, and brothers to Lady Arwen. The twins often rode into the wilderness to hunt Orcs, because they once captured and tortured their mother, Celebrian.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: They came to help Aragorn with a company of Rangers, led by Halbarad, and have followed him through the hardships of the Paths of the Dead, port of Pelargir, Battle of Pelennor Fields and the Battle of the Black Gate.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: After their father sailed to the Undying Lands, Elladan and Elrohir stayed in Rivendell, but it is not known whether they eventually left as well, or decided to die in Middle-earth, like their sister did.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    ERESTOR (ELF)

    BACKGROUND: Erestor was the chief counsellor of Elrond's household.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He was one of the main spokesmen during the Council of Elrond. Erestor did not support the idea of having a quest to destroy the One Ring, but rather to hide and guard it, suggesting Tom Bombadil as a possible keeper.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He was among the party that escorted Arwen to Minas Tirith, for her wedding to Aragorn.

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    Lex Lang in The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Ring (2003)

    ERKENBRAND (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Erkenbrand was a retired military commander of Rohan, serving as the Lord of Westfold and the fortress of Hornburg (Helm's Deep).

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Following the death of Prince Theodred, Erkenbrand came out of the retirement, strenghtened the walls of Hornburg, and fought at the Second Battle of the Fords of Isen, alongside Elfhelm and Grimbold. Unlike the film versions, it was Erkenbrand, not Eomer, who came with Gandalf to aid the defenders of Hornburg, during the Battle of Helm's Deep. That resulted in the turning point of the battle, and eventual victory of the Free Peoples.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: King Eomer named him Marshal of the West-mark.

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    Mickey Rooney and Sandy Duncan in The Fox and the Hound (1981)

    THE FOX (ANIMAL)

    BACKGROUND: A very insightful fox from the Shire.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: It saw Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee, and Merry Brandybuck sleeping outdoors, while they were leaving Shire with the One Ring. The Fox thought it was a very strange sight, and that there must be something odd behind it, not ever knowing how right it was.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Unknown. It probably continued to roam the regions of the Shire.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    FATTY BOLGER (HOBBIT)

    BACKGROUND: Fredegar 'Fatty' Bolger was a Hobbit of the Shire, and a good friend of Frodo Baggins.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Having knowledge about Frodo and the One Ring, he assissted Merry, Pippin and Sam in helping Frodo move from Shire to Buckland. When the Four Hobbits left Buckland, Fatty remained there to act as a decoy to the Nazgul, and, if need be, a messenger for Gandalf.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He was one of the resistance fighters against Saruman's rule of the Shire, but was captured and thrown into the dungeon. After the Battle of Bywater, he was set free.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    GHAN-BURI-GHAN (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Ghan-buri-Ghan was the Chief of the Wild People of Druadan Forest, also called Woses (by the Rohirrim) and Druedain (by the Elves).

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He helped the Rohirrim by taking their army through the secret forest path. That shortcut allowed them to avoid an army of Orcs, and arrive to the Battle of Pelennor Fields in time.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: King Elessar (Aragorn) issued a decree that Druadan Forest belongs only to Ghan and his people, and that no one else was allowed to enter it without their permission.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    GILDOR (ELF)

    BACKGROUND: Gildor Inglorion was an Elf of Rivendell, and the leader of one Wandering Company of Elven travellers.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He and his company have met Frodo, Sam and Pippin, while travelling from the Tower Hills (west of the Shire) to Rivendell. They provided food and shelter to the Hobbits, and Gildor also gave a valuable advice to Frodo. Gildor later met Tom Bombadil, Aragorn and Elrond, and told them about the whereabouts of the Hobbits.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He accompanied Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Galadriel, Elrond, and their companions, on the road to the Grey Havens.

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    Peter Hambleton in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    GLOIN (DWARF)

    BACKGROUND: Gloin was a Dwarf of the Lonely Mountain, and a former companion of Thorin Oakenshield in the Quest of Erebor.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He was sent by King Dain Ironfoot to seek advice in Rivendell, and to warn Bilbo that Sauron is seeking a 'Baggins from the Shire'. He and his son Gimli were present at the Council of Elrond, where Gloin informed the council of the news concerning Erebor, the Nazgul, and the possible beginnings of the war in the East.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Having survived the Siege of Erebor by Sauron's forces, he died in peace, years later.

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    The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II (2006)

    GLORFINDEL (ELF)

    BACKGROUND: Glorfindel was one of the mightiest Elves still inhabiting Middle-Earth. A veteran of the wars against Angmar, he even made the Witch-king flee from him, by simply showing up on the battlefield.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: He was dispatched by Elrond to search for Frodo and bring him to safety, since the Nazgul feared Glorfindel's power. He saved Frodo, by carrying him on horseback to Rivendell, while being pursued by the Black Riders. At the Council of Elrond, he was considered as a possible member of the Fellowship of the Ring, but Gandalf noted that his great power (and therefore, greater visibility to the Enemy) would be of little use in their mission of secrecy.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He was among the party that escorted Arwen to Minas Tirith, for her wedding to Aragorn.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    HALBARAD (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Halbarad was one of the prominent Rangers of the North (Dunedain) - the Men who guarded the regions surrounding Bree and Shire.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Elrond and Galadriel sent Halbarad a message to help with the War of the Ring. He responded by gathering 30 Rangers, and was joined by Elladan and Elrohir as well. They came to help Aragorn (their Chieftain), and have followed him through the hardships of the Paths of the Dead, port of Pelargir and the Battle of Pelennor Fields, where Halbarad himself was tasked with carrying Aragorn's battle standard.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He was killed during the war, at the Battle of Pelennor Fields.

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    The Lord of the Rings: Conquest (2009)

    HIRGON (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Hirgon was a messenger of Gondor who carried the Red Arrow - an object that was sent to Gondorian allies in the times of great danger.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Alongside one companion, Hirgon narrowly escaped Orcish patrols, and successfully brought the Red Arrow from Steward Denethor of Gondor, to King Theoden of Rohan. However, he and his companion were killed by the Orcs on their return, so Denethor never got the message that Rohirrim were coming to the aid of Gondor.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Killed during the war.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    IMRAHIL (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Imrahil the Fair was the Prince of Dol Amroth (a principality of Gondor) and a prominent military commander. He was the brother-in-law of Denethor, Steward of Gondor.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Imrahil came to the aid of Gondor with a company of Swan Knights and 700 soldiers. He and his men saved the life of a wounded Faramir, while he was retreating from Osgiliath. Imrahil was one of the leading commanders in the defence of Minas Tirith, the Battle of Pelennor Fields and the Battle of the Black Gate.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: He became an advisor and a general of King Elessar (Aragorn), while also becoming a part of the Great Council of Gondor. His daughter Lothiriel was wedded to King Eomer of Rohan.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    IORETH (MAN)

    BACKGROUND: Ioreth was an old healing-woman of Minas Tirith, who had great knowledge about healing lore, folk-tales and old sayings.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: After the Battle of Pelennor Fields, she told Gandalf an old saying: "The hands of the King are the hands of a healer". This inspired him to bring Aragorn to the Houses of Healing, where he saved the lives of many wounded (including Eowyn and Faramir), using the athelas plant. She was very talkative, much to the annoyance of Aragorn and Gandalf.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Unknown. She probably stayed in Minas Tirith, continuing her work of healing and gossiping.

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    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    QUICKBEAM (ENT)

    BACKGROUND: Quickbeam was one of the youngest Ents of Fangorn Forest, known for his unusual hastiness. He gained that nickname when another Ent asked him a question, and he answered before the question was finished - a rare thing for an Ent to do.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: When the Ents were deciding whether to attack Isengard or not, he was the first among them to say 'yes'. While the other Ents were still arguing at the Entmoot, Treebeard sent Merry and Pippin to Quickbeam, to shelter the Hobbits at his home. He participated in the Siege of Isengard, nearly capturing Saruman.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Alive and well, he was hanging around with Treebeard, in the flooded valley of Isengard.

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    Sylvester McCoy in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

    RADAGAST (MAIA)

    BACKGROUND: Radagast the Brown was a Wizard, a member of the same Wizard Order (the Istari) as Gandalf and Saruman. He was a friend of animals - especially birds, and a master of shapes and natural lore. However, he didn't care much about playing a part in the major events of Middle-earth, which was a task of all Istari. His place of living was called Rhosgobel, located at the edge of Mirkwood.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: Radagast warned Gandalf that the Nazgul are searching the Shire for the One Ring, and also told him to meet with Saruman, not knowing of his betrayal. That led Gandalf to be imprisoned by Saruman, but he was saved by the Eagle-Lord Gwaihir, who was sent by Radagast to scout the area and gather informations about the moving of the enemies.

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Unknown. He probably remained in Rhosgobel, still uninterested in big things that happened (and that will happen) in Middle-earth.

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    The Lord of the Rings Online (2007)

    TOM BOMBADIL & GOLDBERRY (UNKNOWN)

    BACKGROUND: Tom Bombadil was a ancient and mysterious entity, immensely powerful within his realm - not even being affected by the power of the One Ring. His wife Goldberry (daughter of the River-Woman) was wise, beautiful, and had an enchanting singing voice. They lived in a house located between the dangerous Old Forest and the haunted Barrow Dows.

    DURING THE WAR OF THE RING: They supplied the Four Hobbits with food, advice, and safe lodging for several days. Tom also saved them from the evil Old Man Willow, rescued them from a tomb inhabited by the undead barrow-wights, and gave them magical daggers (one of which Merry used to wound the the Witch-king).

    AFTER THE WAR OF THE RING: Unknown. They probably continued to live peacefully in their realm.

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    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

    None of these characters is interesting enough to be adapted.

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