“Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden! Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter! Spears shall be shaken, Shields shall be splintered, a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor! Death! Death! Death! Forth Eorlingas!” - Théoden’s war cry
Campaign Features
Beacons of Gondor
Light the Beacons of Rohan and recieve aid from Gondor
Theoden’s Spell
Dispel Grima from your court and release Theoden from his spell so he can exact his revenge on Saruman for his trickery and deceit
Glittering Caves
Restore the Glittering Caves of Helm’s Deep and cultivate a new home for lost Dwarves
These men represent the military elite of Rohan, hand-picked by the King himself from amongst the most promising warriors of the kingdom. During the time of peace, these men stand in guard and protect the Golden Hall of Meduseld while constantly keeping up their military prowess by training in the barracks. But when the shadow of war is upon Rohan, these Bodyguards accompany the king and marshals to battle. Charging the front line with their sturdy spears, all clad in state of the art scale-armour and wearing a round shield, these loyal Bodyguards leave little doubt to the enemy about who they are dealing with.
Usually the people of Rohan fight on horseback, but when the occasion arises and they need infantry, these men dismount and fight on foot. Dismounted these men make excellent heavy infantry. Wearing heavy chain mail and armed with a strong shield and a spear.
These Riders are the backbone of any Rohirrim army. Rohan's armies consist mainly of cavalry, and these men are the ones who can take down any foe in their path. They charge into the enemy to bring chaos and death, and while the lighter troops pursue the routing foe, these men search for new targets and ride them down.
These experienced warriors have long served the Mark as excellent support cavalry. They are equipped with deadly javelins and hand axes. Their armour piercing javelins, light horses, and strong armour allow them to harass the enemy lines with ease. Contrary to belief, their melee ability is never to be underestimated either. Such versatility, aided by their good morale, makes these riders extremely valuable soldiers.
Though the axe is a popular weapon for soldiers of Rohan, wielding a sword shows that the wielder is a man of more than average combat skill. These swordsmen hail from the Folds of Rohan, minor noblemen, freemen, and veteran soldiers – they all have superior training to the common soldiers. They are clad in decent armour, all wearing at least ring-mail, their endurance in battle depending on it. At times if the need arises, the Rohirrim fight on foot, and they do it as well as on horseback. These Rohan swordsmen can punish most other infantry.
Rohan is not well known for its archers, but that doesn’t mean that the Rohirrim make no use of them. Some men simply can’t afford a horse, or they dismount to fight in fortresses on foot. The Archers of Rohan, compared to other archers in Middle-earth, are only average shooters, but they still have many uses for any Rohirrim commander. The men that choose to use a bow instead of fighting with spears and swords are often those that either live in wooded areas or in the wide lands of the north. In those lands they use the bow as their primary weapon for the hunt, and that has given them a certain expertise which is useful in battle. These men wear mail armour and a helmet for protection, and they use a simple axe for close combat situations. Eorling Archers have somewhat low morale and they are not to be expected to turn the tide of a battle, but as long as a wise commander keeps these men out of the battle clashes, their arrows will find their targets and contribute greatly to the Rohirrim.
The axe is an invaluable tool to the Rohirrim in times of peace and a deadly weapon in times of war. The men that wield it are usually not professional soldiers, but that does not mean they should not be feared. The blood of the middle men burns brightly in their veins, and the servants of the Dark Lord would be folly to cross them. They also carry a shield and mail, and their axe gives them a considerable advantage over heavily armed opponents.
What is a Rider of Rohan without his horse? An excellent spearman that can't gallop, that's for sure. These Spearmen of Rohan are courageous warriors, and without their normal mounts they are only encouraged to fight harder! Fit with ordinary light mail and wielding a fine spear and round shield, the greatest weapon these Spearmen possess is their ability to unseat other horsemen with calm and cool precision and efficiency. Rohirrim translated from Sindarin means "Horse-lords," and it is immediately obvious that the people of Rohan are the unparalleled masters of horses. This natural affinity between the Rohirrim and their steeds gives them a unique and deadly set of battle tactics, for no one knows how to use AND defend against a furious cavalry charge better than the Horse-lords themselves! Rohan Spearmen may not have the best armour or the strongest resolve, but what they do have is a natural ability to deftly wield a spear in many different ways, and expertly impale an Uruk or a Warg in many different places.
Deep in the heart of the White Mountains lie the Glittering Caves, a vast network of awe inspiring caverns and crevices that glitter like the stars above. The Dwarves value this great space very highly and many have made pilgrimages to the great fortress of the Hornburg as the Deeping wall also covers the only northern entrance into these caves. Now a contingent of Dwarves have been allowed to settle the caves and begin construction of new dwarven mansions here. In payment they have outfitted and trained a band of very hardy dwarves whose role is to defend the Hornburg with all they have and fit in the name of the King of the Mark. Thus, the Guard of the Caves were born. Marching to battle in the iconic Rohirrim chain mail, altered by dwarven smiths, and wielding sturdy shields and axes, they will fight to the death in defence of the Hornburg and the almost holy site they now call home.
Guardians of the Hornburg, the Helmingas is one of the few, if not the only, permanent garrison maintained within the borders of Rohan. Defying the warrior tradition of the Rohirrim, these warriors chose to fight on foot, sacrificing mobility for accuracy. Armed with a bow and an axe, as well as being clad in the typical mail armour of the Rohirrim, the Helmingas excels at defensive duties.
These men represent the military elite of Rohan, hand-picked by the King himself from amongst the most promising warriors of the kingdom. During the time of peace, these men stand in guard and protect the Golden Hall of Meduseld while constantly keeping up their military prowess by training in the barracks. But when the shadow of war is upon Rohan, the Royal Guard is summoned by the king and accompanies him to battle either by foot or horse. Charging the front line with their sturdy spears, all clad in state of the art scale-armour and wielding the great round shields of Rohan, the Royal Guard leaves little doubt to the enemy about who are they dealing with.
Eorling means follower of Eorl, the founder of Rohan, and Eorling Militia are loyal and capable soldiers. With just a spear, a round shield, and a typical Eorling helmet these are the lowest class of Eorlingas, but they are still good warriors. Eorling Militia are the soldiers you can always count on when the villages of Rohan must be defended while the mighty riders of Rohan aren’t there to help.
The empty plains of the Riddermark are not easily traversed. These peasants, however, have long been trading between the desolate settlements of Rohan, and thus have excellent knowledge of the paths and shelters hidden throughout the landscape. Armed with a simple spear and wearing clothing or some leather armour, these riders are not your ideal shock force. Their primary tactics consist of hit and run methods to harass enemy lines, and it is wise to leave the prolonged fighting to more suitable units.
Riddermark Axemen are fearsome and highly trained warriors. Many soldiers in the armies of the Rohirrim wield axes, but these men are the elite among them. Wielding two handed axes gives them the strength to take down any unit - Infantry, Trolls or whatever an enemy would use against them. Being heavily armoured makes them hard to kill, either by a sword or an arrow.
Riddermark Axemen are fearsome and highly trained warriors and when they mount up they form Rohan's heaviest, mobile, division of armour killers. Many soldiers in the armies of the Rohirrim wield axes, but these men are the elite among them and they wield their deadly weapon with an awe-inspiring skill from atop their sturdy Rohirrim mounts; anything, be they infantry, Trolls or whatever an enemy would use against them, will struggle to fend off an assault by these fearsome men of Rohan. In addition, being well armoured makes them hard to kill, either by sword or arrow.
Riders of the Fold have long served the Mark as excellent support cavalry. They are equipped with strong bows and hand axes. Their bows, light horses and strong armour allow them to outshoot lighter equipped missile troops, and their melee prowess is never to be underestimated at close quarters. Such versatility, aided by their good morale, makes the Riders of the Fold extremely valuable soldiers.
Rohirrim are medium armoured companies which form the backbone of Rohan's army. These companies are formed from horsemen who cannot afford expensive heavy armour. Still, their lighter armour protects vital body areas and allows these riders to be fast and agile. Without heavy armour and with unarmored horses, these units are cheaper to equip and make deadly, mobile cavalry that can strike hard and pull out quick, and then repeat until the enemy has had enough.
Being a nation that that has such a rich history of cavalry it is only natural to have mounted archers. Armed with a good bow and coupled with a swift horse, these horse archers can be a formidable force. These men give Rohan the long range that they desperately need without having to be slowed down by foot archers. Armed with an axe when close quarters ensues, they are capable of self-defence, but it's best to keep these men out of the thick of battle, for they lack a shield and the heavier armour of their more melee-based counterparts.
These men represent the military elite of Rohan, hand-picked by the King himself from amongst the most promising warriors of the kingdom. During the time of peace, these men stand in guard and protect the Golden Hall of Meduseld while constantly keeping up their military prowess by training in the barracks. But when the shadow of war is upon Rohan, the Royal Guard is summoned by the king and accompanies him to battle either by foot or horse. Charging the front line with their sturdy spears, all clad in state of the art scale-armour and wearing a round shield, the Royal Guard leaves little doubt to the enemy about who are they dealing with.
Although men fight for Rohan in vast numbers, women have a long heritage of fighting for the nation as well that goes back to the invasion of Rohan by the Easterlings where they took to the saddle and rode and fought as men did. Now that once again the plains are threatened, the Lady Éowyn has marshalled any women who wish to fight to once again take up arms and ride out against the invaders. Do not underestimate these women, for their enthusiasm for warfare and their determination to defend their home has spurred them to master the javelin and the lance faster than most men. Furthermore the lighter weight of the rider and equipment means that the horses they ride can sprint even faster than normal, making them some of the swiftest and most skilled riders in Middle Earth. Any foes of Rohan would do well to fear these riders for their javelins can easily slay any heavy units before the riders run down any enemy cavalry and light infantry with their immense speed.
