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King Brand of Dale

Brand

Biographical information

Other names

Titles

King of Dale, Bearer of the Bow

Date of birth

Late Third Age ?

Year ascended to the throne

TA 3007

Date of death

March 17, 3019

Realms ruled

Dale, Laketown

Spouse

Unnamed wife

Weapon

Bow of Bard, sword

Physical description

Race

Men

Culture

Men of Dale

Gender

Male

Height

Hair color

Eye color

Peter Jackson's Film Trilogy

Actor

Voice

Character

Brand was the King of Dale during the War of the Ring. Brand was the son of Bain and the grandson of Bard the Bowman, who slew the dragon Smaug. Brand became King of Dale in TA 3007. He maintained good relations with the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain and his realm extended as far south as Celduin and as far east as Carnen.

BiographyEdit

In the year leading up to the War of the Ring, messengers from Mordor came to Dale seeking news of Bilbo Baggins and the Ring that he bore. King Brand demanded that they leave but he feared that Dale would be attacked from the east.

The attack came in March of 3019. Easterlings crossed the Redwater and Brand retreated to Dale. The Men of Dale led by Brand and the Dwarves of the Lonely Mountain led by Dain Ironfoot fought side by side for three days in the Battle of Dale. On March 17, King Brand was killed and Dain stood over his body wielding his axe until he too was slain. The men and dwarves took refuge in the Lonely Mountain until news of the victory in the South reached them and they came forth to drive away their attackers. Brand's son Bard II succeeded him as King of Dale.^[1][2][3]

Portrayal in adaptationsEdit

Video gamesEdit

Brand was also a playable hero in The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II: The Rise of the Witch-king.

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "Many Meetings" pg. 229
2. ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond" pgs. 241-42
3. ↑ The Complete Guide to Middle-earth

External linkEdit

• Brand at Tolkien Gateway