Folcwine (r. TA 2864 - TA 2903) was the fourteenth King of Rohan.

BiographyEdit

Born in TA 2830 Folcwine was the son of Folca the Hunter.

Folcwine became king in TA 2864 at the age of thirty-four, when his father was killed while hunting. During his reign Folcwine completely re-conquered the West-march between the rivers Adorn and Isen from the Dunlendings.

King Folcwine was the father of four children:

1. Folcred (TA 2858 - TA 2885)
2. Fastred (TA 2858 - TA 2885)
3. A daughter (Unknown)
4. Fengel (TA 2870 - TA 2953)

When news reached the ears of King Folcwine in TA 2885 that the Haradrim who had occupied South Gondor, invaded South Ithilien with a large force, King Folcwine mindful of the assistance that Gondor provided Rohan when it was besieged rapidly fulfilled the terms of the Oath of Eorl, and sent a large force of Rohirrim to the aid of Túrin II the Ruling Steward. King Folcwine desired to lead his men personally but was counselled not to do so, instead command of the forces of Rohan were entrusted to his elder twin sons Prince Folcred and Prince Fastred and although, the allied forces of Rohan and Gondor were victorious, the price paid by Rohan was quite high because both Folcred and Fastred were slain. After the victory Túrin II of Gondor paid King Folcwine a great weregild of gold as a recompense for his losses. King Folcwine died in TA 2903 at the age of seventy-three after having reigned thirty-nine years. Folcwine was succeeded by his fourth child and youngest son Fengel.