Elowyn

—Elowyn speaking to Gandalf in Erthad prologue "TA-3008"

**Elowyn**, daughter of Melethor, was a Gondorian soldier and member of the Fellowship of the Ring.

After the War of the Ring, she became Captain of the White Tower and married Kili of Erebor.

## Biography

### Early life

Elowyn was born on March 27th TA 2997 in Minas Tirith. She is the only daughter of Élowyn, daughter of Celmund of Rohan, and Melethor, Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien, son of Ecthelion II and brother of the Ruling Steward of Gondor, Denethor II.

Elowyn's mother died as she had just given birth of her daughter, and six months later, Melethor died in an orc ambush. Elowyn found herself orphaned, and Denethor took the responsibility of raising her. However, his despise for his brother was transmitted to his daughter, and he refused to take care of her soon after taking her in. So, his two sons, Boromir (aged 19) and Faramir (aged 14), took care of her, and taught her everything.

When Elowyn was eight years old, Denethor tried to have her killed by giving the order to drown her from a boat. Luckily, Boromir did not let that happen, and saved her. Nonetheless, Elowyn developed a fear of water after the incident.

### War of the Ring

 —Elowyn speaking to Boromir in Erthad chapter 1 "Reunion"

#### The Fellowship

 —Elowyn joining the Fellowship in Erthad chapter 10 "Fate"

After successfully convincing Boromir she should accompany him on a voyage to Rivendell, they set out together from Minas Tirith on July 4th TA 3018 only to arrive to Rivendell 112 days after.

#### The Breaking of the Fellowship

 —Elowyn singing at Boromir's funeral in Erthad chapter 22 "The Breaking of the Fellowship"

#### The six hunters

 —Elowyn speaking to Kili in Erthad chapter 24 "The Six Hunters"

#### The Battle of the Hornburg

 —Elowyn reciting the poem "Markirya" after getting knocked off the wall in Erthad chapter 29 "The Battle of the Hornburg"

#### To Minas Tirith

 —Elowyn speaking to Aldswith in Erthad chapter 31, "The Beacons of Minas Tirith"

#### The Battle of Minas Tirith

 —Elowyn speaking to Denethor in Erthad chapter 32 "The Steward"

#### The Houses of Healing

 —Elowyn speaking to Kili in Erthad chapter 36 "Love Beyond Sorrow"

### Later years

Elowyn led a part of Gondor’s army to battle at the battles of Dale and Erebor against the Easterlings in TA 3019. At the end of the same year she left Minas Tirith alone with Legolas to join the army of Mirkwood in a battle against the orcs of Gundabad, and was injured.

Only a few months after King Elessar’s crowning, Faramir withdrew his title as Captain of the White Tower, passing it to Elowyn.

## Appearance and personality

Elowyn, despite having Rohirrim blood from her mother, has taken the looks from Gondor. She was taller than the women of Gondor, had long brown hair (which she had cut by Kili after the Battle of the Hornburg) and blue eyes. She had freckles on her cheeks, nose and forehead.

## Etymology

Elowyn is named after her mother, Élowyn, and her name is of Rohirrim origin. Though her name was made to match one of the author's name, it can still be translated as "elk of joy" which makes no sense but it's alright.

## Quotes

 —Elowyn speaking to a Rohirrim soldier in Erthad Chapter 10 "Fate"