Aragorn

## Personal Information

### Personality

Protective, brotherly, brave, born-to-be-leader, responsible, level-headed, sometimes hot-tempered, fearless

### Affiliations

Rangers of the North
Royal House of Gondor
Fellowship of the Ring

### Love Interest(s)

Eowyn (former love interest)
Arwen (true love and wife)

### Allies

Arwen, Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Legolas Greenleaf, Gimli, Merry Brandybuck, Pippin Took, Éowyn, Éomer, Théoden, Bilbo Baggins, Lord Elrond, Glóin, Lady Galadriel, Lord Celeborn, Haldir, Thranduil, the King of the Dead, Army of the Dead

### Minions

Rangers, knights of Gondor, the King of the Dead (formerly), Army of the Dead (formerly)

### Interests

Arwen, his companions, the stout hearts of hobbits, being labelled the heir of Gondor, family, apples, singing

### Dislikes

His friends in danger, the darkness, Sauron and his henchmen, being labelled the heir of Gondor (formerly)

### Powers and abilities

Sword-fighting skills
Leadership skills
Archery
Healing
Longevity

## Appearances

### Film(s)

*The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*
*The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*
*The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*

### Book(s)

*The Fellowship of the Ring*
*The Two Towers*
*The Return of the King*

## Portrayal

### Live Action

Viggo Mortensen

**Aragorn** (Viggo Mortensen) is one of the eight main protagonists of *The Lord of the Rings.*

He is the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor, and destined to unite the realms together.

## Background

Aragorn was Aragorn II, son of Arathorn and Gilraen, re-named Estel. At a young age, Aragorn was raised in Rivendell by Lord Elrond, as his ancestors before him had been.  When he grew older, Elrond revealed Estel's true heritage: he was really Aragorn, the heir to the throne of Gondor. Estel, or now his real name, Aragorn, fell in love with Arwen and she the same. However, Elrond warned Aragorn that Arwen could not be his wife until he was king.

Eventually, Aragorn left his mother and became the leader of the Rangers, taking on the name, Strider.  When he was twenty-seven years old, he met Legolas, the prince of Mirkwood and became very close friends with him. Gandalf also met him and the two also became great friends.

One day, he was told by Gandalf to meet Frodo Baggins and his companions at Bree should he not make it back.

Fifteen years after the quest of Erebor, Aragorn met Gandalf and became one of his close friends. Eventually, Aragorn served the armies of King Thengel and Steward Ecthelion, under the name of Thorongil. He eventually went east and was implied to reveal his identity to Thengel.

A couple of years after their first meeting, Gandalf tasked Aragorn to search for Gollum. Aragorn eventually found Gollum and had him brought to Mirkwood, where Thranduil imprisoned him. However, Gollum ends up escaping *(The Fellowship of the Ring)*

### Personality

Aragorn was a brave, fearless and noble man who was raised by Lord Elrond in Rivendell. His friends saw him as a wise and just leader whom they could trust. However, Upon first meeting Aragorn, the hobbits thought of him as untrustworthy, often talking behind his back. He proved not to be a servant of Sauron, as Aragorn was only seeking to protect them.

Aragorn was very wise, even having his wisdom as high as an elf due to being raised in Rivendell. For example, he knew to use the Athelas plant AKA kingsfoil, to heal others, as many people did not know of Kingsfoil's healing properties. Aragorn had self-doubt of himself, as he was said to walk away from the path of being a king by Lord Elrond. However, Sauron was said to fear what Aragorn would have become and even made it his goal so none could reclaim the throne. Other than his self-doubt in the role he had to play, Aragorn thought he was not capable of leading the Company after Gandalf's supposed death, and blamed any misfortunes of the company on himself. By the time of *Return of the King*, Aragorn had more self confidence in himself when given Anduril, fully accepting himself as Gondor's true king and leader, as he was adamant at saving his people and Middle-Earth.

Aragorn usually got a long well with his companions, and was friendly with them. However, he did not get along with companion, Boromir at first, as they often argued as Boromir felt that Gondor did not need a king. Eventually, he came to see Aragorn as a man he was willing to call king. Aragorn even wore Boromir's braces as remembrance for his fallen friend.

He was protective of every one of his loved ones, as he was very worried about Arwen when he thought he saw her dying in his dreams and went for his sword. As Strider, he became a very good friend of the Hobbits, even though they hardly thought he was a friend of Gandalf's. Aragorn also swore his allegiance to Frodo, showing a strong sense of loyalty to those he called friend. He also was unwilling to leave Merry and Pippin's fates to the Uruks and also regretted leaving Frodo and Sam to their quest.

Upon seeing Gandalf again, Aragorn smiled fondly at his old friend after thinking he was dead.

### Physical Appearance

Aragorn was a man about six feet tall, having mid-length brown hair, a short beard and was very handsome. During The Fellowship of the Ring, Aragorn had donned on an Elven cloak he got from Lothlórien and had on a chainmail with a black tunic, with dark brown boots and trousers. In *The Two Towers*, Aragorn is seen wearing Boromir's gauntlets to honor his fallen friend.

### Abilities

* **Leadership**
* Sword fighting
* **Healing**
* **Multilingual**

### Weapons and Equipment

* Sword - Before Andúril, Aragorn carried around a normal sword.
* Andúril - The shards of Narsil reforged into a new sword, Aragorn was given it by Lord Elrond

## *The Lord of the Rings*

### *The Fellowship of the Ring*

   After Bilbo's mysterious disappearance, Gandalf meets with Aragorn again, who promises to meet Frodo Baggins and his companions and guide them safely to Rivendell if Gandalf cannot make it there himself. Under the guise of his alias, Strider, Aragorn spies on the four hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin when they arrive. Sam points him out to Frodo, who immediately asks Barliman Butterbur who the man in the corner is. Butterbur reveals his identity, with Aragorn watching their every moves. He watches Frodo slip the Ring on.  inadvertently uses the ring to make himself invisible.

   When Frodo re-appears, Aragorn takes the Hobbit into his room. Burning the candlesticks around the room, Aragorn tells the frightened hobbit that he knows the people the ring he carries, despite Frodo's protests of carrying nothing. Aragorn takes off his hood, and asks Frodo if he's frightened, replies he is. However, the man senses that Frodo is not nearly as frightened as he should be, and Aragorn reveals he knows what is hunting Frodo and his friends. However, Strider is immediately spooked when the door opens up and quickly reaches for his sword, only for the door to reveal that it is just Sam, Merry and Pippin going to rescue Frodo from Aragorn. Sam demands Strider let Frodo go. However, Strider reveals that he is not there to fight or hurt Frodo by putting his sword back into his belt. Aragorn tells Frodo that they cannot wait for the wizard anymore and says that the Nazgul are coming.

The four hobbits and Strider move into a different inn when the Nazgul arrive, falling for the bait that the four hobbits are taking up quarters in the Prancing Pony. Frodo, the only one awake before the other three hobbits, asks Strider who the Nazgul are. The ranger answers that they were once men but were corrupted by the nine Rings of Power that Sauron gave them and tells the hobbits that they will never stop hunting them while retrieving the Ring for their master. The next morning, Aragorn and the hobbits leave Bree while buying a pony named Bill. Strider begins to lead the company to Rivendell. When Frodo asks where they are going, Aragorn merely responds, "Into the wild." Overhearing the Hobbits' conversation, Strider answers Sam's question that they are going to Rivendell as a safe haven.

Going on their way to Rivendell, Aragorn stops and turns to see the Hobbits unpacking for second breakfast. However, he tells them they don't stop until nightfall, unaware of the Hobbits' dietary needs. Pippin reasons they hadn't had breakfast yet, to which Aragorn responds that they already had it. However, the hobbit reasons they've already had their first one, and inquiries about their second breakfast. Aragorn walks up ahead and throws apples to Merry and Pippin for them to eat for second breakfast.

One night, Aragorn has the company sleep on Weathertop as he goes to scout the area. While scouting, Aragorn hears Frodo crying in pain from being stabbed by the Witch King of Angmar. With his torch in hand, Aragorn quickly runs to the hobbits' aid and sets the Nazgul on fire, causing them to flee. Aragorn quickly goes to Frodo's side and realizes that he cannot heal Frodo and will need Elven magic to save him. He quickly picks up the hobbit and signals for everyone to follow him as the Nazgul pursue them. Sam worries that they are six days from Rivendell and worries Frodo will not make it.

At least a day away from Rivendell, Sam realizes that Frodo is soon passing into the shadows and become a Ringwraith like the rest of them. Strider quickly asks Sam if he knows what kingsfoil is, but Sam says that it's just a weed. However, Strider reveals that it could slow the poisoning. He goes to look for the plant but stops when he sees Arwen there as he cuts the plant. Aragorn and Arwen both go to Frodo as Aragorn administrates the weed to Frodo's wound, which causes Frodo pain. Arwen insists that Frodo is fading and must be taken to her father. Aragorn carries Frodo to Arwen's horse and tells her that she should stay with the hobbits while speaking in Elvish. However, the young elf woman tells Strider she is not afraid of the Nazgul and the fastest rider. wishes Arwen god speed, to never look back as she takes Frodo with her. Aragorn continues to lead the remaining but reluctant hobbits to Rivendell through the secret passageway.

When the company reaches Rivendell, Frodo lies in bed as he recovers from the wound and awakes October 24. Later, Aragorn sits in a corner of his childhood home while reading a book. He meets another man named Boromir who is looking at the shards of Narsil and notices Aragorn sitting in the corner. as both men introduce themselves, Aragorn reveals his alias, Strider, and states he is a friend of Gandalf's. Boromir questions him no more as he insects the sword's shards. He accidentally cuts his finger, realizing it is still sharp, but immediately throws it down on the ground. Aragorn approaches the sword's hilt and places it back to where it belongs. Arwen approaches Aragorn and notices he still blamed Isildur and his ancestors before him. The fair elf assures her beloved that while he does have Isildur's blood within him, Aragorn is not Isildur himself. Together. The romantic duo stands on a bridge and reminiscing the day they first met. While on their romantic spot, Arwen professes that she chooses a mortal life and gives him her Evenstar (The Fellowship of the Ring).

Elrond eventually learns of Arwen's proclamation of mortality and confronts his foster son. Elrond tells Aragorn that their time in middle-Earth is at an end and tells Aragorn to let Arwen go and go to the west with her people and live in the evergreen Undying Lands. Aragorn says that it will be nothing more than a memory, however, Elrond yells that he will not leave his daughter to die. Aragorn insists that Arwen stays because she has hope for him in her heart. However, Elrond says that she stays for him and belongs with her people. Aragorn walks away in anger but knows that what Elrond says is true. (The two Towers)

Shortly after the confrontation with Elrond, Aragorn attends the meeting being taught by the Council of Elrond on what they should do with the Ring. Aragorn, along with the others, are shocked when Gandalf uses Black Speech when arguing with the One Ring. When Boromir suggests that they use the Ring against Mordor, Aragorn angrily tells Boromir that none may wield it against the Dark Lord, not even Boromir. The young prince of Gondor suspiciously asks how a ranger like Strider could know about such facts. One of Aragorn's old companions, Legolas reveals Strider's identity as Aragorn, son of Arathorn and Isildur's heir and true king of the throne of Gondor; much to the shocks of Frodo and Boromir. Aragorn calmly tells Legolas to sit back down. The news shocks Frodo. Boromir bitterly replies that Gondor has no king and Gondor needs no king After Frodo volunteers, or rather demands, to take the ring to Mordor to have it destroyed, Aragorn promises Frodo that his sword is in the Hobbit's service, joined by Gandalf, Boromir, Legolas, and Gimli. Sam, Merry and Pippin join as well, thus forming Fellowship of the Ring.

The night before Aragorn sets out to Mordor with the Fellowship, he visits his mother's memorial. Elrond approaches him, and comforts his foster son with knowledge that Gilraen wanted what was best for him.

## Gallery

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## Relationships

### Arwen

> "*I choose a mortal life.*"
> ― Arwen to Aragorn in *The Fellowship of the Ring*
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Aragorn fell in love with Arwen when he first met her. Arwen even gave up her immortality to be with him. They were true loves and would risk anything for each other.

Aragorn was in love with Arwen since he first saw her when she returned from her trip by visiting her mother's homeland, Lothlórien. However, he agreed to Elrond that he wouldn't marry her un til he was king. In a flashback that takes place during The Two Towers, it is revealed that Aragorn left for Arwen in helping Frodo and that he would want to return her necklace to her, but Arwen refuses, and says it was a sign for their love for one another.

He is consistently worried for her, but knows he must let her go with her other people to the Grey Havens. When Arwen was dying, Aragorn grew scared and was motivated even more to destroy Sauron. They eventually married and became King and Queen of the United Kingdom. Seeing that they have a son in a vision, they will have children to come in the future.

### Gandalf

Gandalf and Aragorn met each other in T.A. 2956, and had been friends for sixty-two years by the time of the Fellowship. Before it formed, Aragorn complied with Gandalf's instructions to wait for Frodo and his three companions at Bree and took responsibility over them, respecting Gandalf's orders at any time. However, this was not the case for when the Grey Wizard ordered for Aragorn to lead the rest of the company to the Bridge of Khazad-dûm but Aragorn hesitated.

After Gandalf fell in Moria, Aragorn expressed sadness and mourne for the loss of their friend. However, when he was revealed to be alive again, Aragorn was immediately glad to see his old friend again and even said that Gandalf still spoke in riddles. They shared an intimate moment when Gandalf consoled Aragorn for his choice in leaving Frodo and that Sauron feared Aragorn for what he would become. Also, before Gandalf left to find Eomer to come to Rohan's aid, Aragorn wished his friend luck.
Finally, when all seemed bleak during the Battle of the Hornburg, Aragorn was immediately  relieved when Gandalf had returned

### Legolas

Legolas, along with Gimli, is Aragorn's companions throughout The Two Towers and The Return of the King, as all three make up the Three Hunters.

Aragorn has  known Legolas from his younger says a s a Ranger of the North as seen in The Battle of the Five Armies, as it was Thranduil who told Legolas of Strider. Eventually, when the two of them developed a strong friendship, Strider told Legolas he was Aragorn, son of Arathorn and heir to the throne of Gondor. Thus a long friendship and loyalty grew. During the Council of Elrond, Legolas defended Aragorn when Boromir was insulting him. Legolas accompanied Aragorn on his quest to rescue Merry and Pippin, to battle in the battle of the Hornburg, and accompanied him to the Army of the Dead.

### Gimli

Gimli, along with Legolas, is Aragorn's companions throughout The Two Towers and The Return of the King, as all three make up the Three Hunters.
During their time as companions, Aragorn once reprimands Gimli for swearing at Haldir in Khuzdul, who also was a friend of Aragorn's in the past. Howeer, by *The Two Towers*, Aragorn and Gimli were friends fiercely loyal to each other.  Later, during the battle of the Hornburg, while Aragorn was shocked when Gimli asked him to toss him to where the Uruks were trying to break through the gate, he also promised the Dwarf to not tell Legolas he was doing what Gimli asked him to.

Gimli and Legoals assisted Aragorn on his quest to rescue Merry and Pippin, to battle in the battle of the Hornburg, and accompanied him to the Army of the Dead.

### Frodo Baggins

> " *I would have gone with you to the end. Into the very fires of Mordor.* "
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Aragorn first met Frodo in Bree when he took the Hobbit to his room. At first, Frodo was frightened by Aragornw hen he was in his Strider persona. Frodo was the only one of the four hobbits to trust Aragorn was a friend of Gandalf's. Frodo was also shocked when he learned that Strider was Aragorn, heir to the throne of Gondor.

By the time they were in the Council of Elrond, Aragorn and Frodo had become very good friends. Aragorn offfered his sword and joins the Company of the Ring to protect the Ring-bearer. Frodo began calling Aragorn by his real name than his alias and often yelled to Aragorn whenever he was in trouble. Aragorn also denied the Ring when Frodo offered it up to him and said he would follow him to the fires of Mount Doom and back, showing that he was taking his oath to protect Frodo very seriously. Following that, Aragorn yelled for Frodo to run as Uruks came to attack the Fellowship.

Aragorn later expressed regret in his desicion to leave Frodo on his own, but Gandalf consoled that he did the right thing.

## Trivia

* An abandoned concept was that Sauron and Aragorn fight one another during the Battle of the Black Gate. However, Jackson felt it was too drastic and that it delved the attention away from Frodo and Sam. Instead, Aragorn is seen fighting a troll.

## Appearances

### Movies

* *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies* (mentioned only as Strider)
* *The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring*
* *The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*
* *The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King*

### Tie in Books

* *The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion*