After the Battle of the Hornburg, Théoden, accompanied by Gandalf, journeyed to the remnants of Isengard, where he encountered Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took. He quickly developed a fondness for Merry and showed a keen interest in learning more about the Shire, particularly the Hobbit traditions related to pipe-weed. Traveling to Dunharrow via mountain trails, Théoden arrived to discover the muster of Rohirrim in full progress. That evening, errand riders from Gondor arrived, delivering ... (Read More)