King of Rohan who overcomes manipulation to lead his people.
They unite their forces against the Orc army.
Aragorn travels with Théoden to Isengard, and Théoden later brings Rohan's army to Gondor's aid.
Their coordinated leadership links Gondor's and Rohan's defenses.
Gandalf accompanies Théoden during the return to Edoras and later marshals Minas Tirith's defenders while Théoden leads Rohan's charge.
Their family bond gives the battlefield loss personal weight.
Éowyn is identified as Théoden's niece and is present when he is mortally wounded and dies in her arms.
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