King of Rohan who rallies his people against evil.
Gandalf restores Théoden's ability to rule and resist Saruman.
Gandalf leads the group to Edoras and frees Théoden from Saruman's control.
Saruman manipulates Théoden and attacks his kingdom.
Théoden is under Saruman's control, and Saruman sends an Uruk-hai army against Rohan.
Wormtongue exercises influence over the weakened king.
Wormtongue is described as Saruman's servant and helps maintain control over Théoden.
Aragorn supports Théoden during Rohan's decisive defense.
Aragorn arrives at Helm's Deep, warns Théoden about Saruman's army, and helps prepare the defense.
Their bond survives Éomer's temporary exile.
Éomer explains that he was exiled by Théoden and later arrives with Gandalf to support the king at Helm's Deep.
Haldir's forces reinforce Théoden's outnumbered army.
Haldir and a company of Elves arrive at Helm's Deep to aid Théoden's defenders.
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