Chapter 11: Arrival at Edoras
They got up early the next morning and by mid-day, they were to Edoras. They came up over a hill and there before their eyes was the magnificent city of Edoras built on a hilltop.
"Edoras. And the Golden Hall of Meduseld. There dwells Eomer, King of Rohan." Gandalf said.
They rode forward to the city and up the hill to the Golden Hall. They tied their horses to a hitching post and entered the Hall. They saw Eomer sitting on his throne, sharpening his sword. He looked up from his work to see what new visitors had come.
"Hale, Eomer, son of Eomund, King of Rohan." Kira said.
Eomer stood up and walked over to them.
"Well met, Mithrandir, Lady Kira." he said.
"Hello, Eomer." Merry said.
"Merry, Pippin, what are you all doing in Edoras?" Eomer asked surprized.
"We need to sit down and talk." Merry said.
They all sat down at one of the tables off to the side with a large flagon of ale each.
"What's going on?" Eomer asked.
"You familiar with Saulon and the Sword of Power?" Merry asked.
Eomer shook his head.
"Saulon is just as powerful as Sauron, if not more. He forged the Sword of Power in the fires of Mount Kuwakundim in the Iron Hills. When he launched an attack on the Shire, Saradoc Brandybuck found it, but would not destroy it. All who follow in his bloodline are bound to its fate." Gandalf explained.
"Saradoc Brandybuck. Th- that means Merry must destroy it." Eomer said.
"Yes." Gandalf said, looking at the Sword in its scabbard hanging from Merry's back.
"I wish to accompany you on your Quest. You have my sword, Merry." Eomer said.
Merry nodded.
"When do we start off?" Eomer asked.
"Tomarrow moring we ride for Gondor." Gandalf answered.
"Why Gondor?" Eomer asked.
"Aragorn, Faramir, Legolas, and Gimli are to come with us." Gandalf answered.
Eomer nodded.
"Take some rest, you must be tired." he said.
The rest of that day they mostly rested and Merry and Pippin had a drinking contest.(Pippin won.)