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This series of drabbles I have filed as Romance/Humour. Strictly speaking 'Broken Peace' might not fit this classification. Éomer's love for his wife seems obvious though. As for humour: Éomer knows his Helm!
It is inspired by a line from Appendix A in LotR, 'In Éomer's day in the Mark people had peace who wished for it (…)'
Broken Peace
As summoned, Théodwald was waiting for the king's arrival at Helm's barrow. Éomer's wrath showed in his clenched jaws, his narrowed eyes, and chilled, even tone. 'I do not permit brawls in my house, nor will I tolerate your grievous, inexcusable insult to the queen. For violating the peace of the hall, I banish you from Edoras, until the time the queen has born me a male heir.'
Théodwald bellowed, stricken, 'So by expelling me from your council, you will punish the Wold too!'
Éomer coldly riposted, 'Your son, Ethelwald, will represent the Wold. You are fortunate to be alive!'
Set at the Barrowfield, outside of Edoras, 2 F.A. (3022 T.A.)
Théodwald is lord of the Wold and a lineal descendant from Fréawine, younger brother of Fréaláf, both sons of Helm Hammerhand's sister Hild.
Théodwald: from Théod – folk and Wald – to reign, power; forest.
Ethelwald: from Ethel - noble, heritage and Wald – to reign, power; forest
Éomer and Lothíriel's children:
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5. Elfgar, marries Ethelberg, daughter of Ethelwald (son of Théodwald)
6. Elfcwen, marries Eldarion, son of Elessar and Arwen
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