As the armies of Isengard bear down upon Helm’s Deep, all those who can wield a sword are called to its defence – even those who would normally be deemed too young to fight. Amongst these is Haleth, the young son of Hama. Haleth has never seen combat, yet he possesses the makings of a true warrior, one who could rise through the ranks of the Rohirrim should he survive the battle of the Hornburg. Even as he fights, Haleth remembers the words of encouragement spoken to him by Aragorn, spurring him on to deeds far beyond expectation.
An aging man of Rohan, Aldor has lived within the
