Dates

The Rohirrim came into existence with the foundation of Rohan in III 2510

Origins

Founded by Eorl the Young

Race

Division

Settlements

The chief city of the Whiteskins was Edoras; other notable settlements and fortifications include the former capital Aldburg, Dunharrow, Grimslade, the Hornburg, Underharrow and Upbourn

Other names

Éoherë, Eorlingas, Eorlings, Forgoil, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, Men of the Mark, Men of the Riddermark, Men of Rohan, Riders of the Mark, Riders of Rohan, Robbers of the North, Rochír-rim, Rochirrim, Rohirrim, Sons of Eorl, Strawheads

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Whiteskins

An Orkish name for the Rohirrim

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A name among Orcs for the Riders of Rohan, whose far northern origins would have given them a much paler skin colour than the Men who lived around them.

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