October 10, 2003

Re: Aragorn Or Theoden Leading the Charge?
Ar-Pharazon

From looking closely at the trailer, I do not think it is Aragorn leading the charge of the Rohirrim on the Pelenor. When we hear Aragorn begin his speech, "I see the same fear....," there is a white horse riding in front of the Rohirrim. It appears to be Theoden with the same armor he had at Helm's Deep. Minas Tirith is also plain to see in the background. When Aragorn finishes his speech, he whirls around on a brown horse and the Black Gates are in the background. Two entirely separate scenes are spliced over Aragorn's speech. I'm almost certain we need not fret that Theoden will lead the charge onto the Pelenor.

"Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden! ... Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!"