Déor

Second son of Éomer, eighteenth King of Rohan, and Lothíriel of Dol Amroth. Although only a year younger than his older brother, Elfwine, Déor was small for his age, and struggled to shine against his talented older brother. This earned him the sympathy of another second son with an impressive older brother, his uncle Faramir (see Fair Game).

In the summer of 3036/F.A.15, Déor holidayed with his brother at his aunt and uncle's home in Emyn Arnen. While on a walk in the hills around the Prince's home with his uncle, Déor's life was threatened by the Easterling Bór son of Borlad, who had come to Ithilien with the intention of assassinating Faramir. To prevent Déor's kidnap, Faramir picked up a sword to defend him, which he had been unable to do for well over a decade. During the course of these events, Déor overcame his fear of heights.

This summer also marked the beginning of Déor's long friendship with his cousin, Léof..

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Déor was named after the seventh King of Rohan.