Voromir Holdblade

Armsmaster, and second in command of Sarn Castle, “Grandfather” Voromir Holdblade is Sarn Castle’s most experienced and skilled soldier. Approaching retirement, this veteran of the “frontier wars” has performed his duty along the Arthadan borders, surviving combat with Angmareans, Rhudaurans and Cardolani. A role model for the younger and less experienced knights of Siragale, Voromir has distinguished himself with his leadership and keen grasp of both strategy and tactics. He is both and is older and wiser than most, and it is said that his sword still thirsts for the blood of Orcs and Trolls. Though still physically strong and healthy he is beginning to realize that, for many people, it is a matter of debate whether their hair or their hearing is the first to go. His respectfully ignored deafness is a matter of concern to the other Reqauin of Sarn Castle. While Voromir not pleased by the influx of Hobbits to Siragale and Sarn Ford, and the resulting displacement of Dunedain from the lands he has personally fought for over many years, he does not allow his personal history to influence his treatment of the new residents of Arthedain. Indeed, his sense of justice is keenly demonstrated whenever called upon to resolve disagreements between Hobbits and the “Big People”. Unofficially advised in the nuances of Arthedainian law by Sarn Castle’s most distinguished legal scholar, his wife Celeserwen, Voromir is widely recognized for his open-mindedness and ability to empathize with both sides in an argument before coming to an arrangement both sides can, at least, grudgingly accept. Their well lettered grandchildren often perform scribe duties for the less-than-literate knights and militia-men of the fortress.