{"product_id":"1999-eowyn-and-the-lord-of-the-nazgul-66603","title":"1999 Éowyn and the Lord of the Nazgul poster Poster, Ted Nasmith, Witchking of Angmar, Middle Earth, Lord of the Rings, print wall art decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e1999 Éowyn and the Lord of the Nazgul poster Poster, Ted Nasmith, Witchking of Angmar, Middle Earth, Lord of the Rings, print wall art decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster \"Eowyn and the Witch King of Angmar\" is from a 1999 exhibition in Roanna, France from Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith outlining one of the pivotal battles of the Battle of the White City, Minas Tirith in Gondor in the Gladden Fields during the War of the Ring from the Third Age in the \"Return of the King\".\u003cbr\u003e\nNasmith also was asked by Tolkien's publishers to provide the artwork for the first illustrated edition of The Silmarillion in 1996.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is one of a limited print run of 300 for the exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: 23.5 in x 16 in (60 cm x 40 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Witch-king mounted his winged beast and rallied his troops against the furious cavalry charge of the Rohirrim. The army of Rohan was slowed, their initial impetus overthrowing many companies of Orcs but then being blunted by fresh reserves, including Mûmakil – allowing the hosts of Mordor to reorganize. The Witch-king seized this opportunity to strike down King Théoden while his troops were in confusion. Flying on the back of his beast he drove down upon the king, and the surrounding Rohirrim horses panicked as his beast attacked. Théoden's horse Snowmane became frightened, was struck by a black dart and fell upon his master, crushing him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the Nazgûl hovered on his great beast over the dying Théoden, the King's niece Éowyn and the hobbit Meriadoc Brandybuck stood in his way. Éowyn slew his winged beast with a single stroke of her sword, severing its neck. The Wraith-king arose, and giving a cry of hatred he shattered her shield and broke her left arm with a single blow of his mace. But as he towered over her, preparing to deliver the final blow, Merry stabbed his sword – an enchanted Barrow-blade, one of the few weapons that could have penetrated his defences – from behind into the sinew of his knee, breaking the spell binding his undead flesh to his will. While the Lord of the Nazgûl was distracted, Éowyn drove her sword where the head of the wraith would have been, slaying him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prophecy made by Glorfindel at the Battle of Fornost centuries before was fulfilled, as Éowyn was a woman. The Witch-king's death changed the tide of the battle, and ultimately the outcome of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese posters are sent as unframed. They will be sent in a cardboard tube for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the FAQ section for more information on shipping, tracking and insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lampposted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57206271345027,"sku":"L52MB","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8538\/7139\/files\/il_fullxfull.4616990910_4kzb.jpg?v=1768970620","url":"https:\/\/lampposted.com\/products\/1999-eowyn-and-the-lord-of-the-nazgul-66603","provider":"Lampposted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}