Prince Imrahil: Legends of Middle Earth

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[charleslarrivee]

There are a few characters who I understand PJ leaving out of the movies even though their absence is still sad, Tom Bombadil and Glorfindel for example. And then there are characters who would have REALLY benefited the movie by staying in, like Imrahil the kinda-elven Numenorean with some of the finest cavalry in Middle-earth and the ability to actually stand up to Denethor.

[Lawrence_Talbot]

I just recently read the LotR and was so shocked to learn about Prince Imrahil since he was never in the films. The guy is amazing. He rescues Faramir, rallies Gondor with Gandalf, regularly councils with Aragorn, recognizes Eowyn still lives and saves her from being essentially buried alive, leaves men behind to defend Minus Tirith when everyone sets off for the Black Gate, and fights right by Aragorns side to the very end. And the guy is Denethor’s brother in law and becomes Eomer’s father in law. For an overlooked side character, the guy plays a very important role during the final book.

[Bobay]

Fun fact: According to Tolkien in the book "The Nature Of Middle Earth" High Men of the Dunedain with Elvish blood had no facial hair. (Aragorn, Denethor, Boromir, Faramir and Prince Imrahil.)

[Djynni]

Imrahil and Glorfindel were always 2 of my favorites in the books. Great video as always.

[Intreductor]

"...and few indeed had dared to abide them or look on their faces in the hour of their wrath."

The absolute weight of this quote is immense. Imagine yourself a soldier who survived that battle, and you see the 3 of the riding into the city. You'd know, despite the victory, not to intrude upon them in that hour.

[Snaglbeest]

I love the part where you read that Imrahil and Gandalf almost double-handedly are what kept the defense strong during the battle until the Riders from Rohan arrive to relieve the seige.

[oscarstainton]

I lament the omission of the the supporting Gondorian characters from the book. Not just Prince Imrahil and the epic Swan Knights of Dol Amroth, but Beregond of the Citadel Guard and Ioreth of the Houses of Healing.

[TheWanderingFire]

Great video. Whenever I read the book I'm always surprised by how this guy that we haven't heard a word about before comes in basically like a second Aragorn, saving people, being wise, and not personally glamourous (although he's openly a ruling prince). He's just, and good, and awesome.

[theshirtbenyo]

I didn't know how much I needed this video. Prince Imrahil and Dol Amroth has always fascinated me.

[daviddudas]

What I love about Imrahil is that he somewhat grounds the deeds done by the main characters of the book. In real life you often have people behind the scenes that do so much for their cause, and yet aren’t as lauded. Agrippa for Augustus, Narses or perhaps Belisarius for Justinian, Subutai for Genghis Khan, John Kourkouas for Romanos Lekepanos, and so many others. Often unsung heroes driving forward for a larger cause.

[uriustosh]

Nice one Robert. Reading LOTR as a kid, Imrahil was my favorite character in the whole series. He just has an aura of greatness and strength that radiates in the book.

[trickykondo]

I understand why he was left out of the movies, but this was always one of the characters I was most intrigued about from the book. As a youth I remember feeling somewhat bewildered at this prince suddenly appeared and began to perform amazing feats worthy of Aragorn. I've developed a slightly better understanding of how he fits into the tapestry of Tolkein's world now, but thank you for filling in more of the blanks for me.

[edt]

I love these Middle Earth deep cuts - quality content, as always! :D

[lordofthehouseofstormcrows]

Yes! All hail the Silver Swan of Dol-Amroth

[papapedro]

I always interpreted Imrahil saying “your son returns after great deeds” more as him sarcastically calling Denethor a dickhead for sending his son on a suicide mission than sticking up for Faramir (I suppose both could be equally true)

[bluemoonflame]

I grew up with LOTR, it was a series my mom read to us as kids and I have read it several times since. Your series has given me a newfound appreciation for the depth and quality of Tolkien's character development, and how character and history can be blended together.
I'm planning to do my first reread of the series in about a decade in no small part due to your videos. Thank you!

[davidwilby]

Another great video. This is why I have only watched the movies once, but have read the books about 20 times. Tolkien never wrote a character that did not have a purpose in moving the story forward or connecting the characters together or the greater history. Love your videos.

[freibier]

Great video. What a shame that so many Tolkien fans who get their knowledge mainly from the movies will never know what an awesome, humble badass Prince Imrahil was.

[XaloGunner]

I was only 15 when the final movie came out so I'd only read the books once and didn't know as well...but keeping Imrahil out of the last movie was a real shame. Tolkien wrote an amazing character that was so capable and good that audiences probably would have chalked it up to a movie creation.

Love that Prince.

[istari]

Along with Glorfindel, Imrahil is one of the two characters who I most wish appeared in the movies. If by some miracle someone were to make a TV version of LOTR worthy of the name then they could finally receive the recognition they deserve.