The Lord of the Rings · Character

Targon

  • Minor
  • First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 1

Targon is a minor character in The Lord of the Rings (Book 3).

Gender
male
First appears
Book 3 · Ch. 1
Books
1

Targon serves in Beregond’s company of the Guard. When called to the storehouse and buttery, he provides bread, butter, cheese, apples, and newly drawn ale for Beregond and Pippin. Beyond this small act of helpfulness, the text gives no further history or arc.

Description

Targon is a man of Beregond’s company in the Guard, but his age, height, build, skin tone, hair, eyes, and facial features are not described. No details of his clothing or armor are supplied. His only clear visual context is his service among the guards of Minas Tirith.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 3The Return of the King

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