Eowyn

Daughter of Eomund and sister of Eomer, the Third Marshal of Riddermark. She was as beautiful as she was deadly, her skill as a warrior being not inferior to that of any mortal man. When Aragorn came to Rohan in search of help in the threatening war, Eowyn fell in love with him. When he set out south to Gondor, she joined the army in secret, disguised as Dernhelm, a young Rider. She was guided not only by her passion for Aragorn, but also her wish to prove herself as a real warrior, daughter of kings, and to flee the golden cage which being an ordinary woman presented for one as strong and high-spirited as herself. As Aragorn turned aside to the Paths of the Dead to summon the Shadow-host, Eowyn remained with the rest of the Riders of Rohan and took part in the battle of the Pelennor Fields. There she performed an extraordinary feat, slaying the Witch-king of Angmar, the chief of the Nazgul, and thus securing the victory over the forces of Sauron. By doing this she fulfilled an ancient prophecy which said that the Witch-king’s death would not be of a man’s hand. The sword which had touched the Nazgul’s fell essence crumbled into dust, and Eowyn herself was in grave danger. She was taken to the Houses of Healing, where she met Faramir son of Denethor, and her heart opened up to him. Later they were wed and lived happily together ever after.

The portrait of Eowyn from the Two Towers, “King of the Golden Hall”

Grave and thoughtful was her glance, as she looked on the king with cold pity in her eyes. Very fair was her face, and her long hair was like a river of gold. Slender and tall she was in her white robe girt with silver; but strong she seemed and stern as steel, a daughter of kings.