A little under 200 years earlier.

Each of them represents the different families that supported the throne of Edoras.

They were mostly in the background of the live-action films.

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, Hera weilding a sword and shield, Helm the Hammerhead wearing his helmet, and Wulf in the background.

This directly references the roles of the Eagles in Tolkien’s works.

The letter she received is marked with an oddly familiar rune symbol.

The symbol represents Gandalf’s presence and awareness of the film’s events.

Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim, Hera standing with a shield and sword in front of an army.

Fans are already complaining about the War of the Rohirrim trailer.

This scene is a callback to the iconic cavalry charge scene from the live-action climatic battle.

However, due to complications and budget issues, the concept was scrapped.

Galadriel from the Rings of Power and Hera from The War of the Rohirrim Lord of the Rings adaptations

It is a great Easter egg that subtly foreshadows the conflicts in the Lord of the Rings.

I can’t pretend I wouldn’t.

Spear shall be shaken, shield shall be splintered.

The Great Eagles of Middle Earth from Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!

The Watcher in the Lake from Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Saruman the Wise in the new council of Rohan in Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

Eowyn wielding a sword in the Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

The different Banners of Rohan in the Golden Hall in Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

Hera and the Great Eagle fledgling in Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

Gandalf’s letter, written with his welcoming rune in the epilogue of Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

The final charge of the Rohirrim in Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

The Burning of Edoras in Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

Helm Hammerhand going on a rampage in Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim.

Two Orcs collecting rings in Lord of the RIngs: War of the Rohirrim.

Legolas and Gimli from Lord of the Rings: Two Towers.