Paladin Took (left) was the only leader of the Hobbitry to formalise any sort of resistance against the ruffians. By the time Frodo and his companions return from the War of the Ring, Paladin has a sizeable force under his command, fiercely fending off the depredations of the ruffians and protecting the borders of Tookland.

More commonly referred to as ‘Fatty’ due to his impressive girth, Fredegar (centre) comes from a long-established Eastfarthing family. When Frodo alights to Brandy Hall, Fredegar assists him and is later driven from the hall when the Nazgûl come searching for the errant Baggins. It is his quick thinking in raising the alarm that startles the Ringwraiths into flight.

Signal horns rouse the populace of the Shire to all manner of threats, from wolves to drunken Big Folk. Hobbits take great solace in strength of numbers – something that a fierce blast on a signal horn guarantees. If there is at least one signal horn on the battlefield, all Hobbits gain +1 Courage. If the bearer of the signal horn is slain, the horn is lost.

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