At twenty-four years of age, Reeve Fastred is a spirited leader and fierce warrior, despite his youth. Having come to power when his father fell to an Orkish arrow, Fastred believes that fighting the enemies of Rohan is noblest of all pursuits and dying in combat is the most honorable end. Stubborn as he is brave, the young Reeve has refused to follow Éomer's orders to evacuate the defenseless from his lands.