Meriadoc Brandybuck - Merry - is one of Frodo's closest friends and a member of the Fellowship. Intelligent, practical, and braver than he knows, Merry grows from a carefree young hobbit into a warrior who plays a pivotal role in the War of the Ring. Separated from the Fellowship after the breaking at Amon Hen, Merry is taken in by the Riders of Rohan and rides to battle at the Pelennor Fields, where he helps Éowyn defeat the Witch-king of Angmar - a feat no Man could accomplish. Merry's journey is one of finding courage and purpose far beyond the borders of the Shire.