Easterling warlords are the captains of the forces of Rhúdel. They can be recognized by their distinctive horned helmet, as well as the coin in their hand.
Upon hiring a unit from a warlord, the player earns the achievement "The Might of the East".
Behaviour[]
Like all hiring chieftains, the Easterling warlord will ignore any player, regardless of alignment, until attacked, at which he will defend himself with the weapon he is wielding. If a warlord is hurt in combat, he will heal himself quickly as soon as he's done fighting.
Spawning[]
Easterling warlords will spawn in fortresses, and like all structure-bound traders, will respawn if slain.
Hiring[]
At an alignment of +150 with Rhúdel, you can start to hire troops from the warlord. The prices are as follows:
| Unit | Unpledged Cost (Silver Coins) | Pledged Cost (Silver Coins) | Alignment Required (Rhúdel) | Requires Pledge (Rhúdel) |
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| Easterling Clansman | 20-40 ( to  )
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10-20 ( to )
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+150 | No |
| Easterling Warrior | 30-60 ( to  )
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10-20 ( to )
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+200 | No |
| Easterling Archer | 50-100 ( to  )
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25-50 ( to )
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+250 | No |
| Golden Easterling | N/A | 25-50 ( to )
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+350 | Yes |
| Easterling Cavalry | 50-100 ( to )
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25-50 ( to )
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+300 | No |
| Eastering Archer Cavalry | 70-140 ( to )
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35-70 ( to )
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+350 | No |
| Golden Easterling Cavalry | N/A | 35-70 ( to )
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+450 | Yes |
| Easterling Fire-thrower | 60-120 ( to )
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30-60 ( to )
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+300 | No |
| Easterling Banner-Bearer | 50-100 ( to )
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25-50 ( to )
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+350 | No |
Drops[]
Easterling warlords usually drop bones, but may also drop their equipment, be it their weapon, or a piece of their armour.
Speechbank[]
Friendly
- My men are here, Person, to serve you - and the great Eye.
- Make no mistake Person - my men are the best warriors west of the Red Mountains.
- I have led my men many times into the West. Now, Person, you may command them.
- I suppose I could spare you a few of my men, my friend. For the right price, of course.
- Our lords are pleased with your service. You may hire my men, if you wish.
- Truly, Person, you are a ruthless warrior. Just so, to make Gondor bleed!
- I have heard much of your deeds, and your strength in battle. You may command my warriors.
- A fine warrior like yourself would be well suited to lead a raid against Gondor.
- Lord Sauron bids us prepare for war.
- Lord Sauron is grateful for your deeds, Person. I will let you command my men.
- Are you ready? The great Eye will have us march West, Person, very soon indeed.
Neutral
- Who do you think you are, to command my men into battle? You are no one, Person!
- Oh, Person? I have heard nothing of that name. I can only allow Men of strength and honour to command my warriors.
- You truly believe that you could lead my men into battle? You must be drunk, Person. Hah!
- I have seen many of my brothers die on the field. But you, Person - you have seen nothing of battle.
- It does not matter how much coin you have, Person. My men will not follow you!
- My men would never follow you, Person, no more than they would follow the Steward of the White City!
- You should prove your worth, Person, before you dare speak to me like that again.
- You are not truly one of us, Person. Not yet.
- You do not have what it takes to command our golden warriors. Begone, Person.
Hostile
- Look! Another wretch, to be slaughtered like a sheep!
- The great Eye is with us, Person. You will never prevail!
- Your time here is over, Person. I will make sure of that!
- Your time on this earth will end now!
- Foolish of you, Person, to take up a fight with us!
- Surrender, Person! You cannot survive our strength.
- You have chosen the wrong side in this war!
- You should not have come here!
- My ancestors are smiling on me, Gondorian. Can you say the same?
- No more will we suffer under the hands of Westerling filth!
- The Eye is rising, and your lands will burn!
- You cannot hope to challenge the power of the East!
- Flee, Westerling filth!
- You are a villain out of Gondor!
 The Easterlings of Rhúdel 
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Easterling (Archer, Clansman, Farmhand, Fire-thrower, Golden, Warrior)
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