Who Is Treebeard? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Treebeard is a Company-Licensed comic book character, the alter ego of Fangorn, with over 7 comic issue appearances. Treebeard is the oldest Ent, a species of tree-like creatures that are shepherds of the forest. He led the Ents in a battle against Saruman after his forces destroyed much of their wood to fuel the evil wizard's machines.

Who is Treebeard?

Background Treebeard is widely considered the oldest of Eru's mortal children, he has been alive for 17,051 years and walking on middle earth for that period of time. He remained in Fangorn even after the entwives left in the 3rd age, and continued the hunt for them alongside the only other 2 remaining ents Finglas and Flandriff. However after many years searching he gave up and returned to Fangorn and gave up in his hunt for the Entwives. Major Story Arcs During the War of the Ring , Treebeard stumbled upon 2 hobbits: Merry and Pippin who were fleeing from an uruk-hai at the time. Treebeard killed the uruk-hai and took the 2 hobbits who he initially believed to be orcs to his home. It is here that Treebeard passed on his extensive knowledge of Fangorn and Middle Earth , and even of the awakening of the elves. He also allowed the hobbits to try the renowned Entwash. Merry and Pippin show him the destruction wrought by Treebeards' former friend and ally: Saruman .

Key facts

Treebeard is of other origin. The character is published by Company-Licensed. With 7 recorded issue appearances, Treebeard ranks among the most featured characters in comics.