In the battle to save the people of Rohan held up in the stone fortress of Helm's Deep, Aragorn distinguished himself as the great leader of men he was destined to become. Aragorn was a mighty warrior, wielding his blade with great adeptness in defense of the Keep. He fought with passion and bravery, but also with wisdom, which earned him the respect and admiration of Theoden, King of the Rohirrim.