Vinyaran was a dedicated military man and fought beside his father when he fell to the Corsairs at Pelargir. Helping to regroup the shattered King's Guard, he led them in a decisive charge to that saved the day. He was a superb military strategist and tactician at 82 still rode and fought as well as any other Knight (Q. Roquen). However, because of his many duties, he could not always be with the King. Still, he was frequently seen in the capital between visits to Dor Rhûnen, Angrenost and South Ithilien.