A Horse-archer in the cavalry of the Riddermark, Éogil carried a composite bow and two quivers of arrows in lieu of a lance. He was adept with his broadsword, however, and his helm possessed the noseguard typical of the heavy cavalry. A chain hauberk hung to Éogil's knees, below which red wrappings secured his trousers close about his boots. He bore a round shield whose green surface displayed a white horse, the device of Rohan.