It was a token used by Gondor to summon Rohan in time of dire need , and may have been associated with the Oath of Eorl .
The Red Arrow is a black - feathered arrow barbed with steel ; its tip was painted red .
Red Arrow was a token used by Gondor to summon Rohan in time of dire need , and may have been associated with the Oath of Eorl .
The Red Arrow is a black - feathered arrow barbed with steel ; its tip was painted red .