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With Helm displaced and suffering heavy losses, he retreated to the Hornburg—situated high in the mountains. However, winter soon fell upon Rohan, and both sides suffered immense hardship due to the cold and scarcity of resources. Survival became increasingly desperate within the walls of Helm's Deep, leading to mutinies as provisions dwindled.
In the midst of the chaos, desperate characters emerged. Helm, driven by hunger and loss, became a fearsome figure, roaming the snowy plains alone, killing enemies with bare hands. Legends began to surface, claiming that Helm, upon his death, continued to haunt his foes, striking fear into their hearts.