Events
25 events
BOOK 1The Fellowship of the Ring
- BOOK 1 · CH. 4Bilbo's Farewell PartyBilbo Baggins hosts his eleventy-first birthday party in Hobbiton, sharing it with Frodo's coming of age. After a magnificent feast and fireworks, he delivers a cryptic speech and vanishes using the Ring, departing the Shire permanently with dwarves.
Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins, Gandalf - BOOK 1 · CH. 5Gandalf Reveals the Ring's True NatureAfter seventeen years, Gandalf returns to Bag End and reveals that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring of Sauron. He recounts its history from Isildur through Gollum to Bilbo, explaining its corrupting power and the need to destroy it in Mount Doom.
Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee - BOOK 1 · CH. 14The Black Riders Attack at WeathertopThe Company reaches Weathertop and finds signs of Gandalf's battle. That night, the Nine Riders attack; Frodo puts on the Ring, sees their true forms, and is stabbed by the Witch-king's Morgul-knife before Strider drives them off with fire.
Frodo Baggins, Aragorn, Nazgûl +1 - BOOK 1 · CH. 15The Ford of BruinenAs Frodo's condition worsens, Glorfindel joins the Company and provides his swift elf-horse. At the Ford of Bruinen, Frodo crosses alone as the Nine Riders pursue; he invokes Elbereth as Elrond floods the river with a magical wave of white horses, sweeping the Riders away.Frodo Baggins, Glorfindel, Nazgûl +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 17The Council of ElrondElrond convenes the Council at Rivendell where the history of the Rings is recounted. Gandalf reveals Saruman's betrayal and his own imprisonment; Boromir, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli share tidings. Frodo volunteers to destroy the Ring in Mordor.Elrond, Gandalf, Frodo Baggins +5
- BOOK 1 · CH. 20Gandalf Falls at Khazad-dûmThe Fellowship enters Moria and discovers Balin's failed colony. After battling orcs and a cave-troll, they reach the Bridge of Khazad-dûm where Gandalf confronts the Balrog. He shatters the bridge and falls into the abyss with a final cry to 'fly, you fools.'Gandalf, Frodo Baggins, Aragorn +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 22Galadriel's Mirror and TemptationIn Lothlórien, Galadriel shows Frodo and Sam her Mirror, revealing visions of past, present, and possible futures including the Eye of Sauron. She tests their resolve and refuses the One Ring despite its temptation, affirming her choice to diminish.Galadriel, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee +1
- BOOK 1 · CH. 25The Breaking of the FellowshipAt Parth Galen, Boromir succumbs to the Ring's temptation and assaults Frodo. Frodo uses the Seat of Seeing on Amon Hen, sees Sauron's war machine, and resolves to go alone to Mordor. Sam thwarts his escape and joins him as the Company scatters amid orc attacks.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Boromir +3
BOOK 2The Two Towers
- BOOK 2 · CH. 5The Ents March on IsengardMerry and Pippin meet Treebeard in Fangorn. After hearing of Saruman's deforestation, the Ents hold an Entmoot and march to war. They destroy Isengard's walls, flood the valley with Huorns' aid, and trap Saruman in Orthanc.
Treebeard, Meriadoc Brandybuck, Peregrin Took +1 - BOOK 2 · CH. 6Gandalf the White RevealedAragorn, Legolas, and Gimli track Merry and Pippin into Fangorn Forest. They encounter a mysterious old man they fear is Saruman, but he reveals himself as Gandalf reborn, empowered after his victory over the Balrog.
Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas +1 - BOOK 2 · CH. 7Théoden RestoredGandalf leads the company to Edoras where King Théoden sits enfeebled under Wormtongue's malign influence. Gandalf casts off his grey guise, shatters Wormtongue's hold, and restores Théoden's vigor and royal resolve.
Gandalf, Théoden, Gríma Wormtongue +1 - BOOK 2 · CH. 8Victory at Helm's DeepSaruman's vast host assaults Helm's Deep. The defenders fight desperately through the night until dawn brings salvation: Erkenbrand's forces, a mystical forest of Huorns, and Gandalf's triumphant return, routing the enemy.Théoden, Aragorn, Gandalf +2
- BOOK 2 · CH. 11Saruman Cast from the OrderAt ruined Isengard, Gandalf confronts Saruman at Orthanc. Saruman's mesmerizing voice nearly sways Théoden, but Gandalf—now the White—breaks his staff, casting him from the order and leaving him imprisoned in his tower.Gandalf, Saruman, Théoden +2
- BOOK 2 · CH. 13Frodo Captures GollumStranded on the Emyn Muil, Frodo and Sam endure Gollum's pursuit. Frodo's resolve hardens with grim determination and pity; he spares Gollum's life and subdues the creature, who swears allegiance by the Ring to guide them.
Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Gollum - BOOK 2 · CH. 17Faramir's TestIn Ithilien, Faramir captures Frodo and Sam after they are discovered by his Rangers. At Henneth Annûn, Sam reveals the One Ring; Faramir proves his nobility by rejecting it outright, earning their trust and alliance.
Faramir, Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee +1 - BOOK 2 · CH. 21Shelob's LairGuided by treacherous Gollum, Frodo and Sam enter Shelob's dark tunnels. Gollum betrays them; Sam fights the monstrous spider with Sting and Galadriel's Phial, driving her back, but Frodo is stung and captured by orcs.Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Gollum +1
BOOK 3The Return of the King
- BOOK 3 · CH. 6The Battle of the Pelennor FieldsThéoden leads the Rohirrim in a thunderous charge onto the Pelennor. Théoden falls to the Witch-king; Éowyn reveals herself as Dernhelm and, with Merry's aid, slays the Lord of the Nazgûl. Aragorn arrives with southern reinforcements, turning the tide.
Théoden, Éowyn, Meriadoc Brandybuck +3 - BOOK 3 · CH. 8Denethor's Despair and DeathAs Faramir lies wounded, Denethor's despair—fed by the palantír—drives him to attempt burning his son alive. Gandalf and Beregond intervene; Denethor sets himself alight with the Seeing-stone and perishes in the flames.Denethor, Faramir, Gandalf +1
- BOOK 3 · CH. 9Aragorn Heals with AthelasAragorn returns to Minas Tirith but waits outside until asked to enter. Guided by Ioreth's saying about a king's healing hands, he uses athelas to restore Faramir, Éowyn, and Merry, revealing his royal power.Aragorn, Faramir, Éowyn +2
- BOOK 3 · CH. 11The Black GateThe army of the West marches to the Black Gate of Mordor. The Mouth of Sauron displays tokens taken from Frodo and offers terms of submission. Gandalf rejects them; Sauron's forces spring their trap, surrounding the outnumbered defenders.Gandalf, Aragorn, Peregrin Took +1
- BOOK 3 · CH. 12Sam Rescues FrodoSam enters the Tower of Cirith Ungol using the Phial to pass the Watchers. He finds Frodo stripped and beaten, frees him, and returns the Ring. Together they escape as a Nazgûl arrives and the Watchers' arch collapses.Samwise Gamgee, Frodo Baggins
- BOOK 3 · CH. 14The Destruction of the RingSam carries the failing Frodo up Mount Doom. They face Gollum; inside the Sammath Naur, Frodo claims the Ring, but Gollum's struggle sends it—and himself—into the Crack of Doom. Mount Doom erupts; Sauron's power collapses.Frodo Baggins, Samwise Gamgee, Gollum
- BOOK 3 · CH. 16Aragorn Crowned KingAragorn returns victorious to Minas Tirith and is crowned King Elessar by Gandalf with Frodo's assistance. He plants a sapling of the White Tree and weds Arwen Undómiel on Midsummer's Day, ushering in renewal across Gondor.Aragorn, Gandalf, Frodo Baggins +2
- BOOK 3 · CH. 19The Battle of BywaterThe hobbits return to find the Shire under ruffian control led by 'Sharkey' (Saruman). Merry and Pippin rally the hobbits; at the Battle of Bywater, they defeat the occupying Men. Saruman is killed by Wormtongue at Bag End's door.Meriadoc Brandybuck, Peregrin Took, Frodo Baggins +3
- BOOK 3 · CH. 20Departure from the Grey HavensFrodo, bearing wounds that will not heal, departs Middle-earth with Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Elves from the Grey Havens. They sail West into the High Sea, leaving Sam, Merry, and Pippin to return to the Shire.Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf +3
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