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Timeline for Sauron, the Rings of Power and the Nazgul
The First Age - The wars of Beleriand
Year Event(s)
1 Return of the Noldor to Middle-earth. Morgoth's army attacks Fëanor in Dagor-nuin-Giliath, the Battle under Stars, the second of the Great wars of Beleriand takes place. Feanor'sis slain by Balrogs.Awakening of Men in Hildórien.
50 Journey of Turgon and Finrod.
75 The great war of Dagor Aglareb. The Siege of Angband is set by the Princes of the Noldor.
100 Foundation of Nargothrond.
126 Completion of Gondolin. Turgon's people begin the migration from Nevrast.
265 Glaurung ravages Beleriand, but is driven back to Angband.
305 Men are discovered in Ossiriand by Finrod Felagund.
345 Return of Aredhel and Maeglin to Gondolin. Death of Eöl the Dark Elf.
389 Birth of Hador, later Lord of Dor-lómin.
443 Birth of Beren Erchamion.
445 Birth of Ereinion, later called Gil-galad.
450 Birth of Larnach.
455 Dagor Bragollach. Breaking of the Siege of Angband. Celegorm and Curufin flee Himlad for Nargothrond. Húrin and Huor are brought to Gondolin by Thorondor. Fingolfin slain in single combat with Morgoth.
456 Húrin and Huor return out of Gondolin to Dor-lómin.
457 Capture of Minas Tirith by the forces of Sauron.
462 Galdor is slain in the siege of Barad Eithel.
463 Birth of Túrin Turambar in Dor-lómin. Beren first comes upon Lúthien.
465 Celegorm and Curufin are exiled from Nargothrond and journey to Himring.
468 Finrod and Beren are imprisoned in Tol-in-Gaurhoth. Finrod is slain by a werewolf, but Beren is rescued by Lúthien.
469 Beren and Lúthien achieve the Quest of the Silmaril.
471 The Nirnaeth Arnoediad. Fingon is slain in the Nirnaeth. Turgon becomes High King of the Noldor. Huor is slain in the Fen of Serech, and Húrin is captured by Morgoth. Birth of Tuor.
472 Siege and capture of the Havens of Brithombar and Eglarest.
475 Birth of Dior EluchÃÂÂl on Tol Galen.
494 Approximate date of the reforging of Gurthang.
495 Sack of Nargothrond. The coming of Tuor to Gondolin.
498 Slaying of Glaurung, and deaths of Túrin Turambar and Nienor NÃÂÂniel in Brethil.
500 Death of Larnach. Birth of Elwing.
502 Deaths of Beren and Lúthien.
503 Death of Thingol.
504 Journey of Dior to Doriath.
505 Assault by the sons of Fëanor on Menegroth. Dior, Celegorm, Curufin and Caranthir are all slain.
510 Fall of Gondolin and death of Turgon. Glorfindel slays a Balrog in the Encircling Mountains, and is himself slain.
560 Tuor and Idril sail into the West in the ship Eärrámë.
583 War of Wrath and the destruction of Beleriand. Angband is destroyed and Morgoth is banished from the World.
The Second Age
Year Event(s)
1 Foundation of the Grey Havens, and of Lindon.
32 The Edain reach Numenor.
40 Many Dwarves leaving their old cities in Ered Luin go to Moria and swell its numbers.
442 Death of Elros Tar-Minyatur (brother of Elrond Half-Elven, master of Rivendell).
500 Sauron begins to stir again in Middle-earth.
600 The first ships of the Numenoreans appear off the coasts.
750 Eregion founded by the Noldor .
1000 Sauron alarmed by the power of the Numenoreans, chooses Mordor as a land to make into a stronghold. He begins the building of the Barad-dur.
1200 Sauron endeavours to seduce to Eldar. Gil-galad refuses to treat with him; but the smiths of Eregion are won over. The Numenoreans begin to make permanent havens.
1500 The Elven-smiths instructed by Sauron reach the height of their skills. They begin the forging of the Rings of Power.
1590 The Three Rings are completed in Eregion.
1600 Sauron forges the One Ring in Mount Doom. He completes the Barad-Dur. Celebrimbor perceives the designs of Sauron.
1693 War of the Elves and Sauron begins. The Three Rings are hidden.
1695 Sauron's forces invade Eriador. Gil-Galad sends Elrond to Eregion.
1697 Eregion laid waste. Death of Celebrimbor. The gates of Moria are shut. Elrond retreats with remnant of the Noldor and founds the refuge of Imladris (Rivendell).
1700 Tar-Minastir (King of the Numenoreans) sends a great navy from Numenor of Lindon. Sauron is defeated.
1701 Sauron is driven out of Eriador. The Westlands have peace for a long while.
1800 From about this time onwards the Numenoreans begin to establish dominions on the coasts. Sauron extends his power eastwards. The shadow falls on Numenor.
2251 Tar-Atanamir takes the sceptre. Rebellion and division of the Numenoreans begins. About this time the Nazgul or Ringwraiths, slaves of the Nine Rings, first appear.
2380 Umbar is made into a great fortress of Numenor.
2350 Pelargir is built. It becomes the chief haven for the Faithful Numenoreans.
2899 Ar-Adunakhor takes the sceptre.
3175 Repentance of Tar-Palantir.There is civil war in Numenor.
3255 Ar-Pharazon the Golden seizes the sceptre.
3261 Ar-Pharazon sets sail and lands at Umbar.
3262 Sauron is taken prisoner to Numenor.
3262-3310 Sauron seduces the King and corrupts the Numenoreans.
3310 Ar-Pharazon begins the building of the Great Armament.
3319 Ar-Pharazon assails the Kingdom of the Valar. Downfall of Numenor. Elendil and his sons escape.
3320 Foundations of the Realms in Exile; Arnor and Gondor. The Stones are devided. Sauron returns to Mordor.
3429 Sauron attacks Gondor, takes Minas Ithil and burns the White Tree. Isildur escapes down the River Anduin and goes to his father, Elendil, in the north. Anarion (Elendils other son) defends Minas Anor and Osgiliath.
3430 The Last Alliance of Elves and Men is formed.
3431 Gil-Galad and Elendil march east to Imladris.
3434 The host of the Alliance crosses the Misty Mountains. Battle of Dagorlad and defeat of Sauron. Siege of Barad-Dur begins.
3440 Anarion is slain.
3441 Sauron overthrown by Gil-Galad and Elendil, who perish. Isildur takes the One Ring. Sauron passes away and the Ringwraiths go into the shadows. The Second Age ends.
The Third Age
Year Event(s)
2 Isildur plants a seedling of the White Tree in Minas Anor. He delivers the South-kingdom to Meneldil. Disaster of the Gladden Fields; Isildur and his three elder sons are slain.
3 Ohtar brings shards of Narsil to Imladris.
10 Valandil becomes King of Arnor.
109 Elrond weds Celebrian, daughter of Celeborn.
139 Birth of Elladan and Elrohir, sons of Elrond.
241 Birth of Arwen Undomiel.
420 King Ostoher rebuilds Minas Anor.
490 First invasion of Easterlings.
500 Romendacil I defeats the Easterlings.
541 Romendacil slain in battle.
830 Falastur begins the line of the Ship-kings of Gondor.
861 Death of Earendur, and division of Arnor.
933 King Earnil I takes Umbar, which becomes a fortress of Gondor. 936 Earnil lost at sea.
1015 King Ciryandil slain in the siege of Umbar.
1050 Hyarmendacil conquers the Harad. Gondor reaches the height of power. About this time a shadow falls on Greenwood, and men begin to call it Mirkwood. The Periannath are first mentioned in records, with the coming of the harfoots to Eriador.
1100 The Wise (the Istari and the chief Eldar) discover that an evil power has made a stronghold at.Dol Guldur. It is thought to be one of the Nazgul.
1149 Reign of Atanatar Alcarin begins.
1150 The Fallohides (Hobbitis) enter Eriador. The Stoors come over the Redhorn Pass and move to angle, or to Dunland.
1300 Evil things begin to multiply again. Orcs increase in the Misty Mountains and attack the Dwarves. The Nazgul reappear. The chief of these comes north to Angmar. The Periannath (Hobbits) migrate westward, many settle in Bree.
1356 King Argeleb I slain in battle with Rhudaur. About this time the Stoors leave Angle, and some return to Wilderland.
1409 The Witch-king of Angmar invades Arnor. King Arveleg I slain. Fornost and Tyrn Gorthad are.defended. The Tower of Amon Sul is destroyed.
1432 King Valacar of Gondor dies, and the civil war of the Kin-strife begins.
1437 Burning of Osgiliath and loss of the palantir. Eldacar flees to Rhovanion; his son Orendil is murdered.
1447 Eldacar returns and drives out the usurper Castamir. Battle of the Crossings of Erui. Seige of Pelegir.
1448 Rebels escape and sieze Umbar.
1540 King Aldamir slain in war with the Harad and Corsairs of Umbar.
1551 Hyarmendacil II defeats the Men of Harad.
1601 Many Periannath (Hobbits) migrate from Bree, and are granted land beyond Baranduin by Argeleb II.
1630 They are joined by Stoors coming up from Dunland.
1634 The Corsairs ravage Pelargir and slay King Minardil.
1636 The Great Plague devastates Gondor. Death of King Telemnar and his children. The White Tree dies in Minas Anor. The plague spreads north and west, and many parts of Eriador become desolate. Beyond the Baranduin (Brandywine) the Periannath survive, but suffer great loss.
1640 King Tarondor removes the King's House to Minas Anor, and plants a seedling of the White Tree. Osgiliath begins to fall into ruin. Mordor is left unguarded.
1810 King Telumehtar Umbardacil retakes Umbar and drives out the Corsairs.
1851 The attacks of the Wainriders upon Gondor begin.
1856 Gondor loses its eastern territories, and Narmacil II falls in battle.
1899 King Calimehtar defeats the Wainriders in Dagorlad.
1900 Calimehtar Builds the White Tower in Minas Anor.
1940 Gondor and Arnor renew communications and form an alliance. Arvedui weds Firiel daughter of Ondoher of Gondor.
1944 Ondoher falls in battle. Earnil defeats the enemy in South Ithilien. He then wins the Battle of the Camp, and drives the Wainriders into the Dead Marshes. Arvedui claims the crown of Gondor.
1945 Earnil II recieves the crown.
1974 End of the North-kingdom. The Witch-king overruns Arthedain and takes Fornost.
1975 Arvedui drowned in the Bay of Forochel. The palantiri of Annuminas and Amon Sul are lost..Earnur brings a fleet to Lindon. The Witch-king defeated at the Battle of Fornost, and pursued.to the Ettenmoors. He vanishes from the North.
1976 Aranarth takes the title of Chieftain of the Dunedain. The heirlooms of Arnor are given into the keeping of Elrond.
1977 Frungor leads the Éotheod into the North.
1979 Bucca of the Marish becomes first Thain of the Shire.
1980 The Witch-king comes to Mordor and there gathers the Nazgul. A Balrog appears in Moria, and slays Durin VI.
1981 Nain I slain. The dwarves flee from Moria. Many of the Silvan Elves of Lorien flee south. Amroth and Nimrodel are lost.
1999 Thrain I comes to Erebor and founds a dwarf-kingdom 'under the Mountain' (The Lonely Mountain).
2000 The Nazgul issue from Mordor and besiege Minas Ithil.
2002 Fall of Minas Ithil, afterwards known as Minas Morgul. The palantir is captured.
2043 Eärnur becomes King of Gondor. He is challenged by the Witch-king.
2050 The challenge is renewed. Earnur rides to Minas Morgul and is lost. Mardil becomes the first ruling Steward.
2060 The power of Dol Guldur grows. The wise fear that it may be Sauron taking shape again.
2063 Gandalf goes to Dol Guldur. Sauron retreats and hides in the east. The Watchful Peace begins. The Nazgul remain quiet in Minas Morgul.
2210 Thorin I leaves Erebor, and goes north to the Grey Mountains, where most of Durin's Folk are now gathering.
2340 Isumbras I becomes thirteenth Thain, and first of the Took line. The Oldbucks occupy the Buckland.
2460 The Watchful Peace ends. Sauron returns with increased strength to Dol Guldur.
2463 The White Council is formed. About this time Deagol the Stoor finds the One Ring, and is murdered by Smeagol (Gollum).
2470 About this time Smeagol hides in the Misty Mountains.
2475 Attack on Gondor renewed. Osgiliath finally ruined, and it's stone-bridge broken.
2480 Orcs begin to make secret strongholds in the Misty Mountains so as to bar all the passes into Eriador. Sauron begins to people Moria with his creatures.
2509 Celebrian, jouneying to Lorien, is waylaid in the Redhorn Pass, and recieves a poisoned wound.
2510 Celebrian departs over Sea. Orcs and Easterlings overrun Calenardhon. Eorl the Young wins the victory of the Field of Celebrant. The Rohirrim settle in Calenardhon.
2545 Eorl falls in battle in the Wold.
2569 Brego son of Eorl completes the Golden Hall.
2570 Baldor son of Brego enters the Forbidden Door and is lost. About this time Dragons reappear in the far north and begin to afflict the Dwarves.
2589 Dain I slain by a Dragon.
2590 Thror returns to Erebor. Grór his brother goes to the Iron Hills.
2670 Tobold plants 'pipe-weed' in the Southfarthing.
2683 Isengrim II becomes tenth Thain and begins the excavation of the Great Smials.
2698 Ecthelion I rebuilds the White Tower in Minas Tirith.
2740 Orcs renew their invasion of Eriador.
2747 Bandobras Took defeats an Orc-band in the Northfarthing.
2758 Rohan attacked from the west and east and overrun. Gondor attacked by fleets of Corsairs. Helm of Rohan takes refuge in Helm's Deep. Wulf siezes Edoras. The Long Winter Follows. Great suffering and loss of life in Rohan and Eriador. Gandalf comes to the aid of the Shire-folk.
2759 Death of Helm. Frealaf drives out Wulf, and begins second line of Kings of the Mark. Saruman takes up his abode in Isengard.
2770 Smaug the Dragon decends on Erebor. Dale destroyed. Thror escapes with Thrain II and Thorin II.
2790 Thror slain by an Orc in Moria. The Dwarves gather for a war of vengeance. Birth of Gerontius, later known as the Old Took.
2793 The War of the Dwarves and Orcs begins.
2799 Battle of Nanduhirion before the East-gate of Moria. Dain Ironfoot returns to the Iron Hills. Thrain II and his son Thorin wander westwards. They settle in the South of Ered Luin beyond the Shire (2802).
2800-64 Orcs from the North trouble Rohan. King Walda slain by them (2861).
2841 Thrain II sets out to revisit Erebor, but is pursued by the servants of Sauron.
2845 Thrain the Dwarf is imprisoned in Dol Guldur; the last of the Seven Rings is taken from him.
2850 Gandalf again enters Dol Guldur, and discovers that its master is indeed Sauron, who is gathering all the Rings and seeking for news of the One, and of Isildur's Heir. He finds Thrain and recieves the key of Erebor. Thrain dies in Dol Guldur.
2851 The White Council meets. Gandalf urges an attack on Dol Guldur. Saruman overrules him. Saruman begins to search near the Galdden Fields.
2852 Belecthor II of Gondor dies. The White Tree dies, and no seedling can be found. The dead tree is left standing.
2885 Stirred up by emissaries of Sauron the Haradrim cross the Poros and attack Gondor. The sons of Folcwine of Rohan are slain in the sevice of Gondor.
2890 Bilbo born in the Shire.
2901 Most of the inhabitants of Ithilien desert it owing to the attacks of Uruks of Mordor. The secret refuge of Henneth Annun is built.
2907 Birth of Gilraen mother of Aragorn II.
2911 The Fell Winter. The Baranduin and other rivers are frozen. White Wolves invade eriador from the North.
2912 Great floods devastate the Enedwaith and Minhiriath. Tharbad is ruined and deserted.
2920 Death of the Old Took.
2929 Arathorn son of Arador of the Dunedain weds Gilraen.
2930 Arador slain by Trolls. Birth of Denethor II son of Ecthelion II in Minas Tirith.
2931 Aragorn son of Arathorn II born on March 1st.
2933 Arathorn II slain. Gilraen takes Aragorn to Imladris. Elrond recieves him as foster-son and gives him the name Estel (Hope); his ancestry is concealed.
2939 Saruman discovers that Sauron's servants are searching the Anduin near Gladden Fields, and that Sauron therefore has learned of Isildur's end. He is alarmed but says nothing to the council.
2941 Thorin Oakenshield and Gandalf visit Bilbo in the Shire. Bilbo meets Gollum and finds the One Ring. The White Council meets; Saruman agrees to attack Dol Guldur, since he now wishes to prevent Sauron from searching the River. Sauron having made his plans abandons Dol Guldur. The Battle of the Five Armies in Dale. Death of Thorin II. Bard of Esgaroth slays Smaug. Dain of the Iron Hills becomes King under the mountain.
2942 Bilbo returns to the Shire with the Ring. Sauron returns in secret to Mordor.
2944 Bard rebuilds Dale and becomes King. Gollum leaves the Mountains and begins his search for the "Thief" of the Ring.
2948 Theoden son of Thengel, King of Rohan, born.
2949 Gandalf and Balin visit Bilbo in the Shire.
2950 Finduilas, daughter of Adrahil of Dol Amroth, born.
2951 Sauron declares himself openly and gathers power in Mordor. He begins the rebuilding of Barad-Dur. Gollum turns toward Mordor. Sauron sends three of the Nazgul to reoccupy Dol Guldur. Elrond reveals to 'Estel' his true name and ancestry, and delivers to him the shards or Narsil. Arwen, newly returned from Lorien, meets Aragorn in the woods of Imladris. Aragorn goes out into the Wild.
2953 Last meeting of the White Council. They debate the Rings. Saruman feigns that he has discovered that the One Ring has passed down Anduin to the Sea. Saruman withdraws to Isengard, which he takes as his own, and fortifies it. Being jealous and afraid of Gandalf he sets spies to watch all his movements; and notes his interest in the Shire. He soon begins to keep agents in Bree and South-farthing.
2954 Mount Doom bursts into flame again. The last inhabitants of Ithilien flee over Anduin.
2956 Aragorn meets Gandalf and their friendship begins.
2957-80 Aragorn undertakes his great journeys and errantries. He serves in disguise both Thengel of Rohan and Ecthelion II of Gondor.
2968 Birth of Frodo.
2976 Denethor weds Finduilas of Dol Amroth.
2977 Bain son of Bard becomes King of Dale.
2978 Birth of Boromir son of Denethor II.
2980 Aragorn enters Lorien, and there meets again Arwen Undomiel. Aragorn gives her the ring of Barahir, and they plight their troth upon the hill of Cerin Amroth. About this time Gollum reaches the confines of Mordor and becomes acquainted with Shelob. Theoden becomes King of Rohan.
2983 Faramir son of Denethor born. Birth of Samwise (Sam Gamgree).
2984 Death of Ecthelion II. Denethor II becomes Steward of Gondor.
2988 Finduilas dies young.
2989 Balin leaves Erebor and enters Moria.
2991 Eomer Eomund's son born in Rohan.
2994 Balin Perishes, and the dwarf-colony is destroyed.
2995 Eowyn sister of Eomer born.
3000 The shadow of Mordor lengthens. Saruman dares to use the palantir of Orthanc, but becomes ensnared by Sauron, who has the Ithil Stone. He becomes a traitor to the Council. His spies report that the Shire is being closely guarded by the Rangers.
3001 Bilbo's farewell feast. Gandalf suspects his ring to be the One Ring.The guard on the Shire is doubled. Gandalf seeks news of Gollum and calls on the help of Aragorn.
3002 Bilbo becomes the guest of Elrond, and settles in Rivendell.
3004 Gandalf visits Frodo in the Shire, and does so at intervals during the next four years.
3007 Brand son of Bain becomes King in Dale. Death of Gilraen.
3008 In the autumn Gandalf pays his last visit to Frodo.
3009 Gandalf and Aragorn renew their hunt for Gollum at intervals during the next eight years, searching.in the vales of Anduin, Mirkwood, and Rhovanion to the confines of Mordor. At some time during these years Gollum himself ventured into Mordor, and was captured by Sauron. Elrond sends for Arwen, and she returns to Imladris; the mountains and all lands eastward are becoming dangerous.
3017 Gollum is released from Mordor. He is taken by Aragorn in the Dead Marshes, and brought to Thranduil in Mirkwood. Gandalf visits Minas Tirith and reads the scroll of Isildur. The Great Years Begin...
The Great Years (The War of the Ring -The Third Age)
Year Event(s)
3018 The Great Years Begin
April
12 Gandalf reaches Hobbiton.
June
20 Sauron attacks Osgiliath. About the same time Thranduil is attacked in Mirkwood and Gollum escapes.
July
4 Boromir sets out from Minas Tirith to find Rivendell.
10 Gandalf is imprisoned in Orthanc by Saruman.
August
All trace of Gollum is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the Elves and Sauron's servants, he took refuge in Moria; but when he had at last discovered the way to the West-gate he could not get out.
September
18 Gandalf escapes from Orthanc in the early hours. The Black Riders cross the Fords of Isen.
19 Gandalf comes to Edoras as a beggar, and is refused admittance.
20 Gandalf gains entrance to Edoras. Theoden commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!'
21 Gandalf meets Shadowfax, but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows Shadowfax far over the fields.
22 The Black Riders reach Sarn Ford at evening; they drive off the guard of Rangers. Gandalf overtakes Shadowfax.
23 Four Riders enter the Shire before dawn. The others pursue the Rangers eastward, and then return to watch the Greenway. A Black Rider comes to Hobbiton at nightfall. Frodo leaves Bag End with Sam and Pippin. Gandalf having tamed Shadowfax rides from Rohan.
24 Gandalf crosses the Isen.
26 The Hobbits enter the Old Forest. Frodo comes to Bombadil.
27 Gandalf crosses Greyflood. Second night with Bombadil.
28 The Hobbits are captured by a Barrow-wight but are saved again by Tom Bombadil. Gandalf reaches Sam Ford.
29 Frodo reaches Bree at night and meets Strider. Gandalf visits the Gaffer.
30 Crickhollow and the Inn at Bree are raded in the early hours. Frodo leaves Bree. Gandalf comes to Crickhollow, and reaches Bree at night.
October
1 Gandalf leaves Bree.
3 Gandalf is attacked at night on Weathertop.
6 The camp under Weathertop is attacked at night. Frodo is wounded by the King of the Nazgul's deadly dagger.
9 Glorfindel leaves Rivendell.
11 He drives the Riders off the bridge of Mitheithel.
13 Frodo crosses the Bridge.
18 Glorfindel finds Frodo at dusk. Gandalf reaches Rivendell.
20 Frodo, followed by the Hobbits, Strider and Glorfindel escape across the Ford of Bruinen.
24 Frodo recovers and wakes. Boromir arrives in Rivendell at night.
25 The Council of Elrond.
December
25 The company of the Ring leaves Rivendell at dusk.
3019
January
8 The Company reach Hollin.
11 - 12 The company fail to cross Caradhras due to heavy snow.
13 Attack by Wolves in the early hours the Company reaches the West-gate of Moria at nightfall. Gollum begins to trail the Ringbearer.
14 Night in gall Twenty-one.
15 The bridge of Khazad-dum. Gandalf defeats the Balrog but falls into the abyss. The company reaches Nimrodel late at night.
17 The company comes to Caras Galadhon in Lothlorien at evening.
23 Gandalf pursues the Balrog to the peak of Zirak-zigil.
25 He casts down the Balrog and passes away. His body lies on the peak.
February
14 The Mirror of Galadriel. Gandalf returns to life, and lies in a trance.
16 Farewell to Lorien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure.
17 Gwaihir bears Gandalf to Lorien.
23 The boats are attacked at night near Sar Gebir.
25 The Company pass the Argonath and camp at Path Galen. First battle of the Fords of isen; Theodred son of Theoden slain.
26 The breaking of the Fellowship. Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith. Meriadoc and Peregrin are captured. Frodo and Samwise enter the easter Emyn Muil. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli sets out in pursuit of the Orcs and their captured companions at evening. Eomer hears of the descent of the Orc-band from the Emyn Muil.
27 Aragorn reaches the west-cliff at sunrise. Eomer against Theoden's orders sets out from Eastfold about midnight to pursue the Orcs.
28 Eomer overtakes the Orcs just outside Fangorn Forest.
29 Meriadoc and Pippin escape and meet Treebeard in Fangorn. The Rohirrim attack at sunrise and destroy the Orcs. Frodo descends from the Emyn Muil and meets Gollom. Faramir sees the funeral boat of Boromir.
30 Entmoot begins. Eomer returning to Edoras meets Aragorn.
March
1 Frodo begins the passage of the Dead Marshes at dawn. Entmoot continues. Aragorn meets Gandalf the White. They set out for Edoras. Faramir leaves Minas Tirith on an errand to Itilien.
2 Frodo comes to the end of the Marshes. Gandalf comes to Edoras and heals Theoden. The Rohirrim ride west against Saruman. Second battle of Fords of Isen. Erkenband defeated. Entmoot ends in afternoon. The Ents march on Isengard and reach it at night.
3 Theoden retreats to Helm's Deep. Battle of Hornburg begins. Ents complete the destruction of Isengard.
4 Theoden and Gandalf set out from Helm's Deep for Isengard. Frodo reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon.
5 Theoden reaches Isengard at noon. Parley with Saruman in Orthanc. Wingered Nazgul passes over the camp at Dol Baran. Gandalf sets out with Peregrin for Minas Tirith. Frodo hides in sight of the Morannon, and leaves at dusk.
6 Aragorn overtaken by the Dunadain in the early hours. Theoden sets out from the Hornburg for Harrowdale. Aragorn sets out later.
7 Frodo taken by Faramir to Henneth Annun. Aragorn comes to Dunharrow at nightfall.
8 Aragorn takes the "Paths of the Dead" at daybreak; he reaches Erech at midnight. Frodo leaves Henneth Annun.
9 Gandalf reaches Minas Tirith. Faramir leaves Henneth Annun. Aragorn sets out from Erech and comes to Calembel. At dusk Frodo reaches the Morgul-road. Theoden comes to Dunharrow. Darkness begins to flow put of Mordor.
10 The Dawnless Day. The Muster of Rohan: the Rohirrim ride from Harrowdale. Faramir rescued by Gandalf outside the gates of the city. Aragorn crosses Ringlo. An army from the Morannon takes Cair Andros and passes into Anorien. Frodo passes the Cross Roads, and sees the Morgul-host set forth.
11 Gollum visits Shelob,but seeing Frodo asleep nearly repents. Denethor sends Faramir to Osgiliath. Aragorn reaches Linhir and crosses into Lebennin. Eastern Rohan is invaded from the north. First assault to Lorien.
12 Gollum leads Frodo into Shelob's lair.Faramir retreats to the Causeway Forts. Theoden camps under Minrimmon. Aragorm drives the enemy towards Pelagir. The Ents defeat the invaders of Rohan.
13 Frodo captured by Orks of Cirith Ungol. The Pelennor is overrun. Faramir is wounded. Aragorn reaches Pelagir and captures the fleet. Theoden in Druadan Forest.
14 Samwise finds Frodo in the Tower. Minas Tirith is besieged. The Rohirrim led by the Wild Men come to the Grey wood.
15 In the early hours the Witch-King breaks the Gates of the City. Denetor burns himself on a pyre. The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow. Battle of the Pelennor. Theoden is slain. Aragorn raises the standard of Arwen. Frodo and Samwise escape and begin their journey north along the Morgai. Battle under the trees in Mirkwood; Thranduil repels the forces of Dol Guldur. Second attack on Lorien.
16 Debate of commanders.Frodo from the Morgai looks out over the camp to Mount Doom.
17 Battle of Dale.King Brand and King Dain Ironfoot fall. Many Dwarves and Men take refuge in Erebor and are besieged. Shagrat brings Frodo's cloak,mail-shirt,and sword to Barad-dur.
18 The Host of the West marches from Minas Tirith. Frodo comes in sight of the Isenmouthe: he is overtaken by Orks on the road from Durthang to Udun.
19 The Host comes to Morgul-vale. Frodo and Samwise escape and begin their journey along the road to the Barad-dur.
22 The dreadful nightfall.Frodo and Samwise leave the road and turn south to Mount Doom. Third assualt on Lorien.
23 The Host passes out Itilien, Aragorn dissmisses the fain-hearted. Frodo and Samwise cast their arms and gear.
24 Frodo and Samwise make their last journey to the feet of Mount doom. The Host camps in the Desolation of the Morannon.
25 The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills. Frodo and Samwise reach the Sammath Naur. Gollum seizes the Ring and falls in the Cracks of Doom. Downfall of the Barad-dur and passing of Sauron
The Fourth Age
Year Event(s)
8 Death of Hamfast 'Gaffer' Gamgee.
13 Death of Paladin Took II. Peregrin (Pippipn) Took becomes Thain of the Shire.
34 Likely date of the death of Imrahil of Dol Amroth.
41 Buckland and the Westmarch are officially incorporated into the Shire.
61 After the death of his wife Rosie, Samwise Gamgee departs over the Sea.
63 Death of King Éomer of Rohan. He is succeeded by his son Elfwine.
64 Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took depart the Shire and travel into the south.
82 Death of Faramir, Steward to Aragorn.
91 Apparent date of death of Dwalin, at the extraordinary age of 340.
120 Death of King Aragorn II Elessar of Gondor. He is succeeded by his son Eldarion. Departure of Legolas and Gimli.
121 Death of Arwen Evenstar in Lórien.
172 A copy of the Red Book of Westmarch is completed in Gondor by Findegil.
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Lord of the Ring Quotes
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return Of The King
"Out of the wreck rose the Black Captain, tall and threatening, towering above her. With a cry of hatred that stung the very ears like venom he let fall his malice. Her shield was shivered in many pieces, and her arm was broken; she stumbled to her knees. He bent over her like a cloud, and his eyes glittered; he raised his mace to kill..."
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Silmarillion
"The Black Rider flung back his hook, and behold! he had a kingly crown; and yet upon no head visible was it set. The red fires shone between it and the mantle shoulders vast and dark. From a mouth unseen, there came a deadly laughter."
- J.R.R. Tolkien, Silmarillion
"...Upon it sat a shape, black-mantled, huge and threatening. A crown of steel he wore, but between rim and robe naught was there to see, save
only a deadly gleam of eyes: the Lord of the Nazgul.
To the air he had returned, summoning his steed ere the darkness failed, and now he was come again, bringing ruin, turning hope to despair,
and victory to to death..."
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return Of The King
"Those who used the Nine Rings became mighty in their day, kings, sorcerors, and warriors of old..."
Have trouble understanding Lord of the Rings well you shouldn't with this glossery!!!!!!!
Arkenstone Heart of The Mountain. Stone of Thrain, coveted by Thorin. (The Hobbit)
Athelas Kingsfoil Healing plant used by the King of Gondor
Bane of Isildur The One Ring, which he should have destroyed
Bardings Men of Dale, under Bard
Beornings Offspring or kinfolk of Beorn
Battle of Bywater Battle in The Shire with Sharkey's Men, in which 19 Hobbits died
Battle of Five Armies Battle of Wood-Elves, Men & Dwarves (plus Eagles & Beorn) against the Goblins/Orcs & Wargs at Erebor (The Hobbit)
Council of Elrond Meeting at Rivendell called to decide what to do with The Ring. Attended by Elrond, Galdor, Glorfindel & other Elf-Lords, Legolas, Aragorn, Boromir, Gloin, Gimli, Bilbo, Frodo and Gandalf. And Samwise Gamgee
Deagol One of The Stoors (a hobbit-tribe) living east of the Misty Mountains. Killed by his friend, Smeagol, when he found The Ring
Dunedain Rangers The remaining descendants of the Men of The West (Numenoreans) after the fall of the kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor, now roving guardians of peace in Middle-Earth.
Dunlendings Hill-men and herders of Dunland. Subjugated by Saruman
Durin's Bane The Balrog in Khazad-Dum (See Other Powers & Spirits)
Durin's Folk Dwarves General term for Dwarves. The most prominent branch in Middle-earth are descendants of Durin, the founder of Khazad-Dum
Dwarves Khazad, Naugrim Dwarves were created separately to Elves and Men, their 'Seven Fathers' scattered until allowed to 'wake'
Edain Men, Atani The Second People created. Like the Elves they 'awoke' in the East and progressed West. The Dunedain / Men of The West went furthest, to Numenor / Westernesse (see Numenor)
Easterlings Men from Rhun, Khand and other lands to the East
Elanor Star-flower, found mostly in Lorien. (Name given to Sam and Rosie's daughter)
Eldar Eldalie, Elves The kindred of the three branches of Elves (qv) who marched west (Vanyar, Noldor, Teleri). The Elves encountered in LoTR are mostly descendants of the Eldar
Elendili Elf-friends Men of the three Houses who allied with Elves against Melkor & Sauron
Elves Firstborn, Quendi The first People created. They 'awoke' in the East, and split into several branches (Vanyar, Noldor, Teleri, Avari - see the Silmarillion Glossary)
Eorlingas Men of Rohan Descendants of Eorl of Rohan; more generally the Rohirrim
Ents Onodrim Ancient beings created as shepherds to tend forests and trees
Faithful Elendili Those Men in Numenor who remained faithful to the Elves and did not challenge the Valar. They became the Dunedain
Firstborn Elves, Quendi The Elves (qv) were the first People created to populate the world. They called themselves Quendi ('talkers') as nothing else spoke
Galadhrim Silvan Elves The Elves living in Lorien primarily; others are in Rivendell
Ghan-buri-ghan Ghan King of the Woses, ancient men living in the Druadan Forest
Goblins Orcs The name for Orcs used in The Hobbit
Gollum Smeagol Secretive owner of The Ring, living deep under the Misty Mountains, until Bilbo took it
Grey Company, The Thirty Dunedain (Rangers) of the North led by Halbarad, plus Elladan and Elrohir, "summoned" to Rohan to help Aragorn
Grond Battering ram of Mordor at the seige of Gondor
Haradrim Southrons Men from Harad and other southern lands
Hithlain Material from which Elves make ropes
Holbytlan Rohirric term for Hobbits
Huorns Ents who have become tree-like, but remain mobile
Last Alliance The Alliance between Elves & Men to defeat Sauron at the end of the Second Age
League Measure of distance, approximating to 3 miles
Lembas Coimas Nourishing travel-bread of the Elves
Miruvor Elven travel-drink
Mithril True-silver Moria-silver, beloved of dwarf and elf-smiths
Nephredil One of the flowers of Lothlorien
Mouth of Sauron Lieutenant of Barad-Dur A 'Black Numenorean' who rides out of Morannon Gate to convey Sauron's surrender terms
Noldor Elves A branch of the Eldar
Numenor Westernesse The Western island kingdom of the Edain in the Second Age. Only Men of the three Houses who became 'Elendili' (Elf-friends) went there, not Easterlings etc who fell under the sway of Morgoth & Sauron
Orcs Yrch, Gorgun Creations of Morgoth bred from captured elves. Used as slaves & soldiers. Originally unable to stand daylight
Palantiri Seeing-Stones Seven stones given to Elendil's father by the Eldar to watch and communicate. Set in towers at Osgiliath, Minas Ithil, Minas Anor, Amon Sul, Orthanc, Emyn Beraid & Annuminas (by Lake Evendim).
The palantiri of Emyn Beriad, Orthanc & Minas Tirith survive.
The palantiri of Annuminas & Amon Sul were lost in the Shipwreck of Forochel with Arvedui, last King of Arthedain.
The palantir of Osgiliath was lost in the Anduin, and that of Minas Ithil captured and held in Barad-Dur
Peredhil Half-Elven Term for those descended from mixed Elf-Man unions. Earendil and his sons Elros & Elrond
Perianneth Halflings, Periain, Holbytlan Names for Hobbits used by other peoples
Pukel-men Ancient stone statues on the approach to Meduseld. Possibly carved by the Woses
Quest of Erebor The attempt by Thorin Oakenshield & his dwarves to recapture the Lonely Mountain from Smaug (The Hobbit)
Quest of The Ring Quest of Mount Doom The attempt by the Council of Elrond to end Sauron's power by sending the Nine Walkers to Mordor to destroy The Ring
Rangers Dunedain Descendants of the Numenoreans; guardians of the peace in Middle-Earth
Riders Rohirrim Horse-mounted warriors of Rohan
Rohirrim Riders of Rohan People of Rohan. Skilled horsemen from the North. Allies of Gondor, which gave them the province of Calenardhon in return for past help
Shelob Last child of Ungoliant, the giant Spider. She guards the pass at Cirith Ungol
Shire, The The Shire and Hobbits are recent arrivals in Middle-earth. Like Elves and Men, the Hobbits came from somewhere East, crossing the Misty Mountains about 1000 years into the Third Age qv and only settling in The Shire about half-way through the Age.
Simbelmyne Evermind A flower, growing profusely round the tombs of the Kings of Rohan
Smeagol Gollum A Stoor and friend of Deagol, who he killed by the Gladden to get The Ring
Snaga "Slave" Derogative term used to 'lesser Orcs' (at the Tower of Cirith Ungol and in the fight at Parth Galen)
Third Age Each 'Age' of Middle-earth begins/ends with some fairly violent event, sometimes including floods and earthquakes which alter the map. The Third Age has already lasted nearly 3000 years when the War of The Ring takes place. It ends with the destruction of The Ring & Mordor, and subsequent departure from Middle-earth of most of the Elves. As hinted at in LoTR by the Wise, the Fourth Age will probably be an 'Age of Men' following the return of a King of Gondor & Arnor
Trolls Large, unfriendly, argumentative creatures in various forms: Cave-trolls (eg in Moria), Stone-Trolls (eg at Trollshaws see Creatures), Hill-Trolls (eg the attack force at the Black Gate), etc
Uruk-Hai Uruks Great Orcs, bred for fighting by Sauron and able to stand daylight
Variags Men from Khand, allies of the Haradrim
Wargs Large wolf-like animals; servants of the Enemy
Westron Common Tongue Language spoken by most in Middle-earth to communicate
White Council Council of the Wise The Council formed when Sauron's power began to increase (again). Composed of Elrond, Galadriel, Cirdan, other Elf-Lords, Saruman & Gandalf
Wizards Istari Maiar spirits sent to Middle-earth to contest Sauron. (See Other Powers & Spirits)
Wood-Elves The Elves living in Greenwood The Great (Mirkwood) under Thranduil
White Tree Tree of Nimloth The seedling of Nimloth, the White Tree of Numenor, planted beside the tower at Minas Anor and used as the emblem of Gondor
Woses Wild Men Ancient folk of the Druadan Forest. Probable descendants of the Pukel-men
~ The Lord of The Rings - Place Names ~
Aglarond Glittering Caves Rohan Ancient caverns and rock-halls at Helm's Deep, Rohan
Amon ... Hill See Hills & Mountains
Anfalas Langstrand Gondor Province of Gondor
Angmar Angmar The Realm of the Witch-king (Lord of the Nazgul) during part of the Third Age
Annuminas Eriador Site of the first capital of Arnor, by Lake Evendim
Anorien Rohan Eastern province of Rohan, bounded the Ered Nimrais, Entwash and Anduin
Argonath Pillars of the Kings Anduin Gorge on the Anduin with massive carvings of Isildur and Anarion
Arnor Arnor Former Northern Kingdom; desolate, awaiting the return of the King of Gondor & Arnor
Belfalas Gondor Province of south Gondor
Blackroot Vale Morthond Vale Gondor Valley of the Morthond below the Ered Nimrais
Bree Eriador Village east of The Shire on the Great East Road to Rivendell
Brown Lands Rhovanion Desolated area between Mirkwood and Emyn Muil, east of Anduin, where the Entwives were last seen
Buckland Shire Hobbit area east of The Shire, adjoining the Old Forest
Cair Andros Anduin Island in the Anduin held by Gondor
Calenardhon Rohan Rohan Land between the Anduin and Isen given to the Eorlingas by Gondor in return for their help
Caras Galadhon Lorien City of the Galadhrim, Lothlorien; home of Celeborn and Galadriel
Carrock, The Rhovanion Boern's home, West of Mirkwood
Celebrant, Field of Rhovanion Area between the rivers Celebrant and Limlight. Site of the battle to which the Rohirrim rode from the North to aid Gondor, after which they were given Calenhadron (Rohan)
Chamber of Mazarbul Chamber of Records Moria Balin's base in Khazad-Dum. The room where his Dwarves made their last stand
Chetwood Eriador Woods north of Bree
Cirith Gorgor Haunted Pass Mordor Defile between the mountain ridges closed by Morannon gate
Cirith Ungol Mordor High pass through the Ephel Duath close by Minas Morgul. Guarded by Shelob
Cormallen Field Gondor Open area opposite Cair Andros near Henneth Annun, North Ithilien
Court of The Fountain Gondor Courtyard on the upper (7th) circle of Minas Tirith's Citadel. Its fountain feeds the Withered Tree / The White Tree
Crack of Doom Sammath Naur Mordor The volcanic "Chamber of Fire" reached via a tunnel in Orodruin, in which The One Ring was forged
Dagorlad Battle Plain Rhovanion Site of the final battle of the Last Alliance, in which Elrond, Isildur & Gil-Galad took part (Second Age)
Dale Rhovanion Town below Mount Erebor, wasted by Smaug
Death Down Rohan Grave of the orcs who perished at Helm's Deep, piled high and covered by the Ents
Derndingle Fangorn Circular clearing in Fangorn Forest. Site of the Entmoot
Dimholt Gate of the Dead Rohan Entrance under the Dwimorberg to the Paths of the Dead
Dimrill Dale Azanulbizar, Nanduhirion Rhovanion Valley below the Redhorn Gate, reached via the Dimrill Stairs. Contains Mirrormere
Dorwinion East Distant land south-east of Mirkwood whose 'great gardens' supply wine to the King of the Wood-Elves (The Hobbit)
Druadan Forest Grey Wood Rohan Home of Ghan-buri-ghan's people (The Woses)
Dunharrow Rohan Town in the valley south of Edoras, Rohan
Dunland Eriador Country of the Dunlendings, north-west of Isengard
Dwarrowdelf Khazad-Dum, Moria Moria Dwarf Kingdom under Durin, below the Misty Mountains
Dwimordene Lothlorien, Lorien Rhovanion Haunted-Valley. Outsider's name for Lorien
East Emnet Rohan Province of Rohan
Edoras Rohan Capital of Rohan
Egladil The Angle Lorien Area where the Nimrodel and Silverlode join
Enedwaith Eriador A wasteland now between Gondor and Eriador, bounded by the Greyflood, Misty Mountains and White Mountains
Erech Hill of Erech Gondor Hill south of the Ered Nimrais near Morthond Vale bearing the Stone of Erech qv
Ered ... Mountains See Hills & Mountains
Eregion Hollin Eriador Former Noldor Realm (Second Age) west of the Misty Mountains where the Three Rings were made
Eriador Eriador Elven province or division of Middle-Earth, from the Ered Luin to the Misty Mountains
Esgaroth Rhovanion Town on The Long Lake south of Erebor. Destroyed by Smaug, then rebuilt
Fangorn Forest Entwood Fangorn Forest north of Rohan, south of Lorien. Home of the Ents
Farthing Stone Three-farthing Stone Shire Stone near Bywater marking the centre of The Shire, where the South, East and West Farthings meet
Fen Hollen Closed Door Gondor Locked door in the 6th circle of the Citadel. Entrance to Rath Dinen
Firienfeld Rohan Open gathering area above the Hold of Dunharrow. Leads to the Dimholt
Forlindon Lindon Part of the Noldor (Elven) realm of Lindon, west of the Ered Luin
Forlond North Haven Lindon Port in Forlindon beyond the Ered Luin in the Gulf of Lhun opposite the Harlond (South Haven - Grey Havens)
Forodwaith Northern Waste North Uninhabited area north of the Misty Mountains and Grey Mountains
Gladden Fields Rhovanion Site south of the Gladden where Isildur was slain and lost The Ring (the Disaster of the Gladden Filds). It was later found by Deagol
Gondor Gondor Southern kingdom of Middle-Earth, once South Numenor
Gorgoroth Mordor Plateau in Mordor, surrounding Mount Doom
Greenway Old South Road Eriador Near-disused road south, from Bree to Gondor
Grey Havens Mithlond Lindon Port in the west from which Elves can sail to Eldamar/Elvenhome. Ruled by Cirdan
Harad Haradwaith South Southern Wasteland; land of the Haradrim (Southlings/Southron)
Harlond South Haven Gondor The port of Minas Tirith, on the Anduin
Harondor South Gondor South Former province of Gondor, south of Ithilien, now abandoned to the Umbars and Haradrim
Harrowdale Rohan Valley of Dunharrow near Edoras, Rohan. Southern end leads up to the Dimholt
Helm's Deep Rohan Combe in the Ered Nimrais, West Rohan. Guarded by Helm's Dike and the Hornburg
Henneth Annun Window of the Sunset Gondor Natural rock fort in North Ithilien looking West
Imlad Morgul Morgul Vale Mordor Valley of Black Magic, Ithilien, below Minas Morgul (Minas Ithil)
Imladris Rivendell Rivendell Home of Elrond, west of the Misty Mountains. The Last Homely House
Isengard Angrenost Rohan Iron-Enclosure in Gondor (around Orthanc)
Isenmouthe Mordor Passage between the mountains of Mordor at the south of Udun
Ithilien Gondor Eastern province of Gondor, across the Anduin. Divided into North and South Ithilien
Khand East Land east of Mordor, often allied to Harad. Home of the Variags
Khazad-Dum Moria, Hadhodrond Moria Dwarf Kingdom under Durin, below the Misty Mountains
Lamedon Gondor Province of Gondor
Laurelindorenan Lothlorien, Lorien Rhovanion Country of the High or Silvan Elves under Celeborn
Lebbenin Gondor Province of Gondor
Lithlad Mordor Ash-plain, in Mordor
Lindon Lindon Former Second-Age realm ruled by Gil-Galad, west of the Ered Luin and close to the Grey Havens
Lorien Lothlorien, Golden Wood Rhovanion Country of the High or Silvan Elves, east of the Misty Mountains
Lossarnach Gondor Province of Gondor
Lothlorien Dwimordene, Lorien Rhovanion Realm of the Galadhrim under Celeborn and Galadriel
Mark, The Rohan, Riddermark Rohan Kingdom of the Rohirrim, north of Ered Nimrais. Previously part of Gondor
Meduseld Golden Hall Rohan Hall and palace of the King of Rohan, Edoras
Minas ... Tower See Towers & Forts
Minhiriath Eriador Province of Eriador between the Baranduin and Greyflood
Mirkwood Rhovanion Formerly the Great Greenwood, East of the Misty Mountains and the Anduin
Morannon Black Gate Mordor The main gateway into Mordor, guarded by Carchost and Narchost
Mordor Black Land Mordor Sauron's current realm
Morgai Mordor Low-lying ground between Ephel Duath and the Plain of Gorgoroth
Morgul Vale Imlad Morgul Mordor Valley below Minas Morgul
Moria Khazad-Dum Moria Former Dwarf Kingdom under Durin, below the Misty Mountains
Nan Curunir Valley of Saruman Rohan Valley leading to Isengard and Orthanc
Northfarthing Shire District of The Shire, famous for growing hops
Osgiliath Gondor Former capital of Gondor, astride the Anduin between Minas Anor and Minas Ithil. Sacked by Sauron's army
Paths of The Dead Rohan/Gondor Way under the Dwimorberg / Ered Nimrais from the Dimholt to Morthond Vale and the Stone of Erech. Haunted by sleepless spirits of the army of The Dead
Parth Galen Anduin Open area west of the Anduin below Amon Hen, between Sarn Gebir and Rauros
Pelargir Gondor Port in Lebennin on the Anduin
Pelennor Gondor Open fields before Minas Tirith surrounded by the Rammas Echor
Rammas Echor Gondor Outer defence wall, Gondor, enclosing the Pelannor
Rath Celerdain Lampwrights Street Gondor Street in the lowest circle of Gondor
Rath Dinen The Hallows Gondor Silent Street to the Houses (tombs) of the Kings & Stewards, Minas Tirith
Rauros Anduin Falls on the Anduin
Rhosgobel Rhovanion Radagast's home, on the edge of Mirkwood
Rhovanion Wilderland Rhovanion Eastern province of Middle-Earth in the Third Age, between the Misty Mountains & River Running
Rhudaur Rhudaur Former division of Arnor, west of Rivendell between the Hoarwell and Loudwater
Rhun Rhun Land of the Easterlings, north of Mordor
Rivendell Imladris Rhudaur The Last Homely House. Elrond's hidden base, west of the Misty Mountains
Rivers See Rivers & Lakes
Rohan The Mark, Riddermark Rohan Former province of Gondor (as Calenardhon). Kingdom of the Rohirrim, north of the White Mountains
Sarn Ford Eriador Crossing of the Baranduin by the fork off the Greenway to The Shire
Sarn Gebir Anduin Stone-Spikes. Rapids on the Anduin above Tol Brandir and the Falls of Rauros
Seas See Rivers & Lakes
Shire, The Shire County in Eriador, inhabited by Hobbits
Southfarthing Shire District of The Shire, famous for its tobacco
Stone of Erech Gondor Black stone from Numenor atop the Hill of Erech, brought by Isildur on founding Gondor and on which the Men of the Mountains swore loyalty to Gondor
Stonewain Valley Rohan Valley between Ered Nimrais and the Druadan Forest
Tarlang's Neck Gondor Pass on the road eastwards out of Morthond Vale
Tharbad Eriador Town on the Greenway where it crosses the Greyflood
Tolfalas Gondor Island province of southern Gondor
Tower ... Minas See Towers & Forts
Trollshaws Rhudaur Wooded hills once inhabited by three Stone Trolls, west of Rivendell
Udun Mordor Valley where the Ephel Duath and Ered Lithui meet, between the Morannon gates and Isenmouthe
Umbar South Land of the Corsairs, on the south-east of the Bay of Belfalas
Wellinghall Fangorn Fangorn's home in the Forest of Fangorn
West Emnet Rohan Province of Rohan
Westfold Vale Deeping Coombe Rohan Valley in West Rohan, guarded by the Hornburg and Helm's Dike
Westmarch Shire Hobbit region in the west of The Shire
Wolds Rohan Districts of Rohan - Eastwold, Westwold and the Wold
~ The Lord of The Rings - Mountains & Hills ~
~ As on standard maps of Middle-earth in the Third Age ~
Amon Amarth Orodruin, Mount Doom Mordor Volcanic mountain in whose Crack of Doom The Ring was forged
Amon Din Hill of Silence Rohan Hill near Mt Mindolluin, above the Druadan Forest
Amon Hen Hill of the Eye Anduin Peak in Emyn Muil, west of the Anduin, opposite Amon Lhaw
Amon Lhaw Hill of the Ear Anduin Peak in Emyn Muil, east of the Anduin opposite Amon Hen
Amon Sul Weathertop, Hill of Wind Arnor Ruined site of a former Numenorean citadel on the Weather Hills
Barrow Downs Tyrn Gorthad Eriador Downs east of the Old Forest, south-west of Bree, with ancient burial mounds
Caradhras Barazinbar, The Cruel, Redhorn Misty Mts One of the Mountains of Moria. Normally passable via the Redhorn Gate
Celebdil Zirakzigil, The White, Silvertine Misty Mts One of the Mountains of Moria
Cerin Amroth Lorien Mound in Lothlorien; heart of the land of the Galadhrim
Dol Amroth Gondor Hill in Belfalas, south Gondor
Dol Guldur Hill of Sorcery Rhovanion Sauron's former base in southern Mirkwood
Durthang Mordor Peak at the north of Ephel Duath, overlooking Ithilien and the Udun valley
Dwimorberg Haunted Mountain Rohan Mountain behind Dunharrow. Entrance to the Paths of the Dead
Emyn Arnen Gondor Hill in South Ithilien, opposite Mt Mindolluin
Emyn Beraid Tower Hills Eriador West of The Shire
Emyn Muil Anduin Mountain range cut through by the Anduin at Sarn Gebir and the Falls of Rauros
Ephel Duath Fence of Shadow Mordor Mordor's western mountain range, overlooking Ithilien and the Anduin
Erebor Lonely Mountain Rhovanion The Dwarf-kingdom of Thorin Oakenshield's ancestors, above Dale
Erech Hill of Erech Gondor Hill south of the Ered Nimrais near Morthond Vale bearing the Stone of Erech
Ered Lithui Ash Mountains Mordor Mountains forming the northern border of Mordor
Ered Luin Blue Mountains Eriador Range in the far west of Middle-earth
Ered Mithrin Grey Mountains Rhovanion North of Mirkwood; northern border of Rhovanion
Ered Nimrais White Mountains Gondor The central East-West mountains of Gondor
Ettenmoors Eriador Range of hills runing west from the Misty Mountains, north of Rivendell
Fanuidhol Bundushathur, The Grey, Cloudyhead Misty Mts One of the Mountains of Moria
Fornost Erain Kings' Norbury, Deadman's Dike Arnor Ruined Numenorean fortress in the North Downs, the northern end of the Greenway
Iron Hills Rhovanion Range in the far east of Rhovanion. The base of Dain's dwarves until the return to Erebor
Methedras Misty Mts Mountain at the southern end of the Misty Mountains, overlooking Fangorn and Isengard
Mindolluin Mundburg Gondor Mountain at the East of Ered Nimrais, Gondor, on which Minas Anor (Minas Tirith) is built
Misty Mountains Hithaelgir Misty Mts Long range of mountains in effect dividing Middle-Earth in the Third Age
Mountains of Mirkwood Rhovanion Range in northern Mirkwood, north of the Old Forest Road
Mount Gunabad Rhovanion Capital of the northern Orcs, at the meeting of the Misty Mts and Ered Mithrin
Orodruin Amon Armath Mordor Mount Doom. Mountain of Red Flame. Contains the Crack of Doom which forged The Ring
Ravenhill Rhovanion Southern spur of Erebor
South Downs Eriador Hills south of Bree, east of the Barrow Downs
Starkhorn Rohan Mountain above Edoras and Harrowdale
Thrihyrne Rohan Mountain peak in the Ered Nimrais, above Helm's Deep
Tol Brandir Anduin Island peak in the Anduin, between Amon Hen and Amon Lhaw, above Rauros
Weather Hills Arnor Hills north-east of Bree
Weathertop Amon Sul, Hill of Wind Arnor Summit at the southern end of the Weather Hills above the Great East Road
~ The Lord of The Rings - Rivers & Lakes ~
~ As in the Third Age. Some Shire rivers have been omitted ~
Adorn Rohan Tributary river of the Isen
Anduin Great River Rhovanion/Gondor The River Anduin effectively marks the East/West divide of Middle-earth at this time
Baranduin Brandywine Eriador River running from Lake Evendim south through The Shire
Bruinen Loudwater Rhudaur River flowing from the Misty Mountains near Rivendell, crossed at the Ford. Joins the Hoarwell
Bywater The Water Shire River flowing east via the Bywater Pool through The Shire to the Brandywine
Carnen Redwater Rhovanion River flowing south from the Iron Hills. Joins the Celduin
Celebrant Silverlode, Kibil-nala Rhovanion River flowing from Mirrormere through Lothlorien
Ciril Gondor River flowing into the Ringlo in Lamedon, Gondor
Dead Marshes Rhovanion Marshland between Emyn Muil and North Ithilien. The western part of the site of the battle at Dagorlad, in which many combatants died a watery death
Deeping Stream Rohan Stream running through Deeping Coombe past the Hornburg, Helm's Deep
Entwash Rohan River flowing from Fangorn to the Anduin. Fordable at Entwade
Erui Gondor River flowing through Lossarnach to the Anduin
Forest River Rhovanion River in northern Mirkwood, flowing into The Long Lake
Gate-stream Sirannon Moria Stream coming from Moria Gate, now dammed and foul
Gilrain Gondor River in Lebennin flowing into Belfalas Bay at Tolfalas
Gladden Rhovanion River flowing from the Misty Mountains to the Anduin
Greyflood Gwathlo Rhudaur/Eriador River in Eriador, fed by the Hoarwell
Hoarwell Mitheithel Rhudaur River flowing south from the Misty Mountains. Becomes the Greyflood. Crossed at the Last Bridge on the East Road
Isen Rohan River flowing through Isengard. Iron-river
Kelos Gondor Tributary of the Sirith
Lafnul Gondor River flowing south through Pinnath Gelin
Lake Evendim Nenuial Eriador Lake below the Hills of Evendim; the source of the Baranduin
Limlight Rhovanion River flowing east from Fangorn to the Anduin
Long Lake, The Rhovanion Lake fed by the Forest River and River Running
Lhun Luin Eriador River running down from the Ered Luin to the Grey Havens
Mering Stream Rohan Stream running from Firien Wood to the Entwash
Midgewater Eriador Lake north-east of Bree, between the Chetwood and Weather Hills
Mirrormere Kheled-Zaram Rhovanion Lake in Dimrill Dale; source of the Silverlode
Morthond Gondor River running from the Paths of The Dead through Blackroot Vale to Dol Amroth
Nimrodel Rhovanion River in Lorien named after the elf, Nimrodel
Nindalf Wetwang Rhovanion Marshy area below Rauros where the Entwash flows into the Anduin
Poros Gondor River from the Ephel Duath to the Anduin. The border between South Ithilien & South Gondor
Ringlo Gondor River flowing south from the Ered Nimrais
River Running Celduin Rhovanion River flowing from the Long Lake to the Sea of Rhun
Sea of Nurnen Mordor Inland sea in southern Mordor
Sea of Rhun Rhun Inland sea in Rhun fed by the River Running
Serni Gondor River in Lebennin, Gondor
Sirith Gondor River flowing through Lebennin to the Anduin at Pelargir
Snowbourne Rohan River from Edoras to the Entwash
Swanfleet Glandin Eriador Tributary river to the Greyflood
Withywindle Eriador River through the Old Forest; tributary of the Baranduin
~ The Lord of The Rings - Towers & Fortresses ~
~ As in the Third Age ~
Angrenost Isengard Rohan The former Numenorean fortress taken over by Saruman, guarding the tower of Orthanc
Annuminas Tower of the West Arnor Former Numenorean capital of Arnor, beside Lake Nenuial
Barad-Dur Lugburz Mordor Sauron's Tower in Mordor
Carchost Red Tooth Mordor One of the two Towers of the Teeth, Morannon gate
Carn Dum Angmar The former base of the Lord of the Nazgul in Angmar, at the northern end of the Misty Mountains
Fornost Erain Norbury of the Kings,
Deadman's Dike Arnor Ruined Numenorean fortress in the North Downs, north of Bree at the end of the Greenway
Henneth Annun Window of the Sunset Gondor Natural rock fort in North Ithilien looking West across the Anduin
Hornburg Rohan Defence Tower at Helm's Deep. Erkenbrand's base
Isengard Angrenost Rohan Iron-Enclosure - defence around the Tower of Orthanc
Minas Anor Tower of the Sun Gondor Minas Anor (Tower of The Sun) = Minas Tirith (Tower of Guard) = Tower of Ecthelion = White Tower
Minas Ithil Tower of the Moon Gondor Minas Ithil (Tower of The Moon) = Minas Morgul (Tower of Black Magic)
Minas Morgul Tower of Black Magic Gondor See Gondor's Towers below
Minas Tirith Tower of Guard Gondor See Gondor's Towers below
Narchost Fire Tooth Mordor One of the two Towers of the Teeth, Morannon gate
Orthanc Fang-Mount Rohan Tower at Isengard. Saruman's stronghold in the last part of the Third Age
Towers of the Teeth Teeth of Mordor Mordor Carchost & Narchost, guarding the Morannon Gate, Cirith Gorgor. Originally built to keep watch on Mordor
White Tower Tower of Ecthelion Gondor See Gondor's Towers below
The Towers of Gondor
Gondor was founded by Isildur and Anarion. Isildur's base was at Minas Ithil, and Anarion's at Minas Anor, with the Capital of Gondor between them at Osgiliath. Minas Ithil was built to keep a watch on the border of Mordor, and Minas Anor to protect Gondor from the wild Men of The Mountains. Minas Anor was named The Tower of The (Settting) Sun as it was West of Osgiliath, whereas The Tower of The (Rising) Moon at Minas Ithil was to the East of the Capital.
When Sauron captured Minas Ithil the Capital of Gondor removed to the town at Minas Anor. Minas Anor's name was changed to Minas Tirith (The Tower of Guard).
'Minas Tirith' is generally applied to the town and citadel and interchangeable with 'Gondor' when referring to the city. Minas Tirith is a heavily fortified walled city of 7 levels built on the south-eastern slopes of Mount Mindolluin. The Tower is at the top within the Citadel. The "Siege of Gondor" (Return of The King, Book V, Chap IV) is also the Siege of Minas Tirith. The Tower became also known as The White Tower, symbolising its status opposing the Black Tower of Sauron.
Minas Ithil - the tower guarding Ithilien and the border with Mordor - was renamed Minas Morgul (The Tower of Black Magic) after its capture by Sauron. Minas Morgul is the castle of The Nazgul.
"The Two Towers"
Exactly which Towers JRR Tolkien meant, when he was obliged by his publishers to divide LoTR into three volumes and decided on "The Two Towers" for the second, is unclear. Tolkien's own illustration suggests the reference is to Orthanc and Minas Morgul.
~ Rings & Swords in The Lord of The Rings ~
The Rings of Power
Rings of Men Nine Rings "for Mortal Men doomed to die". Given by Sauron to Kings of Men, who were thus enslaved as Ring-wraiths
Dwarf-Rings Seven Rings "for the Dwarf-Lords in their halls of stone". Lost to dragons or regained by Sauron
Elven-Rings Three Rings "for the Elven-Kings under the sky." Forged separately by Celebrimbor, an Elven smith in Eregion
Narya Ring of Fire Elven-Ring (ruby), held by Gandalf. Given to him by Cirdan
Nenya Ring of Water Elven-Ring (adamant/diamond), held by Galadriel
Vilya Ring of Air Elven-Ring (sapphire), held by Elrond. Given to him by Gil-Galad
The One Ring The Ring "One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them."
Ring forged by Sauron in the Cracks of Doom, Orodruin, containing much of his power and being
Swords
Anduril Flame of The West The sword re-forged from Narsil (The Sword that was Broken) for Aragorn
Glamdring Foe-Hammer First Age sword of the King of Gondolin, found in the Stone-Trolls' trove (The Hobbit). Kept by Gandalf
Guthwine Eomer's sword
Herugrim Theoden's sword
Narsil Sword that was Broken The sword of Elendil, broken when he smote Sauron at the Dagorlad, with whose hilt Isildur cut The Ring from Sauron's hand. Reforged for Aragorn as Anduril
Orcrist Biter, Goblin-cleaver Sword from the Stone-Trolls' trove, kept by Thorin Oakenshield (The Hobbit)
Sting First Age knife from the Stone-Trolls' trove (The Hobbit). Kept by Bilbo as a Hobbit-sword. Given to Frodo
Un-named Merry's Numenorean blade, from the Barrow Downs, which dealt the Lord of The Nazgul the first fatal blow
~ The Company of The Ring ~
"The Nine Walkers"
Frodo Baggins The Ring Bearer Hobbit Son of Drogo. Nephew of Bilbo Baggins
Samwise Gamgee Sam Hobbit Son of Ham. Frodo's gardener, servant and friend
Meriadoc Brandybuck Merry Hobbit Son of Saradoc. Friend of Frodo
Peregrine Took Pippin Hobbit Son of Paladin. Friend of Frodo
Gandalf Mithrandir Wizard Gandalf the Grey (later Gandalf the White)
Gimli Dwarf Son of Gloin. From Dain's kingdom in Erebor
Legolas Greenleaf Elf Son of Thranduil. Wood-Elf from northern Mirkwood
Strider Aragorn Man A Ranger (Dunedan)
Boromir High-Warden of the White Tower Man Son of Denethor, the Steward of Gondor. Older brother of Faramir
~ Bilbo's Company - The Hobbit ~
Thorin Oakenshield Son of Thrain. Leader of the Dwarves
Balin Brother of Dwalin, son of Fundin
Bifur One of the Company
Bofur One of the Company
Bombur One of the Company
Dori One of the Company
Dwalin Brother of Balin, son of Fundin
Fili One of the Company
Gloin Father of Gimli. Later attended the Council of Elrond
Kili One of the Company
Nori One of the Company
Oin One of the Company
Ori One of the Company
Bilbo Baggins Burglar and Hobbit of Bag End. Finder of The Ring
And Gandalf, of course
~ The Slain in LoTR and The Hobbit ~
The Lord of The Rings
Balin Dwarf Brother of Dwalin. One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Killed trying to re-establish Khazad-Dum
Beechbone Ent Killed by Saruman at Isengard
Boromir Man Son of Denethor. One of the Company of The Ring. Killed by Orcs at Parth Galen
Brand, Lord of Dale Man Killed by orcs in Dale
Dain, King under The Mountain Dwarf Killed fighting with Brand in Dale
Denethor, Steward of Gondor Man Killed himself in despair during the siege of Gondor
Deorwine Man Chief of Theoden's Knights. Slain at the siege of Gondor
Derufin Man Son of Duinhir of Morthond. Slain with his brother at the siege of Gondor
Duilin Man Son of Duinhir of Morthond. Slain with his brother at the siege of Gondor
Forlong, Lord of Lossarnach Man Slain at the siege of Gondor
Grima Wormtongue Man Theoden's adviser; Saruman's spy. Killed by Hobbits
Grimbold Man Troop leader, Theoden's army. Slain at the siege of Gondor
Guthlaf Man Theoden's standard-bearer. Slain with Theoden
Halbarad Man Ranger (Dunedan) of the north. Slain before Minas Tirith
Hama Man Doorwarden at Meduseld, Edoras. Slain defending Helm's Gate
Hirgon Man Messenger from Gondor to Rohan, carrying the Red Arrow summons. Killed on his way back
Hirluin, Lord of Pinnath Gelin Man The Fair. Slain at the siege of Gondor
Lord of the Nazgul Nazgul Chief of the Ring-wraiths. Slain by Eowyn and Merry at the Battle of the Pelannor, Gondor
Lotho Sackville-Baggins Hobbit Son of Otho and Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Murdered by Grima
Oin Dwarf One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Perished with Balin in Moria
Ori Dwarf One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Perished with Balin in Moria
Saruman Wizard Head of the White Council until replaced by Gandalf. Killed by Grima
Sauron Maia Killed when The Ring was destroyed, as it contained much of his being
Snowmane Horse Theoden's battle-horse. Slain with Theoden
Smeagol / Gollum Hobbit Perished with his Precious in the Crack of Doom, Orodruin
Theoden, King of Rohan Man Killed by the Lord of the Nazgul in the siege of Gondor
Theodred Man Son of Theoden, Second Marshal of the Mark. Slain by Orcs at the Fords of Isen
19 Hobbits Hobbits Killed in the Battle of Bywater
2 Men & 3 Hobbits Men/Hobbits Killed fighting 'Southerners' at Bree
And thousands of Orcs, Wargs, Hill-Trolls, Gondoreans, Rohirrim, Dunlendings, Southrons and Easterlings
And Men, Dwarves & Wood-Elves near Dale. A Balrog. A Cave-Troll. And Oliphaunts
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The Hobbit
Bert, Bill & Tom Stone-Trolls Tricked into staying outside until after sunrise by Gandalf. Turned to stone, Trollshaws
Fili } Dwarves One of Bilbo's Company. Killed in the Battle of Five Armies
Kili One of Bilbo's Company. Killed in the Battle of Five Armies
Thorin Oakenshield Leader of the Dwarves. Killed in the Battle
~ Men in The Lord of The Rings ~
" ~ " Denotes background characters
Anborn Gondor One of Faramir's troop, in Ithilien
Angbor Lord of Lamedon Gondor Leader, siege of Gondor; rode from Pelargir with Aragorn
Aragorn Strider, Elessar, Estel Dunedain Son of Arathorn & Gilraen. Heir of Elendil & Isildur to the thrones of Gondor & Arnor. The Dunedan (Chief of the Dunedain). (Elessar = Elfstone. Estel = Hope)
Arathorn ~ Father of Aragorn & Chief of the Dunedain. Killed by Orcs when Aragorn was 2, leaving Aragorn (Estel) in the care of Elrond and his mother, Gilraen
Bain Lord of Dale ~ Lord of Dale, below Erebor. Son of Bard I, father of Brand
Bard I Lord of Dale Dale Captain of the Guard, Esgaroth, then Lord of Dale (The Hobbit). Descendent of Girion. Father of Bain
Bard II Lord of Dale Dale Son of Brand. Lord of Dale after his father was killed fighting orcs
Barliman Butterbur Bree Landlord, The Prancing Pony, Bree
Beorn Carrock Skin-changer; could turn into a bear. Lived West of Mirkwood at The Carrock (The Hobbit). Father of Grimbeorn
Beregond Gondor Soldier, Third Company, Citadel Guard. Son of Baranor. Father of Bergil. Brother of Iorlas. Later Captain of the White Company, Ithilien
Bergil Gondor Son of Beregond, Minas Tirith
Bill Ferny Bree Saruman's spy, Bree and The Shire
Boromir High-Warden of the White Tower Gondor Son of Denethor, older brother of Faramir. One of the Company of The Ring. Killed at Parth Galen
Brand Lord of Dale Dale Lord of Dale, below Erebor. Son of Bain, father of Bard II. Killed with King Dain (of the northern Dwarves) fighting orcs at Dale
Damrod Dunedain One of the Dunedain of The South. Soldier of Gondor under Faramir
Denethor Steward of Gondor Gondor Last of the Stewards of king-less Gondor. Father of Boromir & Faramir. Son of Ecthelion
Deorwine Rohan Chief of Theoden's Knights. Slain at the siege of Gondor
Derufin Gondor Son of Duinhir of Morthond. Slain with his brother at the siege of Gondor
Dervorin Lord of Ringlo Vale Gondor Leader, siege of Gondor
Duilin Gondor Son of Duinhir of Morthond. Slain with his brother at the siege of Gondor
Duinhir Lord of Blackroot Vale Gondor Leader, siege of Gondor. Father of Duilin and Derufin
Eldarion ~ Son of Aragorn & Arwen
Elendil The Tall ~ Led the Faithful from Numenor back to Middle-earth at the end of the First Age. Founder & first King of Arnor. Father of Isildur & Anarion. Died defeating Sauron with Gil-Galad in The Last Alliance (Second Age)
Elessar Aragorn Dunedain King-in-waiting of Gondor and Arnor. See Aragorn
Elfhelm Rohan A Marshal of the Mark
Eomer Rohan Son of Eomund, nephew of Theoden, brother of Eowyn. Third Marshal of The Mark
Eomund ~ Brother of Theoden, father of Eomer & Eowyn. Marshal of The Mark, killed by orcs near Emyn Muil
Eothain Rohan One of the Riders of Rohan
Eowyn Dernhelm Rohan Daughter of Eomund, niece of Theoden, brother of Eomer. The Lady of Rohan
Erkenbrand Rohan Chief of the Westfold, Rohan
Faramir Prince of Ithilien Gondor Younger brother of Boromir. Son of Denethor and Finduilas
Finduilas ~ Wife of Denethor, mother of Boromir and Faramir. Died when they were young. Daughter of Adrahil, sister of Imrahil from Dol Amroth
Forlong Lord of Lossarnach Gondor Leader, siege of Gondor. Slain
Gamling Rohan Defending captain at the Hornburg, Rohan
Gilraen ~ Wife of Arathorn, mother of Aragorn. Died in Eriador before the War of The Ring
Girion Lord of Dale ~ Ancestor of Bard I. Died when Smaug destroyed Dale (The Hobbit)
Golasgil Lord of Anfalas Gondor Leader, siege of Gondor
Grima Wormtongue Rohan Theoden's adviser & Saruman's spy. Killed in Hobbiton
Grimbeorn The Old Carrock Lord of the Carrock, west of Mirkwood. Son of Beorn
Grimbold Rohan Troop leader, Theoden's army. Slain at Gondor
Guthlaf Rohan Theoden's standard-bearer. Slain with Theoden
Halbarad Dunedain Ranger (Dunedan) of the north. Slain before Minas Tirith
Hama Rohan Doorwarden at Meduseld, Edoras. Slain defending Helm's Gate
Helm Hammerhand ~ King of Rohan in the Second Age, after whom Helm's Deep is named
Hirgon Gondor Messenger from Gondor to Rohan carrying the Red Arrow summons. Killed on his way back
Hirluin Lord of Pinnath Gelin Gondor The Fair. Slain at the siege of Gondor
Hurin Gondor Warden of the Keys of Minas Tirith
Imrahil Prince Imrahil Gondor Prince of Dol Amroth. Ranks below the Steward of Gondor. Son of Adrahil, brother of Finduilas
Ingold Gondor Guard at the Rammas Echor, Minas Tirith
Ioreth Gondor Nurse at the Houses of Healing, Minas Tirith
Iorlas Gondor Brother of Beregond
Mablung Dunedain One of the Dunedain of The South. Soldier of Gondor under Faramir
Strider Aragorn Dunedain One of the Rangers (Dunedain). One of the Company of The Ring (see Aragorn)
Targon Gondor Soldier, Third Company, Citadel Guard (Minas Tirith)
Theoden King of The Mark Rohan Son of Thengel, King of The Riddermark. Uncle of Eomer and Eowyn. Killed in the siege of Gondor
Theodred Rohan Son of Theoden, Second Marshal of the Mark. Slain by Orcs at the Fords of Isen
Thorongil Eagle of The Star ~ A mystery soldier and captain who served King Thengel in Rohan and Steward Ecthelion in Gondor, then disappeared. Wore a star on his cloak
Widfara Rohan Scout with Theoden's army
~ Elves in The Lord of The Rings ~
" ~ " Denotes background characters
Arwen Undomiel Evenstar Rivendell Daughter of Elrond & Celebrian, grand-daughter of Earendil & Elwing and Celeborn & Galadriel. Pledged in troth to Aragorn Elessar and thus mortality
Celeborn "Silver-Tree" Lothlorien The Lord of Lothlorien. Wife Galadriel. Father of Celebrian. Moved to Rivendell after Elrond and Galadriel left Middle-earth
Celebrian ~ Wife of Elrond. Mother of Arwen, Elladan & Elrohir. Daughter of Celeborn & Galadriel. Left earlier for the West
Celebrimbor ~ Smith in Eregion, who made the signs on Moria Gate & the Three Elven-Rings. Slain by Sauron (Second Age)
Cirdan The Shipwright Grey Havens Founder of the Grey Havens in the West of Eriador
Earendil Half-Elven The Mariner ~ Mortal with the blood of Elves, Men & the Maiar. Wife Elwing. Father of Elrond & Elros
Elladan Rivendell Son of Elrond, brother of Elrohir & Arwen. Joined the Grey Company
Elrohir Rivendell Son of Elrond, brother of Elladan & Arwen. Joined the Grey Company
Elrond Half-Elven Lord of Imladris Rivendell Founder of Rivendell. Son of Earendil & Elwing. Husband of Celebrian. Son-in-law of Celeborn & Galadriel. Father of Arwen, Elladan & Elrohir. Chose to be among the Eldar. Keeper of the Elven-Ring Vilya
Elros ~ Brother of Elrond; son of Earendil. Chose mortality. First King of Numenor. Ancestor of Isildur & Aragorn
Elwing ~ Wife of Earendil, mother of Elrond & Elros
Ereinion Gil-Galad ~ Last High-King of the Noldor; reigned in Lindon (west of the Ered Luin). Killed defeating Sauron in the Last Alliance (Second Age)
Erestor Rivendell One of the Elf-lords of Rivendell
Galadriel Lady of Lothlorien Lothlorien Lady of Light. Wife of Celeborn; mother of Celebrian; grand-mother of Arwen. Keeper of the Elven-Ring Nenya. Leaves Middle-earth with Elrond
Galdor Grey Havens Elf from the Grey Havens at the Council of Elrond
Galion Wood-elves Butler in the palace of the King of the Wood-Elves (The Hobbit)
Gildor Rivendell Elf-lord of Rivendell. Leaves Middle-earth with Elrond
Glorfindel Rivendell Elf-lord of Rivendell. Helps in Frodo's flight from the Nazgul. Attends the Council of Elrond
Haldir Lothlorien Elf of Lorien. Brother of Rumil
Legolas Greenleaf Wood-elves Son of Thranduil, from north Mirkwood. One of the Company of The Ring
Lindir Rivendell An elf at Rivendell
Rumil Lothlorien Elf of Lorien. Brother of Haldir
Thranduil Wood-elves King of the Wood-Elves of northern Mirkwood. Father of Legolas
~ Dwarves in The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit ~
Balin Brother of Dwalin, son of Fundin One of Bilbo's Company. (The Hobbit) Killed trying to re-establish Durin's realm, Moria
Bifur One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Bofur One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Bombur One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Dain Ironfoot Son of Nain.
Thorin's cousin From the Iron Hills. Slew Azog in Moria. King under The Mountain on Thorin's death (The Hobbit).
Killed fighting orcs with King Brand of Dale
Dori One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Durin ~ One-time King of Khazad-Dum / Moria. Killed by Durin's Bane *
Dwalin Brother of Balin, son of Fundin One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Fili Brother of Kili, nephew of Thorin One of Bilbo's Company. Killed in the Battle of Five Armies (The Hobbit)
Gimli Son of Gloin One of the Company of The Ring. Lord of Aglarond
Gloin Father of Gimli, brother of Oin One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Attends the Council of Elrond
Kili Brother of Fili, nephew of Thorin One of Bilbo's Company. Killed in the Battle of Five Armies (The Hobbit)
Nori One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit)
Oin Brother of Gloin One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Perished with Balin in Moria
Ori One of Bilbo's Company (The Hobbit). Perished with Balin in Moria
Thorin Oakenshield Son of Thrain Leader of Bilbo's Company. Killed in the Battle of Five Armies (The Hobbit)
Thrain Son of Thror, father of Thorin Killed by the Necromancer in Angband. (Loss of the last Dwarf-Ring)
Thror Thorin's grandfather Killed in Moria by Azog. (Start of the War of Dwarves & Orcs)
~ The Lord of The Rings - Principal Hobbits ~
Bilbo Baggins Hobbit of Bag End, Hobbiton. Finder of The Ring (The Hobbit). Son of Bungo and Belladonna (née Took)
Farmer Maggott Farmer near the old road south from The Shire. His fields yield excellent mushrooms
Frodo Baggins Son of Drogo. Nephew of Bilbo Baggins. The Ring Bearer. One of the Company of The Ring
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Wife of Otho, mother of Lotho. Owner of Bag End on Frodo's departure. Gave it back on his return
Lotho Sackville-Baggins Pimple Son of Otho and Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Murdered by Grima
Meriadoc Brandybuck Merry Son of Saradoc. Friend of Frodo. One of the Company of The Ring
Nob Barman, The Prancing Pony, Bree
Peregrine Took Pippin Son of Paladin. Friend of Frodo. One of the Company of The Ring. Knight of Gondor
Rosie Cotton Daughter of Farmer Cotton. Sam's girlfriend, later wife
Samwise Gamgee Sam Son of Ham. Frodo's gardener, servant and friend. One of the Company of The Ring
Ted Sandyman The miller, The Shire
Tom Cotton Farmer Cotton Father of Rosie Cotton
Will Whitfoot Mayor of The Shire
~ Spirits & Powers in The Lord of The Rings ~
Sauron The Necromancer A Maiar spirit (see below). The most powerful servant & Lieutenant of Morgoth (see below). Driven from Dol Guldur at the time of the Quest of Erebor, only to re-emerge in Mordor
Lord of the Nazgul Witch-King of Angmar Chief of the Ring-wraiths. Slain by Eowyn and Merry at the Battle of the Pelannor, Gondor
Ring-wraiths Nazgul, Ulairi,
Black Riders, The Nine The wraiths of the nine Kings of Men given Rings of Power by Sauron and enslaved as his disembodied servants
Gothmog Lieutenant of Minas Morgul. Deputy to the Lord of the Nazgul *
Gandalf Mithrandir
Gandalf the Grey
Olorin, Tharkun A Wizard/Istar (see below). One of the Company of The Ring. Keeper of the Elven-Ring Narya (Ring of Fire).
Also known as Gandalf Grayhame, the Grey Pilgrim, Gandalf Stormcrow and the White Rider/Gandalf The White after his battle with Durin's Bane
Saruman Curunir, Sharkey A Wizard/Istar. Saruman The White. Head of the White Council until his unmasking. Based in Orthanc. Killed by Grima
Radagast The Brown A Wizard/Istar. Friend of the animal world
Tom Bombadil Forn, Orald Iarwain Ben-adar (Oldest & Fatherless). Spirit of Earth and Woods. Lives with Goldberry in the Old Forest
Goldberry River-daughter Spirit of Water and Flowers. Tom Bombardil's wife in the Old Forest
Balrog Durin's Bane A Maiar spirit (see below), hidden under the Misty Mountains until the Dwarves dug too deep in Khazad-Dum
Barrow-wights Wights Evil spirits haunting the graves of dead Numenorean warriors on the Barrow-Downs
The Dead Oathbreakers
Sleepless Dead Unquiet spirits of the Men of The Mountains who failed to keep their oath of loyalty to Gondor made on the Stone of Erech and sided with Sauron. Cursed by Isildur to await, under the Dwimorberg, a summons to fulfill the oath
* Not the Gothmog (a Balrog) in 'The Silmarillion'
~ Other Powers & Spirits ~
- A selection, as background to the above -
Ainur Holy Ones Gods & Godesses (Valar / Valier) who helped Iluvatar create the Earth
Valar Powers of Arda Those Ainur who came down to Arda as its Guardians. Their home is Valinor in the land of Aman, in the uttermost West, accessible only to the Elves. They also look after the souls of slain Elves and Dwarves
Varda Elbereth, Gilthoniel Queen of the Valier. Creator of the stars, hence the Elves' reverence for her. (Star Queen / Star-Kindler)
Melkor Morgoth The mightiest of the Valar. The equivalent of Satan, and thus Sauron's master
Maiar Spirits or powers created by the Valar, originally to help them
Istari Wizards Maiar spirits. Five were sent to Middle-earth by the Valar in the Third Age to contest the power of Sauron - Saruman (The oldest), Olorin/Mithrandir (The wisest) & Radagast; two others went East
Balrogs Valaraukar The Maiar spirits of fire who gave their allegiance to Melkor
~ Creatures in The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit ~
Eagles, Ents, Horses, Orcs etc
Eagles
Gwaihir Wind-Lord The Lord of the Eagles. Friend of Gandalf
Landroval Eagle. Brother of Gwaihir
Meneldor Eagle
Ents
Beechbone Ent burned by Saruman at Isengard
Fangorn Treebeard Chief Ent in the Forest of Fangorn, north of Rohan
Quickbeam Bregalad A hasty Ent, Fangorn Forest
Treebeard Fangorn Chief Ent in the Forest of Fangorn, north of Rohan
Horses
Arod Horse of Rohan, ridden by Legolas and Gimli
Asfaloth Glorfindel's horse, Rivendell
Bill Pony from Bree, befriended by Sam
Hasufel Horse loaned to Strider, Rohan
Roheryn Aragorn's horse, from the North
Shadowfax Gangalf's horse, from Rohan
Snowmane Theoden's battle-horse. Slain with Theoden
Stybba Merry's pony in Rohan, as far as Edoras
Windfola Horse of Rohan, ridden by Dernhelm and Merry
Orcs
Azog Killed Thror in Moria. Later killed by Dain
Bolg Son of Azog. Leader of the Goblins/Orcs of Mt Gunabad, slain by Beorn in the Battle of Five Armies (The Hobbit)
Gorbag Uruk Captain, Tower of Cirith Ungol
Great Orc Great Goblin Chief Goblin/Orc, in the pass through the Misty Mts. Killed by Gandalf (The Hobbit)
Grishnakh Orc under Sauron with Ugluk's patrol at Parth Galen. Slain in Rohan
Lugdush One of the orcs with Ugluk. Slain in Rohan
Mauhur Leader of a band of Orcs from the north, slain in Rohan
Shagrat Captain, Tower of Cirith Ungol
Ugluk Orc captain; under Saruman
Stone-Trolls
Bert
Bill William Huggins } Stone-Trolls encountered by Bilbo & co at Trollshaws. Turned to stone (The Hobbit)
Tom
Others
Mumak Oliphaunt Animal from Harad. Big as a house, grey as a mouse
Roac Raven. Son of Carc. Ally of Thorin (The Hobbit)
Crebain Black crows. (Seen in 'regiments' flying north from Dunland or Fangorn)
Smaug The Dragon at Mount Erebor (The Hobbit)
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