They won a battle, but what to do with that victory? Also, Legolas and Gimli are enjoying the sights of Minas Tirith. Read more
V. Chapter 8: The Houses of Healing
This chapter illustrates one aspect of The Lord of the Rings which sets it apart from many of its brethren: It commits to showing the arduous process of healing the wounds of war. Read more
V. Chapter 7: The Pyre of Denethor
Despair strikes at the heart of the city, and it’s all Gandalf can do to keep the fire from spreading. Read more
V. Chapter 6: The Battle of the Pelennor Fields
Éowyn finally gets her moment of renown (with a little help from Merry), but it still remains to be seen whether she’s truly escaped her “cage”.
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V. Chapter 5: The Ride of the Rohirrim
The pace quickens as all forces begin to converge on Minas Tirith. Also, alas, racial stereotypes. Read more
V. Chapter 4: The Siege of Gondor
Despair assails the White Tower from within as inexorably as the hosts of Mordor without. Read more
V. Chapter 3: The Muster of Rohan
Now all roads were running together to the East to meet the coming of war and the onset of the Shadow. And even as Pippin stood at the Great Gate of the City and saw the Prince of Dol Amroth ride in with his banners, the King of Rohan came down out of the hills…
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V. Chapter 2: The Passing of the Grey Company
Back in Rohan, Aragorn and Merry are each contemplating what part they have to play in the coming battle (or not). Read more
V. Chapter 1: Minas Tirith
The remnants of the Company are scattered across the kingdoms of Men, awaiting the onslaught of Mordor. Thus we turn at last to the Tower of Guard, where we get to see how far Pippin’s come as he’s immersed in Gondorian culture. Read more
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