The Company finds itself in a trap, but Gandalf is determined to get them out, whatever the cost. Read more
II. Chapter 4: A Journey in the Dark
With the Quest still before them, the Company must choose between darkness and defeat. Also, Gandalf is awesome. Read more
II. Chapter 3: The Ring Goes South
The Company is formed and begins the Quest, so let’s talk about these characters we’re going to spend the rest of the book with. Read more
II. Chapter 2: The Council of Elrond
It’s time for a long chapter full of exposition, as the peoples of Middle-earth must decide what to do with the time that’s been given them. Read more
II. Chapter 1: Many Meetings
Frodo’s safe in Rivendell, so we can take a breath and catch up with everyone before diving back into the plot. Read more
I. Chapter 10: Strider
Frodo has his “private talks” and receives some much-needed guidance as the Black Riders close in. Read more
I. Chapter 3: Three is Company
Frodo begins his wandering by trekking across the Shire, but danger is already following. Read more
I. Chapter 2: The Shadow of the Past
The first infodump: Exposition, worldbuilding, and good old fashioned thematic development! Read more
I. Chapter 1: A Long-Expected Party
When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton. Read more
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