The final stroke of the War of the Ring falls in the Shire itself… Read more
VI. Chapter 6: Many Partings
All stories must come to an end, and celebrations can’t last forever. Thus, although the hobbits set out with a kingly entourage, their company gradually dwindles to just the four of them and Gandalf. Read more
III. Chapter 11: The Palantír
Concerning hobbits and wizards… Read more
III. Chapter 10: The Voice of Saruman
Saruman’s armies are destroyed and his fortress overrun, but he’s still far from harmless – so Gandalf needs to disarm him. Read more
III. Chapter 9: Flotsam and Jetsam
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli catch up with Merry and Pippin, finally getting the answers to their riddles. Read more
III. Chapter 8: The Road to Isengard
Gandalf is rather cryptic as he leads Théoden, Aragorn, and the others to a parlay with Saruman. 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
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