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* 15 The [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], and fall of [[Gandalf]]. The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] reaches [[Nimrodel the river|Nimrodel]] late at night. | * 15 The [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], and fall of [[Gandalf]]. The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] reaches [[Nimrodel the river|Nimrodel]] late at night. | ||
* 17 The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] comes to [[Caras Galadhon]] at evening. | * 17 The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] comes to [[Caras Galadhon]] at evening. | ||
===February=== | ===February=== | ||
* 14 The [[Mirror of Galadriel]] | * 14 The [[Mirror of Galadriel]]. | ||
* 16 Farewell to [[Lórien]]. [[Gollum]] in hiding on the west bank observes the departure. | * 16 Farewell to [[Lórien]]. [[Gollum]] in hiding on the west bank observes the departure. | ||
* 23 The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]]. | * 23 The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]]. | ||
* 25 The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] pass the [[Argonath]] and camp at [[Parth Galen]] | * 25 The [[Company of the Ring|Company]] pass the [[Argonath]] and camp at [[Parth Galen]]. | ||
* 26 Breaking of the [[Fellowship]]. Death of [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]]; his horn is heard in [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] captured. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern Emyn Muil. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] sets out in pursuit of the [[Orcs]] at evening. | * 26 Breaking of the [[Fellowship]]. Death of [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]]; his horn is heard in [[Minas Tirith in Gondor|Minas Tirith]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] captured. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern Emyn Muil. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] sets out in pursuit of the [[Orcs]] at evening. | ||
==Terminology== | ==Terminology== | ||
Though usually called '''Fellowship of the Ring''' in adaptations and by fans, the actual term is not used in full until the chapter ''[[Many Partings]]'', when [[Aragorn II|Elessar]] disbands it. In the story itself, they are usually referred to as the '''Fellowship''', the '''Company of the Ring''' (more so than ''Fellowship''), and the '''Nine Walkers''' (in opposition of the [[Nazgûl|Nine Riders]] who pursued them). | Though usually called '''Fellowship of the Ring''' in adaptations and by fans, the actual term is not used in full until the chapter ''[[Many Partings]]'', when [[Aragorn II|Elessar]] disbands it. In the story itself, they are usually referred to as the '''Fellowship''', the '''Company of the Ring''' (more so than ''Fellowship''), and the '''Nine Walkers''' (in opposition of the [[Nazgûl|Nine Riders]] who pursued them). | ||
Revision as of 19:12, 6 August 2008
- "The Company of the Ring shall be Nine; and the Nine Walkers shall be set against the Nine Riders that are evil. . ."
- ― Elrond
The Fellowship of the Ring were the nine who set out from Rivendell on the Quest of Mount Doom, under the leadership of Gandalf, seeking to destroy Sauron's One Ring.
Members
- Gandalf the Grey — One of the Wizards sent to Middle-earth by the Valar. He was the leader of the Fellowship.
- Aragorn, son of Arathorn — The Chieftain of the Dúnedain and the last heir to the throne of Gondor and Arnor.
- Boromir, son of Denethor — Captain-general of Gondor and next-in-line to be the Ruling Steward of Gondor.
- Legolas, son of Thranduil — Emissary of the Elves of Mirkwood.
- Gimli, son of Gloin — A Dwarf of the Lonely Mountain.
- Frodo Baggins — A Hobbit from the Shire, he was chosen to carry the One Ring.
- Samwise Gamgee — A Hobbit, he was Frodo's gardener and a close friend.
- Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck — A Hobbit and cousin of Frodo, he and Pippin were best friends.
- Peregrin "Pippin" Took — A Hobbit and also a cousin of Frodo, he was the youngest of the Fellowship.
History
Timeline
December
- 25 The Company of the Ring leaves Rivendell at dusk
January
- 8 The Company reach Hollin.
- 11 Snow on Caradhras.
- 12 More snow
- 13 Attack by Wolves in the early hours. The Company reaches the West-gate of Moria at nightfall. Gollum begins to trail the Ring-bearer.
- 14 Night in Hall Twenty-one.
- 15 The Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and fall of Gandalf. The Company reaches Nimrodel late at night.
- 17 The Company comes to Caras Galadhon at evening.
February
- 14 The Mirror of Galadriel.
- 16 Farewell to Lórien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure.
- 23 The boats are attacked at night near Sarn Gebir.
- 25 The Company pass the Argonath and camp at Parth Galen.
- 26 Breaking of the Fellowship. Death of Boromir; his horn is heard in Minas Tirith. Meriadoc and Peregrin captured. Frodo and Samwise enter the eastern Emyn Muil. Aragorn sets out in pursuit of the Orcs at evening.
Terminology
Though usually called Fellowship of the Ring in adaptations and by fans, the actual term is not used in full until the chapter Many Partings, when Elessar disbands it. In the story itself, they are usually referred to as the Fellowship, the Company of the Ring (more so than Fellowship), and the Nine Walkers (in opposition of the Nine Riders who pursued them).
| Members of the Fellowship of the Ring |
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| Frodo · Sam · Merry · Pippin · Gandalf · Aragorn · Legolas · Gimli · Boromir |
