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'''Lothlorien''' is the sixth chapter of the second book in [[The Fellowship of the Ring]].
| image=Catherine Chmiel - Lorien.jpg
| title=Lothlórien
| book=The Fellowship of the Ring
| number=18
| event=The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company]] is blindfolded and led by [[Haldir]] through [[Lothlórien]].
| date=[[15 January|15]]-[[17 January]] {{TA|3019|n}}
| location=[[Lothlórien]]
| perspective=[[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]]
| previous=The Bridge of Khazad-dûm
| next=The Mirror of Galadriel
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===Summary===
'''Lothlórien''' is the sixth chapter of the second book in ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]''.
The company moves on and comes to [[Durin]]'s stone. They look into the blue waters of [[Mirrormere]], then proceed to [[Lothlorien]], land of the [[Elves]]. [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]] and [[Frodo]], who are hurt, are carried on the backs of [[Boromir]] and [[Aragorn]] ([[Strider]]). The company rests for a while and when Sam's wound is examined Aragorn realizes that it will heal fast.


In the forest of Lothlorien, the travelers decide to rest. The Elves of the forest welcome them, and for safety's sake, they blindfold [[Gimli]] (since Elves do not like [[Dwarves]]). The company climbs up two trees and spends the night there. Late at night a company of [[Orcs]] passes by.
==Summary==
The company moved on and came to [[Durin's Stone]]. [[Gimli]], [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]], looked into the dark waters of [[Mirrormere]], then proceeded to [[Lothlórien]], land of the Silvan [[Elves]]. Samwise and Frodo, who had been wounded from the battle in [[Moria]], were carried on the backs of [[Boromir]] and [[Aragorn]]. The company rested for a while and when Sam's wound was examined Aragorn realized that it would heal fast. But when he examined Frodo, he found [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo's]] hidden [[mithril coat]].


The next day Aragorn decides that since Gimli must be blindfolded, they will all proceed with blindfolds. Later in the day a message comes from the [[Lord and Lady of Galadhrim]], welcoming them all, so that no one needs blindfolds. The forest is exquisite and the company admires it. They are told that a strange creature is roaming the forest but since it has not been seen, they do not know if it is good or evil. The company has seen the heart of [[Elvendom]] and felt the wonderful power of the Lady of the [[Galadhrim]].
In the forest of Lothlórien, the travelers decided to rest. The Elves of the forest welcomed them, and for safety's sake, they blindfolded [[Gimli]], since the Elves of Lothlórien do not trust [[Dwarves]]. The company climbed up into trees and spent the night there with [[Haldir]], [[Orophin]], and their brother [[Rúmil]]. Late at night, a company of [[Orcs]] passed by, as well as [[Gollum]], who was searching for the [[The One Ring|Ring]].


The next day Aragorn decided that since Gimli must be blindfolded, they should all proceed with blindfolds, against [[Legolas]]'s wishes. Later in the day, a message came from the [[Lord and Lady of Galadhrim|Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim]], welcoming them all, and ensuring that the Company needed no blindfolds. The forest was exquisite and the company admired it. The company saw the heart of [[Elvendom]] and felt the wonderful power of the [[Galadriel|Lady]] of the [[Galadhrim]].
==Composition==
The chapters taking place in Lórien were first written probably towards the end of [[1941]]. During this stage, and while writing this/these chapter(s), Tolkien decided to replace Aragorn/Trotter's name, replacing it with ''[[Elfstone]]'', and temporarily ''[[Ingold]]'' before choosing ''Elfstone'' again.<ref>{{CG|CG}}, p. xxiii-xiv</ref>
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Catherine Chmiel - Lorien.jpg
Lothlórien
Chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring
Number18
Synopsis
EventThe Company is blindfolded and led by Haldir through Lothlórien.
Date15-17 January 3019
LocationLothlórien
PerspectiveFrodo and Samwise
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Lothlórien is the sixth chapter of the second book in The Fellowship of the Ring.

Summary[edit | edit source]

The company moved on and came to Durin's Stone. Gimli, Frodo and Samwise, looked into the dark waters of Mirrormere, then proceeded to Lothlórien, land of the Silvan Elves. Samwise and Frodo, who had been wounded from the battle in Moria, were carried on the backs of Boromir and Aragorn. The company rested for a while and when Sam's wound was examined Aragorn realized that it would heal fast. But when he examined Frodo, he found Bilbo's hidden mithril coat.

In the forest of Lothlórien, the travelers decided to rest. The Elves of the forest welcomed them, and for safety's sake, they blindfolded Gimli, since the Elves of Lothlórien do not trust Dwarves. The company climbed up into trees and spent the night there with Haldir, Orophin, and their brother Rúmil. Late at night, a company of Orcs passed by, as well as Gollum, who was searching for the Ring.

The next day Aragorn decided that since Gimli must be blindfolded, they should all proceed with blindfolds, against Legolas's wishes. Later in the day, a message came from the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim, welcoming them all, and ensuring that the Company needed no blindfolds. The forest was exquisite and the company admired it. The company saw the heart of Elvendom and felt the wonderful power of the Lady of the Galadhrim.

Composition[edit | edit source]

The chapters taking place in Lórien were first written probably towards the end of 1941. During this stage, and while writing this/these chapter(s), Tolkien decided to replace Aragorn/Trotter's name, replacing it with Elfstone, and temporarily Ingold before choosing Elfstone again.[1]

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