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==February== | ==February== | ||
* 1 [[Aragorn]] captures [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt">{{UT|Hunt}}</ref> | * '''1''' - [[Aragorn]] captures [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt">{{UT|Hunt}}</ref> | ||
==March== | ==March== | ||
* 21 [[Aragorn]] reaches [[Thranduil]] with [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''21''' - [[Aragorn]] reaches [[Thranduil]] with [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 23 [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Thranduil]] and questions [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''23''' - [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Thranduil]] and questions [[Gollum]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 29 [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Thranduil]] and heads west for [[Hobbiton]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''29''' - [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Thranduil]] and heads west for [[Hobbiton]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
==April== | ==April== | ||
* 12 [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Hobbiton]] | * '''12''' - [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Hobbiton]].<ref name="AppB3">{{App|B3}}</ref> | ||
* 13 [[Gandalf]] reveals to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that Bilbo's ring is [[the One Ring]].<ref>{{FR|I1}}</ref> | * '''13''' - [[Gandalf]] reveals to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that Bilbo's ring is [[the One Ring]].<ref>{{FR|I1}}</ref> | ||
==May== | ==May== | ||
* 1 [[Gandalf]] meets with [[Aragorn]] at [[Sarn Ford]].<ref name="Strid">{{FR|I10}}</ref> | * '''1''' - [[Gandalf]] meets with [[Aragorn]] at [[Sarn Ford]].<ref name="Strid">{{FR|I10}}</ref> | ||
==June== | ==June== | ||
* 19 [[Boromir]] and [[Faramir]] receive the [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|riddle]] in their sleep | * '''19''' - [[Boromir]] and [[Faramir]] receive the [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|riddle]] in their sleep. | ||
* 20 [[Sauron]] [[ | * '''20''' - [[Sauron]] [[Sauron's attack on Osgiliath|attacks]] [[Osgiliath]]. About the same time [[Thranduil]] is attacked, and [[Gollum]] escapes.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
==Midyear's Day== | ==Midyear's Day== | ||
* [[Gandalf]] leaves a letter for [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] with [[Barliman Butterbur]].<ref name="Strid"/> | * [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Gandalf's letter|a letter]] for [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] with [[Barliman Butterbur]].<ref name="Strid"/> | ||
==July== | ==July== | ||
* 1 The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] set forth to search for [[the One Ring]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''1''' - The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] set forth to search for [[the One Ring]]. They pass northward across [[the Wold]]<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 4 [[Boromir]] sets out from [[Minas Tirith]]. | * '''4''' - [[Boromir]] sets out from [[Minas Tirith]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 10 [[Gandalf]] imprisoned in [[Orthanc]]. | * '''10''' - [[Gandalf]] imprisoned in [[Orthanc]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
==August== | ==August== | ||
* All trace of [[Gollum]] is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the [[Elves]] and [[Sauron]]'s servants, he took refuge in [[Moria]]; but when he had at last discovered the way to the [[West-gate]] he could not get out | * All trace of [[Gollum]] is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the [[Elves]] and [[Sauron]]'s servants, he took refuge in [[Moria]]; but when he had at last discovered the way to the [[West-gate]] he could not get out.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
==September== | ==September== | ||
* 18 [[Gandalf]] escapes from [[Orthanc]] in the early hours. The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] cross the [[Fords of Isen]]. | * Having failed to find the Shire, the Black Riders return to the Wold empty-handed; messengers from Sauron send them to [[Isengard]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 19 [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] as a beggar, and is refused admittance. | * '''18''' - [[Gandalf]] escapes from [[Orthanc]] in the early hours. The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] cross the [[Fords of Isen]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 20 [[Gandalf]] gains entrance to [[Edoras]]. [[Théoden]] commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!' The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] come to [[Isengard]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''19''' - [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] as a beggar, and is refused admittance.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 21 [[Gandalf]] meets [[Shadowfax]], but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows [[Shadowfax]] far over the fields. The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] encounter [[Gríma Wormtongue]], who tells them of the location of [[the Shire]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | * '''20''' - [[Gandalf]] gains entrance to [[Edoras]]. [[Théoden]] commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!'<ref name="AppB3"/> The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] come to [[Isengard]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 22 The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] reach [[Sarn Ford]] at evening; they drive off the guard of [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]]. [[Gandalf]] overtakes [[Shadowfax]] | * '''21''' - [[Gandalf]] meets [[Shadowfax]], but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows [[Shadowfax]] far over the fields.<ref name="AppB3"/> The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] encounter [[Gríma|Gríma Wormtongue]], who tells them of the location of [[the Shire]].<ref name="Hunt"/> | ||
* 23 Four Riders enter [[the Shire]] before dawn. The others pursue the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] eastward, and then return to watch the [[Greenway]]. A [[Nazgûl|Black Rider]] comes to [[Hobbiton]] at nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bag End]]. [[Gandalf]] having tamed [[Shadowfax]] rides from [[Rohan]]. | * '''22''' - The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] reach [[Sarn Ford]] at evening; they drive off the guard of [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]]. [[Gandalf]] overtakes [[Shadowfax]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 24 [[Gandalf]] crosses the [[Isen]] | * '''23''' - Four Riders enter [[the Shire]] before dawn. The others pursue the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] eastward, and then return to watch the [[Greenway]]. A [[Nazgûl|Black Rider]] comes to [[Hobbiton]] at nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bag End]]. [[Gandalf]] having tamed [[Shadowfax]] rides from [[Rohan]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
*25 A Black Rider approaches [[Farmer Maggot]] in [[Bamfurlong]] but he is ousted. The Hobbits later reach him who guides them with his wagon until the [[Bucklebury Ferry]]. The evening they meet Merry and reach [[Crickhollow]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reveals them his plans, already known. | * '''24''' - [[Gandalf]] crosses the [[Isen]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 26 The [[Old Forest]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes to [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]] | * '''25''' - A Black Rider approaches [[Farmer Maggot]] in [[Bamfurlong]] but he is ousted. The Hobbits later reach him who guides them with his wagon until the [[Bucklebury Ferry]]. The evening they meet Merry and reach [[Crickhollow]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reveals them his plans, already known. | ||
* 27 [[Gandalf]] crosses [[Greyflood]]. Second night with [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]] | * '''26''' - The [[Old Forest]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes to [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 28 The [[Hobbits]] captured by a [[Barrow-wights|Barrow-wight]]. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Sarn Ford]]. | * '''27''' - [[Gandalf]] crosses [[Greyflood]]. Second night with [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 29 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches [[Bree]] at night. [[Gandalf]] visits the Gaffer. | * '''28''' - The [[Hobbits]] captured by a [[Barrow-wights|Barrow-wight]]. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Sarn Ford]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 30 [[Crickhollow]] and the [[Prancing Pony|Inn]] at [[Bree]] are raided in the early hours. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bree]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Crickhollow]], and reaches [[Bree]] at night | * '''29''' - [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches [[Bree]] at night. [[Gandalf]] visits the Gaffer.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* '''30''' - [[Crickhollow]] and the [[Prancing Pony|Inn]] at [[Bree]] are raided in the early hours. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bree]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Crickhollow]], and reaches [[Bree]] at night.<ref name="AppB3"/> | |||
==October== | ==October== | ||
* 1 [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Bree]]. | * '''1''' - [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Bree]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 3 He is attacked at night on [[Weathertop]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] in the [[Midgewater Marshes]] sees flashes of light from the battle.<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> | * '''3''' - He is attacked at night on [[Weathertop]].<ref name="AppB3"/> [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] in the [[Midgewater Marshes]] sees flashes of light from the battle.<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref> | ||
* 6 The camp under [[Weathertop]] attacked at night [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] wounded. | * '''4''' - [[Gandalf]] escapes to the north from [[Weathertop]], followed by four [[Nazgûl|Riders]].<ref>{{FR|II2}}</ref> | ||
* 9 [[Glorfindel]] leaves [[Rivendell]]. | * '''6''' - The camp under [[Weathertop]] attacked at night [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] wounded.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 11 He drives the [[Nazgûl|Riders]] off the [[ | * '''9''' - [[Glorfindel]] leaves [[Rivendell]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 13 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] crosses the Bridge. | * '''11''' - He drives the [[Nazgûl|Riders]] off the Bridge of [[Mitheithel]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 18 [[Glorfindel]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] at dusk. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Rivendell]]. | * '''13''' - [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] crosses the Bridge.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 20 Escape across the Ford of Bruinen. | * '''18''' - [[Glorfindel]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] at dusk. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Rivendell]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 24 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] recovers and wakes. [[Boromir]] arrives in [[Rivendell]] at night | * '''20''' - Escape across the Ford of Bruinen.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* 25 [[Council of Elrond]] | * '''24''' - [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] recovers and wakes. [[Boromir]] arrives in [[Rivendell]] at night.<ref name="AppB3"/> | ||
* '''25''' - [[Council of Elrond]].<ref name="AppB3"/> | |||
==December== | ==December== | ||
* 25 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk | * '''18''' - The membership of the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] is chosen.<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref> | ||
* '''25''' - The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk.<ref name="AppB3"/> | |||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Third Age years]] | [[Category:Third Age years|3, Third Age 3018]] |
Revision as of 18:18, 26 December 2015
Third Age 3018 (abbreviated to T.A. 3018) is the 3018th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3018 was also known as S.R. 1418 in Shire-reckoning.
Notable events in this year include:
February
March
- 21 - Aragorn reaches Thranduil with Gollum.[1]
- 23 - Gandalf comes to Thranduil and questions Gollum.[1]
- 29 - Gandalf leaves Thranduil and heads west for Hobbiton.[1]
April
- 12 - Gandalf reaches Hobbiton.[2]
- 13 - Gandalf reveals to Frodo that Bilbo's ring is the One Ring.[3]
May
June
- 19 - Boromir and Faramir receive the riddle in their sleep.
- 20 - Sauron attacks Osgiliath. About the same time Thranduil is attacked, and Gollum escapes.[2]
Midyear's Day
- Gandalf leaves a letter for Frodo with Barliman Butterbur.[4]
July
- 1 - The Black Riders set forth to search for the One Ring. They pass northward across the Wold[1]
- 4 - Boromir sets out from Minas Tirith.[2]
- 10 - Gandalf imprisoned in Orthanc.[2]
August
- All trace of Gollum is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the Elves and Sauron's servants, he took refuge in Moria; but when he had at last discovered the way to the West-gate he could not get out.[2]
September
- Having failed to find the Shire, the Black Riders return to the Wold empty-handed; messengers from Sauron send them to Isengard.[1]
- 18 - Gandalf escapes from Orthanc in the early hours. The Black Riders cross the Fords of Isen.[2]
- 19 - Gandalf comes to Edoras as a beggar, and is refused admittance.[2]
- 20 - Gandalf gains entrance to Edoras. Théoden commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!'[2] The Black Riders come to Isengard.[1]
- 21 - Gandalf meets Shadowfax, but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows Shadowfax far over the fields.[2] The Black Riders encounter Gríma Wormtongue, who tells them of the location of the Shire.[1]
- 22 - The Black Riders reach Sarn Ford at evening; they drive off the guard of Rangers. Gandalf overtakes Shadowfax.[2]
- 23 - Four Riders enter the Shire before dawn. The others pursue the Rangers eastward, and then return to watch the Greenway. A Black Rider comes to Hobbiton at nightfall. Frodo leaves Bag End. Gandalf having tamed Shadowfax rides from Rohan.[2]
- 24 - Gandalf crosses the Isen.[2]
- 25 - A Black Rider approaches Farmer Maggot in Bamfurlong but he is ousted. The Hobbits later reach him who guides them with his wagon until the Bucklebury Ferry. The evening they meet Merry and reach Crickhollow. Frodo reveals them his plans, already known.
- 26 - The Old Forest. Frodo comes to Bombadil.[2]
- 27 - Gandalf crosses Greyflood. Second night with Bombadil.[2]
- 28 - The Hobbits captured by a Barrow-wight. Gandalf reaches Sarn Ford.[2]
- 29 - Frodo reaches Bree at night. Gandalf visits the Gaffer.[2]
- 30 - Crickhollow and the Inn at Bree are raided in the early hours. Frodo leaves Bree. Gandalf comes to Crickhollow, and reaches Bree at night.[2]
October
- 1 - Gandalf leaves Bree.[2]
- 3 - He is attacked at night on Weathertop.[2] Frodo in the Midgewater Marshes sees flashes of light from the battle.[5]
- 4 - Gandalf escapes to the north from Weathertop, followed by four Riders.[6]
- 6 - The camp under Weathertop attacked at night Frodo wounded.[2]
- 9 - Glorfindel leaves Rivendell.[2]
- 11 - He drives the Riders off the Bridge of Mitheithel.[2]
- 13 - Frodo crosses the Bridge.[2]
- 18 - Glorfindel finds Frodo at dusk. Gandalf reaches Rivendell.[2]
- 20 - Escape across the Ford of Bruinen.[2]
- 24 - Frodo recovers and wakes. Boromir arrives in Rivendell at night.[2]
- 25 - Council of Elrond.[2]
December
- 18 - The membership of the Company of the Ring is chosen.[7]
- 25 - The Company of the Ring leaves Rivendell at dusk.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Hunt for the Ring"
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Strider"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"