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All entries without a footnote come from [[Appendix B]], the [[Third Age]], "The Great Years" or "The Chief Days from the Fall of the Barad-dur to the end of the Third Age". | |||
==January== | ==January== | ||
* 8 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company]] reach [[Hollin]]. | * 8 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company]] reach [[Hollin]]. | ||
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==February== | ==February== | ||
* | * 15 The [[Mirror of Galadriel]]. [[Gandalf]] returns to life, and lies in a trance. | ||
* 16 Farewell to [[Lothlórien]]. [[Gollum]] in hiding on the west bank observes the departure. | * 16 Farewell to [[Lothlórien]]. [[Gollum]] in hiding on the west bank observes the departure. | ||
* 17 [[Gwaihir]] bears [[Gandalf]] to [[Lothlórien]]. | * 17 [[Gwaihir]] bears [[Gandalf]] to [[Lothlórien]]. | ||
* 23 The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]]. | * 23 The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]]. [[Shadowfax]] returns to [[Edoras]].<ref>{{TT|Riders}}</ref> | ||
* 25 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company]] pass the [[Argonath]] and camp at [[Parth Galen]]. [[First Battle of the Fords of Isen]]; [[Théodred]] son of [[Théoden]] slain. | * 25 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company]] pass the [[Argonath]] and camp at [[Parth Galen]]. [[First Battle of the Fords of Isen]]; [[Théodred]] son of [[Théoden]] slain. | ||
* 26 Breaking of the | * 26 [[Breaking of the Fellowship]]. Death of [[Boromir]]; his horn is heard in [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] captured. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern Emyn Muil. [[Aragorn]] sets out in pursuit of the [[Orcs]] at evening. [[Éomer]] hears of the descent of the Orcband from the [[Emyn Muil]]. | ||
* 27 [[Aragorn]] reaches the west-cliff at sunrise. [[Éomer]] against [[Théoden]]'s orders sets out from [[Eastfold]] about midnight to pursue the Orcs. | * 27 [[Aragorn]] reaches the west-cliff at sunrise. [[Éomer]] against [[Théoden]]'s orders sets out from [[Eastfold]] about midnight to pursue the Orcs. | ||
* 28 [[Éomer]] overtakes the [[Orcs]] just outside [[Fangorn Forest]]. | * 28 [[Éomer]] overtakes the [[Orcs]] just outside [[Fangorn Forest]]. | ||
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==March== | ==March== | ||
* 1 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] begins the passage of the [[Dead Marshes]] at dawn. [[Entmoot]] continues. [[Aragorn]] meets [[Gandalf]], and forgets to celebrate his 88th birthday. They set out for [[Edoras]]. [[Faramir]] leaves [[Minas Tirith]] on an errand to [[Ithilien]]. | * 1 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] begins the passage of the [[Dead Marshes]] at dawn. [[Entmoot]] continues. [[Aragorn]] meets [[Gandalf]], and forgets to celebrate his 88th birthday. They set out for [[Edoras]]. [[Faramir]] leaves [[Minas Tirith]] on an errand to [[Ithilien]]. | ||
* 2 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes to the end of the [[Dead Marshes]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] and heals [[Théoden]]. The [[Rohirrim]] ride west against [[Saruman]]. [[Second Battle of the Fords of Isen]]. [[Erkenbrand]] defeated. [[Entmoot]] ends in | * 2 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes to the end of the [[Dead Marshes]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] and heals [[Théoden]]. The [[Rohirrim]] ride west against [[Saruman]]. [[Second Battle of the Fords of Isen]]. [[Erkenbrand]] defeated. [[Entmoot]] ends in afternoon. The [[Ents]] march on [[Isengard]] and reach it at night. | ||
* 3 [[Théoden]] retreats to [[Helm's Deep]]. [[Battle of the Hornburg]] begins. [[Ents]] complete the destruction of [[Isengard]]. | * 3 [[Théoden]] retreats to [[Helm's Deep]]. [[Battle of the Hornburg]] begins. [[Ents]] complete the destruction of [[Isengard]]. | ||
* 4 [[Théoden]] and [[Gandalf]] set out from the [[Hornburg]] for [[Isengard]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon. | * 4 [[Théoden]] and [[Gandalf]] set out from the [[Hornburg]] for [[Isengard]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon. | ||
* 5 [[Théoden]] reaches [[Isengard]] at noon. Parley with [[Saruman]] in [[Orthanc]]. [[Nazgûl|Winged Nazgûl]] passes over the camp at [[Dol Baran]]. [[Gandalf]] sets out with [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] for [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] hides in sight of the [[Morannon]], and leaves at dusk. | * 5 [[Théoden]] reaches [[Isengard]] at noon. Parley with [[Saruman]] in [[Orthanc]]. [[Nazgûl|Winged Nazgûl]] passes over the camp at [[Dol Baran]]. [[Gandalf]] sets out with [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] for [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] hides in sight of the [[Morannon]], and leaves at dusk. | ||
* 6 [[Aragorn]] overtaken by the [[Grey Company]] in the early hours. [[Théoden]] sets out from the [[Hornburg]] for [[Harrowdale]]. [[Aragorn]] sets out later. | * 6 At dawn [[Gandalf]] and [[Pippin]] reach [[Edoras]].<ref name="Minas">{{RK|V1}}</ref> [[Aragorn]] overtaken by the [[Grey Company]] in the early hours. [[Aragorn]] uses the [[Orthanc-stone]] to reveal himself and [[Andúril]] to [[Sauron]].<ref>{{RK|V2}}</ref> [[Théoden]] sets out from the [[Hornburg]] for [[Harrowdale]]. [[Aragorn]] sets out later. | ||
* 7 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] taken by [[Faramir]] to [[Henneth Annûn]]. [[Aragorn]] comes to [[Dunharrow]] at nightfall. | * 7 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] taken by [[Faramir]] to [[Henneth Annûn]]. [[Aragorn]] comes to [[Dunharrow]] at nightfall. [[Gandalf]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], riding through [[Anórien]], see the [[Warning beacons of Gondor]] lit.<ref name="Minas"/> | ||
* 8 [[Aragorn]] takes the [[Paths of the Dead]] at daybreak; he reaches the [[Stone of Erech]] at midnight. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Henneth Annûn]]. | * 8 [[Aragorn]] takes the [[Paths of the Dead]] at daybreak; he reaches the [[Stone of Erech]] at midnight. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Henneth Annûn]]. | ||
* 9 [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Faramir]] leaves Henneth Annûn. [[Aragorn]] sets out from [[Erech]] and comes to [[Calembel]]. At dusk [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches the [[Morgul Road]]. [[Théoden]] comes to [[Dunharrow]]. [[Darkness]] begins to flow out of [[Mordor]]. | * 9 [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Faramir]] leaves Henneth Annûn. [[Aragorn]] sets out from [[Erech]] and comes to [[Calembel]]. At dusk [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches the [[Morgul Road]]. [[Théoden]] comes to [[Dunharrow]]. The [[Red Arrow]] is presented by [[Hirgon]] to [[Théoden]].<ref>{{RK|V3}}</ref> [[Darkness]] begins to flow out of [[Mordor]]. | ||
* 10 [[The Dawnless Day]]. The [[Muster of Rohan]]: the [[Rohirrim]] ride from [[Harrowdale]]. [[Faramir]] rescued by [[Gandalf]] and [[Imrahil]] outside the gates of the City. [[Aragorn]] crosses [[Ringló]]. An army from the [[Morannon]] takes [[Cair Andros]] and passes into [[Anórien]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] passes the [[Cross-roads]], and sees the [[Minas Morgul|Morgul-host]] set forth. | * 10 [[The Dawnless Day]]. The [[Muster of Rohan]]: the [[Rohirrim]] ride from [[Harrowdale]]. [[Faramir]] rescued by [[Gandalf]] and [[Imrahil]] outside the gates of the City. [[Aragorn]] crosses [[Ringló]]. An army from the [[Morannon]] takes [[Cair Andros]] and passes into [[Anórien]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] passes the [[Cross-roads]], and sees the [[Minas Morgul|Morgul-host]] set forth. | ||
* 11 [[Gollum]] visits [[Shelob]], but seeing [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] asleep nearly repents. [[ | * 11 [[Gollum]] visits [[Shelob]], but seeing [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] asleep nearly repents. [[Denethor]] sends [[Faramir]] to [[Osgiliath]]. [[Aragorn]] reaches [[Linhir]] and crosses into [[Lebennin]]. Eastern [[Rohan]] is invaded from the north. First assault on [[Lothlórien]]. | ||
* 12 [[Gollum]] leads [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] into [[Shelob's Lair]]. [[Faramir]] retreats to the [[Causeway Forts]]. [[Théoden]] camps under [[Min-Rimmon]]. [[Aragorn]] drives the [[Southrons]] towards [[Pelargir]]. The [[Ents]] defeat the invaders of [[Rohan]]. | * 12 [[Gollum]] leads [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] into [[Shelob's Lair]]. [[Faramir]] retreats to the [[Causeway Forts]]. [[Cair Andros]] falls.<ref>{{RK|V4}}</ref> [[Théoden]] camps under [[Min-Rimmon]]. [[Aragorn]] drives the [[Southrons]] towards [[Pelargir]]. The [[Ents]] defeat the invaders of [[Rohan]]. | ||
* 13 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] captured by the [[Orcs]] of [[Tower of Cirith Ungol|Cirith Ungol]]. The [[Pelennor]] is over-run. [[Faramir]] is wounded. [[Aragorn]] reaches [[Pelargir]] and captures the fleet. [[Théoden]] in [[Drúadan Forest]]. | * 13 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] captured by the [[Orcs]] of [[Tower of Cirith Ungol|Cirith Ungol]]. The [[Pelennor]] is over-run. [[Faramir]] is wounded. [[Aragorn]] reaches [[Pelargir]] and captures the fleet. [[Théoden]] in [[Drúadan Forest]]. | ||
* 14 [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] in [[Tower of Cirith Ungol|the Tower]]. [[Minas Tirith]] is besieged. The [[Rohirrim]] led by the [[Woses]] come to the [[Grey Wood]]. | * 14 [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] in [[Tower of Cirith Ungol|the Tower]]. [[Minas Tirith]] is besieged. The [[Rohirrim]] led by the [[Woses]] come to the [[Grey Wood]]. | ||
* 15 In the early hours the [[Witch-king]] breaks the Gates of the City. [[ | * 15 In the early hours the [[Witch-king]] breaks the Gates of the City. [[Denethor]] burns himself on a pyre. The horns of the [[Rohirrim]] are heard at cockcrow. [[Battle of the Pelennor Fields]]. [[Théoden]] is slain. [[Aragorn]] raises the standard of [[Arwen]]. Frodo and Sam escape and begin their journey north along the [[Morgai]]. Battle under the trees in [[Mirkwood]]; [[Thranduil]] repels the forces of [[Dol Guldur]]. Second assault on [[Lothlórien]]. | ||
* 16 Debate of the commanders. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] from the [[Morgai]] looks out over the camp to [[Mount Doom]]. | * 16 Debate of the commanders. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] from the [[Morgai]] looks out over the camp to [[Mount Doom]]. | ||
* 17 [[Battle of Dale]]. King [[Brand]] and King [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] fall. Many [[Dwarves]] and [[Men]] take refuge in [[Erebor]] and are besieged. [[Shagrat]] brings [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]'s cloak, mail-shirt, and sword to [[Barad-dûr]], and is murdered. | * 17 [[Battle of Dale]]. King [[Brand]] and King [[Dáin Ironfoot|Dáin II Ironfoot]] fall. Many [[Dwarves]] and [[Men]] take refuge in [[Lonely Mountain|Erebor]] and are besieged. [[Shagrat]] brings [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]'s cloak, mail-shirt, and sword to [[Barad-dûr]], and is murdered. | ||
* 18 The Host of the West marches from [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes in sight of the [[Isenmouthe]]; he is over-taken by [[Orcs]] on the road from [[Durthang]] to [[Udûn (valley)|Udûn]]. | * 18 The Host of the West marches from [[Minas Tirith]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes in sight of the [[Isenmouthe]]; he is over-taken by [[Orcs]] on the road from [[Durthang]] to [[Udûn (valley)|Udûn]]. | ||
* 19 The Host comes to [[Morgul Vale]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] escape and begin their journey along the road to the [[Barad-dûr]]. | * 19 The Host comes to [[Morgul Vale]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] escape and begin their journey along the road to the [[Barad-dûr]]. | ||
* 21 A force of Orcs and Easterlings attempt to ambush lead companies of the Host.<ref>{{RK|V10}}</ref> | |||
* 22 The dreadful nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] leave the road and turn south to [[Mount Doom]]. Third assault on [[Lothlórien]]. | * 22 The dreadful nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] leave the road and turn south to [[Mount Doom]]. Third assault on [[Lothlórien]]. | ||
* 23 The Host passes out of [[Ithilien]]. [[Aragorn]] dismisses the faint-hearted. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] cast away their arms and gear. | * 23 The Host passes out of [[Ithilien]]. [[Aragorn]] dismisses the faint-hearted. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] cast away their arms and gear. | ||
* 24 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] make their last journey to the feet of [[Mount Doom]]. The Host of the West camps in the Desolation of the [[Morannon]]. | * 24 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] make their last journey to the feet of [[Mount Doom]]. The Host of the West camps in the Desolation of the [[Morannon]]. | ||
* 25 The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills of [[Dagorlad]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] reach the [[Sammath Naur]]. [[Gollum]] seizes [[the Ring]] and falls in the [[Cracks of Doom]]. Downfall of [[Barad-dûr]] and passing of [[Sauron]]. | * 25 The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills of [[Dagorlad]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] reach the [[Sammath Naur]]. [[Gollum]] seizes [[The One Ring|the Ring]] and falls in the [[Cracks of Doom]]. Downfall of [[Barad-dûr]] and passing of [[Sauron]]. | ||
* 27 [[Bard II]] and [[Thorin III Stonehelm]] drive the enemy from [[Dale]] | * 27 [[Bard II]] and [[Thorin Stonehelm|Thorin III Stonehelm]] drive the enemy from [[Dale]] | ||
* 28 [[ | * 28 [[Celeborn]] crosses [[Anduin]], destruction of [[Dol Guldur]] begun. | ||
==April== | ==April== | ||
* 6 Meeting of [[ | * 6 Meeting of [[Celeborn]] and [[Thranduil]]. | ||
* 8 The [[Ring-bearers]] are honoured on the [[Field of Cormallen]]. | * 8 The [[Ring-bearers]] are honoured on the [[Field of Cormallen]]. | ||
==May== | ==May== | ||
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==June== | ==June== | ||
* 14 The Sons of [[Elrond]] meet the escort and bring [[Arwen]] to [[Edoras]]. | * 14 The Sons of [[Elrond]] meet the escort and bring [[Arwen]] to [[Edoras]]. | ||
* 16 | * 16 The Escort of [[Arwen]] sets out for [[Gondor]]. | ||
* 25 King [[Aragorn|Elessar]] finds the sapling of the [[White Tree of Gondor|White Tree]]. | * 25 King [[Aragorn|Elessar]] finds the sapling of the [[White Tree of Gondor|White Tree]]. | ||
==1 [[Lithe]]== | ==1 [[Lithe]]== | ||
* [[Arwen]] comes to the [[Minas Tirith|city]]. | * [[Arwen]] comes to the [[Minas Tirith|city]]. | ||
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* Wedding of [[Aragorn|Elessar]] and [[Arwen]]. | * Wedding of [[Aragorn|Elessar]] and [[Arwen]]. | ||
==July== | ==July== | ||
* 15 [[Arwen]] gives [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] her place to sail into the West.<ref name="Partings">{{RK|VI6}}</ref> | |||
* 18 [[Éomer]] returns to [[Minas Tirith]]. | * 18 [[Éomer]] returns to [[Minas Tirith]]. | ||
* | * 22 The funeral escort of King [[Théoden]] sets out from [[Minas Tirith]]. | ||
==August== | ==August== | ||
* 7 The escort comed to [[Edoras]]. | * 7 The escort comed to [[Edoras]]. | ||
* 10 Funeral of [[Théoden]] | * 10 Funeral of [[Théoden]] | ||
* 14 The guests take leave of King [[Éomer]]. | * 14 The guests take leave of King [[Éomer]]. | ||
* 15 [[Treebeard]] releases [[Saruman]] from [[Orthanc]].<ref name="Partings"/> | |||
* 18 They come to [[Helm's Deep]] | * 18 They come to [[Helm's Deep]] | ||
* 22 They come to [[Isengard]], they take leave of the [[King of the West]] at sunset. | * 22 They come to [[Isengard]], they take leave of the [[King of the West]] at sunset. | ||
* 28 They overtake [[Saruman]]; Saruman turns towards [[the Shire]]. | * 28 They overtake [[Saruman]]; Saruman turns towards [[the Shire]]. | ||
==September== | ==September== | ||
* 6 They halt in the sight of the [[Mountains of Moria]]. | * 6 They halt in the sight of the [[Mountains of Moria]]. | ||
* 13 [[ | * 13 [[Celeborn]] and [[Galadriel]] depart, the others set out for [[Rivendell]]. | ||
* 22 The hundred and twenty-ninth birthday of [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]]. [[Saruman]] comes to [[the Shire]]. | * 22 The hundred and twenty-ninth birthday of [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]]. [[Saruman]] comes to [[the Shire]]. | ||
==October== | ==October== | ||
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* 3 [[Battle of Bywater]], and Passing of [[Saruman]]. End of the [[War of the Ring]]. | * 3 [[Battle of Bywater]], and Passing of [[Saruman]]. End of the [[War of the Ring]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:26, 29 September 2012
All entries without a footnote come from Appendix B, the Third Age, "The Great Years" or "The Chief Days from the Fall of the Barad-dur to the end of the Third Age".
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.
- 23 Gandalf pursues the Balrog to the peak of Celebdil.
- 25 He casts down the Balrog, and passes away. His body lies on the peak.
February
- 15 The Mirror of Galadriel. Gandalf returns to life, and lies in a trance.
- 16 Farewell to Lothlórien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure.
- 17 Gwaihir bears Gandalf to Lothlórien.
- 23 The boats are attacked at night near Sarn Gebir. Shadowfax returns to Edoras.[1]
- 25 The Company pass the Argonath and camp at Parth Galen. First Battle of the Fords of Isen; Théodred son of Théoden slain.
- 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. Éomer hears of the descent of the Orcband from the Emyn Muil.
- 27 Aragorn reaches the west-cliff at sunrise. Éomer against Théoden's orders sets out from Eastfold about midnight to pursue the Orcs.
- 28 Éomer overtakes the Orcs just outside Fangorn Forest.
- 29 Merry and Pippin escape and meet Treebeard. The Rohirrim attack at sunrise and destroy the Orcs. Frodo descends from the Emyn Muil and meets Gollum. Faramir sees the funeral boat of Boromir.
- 30 Entmoot begins. Éomer returning to Edoras meets Aragorn.
March
- 1 Frodo begins the passage of the Dead Marshes at dawn. Entmoot continues. Aragorn meets Gandalf, and forgets to celebrate his 88th birthday. They set out for Edoras. Faramir leaves Minas Tirith on an errand to Ithilien.
- 2 Frodo comes to the end of the Dead Marshes. Gandalf comes to Edoras and heals Théoden. The Rohirrim ride west against Saruman. Second Battle of the Fords of Isen. Erkenbrand defeated. Entmoot ends in afternoon. The Ents march on Isengard and reach it at night.
- 3 Théoden retreats to Helm's Deep. Battle of the Hornburg begins. Ents complete the destruction of Isengard.
- 4 Théoden and Gandalf set out from the Hornburg for Isengard. Frodo reaches the slag-mounds on the edge of the Desolation of the Morannon.
- 5 Théoden reaches Isengard at noon. Parley with Saruman in Orthanc. Winged Nazgûl passes over the camp at Dol Baran. Gandalf sets out with Pippin for Minas Tirith. Frodo hides in sight of the Morannon, and leaves at dusk.
- 6 At dawn Gandalf and Pippin reach Edoras.[2] Aragorn overtaken by the Grey Company in the early hours. Aragorn uses the Orthanc-stone to reveal himself and Andúril to Sauron.[3] Théoden sets out from the Hornburg for Harrowdale. Aragorn sets out later.
- 7 Frodo taken by Faramir to Henneth Annûn. Aragorn comes to Dunharrow at nightfall. Gandalf and Pippin, riding through Anórien, see the Warning beacons of Gondor lit.[2]
- 8 Aragorn takes the Paths of the Dead at daybreak; he reaches the Stone of Erech at midnight. Frodo leaves Henneth Annûn.
- 9 Gandalf reaches Minas Tirith. Faramir leaves Henneth Annûn. Aragorn sets out from Erech and comes to Calembel. At dusk Frodo reaches the Morgul Road. Théoden comes to Dunharrow. The Red Arrow is presented by Hirgon to Théoden.[4] Darkness begins to flow out of Mordor.
- 10 The Dawnless Day. The Muster of Rohan: the Rohirrim ride from Harrowdale. Faramir rescued by Gandalf and Imrahil outside the gates of the City. Aragorn crosses Ringló. An army from the Morannon takes Cair Andros and passes into Anórien. Frodo passes the Cross-roads, and sees the Morgul-host set forth.
- 11 Gollum visits Shelob, but seeing Frodo asleep nearly repents. Denethor sends Faramir to Osgiliath. Aragorn reaches Linhir and crosses into Lebennin. Eastern Rohan is invaded from the north. First assault on Lothlórien.
- 12 Gollum leads Frodo into Shelob's Lair. Faramir retreats to the Causeway Forts. Cair Andros falls.[5] Théoden camps under Min-Rimmon. Aragorn drives the Southrons towards Pelargir. The Ents defeat the invaders of Rohan.
- 13 Frodo captured by the Orcs of Cirith Ungol. The Pelennor is over-run. Faramir is wounded. Aragorn reaches Pelargir and captures the fleet. Théoden in Drúadan Forest.
- 14 Samwise finds Frodo in the Tower. Minas Tirith is besieged. The Rohirrim led by the Woses come to the Grey Wood.
- 15 In the early hours the Witch-king breaks the Gates of the City. Denethor burns himself on a pyre. The horns of the Rohirrim are heard at cockcrow. Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Théoden is slain. Aragorn raises the standard of Arwen. Frodo and Sam escape and begin their journey north along the Morgai. Battle under the trees in Mirkwood; Thranduil repels the forces of Dol Guldur. Second assault on Lothlórien.
- 16 Debate of the commanders. Frodo from the Morgai looks out over the camp to Mount Doom.
- 17 Battle of Dale. King Brand and King Dáin II Ironfoot fall. Many Dwarves and Men take refuge in Erebor and are besieged. Shagrat brings Frodo's cloak, mail-shirt, and sword to Barad-dûr, and is murdered.
- 18 The Host of the West marches from Minas Tirith. Frodo comes in sight of the Isenmouthe; he is over-taken by Orcs on the road from Durthang to Udûn.
- 19 The Host comes to Morgul Vale. Frodo and Samwise escape and begin their journey along the road to the Barad-dûr.
- 21 A force of Orcs and Easterlings attempt to ambush lead companies of the Host.[6]
- 22 The dreadful nightfall. Frodo and Samwise leave the road and turn south to Mount Doom. Third assault on Lothlórien.
- 23 The Host passes out of Ithilien. Aragorn dismisses the faint-hearted. Frodo and Samwise cast away their arms and gear.
- 24 Frodo and Samwise make their last journey to the feet of Mount Doom. The Host of the West camps in the Desolation of the Morannon.
- 25 The Host is surrounded on the Slag-hills of Dagorlad. Frodo and Samwise reach the Sammath Naur. Gollum seizes the Ring and falls in the Cracks of Doom. Downfall of Barad-dûr and passing of Sauron.
- 27 Bard II and Thorin III Stonehelm drive the enemy from Dale
- 28 Celeborn crosses Anduin, destruction of Dol Guldur begun.
April
- 6 Meeting of Celeborn and Thranduil.
- 8 The Ring-bearers are honoured on the Field of Cormallen.
May
- 1 Coronation of King Elessar, Elrond and Arwen set out from Rivendell.
- 8 Éomer and Éowyn depart from Rohan with Elrohir and Elladan.
- 20 Elrond and Arwen come to Lothlórien.
- 27 The Escort of Arwen leaves Lothlórien.
June
- 14 The Sons of Elrond meet the escort and bring Arwen to Edoras.
- 16 The Escort of Arwen sets out for Gondor.
- 25 King Elessar finds the sapling of the White Tree.
1 Lithe
Midyear's Day
July
- 15 Arwen gives Frodo her place to sail into the West.[7]
- 18 Éomer returns to Minas Tirith.
- 22 The funeral escort of King Théoden sets out from Minas Tirith.
August
- 7 The escort comed to Edoras.
- 10 Funeral of Théoden
- 14 The guests take leave of King Éomer.
- 15 Treebeard releases Saruman from Orthanc.[7]
- 18 They come to Helm's Deep
- 22 They come to Isengard, they take leave of the King of the West at sunset.
- 28 They overtake Saruman; Saruman turns towards the Shire.
September
- 6 They halt in the sight of the Mountains of Moria.
- 13 Celeborn and Galadriel depart, the others set out for Rivendell.
- 22 The hundred and twenty-ninth birthday of Bilbo. Saruman comes to the Shire.
October
- 5 Gandalf, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin leave Rivendell.
- 6 They cross the Ford of Bruinen; Frodo feels the first return of pain.
- 28 They reach Bree at nightfall.
- 30 They leave Bree. The "Travellers" come to the Brandywine Bridge at dark. Gandalf leaves to visit Tom Bombadil.
November
- 1 The four Hobbits are arrested at Frogmorton.
- 2 They come to Bywater and rouse the Shire-folk.
- 3 Battle of Bywater, and Passing of Saruman. End of the War of the Ring.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "The Riders of Rohan"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Minas Tirith"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Passing of the Grey Company"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Muster of Rohan"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Siege of Gondor"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Black Gate Opens"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "Many Partings"