Free peoples

"Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you."

― Elrond^[1]

The Free Peoples of the World^[1] were those people that opposed Sauron. It is unclear to when this term dates back; whether it also applies to those that opposed his reign in the Second Age, or only those of the Third Age.

[edit] History

The members of the Fellowship of the Ring were specifically chosen so that at least one representative of all the free peoples would be there: one for the Elves, one for the Dwarves and two for Men.^[1] As they had appeared relatively late in the knowledge of most, Hobbits were generally not reckoned among them until the War of the Ring.^[2]

[edit] Portrayal in Adaptations

2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring:

In the prologue, the term "Free Peoples of Middle-earth" is used to describe those that formed the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.^[3]

2004: The Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring:

"Free Peoples" is one of the playable factions, the other being "Minions of Sauron". Its troops include Men of Gondor and Rohan, Dwarves, Elves, Huorns and Beornings.

2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:

The term "Free Peoples" is generally used to identify the "good" faction in the MonsterPlay sessions. It is often abbreviated as "Freeps".^[4]

[edit] References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, "Treebeard"
3. ↑ The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Special Extended DVD Edition, "Prologue: One Ring to Rule Them All..."
4. ↑ "Freeps" at lotro.wikia.com