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Gifts of Galadriel

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The '''Gifts of Galadriel''' were items [[Galadriel]] gave to the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] to aid them in their journey.

* Boats for the [[Anduin]]
* [[Lembas]] for food
* The [[Elessar]] for [[Aragorn II]]
* A sheath for [[Andúril]] for [[Aragorn II]].
* A golden belt for [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]]
* A silver belt for [[Merry]]
* A silver belt for [[Pippin]]
* A [[Galadhrim]] bow strung with elf hair and arrows for [[Legolas]]
* A small grey wooden box with a silver rune "G for Galadriel". In the box was earth from Galadriel's orchard. The box also contained a silver nut from a [[Mallorn]] tree, the last east of the sea, and west of the mountains. This was given to [[Sam]]
* Three strands of Galadriel's hair for [[Gimli]]
* The [[Phial of Galadriel]] for [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]]
*Some elven-rope for Sam.

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Gifts of Galadriel

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Gifts of Galadriel

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The '''Gifts of Galadriel''' were items [[Galadriel]] gave to the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] to aid them in their journey.

* Boats for the [[Anduin]]
* [[Lembas]] for food
* The [[Elessar]] for [[Aragorn II]]
* A sheath for [[Andúril]] for [[Aragorn II]].
* A golden belt for [[Boromir son of Denethor II|Boromir]]
* A silver belt for [[Merry]]
* A silver belt for [[Pippin]]
* A [[Galadhrim]] bow strung with elf hair and arrows for [[Legolas]]
* A small grey wooden box with a silver rune "G for Galadriel". In the box was earth from Galadriel's orchard. The box also contained a silver nut from a [[Mallorn]] tree, the last east of the sea, and west of the mountains. This was given to [[Sam]]
* Three strands of Galadriel's hair for [[Gimli]]
* the [[Phial of Galadriel]] for [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]].

{{Giftsofgaladriel}}

Fellowship of the Ring

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{{disambig-more|Fellowship of the Ring|[[The Fellowship of the Ring (disambiguation)]]}}
{{sources}}
{{quote|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''', also known as the '''Company of the Ring''', was formed from nine members of the [[Free Peoples]]. Its purpose was to take the [[One Ring]] to [[Mordor]], the only place where it could be destroyed.

==Members==
* [[Gandalf the Grey]] — One of the [[Wizards]] sent to [[Middle-earth]] by the [[Valar]]. He was the leader of the Fellowship.
* [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], son of [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]] — The [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and the last heir to the throne of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]].
* [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]], son of [[Denethor II|Denethor]] — Captain-general of [[Gondor]] and next-in-line to be the [[Ruling Steward]] of Gondor.
* [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]], son of [[King Thranduil of the Wood Elves]] — Emissary of the [[Elves of Mirkwood]], and Prince of Mirkwood.
* [[Gimli]], son of [[Glóin son of Gróin|Gloin]] — A [[Dwarves|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, servant and close friend.
* [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck]] — A Hobbit and cousin of Frodo, he and Pippin were best friends.
* [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin "Pippin" Took]] — A Hobbit and also a cousin of Frodo, he was the youngest of the Fellowship.

==History==
The Fellowship of the Ring was formed in [[Rivendell]] with the purpose to destroy the [[One Ring]] in any possible way. It was decided that nine walkers should contrast the [[nine riders]] of [[Sauron]].

The Fellowship had no stable plan. One option was to go directly to [[Mount Doom]], the other was to ask help from Boromir's father, [[Denethor II]]. Whatever the aim, the [[Ring-bearer]] should be Frodo and Gandalf was the leader.

The way of how to reach the East was a problem. After moving south from Rivendell, encountering crebain and wolves, they had to pass the [[Misty Mountains]]; Boromir proposed the [[Gap of Rohan]] (the way through which he arrived to Rivendell), Gandalf insisted to pass through [[Moria]] but [[Aragorn]] though the [[Redhorn Pass]] would be safer. However after attempting in vain to pass the blizzard, they followed Gandalf's opinion.

In Moria however, they found the Orcs who overran [[Balin]]'s colony years ago. They also saw [[Durin's Bane]], who devastated Moria in the first place. Gandalf to buy them time, destroyed the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]] and both [[Maiar]] fell together into the abyss, while the Company escaped back to the light.

Aragorn was appointed the head of the Company, and their next stop was to meet with [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]], the elf-lords of [[Lothlorien]]. They stayed there for several days, resting and counseling for their plan and route. On their leave, the elves gave them several useful [[gifts of Galadriel|gifts]] and gave them boats to sail the [[Anduin]].

Meanwhile, [[Saruman]] who served Sauron, sent a band of [[Uruk-hai]] to capture the [[halfling]] who bore the Ring and bring him to [[Isengard]].

Frodo began to realize the Ring was having a malevolent effect on some members of the party, especially Boromir, who tried to take the ring from him, after the passage through the [[Argonath]]. In the process, Frodo put on the ring to escape him, but he was followed by Sam. The rest of the Company was attacked by orcs while trying to find the [[Ring-bearer]]. The Orcs succeeded in capturing Merry and Pippin; Boromir fell defending them.

And so, the Fellowship was broken, but not yet disbanded.

==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).

==Timeline==
===December===
* [[December 18|18]] - The Company of the Ring is formed
* [[December 25|25]] - The Company of the Ring leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk

===January===
* [[January 7|7]] - They pass the ridge of [[Hollin]]. [[Crebain]] appear. A shadow passes above them at night.
* [[January 8|8]] - The Company reach Hollin.
* [[January 11|11]] - They climb until midnight. Snow on [[Caradhras]].
* [[January 12|12]] - More snow
* [[January 13|13]] - The Company is attacked by [[Wolves]] in the early hours. They reach the [[West-gate]] of [[Moria]] at nightfall. The [[Watcher in the Water|Watcher]] attacks and jams the West-gate. [[Bill the Pony]] leaves. [[Gollum]] begins to trail the [[Ring-bearer]].
* [[January 14|14]] - The road through Moria. The Company spends the night in Hall [[Twenty-first Hall|Twenty-one]].
* [[January 15|15]] - They find the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]] and [[Balin's Tomb]]. Gimli takes the [[Book of Mazarbul]]. Attack of the Orcs and the [[Durin's Bane|Balrog]]. The Company reaches the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], which is ruined. Fall of Gandalf. Aragorn leads the Company and they escape outside. The Company reaches [[Nimrodel (river)|Nimrodel]] late at night and they meet [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]], [[Rúmil of Lórien|Rúmil]] and [[Orophin]]. They sleep on [[flets]].
* [[January 17|17]] - The Company passes the [[Silverlode]] and reach the [[Naith]] and [[Cerin Amroth]]. They come to [[Caras Galadhon]] at evening.

===February===
* [[February 14|14]] - Frodo and Sam look into the [[Mirror of Galadriel]]. Frodo offers the Ring to her, and [[Galadriel|she]] passes the test.
* [[February 16|16]] - The Elves give the cloaks, and the [[gifts of Galadriel]]. Farewell to Lórien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure by boat.
* [[February 22|22]] - Sam sees Gollum and talks about him to Frodo.
* [[February 23|23]] - The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]] and retreat. A flying shadow approaches but leaves.
* [[February 24|24]] - They carry the boats through a passage above Sarn Gebir and continue sailing after. The shadow is seen again.
* [[February 25|25]] - The Company passes the [[Argonath]] and reaches [[Nen Hithoel]]. They camp at [[Parth Galen]].
* [[February 26|26]] - '''[[Breaking of the Fellowship]]'''. Orcs from the North, Mordor and Isengard attack, and kill [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] are captured and carried off towards Isengard. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern [[Emyn Muil]]. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] set out in pursuit of the orcs at evening.

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Fellowship of the Ring

2009-11-03T21:33:43Z

202.89.50.194: /* Members */

{{disambig-more|Fellowship of the Ring|[[The Fellowship of the Ring (disambiguation)]]}}
{{sources}}
{{quote|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''', also known as the '''Company of the Ring''', was formed from nine members of the [[Free Peoples]]. Its purpose was to take the [[One Ring]] to [[Mordor]], the only place where it could be destroyed.

==Members==
* [[Gandalf the Grey]] — One of the [[Wizards]] sent to [[Middle-earth]] by the [[Valar]]. He was the leader of the Fellowship.
* [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], son of [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]] — The [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and the last heir to the throne of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]].
* [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]], son of [[Denethor II|Denethor]] — Captain-general of [[Gondor]] and next-in-line to be the [[Ruling Steward]] of Gondor.
* [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]], son of [[King Thranduil of the Wood Elves]] — Emissary of the [[Elves of Mirkwood]], and Prince of Mirkwood.
* [[Gimli]], son of [[Glóin son of Gróin|Gloin]] — A [[Dwarves|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, servant and close friend.
* [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck]] — A Hobbit and cousin of Frodo, he and Pippin were best friends.
* [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin "Pippin" Took]] — A Hobbit and also a cousin of Frodo, he was the youngest of the Fellowship.

==History==
The Fellowship of the Ring was formed in [[Rivendell]] with the purpose to destroy the [[One Ring]] in any possible way. It was decided that nine walkers should contrast the [[nine riders]] of [[Sauron]].

The Fellowship had no stable plan. One option was to go directly to [[Mount Doom]], the other was to ask help from Boromir's father, [[Denethor II]]. Whatever the aim, the [[Ring-bearer]] should be Frodo and Gandalf was the leader.

The way of how to reach the East was a problem. After moving south from Rivendell, encountering crebain and wolves, they had to pass the [[Misty Mountains]]; Boromir proposed the [[Gap of Rohan]] (the way through which he arrived to Rivendell), Gandalf insisted to pass through [[Moria]] but [[Aragorn]] though the [[Redhorn Pass]] would be safer. However after attempting in vain to pass the blizzard, they followed Gandalf's opinion.

In Moria however, they found the Orcs who overran [[Balin]]'s colony years ago. They also saw [[Durin's Bane]], who devastated Moria in the first place. Gandalf to buy them time, destroyed the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]] and both [[Maiar]] fell together into the abyss, while the Company escaped back to the light.

Aragorn was appointed the head of the Company, and their next stop was to meet with [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]], the elf lords of [[Lothlorien]]. They stayed there for several days, resting and counseling for their plan and route. On their leave, the elves gave them several useful [[gifts of Galadriel|gifts]] and gave them boats to sail the [[Anduin]].

Meanwhile, [[Saruman]] who served Sauron, sent a band of [[Uruk-hai]] to capture the [[halfling]] who bore the Ring and bring him to [[Isengard]].

Frodo began to realize the Ring was having a malevolent effect on some members of the party, especially Boromir, who tried to take the ring from him, after the passage through the [[Argonath]]. In the process, Frodo put on the ring to escape him, but he was followed by Sam. The rest of the Company was attacked by orcs while trying to find the [[Ring-bearer]]. The Orcs succeeded in capturing Merry and Pippin; Boromir fell defending them.

And so, the Fellowship was broken, but not yet disbanded.

==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).

==Timeline==
===December===
* [[December 18|18]] - The Company of the Ring is formed
* [[December 25|25]] - The Company of the Ring leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk

===January===
* [[January 7|7]] - They pass the ridge of [[Hollin]]. [[Crebain]] appear. A shadow passes above them at night.
* [[January 8|8]] - The Company reach Hollin.
* [[January 11|11]] - They climb until midnight. Snow on [[Caradhras]].
* [[January 12|12]] - More snow
* [[January 13|13]] - The Company is attacked by [[Wolves]] in the early hours. They reach the [[West-gate]] of [[Moria]] at nightfall. The [[Watcher in the Water|Watcher]] attacks and jams the West-gate. [[Bill the Pony]] leaves. [[Gollum]] begins to trail the [[Ring-bearer]].
* [[January 14|14]] - The road through Moria. The Company spends the night in Hall [[Twenty-first Hall|Twenty-one]].
* [[January 15|15]] - They find the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]] and [[Balin's Tomb]]. Gimli takes the [[Book of Mazarbul]]. Attack of the Orcs and the [[Durin's Bane|Balrog]]. The Company reaches the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], which is ruined. Fall of Gandalf. Aragorn leads the Company and they escape outside. The Company reaches [[Nimrodel (river)|Nimrodel]] late at night and they meet [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]], [[Rúmil of Lórien|Rúmil]] and [[Orophin]]. They sleep on [[flets]].
* [[January 17|17]] - The Company passes the [[Silverlode]] and reach the [[Naith]] and [[Cerin Amroth]]. They come to [[Caras Galadhon]] at evening.

===February===
* [[February 14|14]] - Frodo and Sam look into the [[Mirror of Galadriel]]. Frodo offers the Ring to her, and [[Galadriel|she]] passes the test.
* [[February 16|16]] - The Elves give the cloaks, and the [[gifts of Galadriel]]. Farewell to Lórien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure by boat.
* [[February 22|22]] - Sam sees Gollum and talks about him to Frodo.
* [[February 23|23]] - The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]] and retreat. A flying shadow approaches but leaves.
* [[February 24|24]] - They carry the boats through a passage above Sarn Gebir and continue sailing after. The shadow is seen again.
* [[February 25|25]] - The Company passes the [[Argonath]] and reaches [[Nen Hithoel]]. They camp at [[Parth Galen]].
* [[February 26|26]] - '''[[Breaking of the Fellowship]]'''. Orcs from the North, Mordor and Isengard attack, and kill [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] are captured and carried off towards Isengard. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern [[Emyn Muil]]. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] set out in pursuit of the orcs at evening.

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Fellowship of the Ring

2009-11-03T21:32:18Z

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{{disambig-more|Fellowship of the Ring|[[The Fellowship of the Ring (disambiguation)]]}}
{{sources}}
{{quote|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''', also known as the '''Company of the Ring''', was formed from nine members of the [[Free Peoples]]. Its purpose was to take the [[One Ring]] to [[Mordor]], the only place where it could be destroyed.

==Members==
* [[Gandalf the Grey]] — One of the [[Wizards]] sent to [[Middle-earth]] by the [[Valar]]. He was the leader of the Fellowship.
* [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], son of [[Arathorn II|Arathorn]] — The [[Chieftain of the Dúnedain]] and the last heir to the throne of [[Gondor]] and [[Arnor]].
* [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]], son of [[Denethor II|Denethor]] — Captain-general of [[Gondor]] and next-in-line to be the [[Ruling Steward]] of Gondor.
* [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]], son of [[King Thranduil of the Wood Elves]] — Emissary of the [[Elves of Mirkwood]], and Prince of Mirkwood.
* [[Gimli]], son of [[Glóin son of Gróin|Gloin]] — A [[Dwarves|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 Brandybuck|Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck]] — A Hobbit and cousin of Frodo, he and Pippin were best friends.
* [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin "Pippin" Took]] — A Hobbit and also a cousin of Frodo, he was the youngest of the Fellowship.

==History==
The Fellowship of the Ring was formed in [[Rivendell]] with the purpose to destroy the [[One Ring]] in any possible way. It was decided that nine walkers should contrast the [[nine riders]] of [[Sauron]].

The Fellowship had no stable plan. One option was to go directly to [[Mount Doom]], the other was to ask help from Boromir's father, [[Denethor II]]. Whatever the aim, the [[Ring-bearer]] should be Frodo and Gandalf was the leader.

The way of how to reach the East was a problem. After moving south from Rivendell, encountering crebain and wolves, they had to pass the [[Misty Mountains]]; Boromir proposed the [[Gap of Rohan]] (the way through which he arrived to Rivendell), Gandalf insisted to pass through [[Moria]] but [[Aragorn]] though the [[Redhorn Pass]] would be safer. However after attempting in vain to pass the blizzard, they followed Gandalf's opinion.

In Moria however, they found the Orcs who overran [[Balin]]'s colony years ago. They also saw [[Durin's Bane]], who devastated Moria in the first place. Gandalf to buy them time, destroyed the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]] and both [[Maiar]] fell together into the abyss, while the Company escaped back to the light.

Aragorn was appointed the head of the Company, and their next stop was to meet with [[Galadriel]] and [[Celeborn]], the elf lords of [[Lothlorien]]. They stayed there for several days, resting and counseling for their plan and route. On their leave, the elves gave them several useful [[gifts of Galadriel|gifts]] and gave them boats to sail the [[Anduin]].

Meanwhile, [[Saruman]] who served Sauron, sent a band of [[Uruk-hai]] to capture the [[halfling]] who bore the Ring and bring him to [[Isengard]].

Frodo began to realize the Ring was having a malevolent effect on some members of the party, especially Boromir, who tried to take the ring from him, after the passage through the [[Argonath]]. In the process, Frodo put on the ring to escape him, but he was followed by Sam. The rest of the Company was attacked by orcs while trying to find the [[Ring-bearer]]. The Orcs succeeded in capturing Merry and Pippin; Boromir fell defending them.

And so, the Fellowship was broken, but not yet disbanded.

==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).

==Timeline==
===December===
* [[December 18|18]] - The Company of the Ring is formed
* [[December 25|25]] - The Company of the Ring leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk

===January===
* [[January 7|7]] - They pass the ridge of [[Hollin]]. [[Crebain]] appear. A shadow passes above them at night.
* [[January 8|8]] - The Company reach Hollin.
* [[January 11|11]] - They climb until midnight. Snow on [[Caradhras]].
* [[January 12|12]] - More snow
* [[January 13|13]] - The Company is attacked by [[Wolves]] in the early hours. They reach the [[West-gate]] of [[Moria]] at nightfall. The [[Watcher in the Water|Watcher]] attacks and jams the West-gate. [[Bill the Pony]] leaves. [[Gollum]] begins to trail the [[Ring-bearer]].
* [[January 14|14]] - The road through Moria. The Company spends the night in Hall [[Twenty-first Hall|Twenty-one]].
* [[January 15|15]] - They find the [[Chamber of Mazarbul]] and [[Balin's Tomb]]. Gimli takes the [[Book of Mazarbul]]. Attack of the Orcs and the [[Durin's Bane|Balrog]]. The Company reaches the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], which is ruined. Fall of Gandalf. Aragorn leads the Company and they escape outside. The Company reaches [[Nimrodel (river)|Nimrodel]] late at night and they meet [[Haldir of Lórien|Haldir]], [[Rúmil of Lórien|Rúmil]] and [[Orophin]]. They sleep on [[flets]].
* [[January 17|17]] - The Company passes the [[Silverlode]] and reach the [[Naith]] and [[Cerin Amroth]]. They come to [[Caras Galadhon]] at evening.

===February===
* [[February 14|14]] - Frodo and Sam look into the [[Mirror of Galadriel]]. Frodo offers the Ring to her, and [[Galadriel|she]] passes the test.
* [[February 16|16]] - The Elves give the cloaks, and the [[gifts of Galadriel]]. Farewell to Lórien. Gollum in hiding on the west bank observes the departure by boat.
* [[February 22|22]] - Sam sees Gollum and talks about him to Frodo.
* [[February 23|23]] - The boats are attacked at night near [[Sarn Gebir]] and retreat. A flying shadow approaches but leaves.
* [[February 24|24]] - They carry the boats through a passage above Sarn Gebir and continue sailing after. The shadow is seen again.
* [[February 25|25]] - The Company passes the [[Argonath]] and reaches [[Nen Hithoel]]. They camp at [[Parth Galen]].
* [[February 26|26]] - '''[[Breaking of the Fellowship]]'''. Orcs from the North, Mordor and Isengard attack, and kill [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]]. [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Meriadoc]] and [[Peregrin Took|Peregrin]] are captured and carried off towards Isengard. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] and [[Samwise Gamgee|Samwise]] enter the eastern [[Emyn Muil]]. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]] and [[Gimli]] set out in pursuit of the orcs at evening.

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Council of Elrond

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[[Image:Michael Kaluta - Elrond Recalls the Host of Gilgalad.jpg|thumb|250px|Elrond Recalls the Host of [[Gilgalad]], by [[Michael Kaluta]].]]
The '''Council of Elrond''' was a council called and led by [[Elrond]], held on [[October 25]], [[Third Age 3018|T.A. 3018]] in [[Rivendell]]. The main purpose of the council was to discuss what should be done with the [[One Ring]], which had resurfaced shortly before.
==History==
===Attendees===
The following people are known to have attended the Council:
* Elrond. As convener of the council and de facto ruler of Rivendell, Elrond headed the Council.
* [[Gandalf]], one of the [[Wizards]], was one of the [[Wise]].
* [[Frodo Baggins]], the [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]], came to Rivendell on the advice of Gandalf.
* [[Bilbo Baggins]], a former Ring-bearer, and the "Ring-finder".
* [[Glorfindel]], a [[Noldor|Noldo]] who had aided Frodo earlier on his travel to Rivendell.
* [[Erestor]], and several unnamed advisors of Elrond's household.
* [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]], a [[Dúnedain of the North|Ranger]], who had been Frodo's travel companion, guide and aid since [[Bree]].
* [[Boromir (son of Denethor II)|Boromir]], son of the [[Denethor II|Steward of Gondor]]. His brother [[Faramir (son of Denethor II)|Faramir]] had a [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|prophetic dream]] thrice, and he himself once. It spoke of "[[Narsil|the Sword that was broken]], "[[Imladris]]", "[[Isildur's Bane]]" and a "[[Hobbits|Halfling]]". In order to find the meaning of the dream, Boromir went to "Imladris" - Rivendell.
* [[Glóin son of Gróin|Glóin]] and his son [[Gimli]] were sent by [[Dáin II Ironfoot]] to warn Bilbo. Earlier, a messenger from [[Mordor]] had appeared at the gate of [[Erebor]], and asked for information of the One Ring. As king [[Brand]] of [[Dale]] was also encountered, Dáin decided to send messengers to Rivendell.
* [[Legolas of Mirkwood|Legolas]], was sent by his father [[Thranduil]] with ill news. Aragorn had placed [[Gollum]] in the custody of the Elves of [[Mirkwood]], but after a surprise attack of [[Orcs]], Gollum had managed to escape.
* [[Galdor of the Havens]], a messenger of [[Círdan]] who just happened to be present at the time. His role in the Council was no larger than asking a couple of questions.

===Events===
At the Council, Gandalf, Elrond and Bilbo told the history of the Ring to all. At hearing the potential of "Isildur's Bane", Boromir opted to use the Ring to defend his native [[Gondor]], and overthrow [[Sauron]], its creator. Gandalf and Elrond were against it, and stated that the Ring was the essence of Sauron, and thus would corrupt and ultimately destroy whoever tried to use it. Eventually Gandalf felt it necessary to employ shock tactics by reciting the [[Ring-inscription]] in [[Black Speech]], angering Elrond in the process.

Eventually it was decided that the only way to be free of Sauron and the Ring was to cast the Ring into the [[Crack of Doom]] in [[Mount Doom]].

It then became necessary to decide who should take responsibility for such a perilous undertaking. Bilbo offered to finish the job he had started, but Gandalf told him he could not take back the Ring. Eventually Frodo surprised everyone including himself by telling them he would take the Ring. After some thought Elrond agreed. At this point Sam emerged from hiding and demanded to accompany Frodo, and since it was hardly possible to separate them Elrond agreed.

Who would further accompany the "[[Company of the Ring]]" was the subject of some debate for the following two months, allthough it was clear that Gandalf, Aragorn, Boromir, Gimli and Legolas would join them. Elrond opted for two more; "Nine walkers" would counter the "[[Nazgûl|Nine Riders]]". He originally intended to send two of his household, such as Glorfindel, but Gandalf opted to send [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] instead, as he deemed friendship and loyalty more important than strength.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
[[Image:Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring - The Council of Elrond.jpg|thumb|250px|The Council of Elrond in [[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]].]]

'''1955: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1956 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Not much is known, as information only runs up to the chapter ''[[Many Meetings]]'', but it can at least be deduced that Glóin was present.

'''1978: ''[[Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:Not all of the mentioned people were present. Glorfindel, Glóin, Erestor, Galdor were omitted.

'''1981: ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series)|BBC Radio's The Lord of the Rings]]'':'''
:The Council of Elrond begins without introduction in the sixth episode. Glóin, Galdor and Erestor are omitted.

'''2001: ''[[Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:The attendants are described as being "summoned", and in the extended edition of ''[[Peter Jackson's The Two Towers|The Two Towers]]'', it is explicitly stated that the Council was called because the Ring was found, and Boromir was ordered to claim it. This is in contrast to the original text, where fate seems to bring them together.

:The composition of the Company of the Ring was decided at the council. Sam was not the only one eavesdropping; Merry and Pippin did exactly the same.

:In addition to the original members (minus Bilbo), several others are shown. According to the [[The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game|Decipher cards]], these are tradesmen from [[Dale]] and [[Lake-town]]. [[Figwit]] is also present.

'''2002: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (video game)|Vivendi's The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Only Elrond, Legolas, Gimli, Boromir, Aragorn, Gandalf and Frodo are mentioned, though the other three Hobbits are also present. The first seven are quickly chosen, but as Elrond tells of two great warriors, Merry and Pippin barge in.

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* [[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]]"
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