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The Fighting Uruk-hai

2025-12-09T16:42:37Z

Maverick MoPete: /* Synopsis */

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| film = [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]
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| number = 34 (theatrical) 
40 (extended)
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'''The Fighting Uruk-hai''' is the thirty-fourth scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the fortieth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]].

==Synopsis==
In the tower of [[Orthanc]] in [[Isengard]], [[Saruman]] is telling [[Lurtz]] about how the [[Orcs]] came into being. Formerly elves, they were taken by the Dark Powers, tortured and mutilated into a terrible form of life, now perfected by Saruman as the [[Uruk-hai]]. He then asks Lurtz who he serves, and he answers, "Saruman."

Under Isengard, the Uruk-hai are readying for war, painting their faces with the [[White Hand]] of Saruman, and arming and armoring themselves. Saruman gives them a rousing speech, to which the Uruk-hai cheer. He then turns to Lurtz, giving him the orders that [[Frodo Baggins|one of the halflings]] carries [[The One Ring|an item of great value]], and that they are to be brought to him alive and unspoiled. They are to kill the others.

The orders given, Lurtz leads the Uruk-hai out of Isengard, beginning the hunt for the [[Fellowship of the Ring]].

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|40]]

The Fighting Uruk-hai

2025-12-09T16:00:02Z

Maverick MoPete: /* Synopsis */

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40 (extended)
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| next = [[Farewell to Lórien (scene)|Farewell to Lórien]]
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'''The Fighting Uruk-hai''' is the thirty-fourth scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the fortieth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]].

==Synopsis==
In the tower of [[Orthanc]] in [[Isengard]], [[Saruman]] is telling [[Lurtz]] about how the [[Orcs]] came into being. Formerly elves, they were taken by the Dark Powers, tortured and mutilated into a terrible form of life, now perfected by Saruman as the [[Uruk-hai]]. He then asks Lurtz who he serves, and he answers, "Saruman."

Under Isengard, the Uruk-hai are readying for war, painting their faces with the White Hand of Saruman, and arming and armoring themselves. Saruman gives them a rousing speech, to which the Uruk-hai cheer. He then turns to Lurtz, giving him the orders that [[Frodo Baggins|one of the halflings]] carries [[The One Ring|an item of great value]], and that they are to be brought to him alive and unspoiled. They are to kill the others.

The orders given, Lurtz leads the Uruk-hai out of Isengard, beginning the hunt for the [[Fellowship of the Ring]].

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|40]]

The Fighting Uruk-hai

2025-12-09T15:30:25Z

Maverick MoPete:

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| image =
| number = 34 (theatrical) 
40 (extended)
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| event =
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| previous = [[The Mirror of Galadriel (scene)|The Mirror of Galadriel]]
| next = [[Farewell to Lórien (scene)|Farewell to Lórien]]
}}
'''The Fighting Uruk-hai''' is the thirty-fourth scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the fortieth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]].

==Synopsis==
In the tower of [[Orthanc]] in [[Issngard]], [[Saruman]] is telling [[Lurtz]] about how the [[Orcs]] came into being. Formerly elves, they were taken by the Dark Powers, tortured and mutilated into a terrible form of life, now perfected by Saruman as the [[Uruk-hai]]. He then asks Lurtz who he serves, and he answers, "Saruman."

Under Isengard, the Uruk-hai are readying for war, painting their faces with the White Hand of Saruman, and arming and armoring themselves. Saruman gives them a rousing speech, to which the Uruk-hai cheer. He then turns to Lurtz, giving him the orders that [[Frodo Baggins|one of the halflings]] carries [[The One Ring|an item of great value]], and that they are to be brought to him alive and unspoiled. They are to kill the others.

The orders given, Lurtz leads the Uruk-hai out of Isengard, beginning the hunt for the [[Fellowship of the Ring]].

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|40]]

The Mirror of Galadriel (scene)

2025-12-09T14:52:41Z

Maverick MoPete:

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| film = [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]
| image = The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Rings - Frodo and the Mirror of Galadriel.png
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39 (extended)
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'''The Mirror of Galadriel''' is the thirty-third scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the thirty-ninth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]]. This scene was extended in the latter edition.

==Synopsis==
While resting in Caras Galadhon, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] suddenly snaps awake, and sees [[Galadriel]] walking by. Frodo rises, quietly slips past the other sleeping hobbits, and follows her. She enters a garden with a pedestal in the middle, takes a pitcher, and fills it up with water from a nearby fountain. She turns and sees Frodo entering the garden.

Galadriel asks if he will look into the mirror, and Frodo asks what he will see if he does. Galadriel explains that even the wisest cannot know, for the mirror shows many things -- things that were, things that are, and things that have not yet come to pass. She pours the water into the bowl on the pedestal and steps back. Frodo approaches and looks into the water.

At first he only sees his own reflection, but then the images shift. He gets glimpses of the other members of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. then of [[Bag End]] and [[The Shire]]. Suddenly, the image shifts to the Shire in flames, orcs attacking and enslaving the hobbits, and Bag End left in ruins.

Suddenly, the [[Eye of Sauron]] fills the mirror. Frodo cannot look away, [[The One Ring]] slipping out of his shirt and dangling over the mirror in front of the Eye. Frodo finally grabs the ring and pulls himself away, falling to the ground.

Galadriel explains that she saw what Frodo saw, explaining that he saw a vision of the future if he failed to destroy the Ring. Speaking into Frodo's mind, she talks about the [[Breaking of the Fellowship]] and how [[Boromir|"he"]] will try to take The Ring. One by one, the Ring will destroy them all. Frodo holds out the ring, offering it to Galadriel, who changes.

{{quote|You offer it to me freely. I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired this. In place of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark, but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!|Galadriel, facing the temptation of The One Ring}}

Galadriel suddenly reverts to her former self, feeling relief that she has "passed the test." Frodo expresses doubt of his abilith to do this alone, but Galadriel remins him that being a [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]] is to be alone, revealing her own [[Rings of Power|Ring of Power]], [[Nenya]]. Frodo admits that he now knows what he has to do, but is afraid to do it. Galadriel encourages him that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|39]]

The Mirror of Galadriel (scene)

2025-12-09T14:51:40Z

Maverick MoPete:

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39 (extended)
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'''The Mirror of Galadriel''' is the thirty-third scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the thirty-ninth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]]. This scene was extended in the latter edition.

==Synopsis==
While resting in Caras Galadhon, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] suddenly snaps awake, and sees [[Galadriel]] walking by. Frodo rises, quietly slips past the other sleeping hobbits, and follows her. She enters a garden with a pedestal in the middle, takes a pitcher, and fills it up with water from a nearby fountain. She turns and sees Frodo entering the garden.

Galadriel asks if he will look into the mirror, and Frodo asks what he will see if he does. Galadriel explains that even the wisest cannot know, for the mirror shows many things -- things that were, things that are, and things that have not yet come to pass. She pours the water into the bowl on the pedestal and steps back. Frodo approaches and looks into the water.

At first he only sees his own reflection, but then the images shift. He gets glimpses of the other members of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. then of [[Bag End]] and [[The Shire]]. Suddenly, the image shifts to the Shire in flames, orcs attacking and enslaving the hobbits, and Bag End left in ruins.

Suddenly, the [[Eye of Sauron]] fills the mirror. Frodo cannot look away, [[The One Ring]] slipping out of his shirt and dangling over the mirror in front of the Eye. Frodo finally grabs the ring and pulls himself away, falling to the ground.

Galadriel explains that she saw what Frodo saw, explaining that he saw a vision of the future if he failed to destroy the Ring. Speaking into Frodo's mind, she talks about the [[Breaking of the Fellowship]] and how [[Boromir|"he"]] will try to take The Ring. One by one, the Ring will destroy them all. Frodo holds out the ring, offering it to Galadriel, who changes.

{{quote|You offer it to me freely. I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired this. In place of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark, but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!|Galadriel, facing the temptation of The One Ring}}

Galadriel suddenly reverts to her former self, feeling relief that she has "passed the test." Frodo expresses doubt of his abilith to do this alone, but Galadriel remins him that being a [[Ring-Bearer]] is to be alone, revealing her own [[Rings of Power|Ring of Power]], [[Nenya]]. Frodo admits that he now knows what he has to do, but is afraid to do it. Galadriel encourages him that even the smallest person can change the course of the future.

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|39]]

Scroll of Isildur

2025-12-06T20:58:56Z

Maverick MoPete: /* Portrayal in adaptations */ Added text from Portrayal

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| name=Scroll of Isildur
| image = Audrey Corman - Scroll of Isildur.jpg
| caption="Scroll of Isildur" by Audrey Corman
| pronun=
| othernames=
| location=Vaults of [[Minas Tirith]]
| owner=[[House of Isildur]]
| type=Manuscript
| appearance=
| creator=[[Isildur]]
| created={{SA|3441}}-{{TA|2}}
| createdlocation=[[Minas Tirith]]
| destroyer=
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| destroyedlocation=
| notablefor=Describing the nature of [[the One Ring]]
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The '''Scroll of Isildur''' was a scroll made by [[Isildur]] himself during his short time in [[Minas Tirith]] after the [[War of the Last Alliance]] between {{SA|3441}} and {{TA|2}}. The scroll held Isildur's account of the gaining of the [[The One Ring|Ring]] from [[Sauron]] and described the appearance of [[Ring Verse|an inscription]] around the Ring while it was still hot. The Scroll was stored for millennia in the vaults of that city and according to Gandalf it was probably forgotten after the time of the [[Kings of Gondor]] and nobody, except him and perhaps [[Saruman]], had seen it.

[[Gandalf]] started to believe that [[Bilbo Baggins]]' Magic Ring was the One. In {{TA|3017}} he visited Minas Tirith and studied the scroll. Isildur's description was vital in helping [[Gandalf]] identify the Ring. He visited [[Frodo Baggins]] in [[Bag End]] and tested his ring in the fireplace, confirming it as the One Ring of Sauron.<ref>{{FR|II2}}</ref><ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref>

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''2001: ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'':'''
:Gandalf visits Minas Tirith to discern the identity of Bilbo's Ring. A brief scene shows him guided to the vaults by a [[Gondorians|Gondorian]] keeper and reading the scroll, which is an elaborate prop in [[Tengwar]] calligraphy. In the film, Gandalf incorrectly gives the year as {{SA|3434}}.

{{Quote|The year 3434 of the Second Age...here follows the account of Isildur, High King of Gondor, and the finding of the ring of power.

It has come to me... the Ring of Power! It shall be an heirloom of my kingdom... all who follow in my bloodline shall be bound to its fate, for I will risk no hurt to the ring... It is precious to me, though I buy it with great pain.

The marking upon the band begin to fade...the writing which at first was as clear as red flame, has all but disappeared...a secret now that only fire can tell...|Gandalf's reading of Isildur's Scroll, ''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring}}

{{references}}

[[Category:Books and documents within the legendarium]]
[[fi:Isildurin käsikirjoitus]]

The Mirror of Galadriel (scene)

2025-12-01T19:37:43Z

Maverick MoPete:

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{{disambig-more|Mirror of Galadriel|[[Mirror of Galadriel (disambiguation)]]}}
{{title}}
{{scene
| name = The Mirror of Galadriel
| film = [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]
| image = The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Rings - Frodo and the Mirror of Galadriel.png
| number = 33 (theatrical) 
39 (extended)
| duration =
| event =
| characters =
| previous = [[Caras Galadhon (scene)|Caras Galadhon]]
| next = [[The Fighting Uruk-hai]]
}}
'''The Mirror of Galadriel''' is the thirty-third scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the thirty-ninth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]]. This scene was extended in the latter edition.

==Synopsis==
While resting in Caras Galadhon, [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] suddenly snaps awake, and sees [[Galadriel]] walking by. Frodo rises, quietly slips past the other sleeping hobbits, and follows her. She enters a garden with a pedestal in the middle, takes a pitcher, and fills it up with water from a nearby fountain. She turns and sees Frodo entering the garden.

Galadriel asks if he will look into the mirror, and Frodo asks what he will see if he does. Galadriel explains that even the wisest cannot know, for the mirror shows many things -- things that were, things that are, and things that have not yet come to pass. She pours the water into the bowl on the pedestal and steps back. Frodo approaches and looks into the water.

At first he only sees his own reflection, but then the images shift. He gets glimpses of the other members of the [[Fellowship of the Ring]]. then of [[Bag End]] and [[The Shire]]. Suddenly, the image shifts to the Shire in flames, orcs attacking and enslaving the hobbits, and Bag End left in ruins.

Suddenly, the [[Eye of Sauron]] fills the mirror. Frodo cannot look away, [[The One Ring]] slipping out of his shirt and dangling over the mirror in front of the Eye. Frodo finally grabs the ring and pulls himself away, falling to the ground.

Galadriel explains that she saw what Frodo saw, explaining that he saw a vision of the future if he failed to destroy the Ring. Speaking into Frodo's mind, she talks about the [[Breaking of the Fellowship]] and how [[Boromir|"he"]] will try to take The Ring. One by one, the Ring will destroy them all. Frodo holds out the ring, offering it to Galadriel, who changes.

{{quote|You offer it to me freely. I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired this. In place of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark, but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!|Galadriel, facing the temptation of The One Ring}}

Galadriel suddenly reverts to her former self, feeling relief that she has "passed the test."

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|39]]

Balin's Tomb (scene)

2025-12-01T18:23:25Z

Maverick MoPete:

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{{scene
| name = Balin's Tomb
| film = [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]
| image = The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring - Chamber of Mazarbul2.jpg
| number = 29 (theatrical) 
35 (extended)
| duration =
| event =
| characters = [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]], [[Gandalf]], [[Aragorn]], [[Legolas]], [[Gimli]], [[Boromir]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]], [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]], [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]]
| previous = [[A Journey in the Dark (scene)|A Journey in the Dark]]
| next = [[The Bridge of Khazad-dûm (scene)|The Bridge of Khazad-dûm]]
}}
'''Balin's Tomb''' is the twenty-ninth scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the thirty-fifth of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]]. This scene was extended in the latter edition.

==Synopsis==
As the journey through [[Moria]] continues, [[Gimli]] suddenly sees something that makes him run off ahead. The rest of the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Fellowship]] follows, to find Gimli kneeling and weeping before a sarcophagus. [[Gandalf]] reads the inscription: "Here lies [[Balin]], son of [[Fundin]], Lord of Moria." Handing his hat and his staff to [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]], he retrieves an old tome and begins to read it.

{{Quote|They have taken the bridge and the second hall. We have barred the gates, but cannot hold them for long. The ground shakes. Drums... drums in the deep. We cannot get out. A Shadow moves in the dark. We cannot get out. They are coming.}}

Pippin suddenly touches one of the dwarf skeletons, which tumbles into the well its sitting on, making a loud racket. Everyone cringes and braces themselves as the loud clanging echoes throughout the mines, but nothing seems to happen. An annoyed Gandalf takes his hat and staff back from Pippin and chastises him, but goes silent as drums begin beating.

[[Sting]] suddenly begins glowing blue, making [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam]] and [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] realize that orcs are approaching. [[Boromir]] quickly tries to shut the doors to the tomb, but is nearly hit by two orc arrows. The Fellowship prepares for battle, Boromir sarcastically noting that they have a [[cave-trolls|Cave Troll]]. [[Legolas]] throws them axes to bar the door, and then they draw back, with everyone drawing their weapons for battle. Gimli growls, declaring boldly that there's still one dwarf in Moria that draws breath.

The orcs soon break through the door, and the battle begins. The Fellowship holds their own, but the sudden entrance of the Cave-Troll turns the tide. During the fight, Frodo is seemingly skewered by a spear from the Cave-Troll, which is soon slain by the Fellowship. Frodo is revealed to be unharmed, having been saved by the [[Mithril-coat]] given to him by [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]].

Hearing more orcs approaching, Gandalf quickly orders everyone to flee to the [[Bridge of Khazad-dûm]], but they don't get far before they are completely surrounded by orcs. A sudden growl in the distance terrorizes the orcs, and they scurry away. Gandalf realizes a [[Balrog]] is approaching, and quickly orders everyone to run.

[[Category:The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring scenes|35]]

The Ring Goes South (scene)

2025-12-01T17:37:14Z

Maverick MoPete: Added a Synopsis

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| name = The Ring Goes South
| film = [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]
| image =
| number = 31 (extended) 
25 (theatrical)
| duration =
| event =
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| previous = [[The Departure of The Fellowship]]
| next = [[The Pass of Caradhras]]
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'''The Ring Goes South''' is the twenty-fifth scene of ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' and the thirty-first of [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)|''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' (extended edition)]]. This scene was extended in the latter edition.

==Synopsis==
Having set off from [[Rivendell]], the [[Fellowship of the Ring]] is making their way south, following the line of the [[Misty Mountains]]. [[Gandalf]] states that the goal is to travel south for forty days, then turn east at the [[Gap of Rohan]] to travel straight to [[Mordor]]. They later stop to set up a camp, with [[Samwise Gamgee]] preparing a meal there.

[[Gimli]] grouses that they're taking the long way around, and recommends that they go through the Mines of [[Moria]], where his brother [[Balin]] would give them a royal welcome. Gandalf, however, vetoes this idea, stating he would not pass through Moria unless they had no other choice. On the other side of the camp, [[Boromir]] is training [[Meriadoc Brandybuck|Merry]] and [[Peregrin Took|Pippin]] in swordplay, but accidentally strikes Pippins' hand. Pippin retaliates by kicking Boromir in the shin, and the two hobbits tackle him in a friendly tussle. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] tries to break them up, but gets tripped by the hobbits and swept up into the tussle.

The levity quickly ends when [[Legolas]] sees something in the sky. Gimli writes it off as a wisp of cloud, but Boromir notes, with concern, that it's moving fast, and against the wind. The Fellowship is forced to hide both their camp and themselves as a flock of [[Crebain|crows]] fly past then.

Gandalf notes with dismay that the crows are spies of [[Saruman]], which means the passage south is being watched. Needing a new path forward, Gandalf redirects the Fellowship to the pass of [[Caradhras]].
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