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Third Age 2654

**Third Age 2654** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2654**) is the 2654th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2654 was also known as **S.R. 1054** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Chieftain of the Dúnedain Aravorn.
* Arahad II, the son of Aravorn, becomes tenth Chieftain.
Third Age 2961

**Third Age 2961** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2961**) is the 2961st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2961 was also known as **S.R. 1361** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Anson Roper, son of Andwise Roper.
* Gaffer Gamgee begins tending the garden of Bag End.
Third Age 2946

**Third Age 2946** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2946**) is the 2946th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2946 was also known as **S.R. 1346** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Ponto Baggins, first child and son of Posco Baggins and Gilly Brownlock.
* Birth of Olo Proudfoot, son of Odo Proudfoot.
* Birth of Wilcome 'Will' Cotton, second son of Holman Cotton.
* Death of Isembard Took.
* Death of Isembold Took.
Third Age 2865

**Third Age 2865** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2865**) is the 2865th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2865 was also known as **S.R. 1265** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Primrose Boffin, fourth child and only daughter of Otto Boffin and Lavender Grubb.
Third Age 2923

**Third Age 2923** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2923**) is the 2923rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2923 was also known as **S.R. 1323** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Gróin, son of Farin.
* Birth of Andwise Roper, first child and son of Hobson Gamgee.
Third Age 2866

**Third Age 2866** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2866**) is the 2866th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2866 was also known as **S.R. 1266** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Thorin III, son of King Dáin II Ironfoot.
* Birth of Angelimir, son of Aglahad, Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2972

**Third Age 2972** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2972**) is the 2972nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2972 was also known as **S.R. 1372** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Daisy Gamgee, third child and first daughter of Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild.
* Birth of Halfast Gamgee, son of Halfred of Overhill.
Third Age 2950

**Third Age 2950** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2950**) is the 2950th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2950 was also known as **S.R. 1350** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Finduilas, second child and second daughter of Adrahil II of Dol Amroth.
* Birth of Peony Baggins, third child and second daughter of Posco Baggins and Gilly Brownlock.
* Birth of Daisy Baggins, daughter of Dudo Baggins.
* Birth of Hugo Bracegirdle, first child and son of Bruno Bracegirdle.
* Death of Longo Baggins.
Third Age 2841

**Third Age 2841** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2841**) is the 2841st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2841 was also known as **S.R. 1241** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Thráin II with Balin and Dwalin sets out to revisit Erebor, but is pursued by the servants of Sauron.
Third Age 2952

**Third Age 2952** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2952**) is the 2952nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2952 was also known as **S.R. 1352** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Elrond reveals to 'Estel' his true name and ancestry, and delivers to him the Shards of Narsil.
* Arwen, newly returned from Lothlórien, meets Aragorn in the woods of Imladris.
* Aragorn goes out into the Wild.
Third Age 2926

**Third Age 2926** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2926**) is the 2926th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2926 was also known as **S.R. 1326** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Hamfast Gamgee, second child and son of Hobson Gamgee.
* Death of Bungo Baggins.
Third Age 2940

**Third Age 2940** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2940**) is the 2940th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2940 was also known as **S.R. 1340** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Ferdinand Took, second child and only son of Sigismond Took.
* Birth of Saradoc Brandybuck, elder son of Rorimac Brandybuck and Menegilda Goold.
Third Age 2838

**Third Age 2838** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2838**) is the 2838th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2838 was also known as **S.R. 1238** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Isumbras Took IV, third child and second son of Thain Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb.
Third Age 3021

**Third Age 3021** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3021**) is the 3021st, and last, year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3021 was also known as **S.R. 1421** in Shire-reckoning. In the reckoning of Gondor the Fourth Age began on 25 March; unless otherwise stated, Tolkien Gateway follows Shire-reckoning in that Fourth Age 1 is equivalent to S.R. 1422.

Notable events in this year include:

## March

* **13** - Frodo is again ill from his old wound inflicted by Shelob two years earlier.
* **24** - The last day of the Third Age, according to the reckoning of Gondor.
* **25** - Sam's daughter Elanor is born. The beginning of the Fourth Age, according to the calendars of Gondor.

## September

* **21** - Frodo and Sam set out from Hobbiton for the Grey Havens.
* **22** - Frodo and Sam meet the Last Riding of the Keepers in Woody End.
* **29** - Departure of the Ring-bearers for Valinor. This event is also said to mark the end of the Third Age.

## October

* **6** - Sam returns to Bag End on his faithful pony, Bill.

## Within this Year

* King Éomer weds Lothíriel of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2743

**Third Age 2743** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2743**) is the 2743rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2743 was also known as **S.R. 1143** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Egalmoth of Gondor.
* Beren, son of Egalmoth, becomes the nineteenth Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2800

**Third Age 2800** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2800**) is the 2800th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2800 was also known as **S.R. 1200** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Orcs of the Misty Mountains, fleeing from the War of the Dwarves and Orcs, seek refuge to the White Mountains to the south.
* Orcs from the North start to trouble Rohan.
* Birth of Wiseman Gamwich, son of Hamfast of Gamwich.
Third Age 2908

**Third Age 2908** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2908**) is the 2908th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2908 was also known as **S.R. 1308** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Drogo Baggins, second child and first son of Fosco Baggins and Ruby Bolger.
* Birth of Saradas Brandybuck, third child and second son of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took.
* Birth of Gorbulas Brandybuck, son of Orgulas Brandybuck.
Tol-in-Gaurhoth

**Tol-in-Gaurhoth** or **Isle of Werewolves**, also called **Wizard's Isle** was a fortress held by Sauron in the First Age, once called Tol Sirion.

## History

Tol-in-Gaurhoth began as the Minas Tirith of Finrod Felagund, and was held by Orodreth for his uncle to guard the vale of Sirion. However, Orodreth was powerless to stop Sauron from taking the isle, and fled south. Sauron began breeding large wolves in the isle which he sent evil spirits into, turning them into werewolves.

Ten years later during the Quest for the Silmaril, Beren Erchamion, seeking the Silmaril, enlisted Finrod's aid, but they were captured passing the isle when Sauron defeated Finrod in a spell contest. Their companions were slain one-by-one by werewolves. Finrod saved Beren's life, but died himself.

Lúthien and the Hound Huan came to Beren's rescue, and Huan killed the wolves sent against him. After Draugluin was killed Sauron went out in wolf-form but was defeated. Lúthien got control over the isle's magic from Sauron, who fled, and Minas Tirith was reduced to ruins. Finrod was buried there. The isle remained clean afterwards, but after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad it was retaken by Morgoth and its towers rebuilt.
Third Age 3009

**Third Age 3009** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3009**) is the 3009th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3009 was also known as **S.R. 1409** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Gandalf and Aragorn renew their hunt for Gollum at intervals during the next eight years, searching in the vales of Anduin, Mirkwood, and Rhovanion to the confines of Mordor. At some time during these years Gollum himself ventured into Mordor, and was captured by Sauron.
* Death of Dudo Baggins.
Third Age 2811

**Third Age 2811** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2811**) is the 2811th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2811 was also known as **S.R. 1211** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Beregond of Gondor.
* Belecthor II, son of Beregond, becomes the twenty-first Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2911

**Third Age 2911** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2911**) is the 2911th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2911 was also known as **S.R. 1311** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Fell Winter.
* The Baranduin and other rivers are frozen.
* White Wolves invade Eriador from the North.
* Wolves pass the frozen Baranduin and invade the Shire. The Horn-call of Buckland is heard to alert for the wolf-invasion.
* Birth of Dudo Baggins, third child and second son of Fosco Baggins and Ruby Bolger.
* Death of Ponto Baggins.
Third Age 2842

**Third Age 2842** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2842**) is the 2842nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2842 was also known as **S.R. 1242** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Isembold Took, fifth child and fourth son of Thain Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb.
* Death of King Brytta Léofa.
* Walda, son of Brytta, becomes the twelfth King of Rohan.
Third Age 2810

**Third Age 2810** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2810**) is the 2810th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2810 was also known as **S.R. 1210** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Holman the greenhanded.
* Birth of Fastolph Bolger, son of Rudolph Bolger and Cora Goodbody.
* Briffo Boffin moves to Bree.
Third Age 2930

**Third Age 2930** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2930**) is the 2930th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2930 was also known as **S.R. 1330** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Chieftain of the Dúnedain Arador slain by Hill-trolls in the Coldfells.
* Arathorn II, the son of Arador, becomes fifteenth Chieftain.
* Birth of Denethor II in Minas Tirith, son of Steward Ecthelion II of Gondor.
* Death of Thain Isengrim Took III, who died childless.
* Isumbras Took IV, second son of Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb, becomes the twenty-eighth Thain of the Shire.
Third Age 2942

**Third Age 2942** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2942**) is the 2942nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2942 was also known as **S.R. 1342** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf pass Yule-tide at Beorn's Halls, then resume their journey.
* Bilbo returns to the Shire with the One Ring.
* Sauron returns in secret to Mordor.
* Birth of Merimac Brandybuck, younger son of Rorimac Brandybuck and Menegilda Goold.
* Birth of Filibert Bolger, son of Adalbert Bolger and Gerda Boffin.
Third Age 2857

**Third Age 2857** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2857**) is the 2857th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2857 was also known as **S.R. 1257** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Uffo Boffin, second child and second son of Otto Boffin and Lavender Grubb.
Third Age 2882

**Third Age 2882** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2882**) is the 2882nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2882 was also known as **S.R. 1282** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Thorondir of Gondor.
* Túrin II, son of Thorondir, becomes the twenty-third Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2489

**Third Age 2489** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2489**) is the 2489th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2489 was also known as **S.R. 889** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Boromir of Gondor.
* Cirion, son of Boromir, becomes the twelfth Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2913

**Third Age 2913** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2913**) is the 2913th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2913 was also known as **S.R. 1313** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Asphodel Brandybuck, fifth child and first daughter of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took.
* Birth of Bruno Bracegirdle, first child and son of Blanco Bracegirdle and Primrose Boffin.
Third Age 2623

**Third Age 2623** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2623**) is the 2623rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2623 was also known as **S.R. 1023** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed eleventh Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The eleventh Prince's unnamed son becomes the twelfth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2988

**Third Age 2988** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2988**) is the 2988th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2988 was also known as **S.R. 1388** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Tosto Boffin, son of Griffo Boffin and Daisy Baggins.
* Death of Finduilas.
Third Age 2812

**Third Age 2812** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2812**) is the 2812th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2812 was also known as **S.R. 1212** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Otto Boffin, son of Bosco Boffin.
* Birth of Pansy Baggins, second child and first daughter of Balbo Baggins and Berylla Boffin.
Third Age 2928

**Third Age 2928** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2928**) is the 2928th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2928 was also known as **S.R. 1328** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Adelard Took, son of Flambard Took.
* Birth of May Gamgee, third child and only daughter of Hobson Gamgee.
Thrush

A **thrush** is a slender, small to medium-sized bird known for its harmonious song.

## History

The thrush is said to have belonged to an ancient breed known by Thorin's ancestors. The Men of Dale were able to understand the language of the bird, and they served the men as messengers. Bilbo was skeptical that any of the Lakemen still spoke the thrush language, but was proven wrong when the bird told Bard the Bowman of Smaug's only weak spot, thus enabling Bard to kill the dragon.

## Portrayal in adaptations

A thrush appears at the end of the film, *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*, flying towards the Lonely Mountain. It begins tapping a snail shell against the side of the mountain and the echoing of the tapping is heard all the way into the treasure room, causing Smaug to awaken.

The thrush is seen again outside of the Lonely Mountain in *The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug* during the secret passage's opening.
Third Age 2818

**Third Age 2818** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2818**) is the 2818th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2818 was also known as **S.R. 1218** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Adaldrida Bolger, second child and daughter of Gundahar Bolger and Dina Diggle.
Third Age 2784

**Third Age 2784** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2784**) is the 2784th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2784 was also known as **S.R. 1184** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Chieftain of the Dúnedain Arassuil.
* Arathorn I, the son of Arassuil, becomes twelfth Chieftain.
Third Age 2856

**Third Age 2856** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2856**) is the 2856th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2856 was also known as **S.R. 1256** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Belba Baggins, second child and first daughter of Mungo Baggins and Laura Grubb.
* Birth of Rosa Baggins, first child and daughter of Ponto Baggins and Mimosa Bunce.
* Birth of Donnamira Took, tenth child and third daughter of Thain Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb.
Third Age 2899

**Third Age 2899** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2899**) is the 2899th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2899 was also known as **S.R. 1299** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed eigteenth Prince of Dol Amroth.
* Aglahad becomes the nineteenth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2498

**Third Age 2498** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2498**) is the 2498th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2498 was also known as **S.R. 898** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed eighth Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The eighth Prince's unnamed son becomes the ninth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2890

**Third Age 2890** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2890**) is the 2890th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2890 was also known as **S.R. 1290** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Bilbo Baggins, only son of Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took.
* Birth of Sigismond Took, son of Hildibrand Took.
Third Age 3015

**Third Age 3015** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3015**) is the 3015th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3015 was also known as **S.R. 1415** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Thain Ferumbras Took III.
* Paladin Took II, son of Adalgrim Took son of Hildigrim Took, cousin of Ferumbras, becomes the thirty-first Thain of the Shire.
Third Age 3014

**Third Age 3014** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3014**) is the 3014th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3014 was also known as **S.R. 1414** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Théoden begins to fall ill, and his counselor, Gríma Wormtongue, begins to gain power over the King.
Third Age 2901

**Third Age 2901** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2901**) is the 2901st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2901 was also known as **S.R. 1301** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Most of the remaining inhabitants of Ithilien desert it owing to the attacks of Uruks of Mordor.
* The secret refuge of Henneth Annûn is built.
* Birth of Adalbert Bolger, son of Rudibert Bolger and Amethyst Hornblower.
Third Age 2900

**Third Age 2900** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2900**) is the 2900th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2900 was also known as **S.R. 1300** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Gruffo Boffin, first child and son of Uffo Boffin and Sapphira Brockhouse.
* Death of Mungo Baggins.
* Death of Otto Boffin.
Third Age 2897

**Third Age 2897** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2897**) is the 2897th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2897 was also known as **S.R. 1297** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Jessamine Boffin, second child and daughter of Hugo Boffin and Donnamira Took.
Third Age 2918

**Third Age 2918** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2918**) is the 2918th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2918 was also known as **S.R. 1318** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Lobelia Bracegirdle, second child and only daughter of Blanco Bracegirdle and Primrose Boffin.
Third Age 2563

**Third Age 2563** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2563**) is the 2563rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2563 was also known as **S.R. 963** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Arahad II, son of Chieftain Aravorn.
* Birth of Grór, the third of the three sons of King Dáin I.
Third Age 2994

**Third Age 2994** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2994**) is the 2994th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2994 was also known as **S.R. 1394** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The dwarf-colony in Moria is destroyed.
* Birth of Amrothos, third child and third son of Imrahil, Prince of Dol Amroth.
* Birth of Celandine Brandybuck, third child and only daughter of Seredic Brandybuck and Hilda Bracegirdle.
* Death of Balin.
* Death of Óin.
* Death of Ori.
* Death of Frár.
* Death of Lóni.
* Death of Náli.
Third Age 2626

**Third Age 2626** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2626**) is the 2626th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2626 was also known as **S.R. 1026** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Egalmoth, grandson of Morwen the daughter of Belecthor I. He will eventually succeed his cousin Ecthelion I of Gondor as the Steward.
Third Age 2920

**Third Age 2920** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2920**) is the 2920th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2920 was also known as **S.R. 1320** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Primula Brandybuck, seventh child and second daughter of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took.
* Death of Thain Gerontius Took.
* Isengrim Took III, son of Gerontius and Adamanta Chubb, becomes the twenty-seventh Thain of the Shire.
Third Age 2770

**Third Age 2770** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2770**) is the 2770th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2770 was also known as **S.R. 1170** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Smaug the Dragon descends on Erebor causing the Sack of Erebor.
* Dale destroyed.
* Death of Girion, Lord of Dale; his wife and child escape down the River Running.
* Thrór escapes with Thráin II and Thorin II Oakenshield.
* Birth of Briffo Boffin, third son of Buffo Boffin and Ivy Goodenough.
Third Age 2885

**Third Age 2885** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2885**) is the 2885th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2885 was also known as **S.R. 1285** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Stirred up by emissaries of Sauron the Haradrim cross the Poros and attack Gondor.
* King Folcwine of Rohan fulfills the Oath of Eorl and sends aid to Gondor.
* Battle of the Crossings of Poros: Folcred and Fastred, the twin sons of Folcwine, are slain in the service of Gondor.
* The Rohirrim erect the Haudh in Gwanûr in their honor, by the Crossings of Poros.
* Birth of Hobson Gamgee, son of Hob Gammidge.
Third Age 2995

**Third Age 2995** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2995**) is the 2995th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2995 was also known as **S.R. 1395** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Éowyn, second child and only daughter of Éomund and Théodwyn.
* Birth of Diamond of Long Cleeve.
Third Age 2477

**Third Age 2477** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2477**) is the 2477th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2477 was also known as **S.R. 877** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Denethor I of Gondor.
* Boromir, son of Denethor I, becomes the eleventh Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2763

**Third Age 2763** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2763**) is the 2763rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2763 was also known as **S.R. 1163** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Balin, elder son of Fundin.
* Death of Ruling Steward Beren of Gondor.
* Beregond, son of Beren, becomes the twentieth Ruling Steward.
Third Age 2801

**Third Age 2801** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2801**) is the 2801st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2801 was also known as **S.R. 1201** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Thain Ferumbras Took II
* Fortinbras Took I, son of Ferumbras Took II, becomes the twenty-fifth Thain of the Shire.
Third Age 3016

**Third Age 3016** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3016**) is the 3016th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3016 was also known as **S.R. 1416** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Elrond sends for Arwen, and she returns to Imladris; the Mountains and all lands eastward are becoming dangerous.
Third Age 2719

**Third Age 2719** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2719**) is the 2719th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2719 was also known as **S.R. 1119** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Chieftain of the Dúnedain Arahad II.
* Arassuil, the son of Arahad II, becomes eleventh Chieftain.
Third Age 2815

**Third Age 2815** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2815**) is the 2815th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2815 was also known as **S.R. 1215** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Túrin II, son of Steward Thorondir of Gondor.
* Birth of Adalgar Bolger, son of Gundahar Bolger and Dina Diggle.
Third Age 2984

**Third Age 2984** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2984**) is the 2984th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2984 was also known as **S.R. 1384** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Rose Cotton, second child and only daughter of Tolman Cotton Senior and Lily Brown.
* Birth of Wilcome Cotton, third child and second son of Tolman Cotton Senior and Lily Brown.
* Death of Ruling Steward Ecthelion II of Gondor.
* Denethor II, son of Ecthelion II, becomes the twenty-sixth Ruling Steward.
* Denethor II begins to use the Anor-stone.
* Death of Hobson Gamgee.
Third Age 2501

**Third Age 2501** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2501**) is the 2501st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2501 was also known as **S.R. 901** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Léod, Lord of the Éothéod.
* Eorl, son of Léod, becomes the Lord of the Éothéod.
Third Age 2976

**Third Age 2976** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2976**) is the 2976th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2976 was also known as **S.R. 1376** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Denethor II weds Finduilas of Dol Amroth.
* Birth of May Gamgee, fourth child and second daughter of Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild.
Third Age 2847

**Third Age 2847** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2847**) is the 2847th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2847 was also known as **S.R. 1247** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Isembard Took, seventh child and sixth son of Thain Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb.
Third Age 2903

**Third Age 2903** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2903**) is the 2903rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2903 was also known as **S.R. 1303** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of King Folcwine.
* Fengel, son of Folcwine, becomes the fifteenth King of Rohan.
* Birth of Falco Chubb-Baggins, son of Bingo Baggins and Chica Chubb.
Thorin III Stonehelm

**Thorin III Stonehelm** was the son and heir of Dáin II Ironfoot of Durin's folk, who was king of the Dwarves of Erebor and the Iron Hills in Rhovanion.

## Biography

Thorin Stonehelm was born in the Iron Hills to Lord Dáin Ironfoot. During his younger years he saw his people able to finally return to the Lonely Mountain after many years of further exile, and wandering. He himself became a prince with the accession of his father as King under the Mountain, and over all the Longbeards.

During the War of the Ring at the age of one hundred fifty-three, Thorin fought the Easterlings in the Battle of Dale, and took refuge in the Lonely Mountain after his father was killed at its gates, along with Brand, the King of Dale. Thorin then became King under the Mountain.

When the news of Sauron's defeat in the South came to the ears of the enemy, they became dismayed and the Dwarves and Men came forth from the mountain and routed them driving them back of the river Redwater, never troubling them again.

With his father's death, Thorin became king in TA 3019. Thorin III helped rebuild the Lonely Mountain and Dale, and prospered. His realm became a close ally of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor of King Elessar.

During his rule, Gimli, son of Glóin, led a number of Dwarves south to the Glittering Caves, where a new city was settled. Thorin III had a descendant, who was held to be the reincarnation of Durin the Deathless, and who succeeded him at his death as Durin VII the Last.
Knights of Dol Amroth

The **Knights of Dol Amroth** or "**Swan Knights**" were a group of soldiers who served Prince Imrahil during the Third Age of Middle-earth.

## History

On March 9, 3019, Prince Imrahil led a company of Swan Knights to Minas Tirith to help defend the City. Prince Imrahil led the sortie that rode to the aid of Faramir and the rear-guard who were retreating from Osgiliath when the forces of Sauron overran the Pelennor Fields on March 13. Shortly thereafter, the knights rode to the aid of the Rohirrim, fighting long and hard until the arrival of Aragorn.
Third Age 2782

**Third Age 2782** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2782**) is the 2782nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2782 was also known as **S.R. 1182** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Thorondir, son of Steward Belecthor II of Gondor.
* Birth of Marroc Brandybuck, third son of Gormadoc Brandybuck and Malva Headstrong.
Third Age 2934

**Third Age 2934** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2934**) is the 2934th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2934 was also known as **S.R. 1334** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Hildibrand Took.
* Death of Belladonna Took.
* Bilbo Baggins receives Bag End.
Third Age 2760

**Third Age 2760** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2760**) is the 2760th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2760 was also known as **S.R. 1160** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* In The Shire, the famine known as the Days of Dearth ends.
* Birth of Dís, third child and daughter of King Thráin II.
* Birth of Hamfast of Gamwich.
Third Age 3004

**Third Age 3004** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3004**) is the 3004th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3004 was also known as **S.R. 1404** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Gandalf visits Frodo in the Shire, and does so at intervals during the next four years.
* Death of Gerda Boffin.
Third Age 2540

**Third Age 2540** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2540**) is the 2540th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2540 was also known as **S.R. 940** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed ninth Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The ninth Prince's unnamed son becomes the tenth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2780

**Third Age 2780** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2780**) is the 2780th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2780 was also known as **S.R. 1180** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Walda, son of King Brytta of Rohan
* Birth of Gundahad Bolger, third son of Gundolpho Bolger and Alfrida of the Yale
Third Age 2590

**Third Age 2590** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2590**) is the 2590th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2590 was also known as **S.R. 990** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* War of the Dwarves and Dragons: King Thrór returns to Erebor. Grór his brother goes to the Iron Hills.
Tosser Grubb

**Tosser Grubb** was a hobbit of the Shire, and part of the firm Messrs Grubb, Grubb, and Burrowes.

## Biography

In the year TA 2942, he led the auction of Bilbo Baggins' belongings at Bag End, but was interrupted by Bilbo's abrupt return. Grubb demanded proof of Bilbo's identity, but was satisfied when the hobbit produced the contract given him by Thorin and Company over a year earlier.
Third Age 2463

**Third Age 2463** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2463**) is the 2463rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2463 was also known as **S.R. 863** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The White Council is formed.
* About this time Déagol the Stoor finds the One Ring, and is murdered by Sméagol.
* Birth of the unnamed tenth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 2954

**Third Age 2954** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2954**) is the 2954th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2954 was also known as **S.R. 1354** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Mount Doom bursts into flame again. The last inhabitants of Ithilien flee over Anduin.
* Birth of Hilda Bracegirdle, second child and only daughter of Bruno Bracegirdle.
Third Age 2799

**Third Age 2799** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2799**) is the 2799th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2799 was also known as **S.R. 1199** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* War of the Dwarves and Orcs: Battle of Nanduhirion before the East-gate of Moria. The War ends.
* Deaths of Azog, Frerin, Fundin and Náin.
* Dáin Ironfoot returns to the Iron Hills.
* Thráin II and his son Thorin with Balin and Glóin leave for Dunland and wander westwards.
* The unnamed sixteenth Prince of Dol Amroth is slain in battle.
* The sixteenth Prince's unnamed son becomes the seventeenth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 3020

**Third Age 3020** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3020**) is the 3020th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3020 was also known as **S.R. 1420** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

## March

* **13** - Frodo is taken ill (on the anniversary of his poisoning by Shelob).

## April

* **6** - The mallorn flowers in the Party Field.

## In Spring

* Death of Lobelia Bracegirdle (Sackville-Baggins).

## Midyear's Day

* Frodo resigns office of mayor, and Will Whitfoot is restored.

## Overlithe

* This was a leap year in Shire-reckoning. The merrymaking in that year is said to have been the greatest in memory or record, owing to the wonderful summer of that year.

## September

* **22** - Bilbo's hundred and thirtieth birthday.

## During the Year

* This year was remembered as "The Great Year of Plenty" in the Shire.
* Faramir weds Éowyn.
Third Age 2854

**Third Age 2854** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2854**) is the 2854th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2854 was also known as **S.R. 1254** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Hugo Boffin, first child and son of Otto Boffin and Lavender Grubb.
* Birth of Erling, third child and second son of Holman the greenhanded.
Third Age 2680

**Third Age 2680** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2680**) is the 2680th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2680 was also known as **S.R. 1080** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of King Fréawine.
* Goldwine, son of Fréawine, becomes the sixth King of Rohan.
Third Age 2820

**Third Age 2820** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2820**) is the 2820th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2820 was also known as **S.R. 1220** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Arador, son of Chieftain Argonui.
* Birth of Largo Baggins, fourth child and third son of Balbo Baggins and Berylla Boffin.
* Birth of Cottar.
Third Age 2798

**Third Age 2798** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2798**) is the 2798th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2798 was also known as **S.R. 1198** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of King Fréaláf.
* Brytta, son of Fréaláf, becomes the eleventh King of Rohan.
Third Age 2752

**Third Age 2752** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2752**) is the 2752nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2752 was also known as **S.R. 1152** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Brytta, son of King Fréaláf of Rohan
* Birth of Belecthor II, son of Steward Beregond of Gondor.
Third Age 3012

**Third Age 3012** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3012**) is the 3012th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3012 was also known as **S.R. 1412** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Asphodel Brandybuck.
* Death of Otho Sackville-Baggins.
* Lotho Sackville-Baggins, son of Otho, inherits Leaf plantations in the Southfarthing of the Shire.
Third Age 2774

**Third Age 2774** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2774**) is the 2774th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2774 was also known as **S.R. 1174** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Óin, elder son of Gróin.
* Birth of Gundahar Bolger, oldest son of Gundolpho Bolger and Alfrida of the Yale.
Third Age 2964

**Third Age 2964** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2964**) is the 2964th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2964 was also known as **S.R. 1364** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Lotho Sackville-Baggins, son of Otho Sackville-Baggins and Lobelia Bracegirdle.
Third Age 2969

**Third Age 2969** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2969**) is the 2969th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2969 was also known as **S.R. 1369** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Reginard Took, first child and son of Adelard Took.
* Birth of Halfred Gamgee, second child and second son of Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild.
Third Age 2975

**Third Age 2975** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2975**) is the 2975th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2975 was also known as **S.R. 1375** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Pearl Took, first child and daughter of Paladin Took II and Eglantine Banks.
Third Age 2996

**Third Age 2996** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2996**) is the 2996th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2996 was also known as **S.R. 1396** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Birth of Minto Burrows, fourth child and third son of Milo Burrows and Peony Baggins.
Third Age 2523

**Third Age 2523** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2523**) is the 2523rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2523 was also known as **S.R. 923** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Chieftain of the Dúnedain Arahad I.
* Aragost, the son of Arahad I, becomes eighth Chieftain.
Third Age 2953

**Third Age 2953** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2953**) is the 2953rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2953 was also known as **S.R. 1353** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Dark Tower rises again.
* Death of Ruling Steward Turgon of Gondor.
* Last meeting of the White Council. They debate the Rings of Power. Saruman feigns that he has discovered that the One Ring has passed down Anduin to the Sea.
* Saruman withdraws to Isengard, which he takes as his own, and fortifies it. Being jealous and afraid of Gandalf he sets spies to watch all his movements; and notes his interest in the Shire. He soon begins to keep agents in Bree and the Southfarthing.
* Ecthelion II, son of Turgon, becomes the twenty-fifth Ruling Steward.
* Death of King Fengel.
* Thengel, son of Fengel, becomes the sixteenth King of Rohan.
Third Age 2685

**Third Age 2685** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2685**) is the 2685th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2685 was also known as **S.R. 1085** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Orodreth of Gondor.
* Ecthelion I, son of Orodreth, becomes the seventeenth Ruling Steward.
Thranduil's Elk

King Thranduil of Mirkwood uses a great **elk** as a steed.

## Characteristics

Thranduil's elk is of great size, and is unfazed in the presence of extraordinarily large creatures such as Smaug and Were-worms.

During the Battle of Five Armies, the elk seems brave, calm, and well-experienced with combat involving large numbers of foes, including smaller Orcs and Trolls. He was also marked by physical prowess and stamina to participate in a large battle without exhausting for considerable amount of time.

When the dragon Smaug attacks the Lonely Mountain, King Thranduil arrives astride his elk.

The elk's second and last appearance is in *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies*, when Thranduil arrives in Dale to deliver food for Bard and his people. The elk, now older and greyer, accompanies the Elven-king throughout the ordeals at the gates of Erebor.

He is later seen assisting Thranduil when the battle breaks out around the mountain and the ruins of Dale - he uses his speed and massive antlers (while ridden) to trap, rout, and kill dozens of Orcs of the armies of Azog. The elk is eventually slain when charging into legion of orcs, shot twice with arrows in the neck and once in the head.
Tilda

**Tilda** was the daughter of Bard the Bowman, and younger sister of Sigrid and Bain.

## Biography

### The Hobbit film trilogy

Born in TA 2930, Tilda was the youngest daughter of Bard the Bowman, a bargeman from Lake-town. She has an older sister, Sigrid, and an older brother, Bain.

When Bolg attacked Lake-town, an orc went through Bard’s roof and Tilda threw a plate at it screaming, before Sigrid made her shelter beneath the table.

During the onslaught of Smaug in *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies*, she escaped the town with her sister, Tauriel, Kili, Fili, Oin and Bofur. They relocated to the ruins of Dale.

After the Orcs attacked Dale, Sigrid and her siblings hid in the Great Hall on the main square, although their journey there was beset with dangers.
Undying Lands

The **Undying Lands** were a realm inhabited by Ainur and Eldar. The area included the continent of Aman and the island of Tol Eressëa. The ocean Belegaer separated the Undying Lands from the western shores of Middle-earth. Only immortals and ring-bearers were allowed to live in this realm.

## History

### Eldar Days and Second Age

Originally, mortals were allowed to trade with those from Valinor in the Undying Lands, but were forbidden to sail west beyond the sight of Númenor. However, in SA 3319 (Second Age), Sauron deceived Ar-Pharazôn, the King of Númenor, that the ruler of the Undying Lands would be granted immortality. To prevent the king's invasion, Ilúvatar destroyed Númenor beneath the ocean and set the Undying Lands forever beyond the reach of mortal Men. Elves were still permitted to sail across the sea to the Undying Lands, if they chose to (which most did).

### Third Age

In TA 3021 (Third Age), Círdan the Shipwright accompanied Elrond, Galadriel, and Gandalf, the Keepers of the Rings, on a voyage to the Undying Lands, where they intended to remain. They were also joined by Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, Hobbits who were among the very few mortal beings to be allowed passage to the Undying Lands.

### Fourth Age

Eventually, Samwise Gamgee, another Hobbit of the Shire, and the Dwarf Gimli along with his great friend Legolas made the journey to the Undying Lands. It is unknown how Manwë took to Gimli’s arrival, as he would have killed Earendil for coming to Valinor uninvited and only spared him because he came on behalf of Elves and Men.
Third Age 2790

**Third Age 2790** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2790**) is the 2790th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2790 was also known as **S.R. 1190** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Thrór and Nár go to Moria. Thrór slain by an Orc in Moria.
* Nár returns to Dunland. The Dwarves gather for a war of vengeance.
* Birth of Gerontius, son of Fortinbras Took I.
Third Age 3002

**Third Age 3002** (abbreviated to **T.A. 3002**) is the 3002nd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3002 was also known as **S.R. 1402** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Bilbo becomes a guest of Elrond, and settles in Rivendell.
* Carelessness of Pearl Took causes the death of Lalia the Great and the ascension of Ferumbras to the head of the Took Family.
* Death of Éomund battling Orcs at Emyn Muil.
* Death of Théodwyn.

## September

* **22** - Frodo Baggins celebrates "Hundred-weight Feast", his birthday and Bilbo's, with twenty guests. He continues celebrating Bilbo's birthday along with his for the following years.
Trolls

**Trolls** were a very large and monstrous, and for the most part unintelligent, humanoid race inhabiting Middle-earth.

## History

Melkor created trolls before the First Age. They were very strong, but turned into stone in sunlight. Many trolls died in the War of Wrath, but some survived and joined the forces of Sauron, the greatest surviving servant of Morgoth. In the Second and Third Age, trolls were among Sauron's most dangerous warriors. He created the Olog-hai, which were smarter than earlier breeds of trolls. While most trolls could not bear exposure to sunlight without turning to stone, the Olog-hai apparently could (to the same extent as orcs); this attribute was mentioned as making them particularly dangerous.

During Bilbo's quest to the Lonely Mountain, trolls were known to speak with thick Cockney accents, specifically three hill trolls who had dwelt on the Ettenmoors and moved down to the Trollshaws . They turned to stone when exposed to sunlight, for stone, is what trolls were originally made of. They enjoyed eating anything they could get their hands on. While threatening, the trolls in The Hobbit serve as a comic element. They even had normal names: Tom, Bert, and William (Bill) Huggins (the only one with a given surname).

During the War of the Ring, Frodo and the Fellowship encountered cave trolls alongside various orcs within Moria. Boromir's sword recoiled off the scaled hide of one troll. As things seemed perilous, however, the trolls fled (although this was due to the approach of the balrog, Durin's Bane). Sauron used Olog-hai in the Siege of Gondor and Battle of the Pelennor Fields. In the subsequent Battle at the Black Gate, the hobbit Peregrin Took killed a large Olog-hai troll with his barrow-blade. As a result of the One Ring being destroyed, the Black Gate collapsed into ruin during that battle. Most of the trolls present at the battle were killed, and the others are known to have fled.
Year of the Trees 1162

**Year of the Trees 1162** (abbreviated to **Y.T. 1162**) is the 1162nd year of the Trees in the First Age of Arda. Year of the Trees 1162 was also **V.Y. 4662** in Valian Years.

Notable events in this year include:

* Teleri, under the lordship of Olwë, begin the building of Alqualondë with the aid of the Noldor.