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Third Age 2278

**Third Age 2278** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2278**) is the 2278th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2278 was also known as **S.R. 678** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Túrin I of Gondor.
* Hador, son of Túrin I, becomes the seventh Ruling Steward.
Third Age 1447

**Third Age 1437** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1437**) is the 1437th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Siege of Osgiliath. Burning of the city and loss of the *palantír* in the river Anduin.
* King Eldacar flees to Rhovanion; his son Ornendil is murdered.
* Castamir "the Usurper", Captain of Ships, takes the throne of Gondor to become its twenty-second King.
Third Age 2327

**Third Age 2327** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2327**) is the 2327th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2327 was also known as **S.R. 727** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The fifth Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Aragorn I, is killed by wolves in Eriador.
* Aragorn's son, Araglas, becomes the sixth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
Third Age 2435

**Third Age 2435** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2435**) is the 2435th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2435 was also known as **S.R. 835** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Ruling Steward Dior of Gondor dies childless.
* Denethor I, son of Rían, sister of Dior, becomes the tenth Ruling Steward.
Ship-king

**Ship-king** was a label used to refer to four successive Kings of Gondor in the Third Age:

* Tarannon Falastur
* Eärnil I
* Ciryandil
* Hyarmendacil I

The label referred to the main preoccupation of their bearers: the rapid expansion of Gondor's navy. From TA 830 to TA 1149, these kings worked hard at adding territory to Gondor with their increasingly superior naval might. They pushed the kingdom's boundaries to the south and to the west, such that Gondor came to include South Gondor and even Umbar. Indeed, it was under these kings that Gondor achieved the zenith of influence , at least until the coming of Aragorn II and the founding of the Reunited Kingdom.

## History

Tarannon Falastur began the building of great fleets of ships that increased Gondor's power in Middle-earth down past the Mouths of Anduin. Eärnil I rebuilt the ancient haven of the Faithful Pelargir and from here built a great fleet to conquer the enemy realm of Umbar. In TA 933, Eärnil's navy and armies attacked Umbar and won it from the Southrons and their Black Númenórean masters. Afterwards, it became an important part of Gondor, serving as a great harbor and fortress of Gondor. During Hyarmendacil I's time, the Kingdom of Gondor reached its highest peak and the realm extended from the Field of Celebrant, to the borders of Mirkwood, to the west of the Greyflood, just east of the Sea of Rhûn, south of the river Harnen, and finally to the coastal province of Umbar.

The Ship-kings ushered in a 'Golden Age' bringing Gondor great power and wealth. At this time, the Men from the Vales of Anduin and those of the south acknowledged its authority and did homage to it. Mordor was well guarded and the fortressses built to watch over it were fully manned and maintained, keeping it desolate and unpeopled. The line of Ship-kings ended with the death of Hyarmendacil I, leaving behind a great empire that his son Atanatar II and later successors did little to maintain.
Second Age 442

**Second Age 442** (abbreviated to **S.A. 442**) is the 442nd year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of King Elros Tar-Minyatur of Númenor.
* Elros's eldest son, Vardamir Nólimon, becomes the second King of Númenor but immediately abdicates in favour of his son.
* Vardamir's son, Tar-Amandil, becomes the third King of Númenor.
Second Age 500

**Second Age 500** (abbreviated to **S.A. 500**) is the 500th year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

About this time, Sauron begins to stir again in the East of Middle-earth. This evil is soon perceived by the Elves and the remnants of the Edain in Middle-earth, but they remain unaware of the source of the evil.
Third Age 1980

**Third Age 1980** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1980**) is the 1980th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1980 was also known as **S.R. 380** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Witch-king comes to Mordor and there gathers the Nazgûl.
* A Balrog appears in Moria, and slays King Durin VI.
* Náin I, son of Durin VI, becomes the King of Durin's Folk.
Third Age 1945

**Third Age 1945** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1945**) is the 1945th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1945 was also known as **S.R. 345** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Council of Gondor refutes Arvedui's claim; Eärnil II receives the crown of Gondor.
* Angmar War: Around the same time Angmar continues its assaults against Arthedain; King Araphant continues to hold off with dwindling strength, for the rest of his reign.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

***The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers*** is the second installment of *The Lord of the Rings* series and the fifth one over all of Middle-earth.

## Summary

The company of the Fellowship has split up. Frodo and Sam have went on to complete the mission. Meanwhile, Merry and Pippin are being taken to Isengard. The Orcs are being presued by their companions, Aragorn Legolas and Gimli. Instead, the trio comes across Gandalf, who has returned from the dead as Gandalf the White and leads them for the battle against evil.

## Cast

* Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins
* Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
* Liv Tyler as Arwen Evenstar
* Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn
* Sean Astin as Samwise Gamgee
* Cate Blanchett as Galadriel
* John Rhys-Davies as Gimli/Treebeard (voice)
* Bernard Hill as Théoden
* Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman
* Billy Boyd as Pippin
* Dominic Monaghan as Merry
* Orlando Bloom as Legolas
* Hugo Weaving as Elrond
* Miranda Otto as Éowyn
* David Wenham as Faramir
* Karl Urban as Éomer
* Andy Serkis as Gollum
* Brad Dourif as Gríma Wormtongue
* Craig Parker as Haldir of Lórien
* Sean Bean as Boromir (Extended Edition only)
* John Noble as Denethor (Extended Edition only)
* Bruce Allpress as Aldor
* John Bach as Madril
* Jed Brophy as Sharku / Snaga
* Paris Howe Strewe as Theodred
* Sala Baker as Lugdush
* Calum Gittins as Haleth
* Bruce Hopkins as Gamling
* Nathaniel Lees as Uglúk
* John Leigh as Háma
* Robbie Magasiva as Mauhúr
* Robyn Malcolm as Morwen
* Sam Comery as Éothain
* Olivia Tennet as Freda
* Alistair Browning as Damrod
* Ray Trickett as Bereg
* Stephen Ure as Grishnakh
Min-Rimmon

**Min-Rimmon**, also spelled **Minrimmon**, was the fifth of the seven Warning beacons of Gondor and stood on the mountain of Rimmon, between Erelas and Calenhad.

## History

Like most of the other warning beacons, it was located in the White Mountains overlooking the province of Anórien. Before the onset of the Siege of Gondor, Min-Rimmon was the fifth beacon to be lit to signal Rohan for aid.
Third Age 2059

**Third Age 2059** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2059**) is the 2059th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2059 was also known as **S.R. 459** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Steward Mardil of Gondor adds two leap days before implementing a revised calendar the following year.
Third Age 2400

**Third Age 2400** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2400**) is the 2400th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2400 was also known as **S.R. 800** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed sixth Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The sixth Prince's unnamed son becomes the seventh Prince of Dol Amroth.
Sigrid

**Sigrid** was an inhabitant of Lake-town, and Bard's eldest daughter.

## Biography

### The Hobbit film trilogy

In late Third Age, Sigrid lived in Lake-town along with her father Bard the Bowman, brother Bain and younger sister Tilda. After her father returned home, Sigrid was very happy, greeting him and explaining that she was getting worried since he had been gone all day. However, it is revealed that Bard was smuggling a group of Dwarves led by Thorin II Oakenshield. When she noticed the Dwarves and their Hobbit companion Bilbo Baggins coming out of the toilet, she asked her father why they were there. After Thorin and the rest of the Dwarves ventured to reclaim the Lonely Mountain that was stolen from Smaug the Terrible, Sigrid walked outside when she heard a noise. Thinking it was her father, she calls out for him until she was attacked by an Orc, who was part of Bolg's hunting party to find and kill Thorin. The Orc shoves her roughly into a bench at the table, which she hides under, pulling her sister close. They were eventually saved by Legolas and Tauriel, who were following Bolg and his Orcs, and defeated them. After been saved, Sigrid and her sister try as much to restrain a dying Kili in order to allow Tauriel to heal him with the Athelas plant that she obtained from Bofur.

During the onslaught of Smaug, she escaped the town with her sister, the Elf Tauriel and the Dwarves. 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.
Second Age 725

**Second Age 725** (abbreviated to **S.A. 725**) is the 725th year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Aldarion departs on his first voyage to Middle-earth with his grandfather Vëantur in the ship Númerrámar. They arrive at Mithlond, journey far in Lindon and the west of Eriador, and Aldarion befriends Círdan and Gil-galad.
Seek for the Sword that was broken

**Seek for the Sword that was broken** is a rhyme that appeared in dreams to Faramir and later his brother Boromir.

## Rhyme

"*In that dream I thought the eastern sky grew dark and there was a growing thunder, but in the West a pale light lingered, and out of it I heard a voice, remote but clear, crying:*
Seek for the Sword that was broken:

In Imladris it dwells;

There shall be counsels taken

Stronger than Morgul-spells.

There shall be shown a token

That Doom is near at hand,

For Isildur's Bane shall waken,

And the Halfling forth shall stand.*"*

## History

When Faramir had the dream, he did not speak of it. He had the dream twice again, and his brother had it once. Neither knew what exactly the "Doom" and "Isildur's Bane" referred to, nor where "Imladris" was. Their father told Boromir that Imladris was where Lord Elrond dwelt, and the road being too dangerous, Boromir took it upon himself to follow this lead.
Third Age 1636

**Third Age 1636** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1636**) is the 1636th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1636 was also known as **S.R. 36** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Great Plague devastates Gondor, especially Osgiliath. Watch on Mordor ceases.
* Death of King Telemnar and his children.
* Tarondor, the nephew of Telemnar, becomes the twenty-seventh King of Gondor.
* The White Tree dies in Minas Anor.
* The plague spreads north and west, and many parts of Eriador become desolate.
* Around the same time the Shadow in Greenwood grows deeper and evil things reappear.
Second Easterling War

The **Second Easterling War** was a war between Gondor and the Easterlings in the mid-Third Age.

## History

### Background

Sometime in the early thirteenth century, Gondor began to sense that the Easterlings were once again becoming a threat as they were apparently conducting raids on the Northmen of Rhovanion. Needing allies, Gondor granted the Northmen lands south of Greenwood the Great hoping they would stand against the Easterlings in support of Gondor. There were no major open battles between Gondor and the Easterlings at this time.

### Attacks Begin

The attacks began again during Narmacil's time and were at first not very large and not enough for Gondor to respond directly in open battle. The situation changed a short time afterwards when word reached Minalcar, the Regent of Gondor that some of their Northmen allies were unreliable and were fighting on the side of the Easterlings out of promises of a share in the spoils of war, greed, or to gain allies to aid in the settling of feuds between their princes. This prompted Minalcar to take action directly against the Easterling invaders.

### Easterlings Defeated

In TA 1248, Minalcar led a great army out of Gondor and met a large Easterling army somewhere between Rhovanion and the Sea of Rhûn. Here, Minalcar utterly defeated them on the field of battle and proceeded to destroy all their encampments east of the Sea of Rhûn, ending the threat to Rhovanion and Gondor.

### Aftermath

After the war, Minalcar renamed himself 'Rómendacil' to commemorate his victory. He fortified the west shores of the Anduin and built the Argonath both as defenses and warnings to all possible invaders of Gondor. The Northmen of Rhovanion was also brought under full influence of Gondor.
Tarlang's Neck

**Tarlang's Neck** was the pass between the main range of the White Mountains and a long, mountainous spur between the sources of the Blackroot and Ciril rivers. The pass had a road in it that connected the Blackroot Vale to the west and the land of Lamedon to the east.

## History

A local legend among the indigenous people of Gondor told of giants and one of them called Tarlang who tripped and broke his neck. The other giants did not clean up his body, which became incorporated in the land instead. The giant's neck became Tarlang's Neck, his head Dol Tarlang, and the stones he was carrying Cûl Veleg and Cûl Bîn.

Tarlang's Neck formed part of the route by which Aragorn and the Grey Company led the Army of the Dead on their journey to the relief of Minas Tirith in the War of the Ring.
Third Age 1999

**Third Age 1999** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1999**) is the 1999th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1999 was also known as **S.R. 399** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Thráin I comes to Erebor and founds a dwarf-kingdom 'under the Mountain'.
* Birth of Eradan, son of Steward Mardil of Gondor.
Siege of Angband

The **Siege of Angband** was the name given to a 400 year-long Ñoldor containment of Morgoth's forces within his fortress of Angband during the First Age, which began following the Dagor Aglareb. Though called a siege, this containment was not technically a siege at all as the Elves and Edain were unable to actually assault Angband; they were merely able to battle Morgoth's Orcs when they chose to emerge.

## History

The encirclement of Angband was incomplete, as Morgoth was still capable of sending out various forces of Orcs to weaken the Ñoldor (such as the attack of Hithlum), mainly from the impassable north flanks of the fortress near the unguarded Iron Mountains. The Ñoldor had grown strong enough, however, and these raiding forces posed no significant threat. But these raids enabled Morgoth to coerce people who were captured to his service, which would later prove very disastrous to the Ñoldor and their allies.

Though considered by Fingolfin, the Elves never planned in earnest nor executed any sort of offensive action against Angband. The Elven kingdoms had prospered greatly during the time of the siege, and most were unwilling to engage in a seemingly needless battle in which they believed innumerable Elves would perish, whether in victory or defeat. The Elves in fact did not have the ability to overthrow Angband no matter what they did, but at the time, Fingolfin did not fully comprehend the power of Morgoth. The Siege was broken in the Dagor Bragollach in FA 455, and no similar leaguer was ever re-established.
Third Age 1981

**Third Age 1981** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1981**) is the 1981st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1981 was also known as **S.R. 381** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Náin I slain by the Balrog in Moria.
* Thráin I, son of Náin I, becomes the King of Durin's Folk.
* The Dwarves flee from Moria.
* Many Galadhrim of Lórien flee south.
* Amroth and Nimrodel are lost on their way to Edhellond.
* Around that time Imrazôr meets and marries Mithrellas, a maiden of Nimrodel.
Third Age 2148

**Third Age 2148** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2148**) is the 2148th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2148 was also known as **S.R. 548** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Herion of Gondor.
* Belegorn, son of Herion, becomes the fourth Ruling Steward.
Standing Silence

The **Standing Silence** was a tradition observed by the Dúnedain of Gondor commemorating lost Númenor.

## Description

At the beginning of a meal it was customary for the Men of Gondor to stand and look to the west in silence. As Faramir described it; "*We look toward Númenor that was, and beyond to Elvenhome that is, and to that which is beyond Elvenhome and will ever be*".

The silence was observed by the Rangers of the North at Henneth Annûn and at the feast honouring the Ring-bearers at the Field of Cormallen.

It is unknown if the tradition was observed by the Dúnedain of Arnor as well.
Third Age 1240

**Third Age 1240** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1240**) is the 1240th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Narmacil I of Gondor, to rid himself of his cares, appoints his nephew Minalcar (lated known as Rómendacil II) Regent of Gondor. Minalcar rules as Regent, in the name of the King, until he succeeds his father as King himself in T.A. 1304.
Third Age 2210

**Third Age 2210** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2210**) is the 2210th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2210 was also known as **S.R. 610** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Thorin I leaves Erebor, and goes north to the Grey Mountains, where most of the remnants of Durin's Folk are now gathering.
Third Age 1248

**Third Age 1248** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1248**) is the 1248th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Regent Minalcar of Gondor - with the aid of Vidugavia, King of Rhovanion - leads a great force of troops and defeats the Easterlings in the lands between Rhovanion and the Inland Sea. All Easterling camps and settlements east of the Inland Sea are destroyed.
* Minalcar takes the name Rómendacil (*East-victor*) in celebration of his great victory over the Easterlings.
* About this time, the western shores of the Anduin are fortified and the pillars of the Argonath are erected at the entrance to Nen Hithoel.
Second Age 843

**Second Age 843** (abbreviated to **S.A. 843**) is the 843rd year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Aldarion returns from a fourteen year long voyage from Middle-earth with ships that were battered and broken by the seas. He had first sailed to the haven of Vinyalondë and then sailed along the coasts southwards, far beyond any place that had been reached by the ships of the Númenóreans before. On his return northwards, he had encountered great storms, scarcely escaped shipwreck in the Harad and found Vinyalondë overthrown by great seas and plundered by hostile men.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

***The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug*** is a 2013 epic action-adventure fantasy film, preceded by *An Unexpected Journey* and followed by *The Battle of the Five Armies*.

## Summary

Bilbo, Thorin and their companions undergo a quest to reclaim the Dwarven homeland of Erebor from the dragon Smaug. Having crossed the Misty Mountains and being pursued by Orcs, they now have to cross the Wilderland before reaching Erebor and attempting to retrieve the Arkenstone and slay the dragon.

En route, complications arise regarding the implications of the quest on the lives of the inhabitants of Laketown and the Woodland Realm, and the gold's corrupting effect on Thorin.

Simultaneously, Gandalf explores the exploits of the mysterious Necromancer whose fortress lays on the route to the Mountain.

## Cast

* Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
* Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield
* Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
* Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug
* Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel
* Luke Evans as Bard the Bowman
* Lee Pace as Thranduil:
* Stephen Fry as the Master of Lake-town
* Orlando Bloom as Legolas Greenleaf
* Graham McTavish as Dwalin
* Ken Stott as Balin
* Aidan Turner as Kíli
* Dean O'Gorman as Fíli
* Mark Hadlow as Dori
* Jed Brophy as Nori
* Adam Brown as Ori
* John Callen as Óin.
* Peter Hambleton as Glóin:
* William Kircher as Bifur
* James Nesbitt as Bofur
* Stephen Hunter as Bombur
* Cate Blanchett as Galadriel
* Mikael Persbrandt as Beorn
* Sylvester McCoy as Radagast the Brown
* Manu BenneTriviatt as Azog the Defiler
* Lawrence Makoare as Bolg
* Craig Hall as Galion
* Ryan Gage as Alfrid
* John Bell as Bain
* Mark Mitchinson as Braga
* Ben Mitchell as Narzug
* Stephen Ure as Fimbul
* Robin Kerr as Elros
* Simon London as Feren
* Dallas Barnett as Bill Ferny Snr
Third Age 1851

**Third Age 1851** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1851**) is the 1851st year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1851 was also known as **S.R. 251** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The attacks of the Wainriders upon Gondor begin.
* Angmar War; Araval (with Elves of Lindon and Rivendell) goes to battle against Angmar in Cardolan.
Third Age 1356

**Third Age 1356** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1356**) is the 1356th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Argeleb I of Arthedain slain in battle with Rhudaur and Angmar.
* Argeleb's son, Arveleg I, becomes King of Arthedain.
* About this time the Stoors leave the Angle, and some return to Wilderland.
Shelob's Lair

**Shelob's Lair**, also known as **Torech Ungol**, was located in the pass of Cirith Ungol and served as an impassable labyrinth in which to ensnare the enemies of Mordor. It was also home to Shelob.

## Description

The lair itself was at the utmost top of a dangerous staircase and was shrouded in shadow and darkness. The tunnel walls themselves were smooth, as if worn by immeasurable touching. It was wide enough for Frodo and Sam to walk side by side with their outstretched hands touching the side walls. Inside were the skeletons and rotting corpses of Shelob's past prey; deeper into the cave could be found sticky, innumberable webs in a vast maze of tunnels. One path led to the Tower of Cirith Ungol, which was blocked by a half-door to keep Shelob out. Other paths led to various other places, most of which were only known by Shelob herself. There is also a foul and evil smell in the air, sensed by Frodo and Sam.

## History

In this place, Shelob had free rein to do whatever she wished, including devouring the unwitting inhabitants of the Tower of Cirith Ungol; this freedom is allotted by the Dark Lord Sauron in return for her services. During the quest to destroy the One Ring, Frodo was tricked by Gollum to venture here in order to cross into Mordor and only through use of the Phial of Galadriel are they able to venture out. Shelob, using one of her many tunnels, sneaks out and stings Frodo with the intent to eat him at a later time. However, Gamgee returned to Baggins shortly after Frodo fought off Shelob using the Phial of Galadriel and Sting, and manages to wound her in the abdomen. Shelob slinks back to her cave and her fate is unknown, though she may have died of her injuries.
Shadow over Hollin

During the Quest of the Ring, a mysterious **shadow** passed over the Fellowship of the Ring in the night, darkening the stars as it moved over Hollin. The origin of this shadow is unclear, as it was moving fast, and against the wind.

# Background

Fans have developed a number of theories for the origin of the Shadow. Some believe that the shadow over Hollin was a Winged Nazgûl. However, this can be disproven; Grishnakh states that they weren't allowed to cross over the Anduin until the later stages of the War of the Ring. Also, the shadow passes over the Fellowship in early drafts of the story, even before the winged steeds of the Nine were conceived.

Another possibility is that the shadow was simply a flock of Crebain, which the Fellowship had seen earlier on. Alternatively, the shadow could have been a manifestation of Sauron's power; a similar shadow passes over Amon Hen later on when Frodo puts on the One Ring.
Third Age 1640

**Third Age 1640** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1640**) is the 1640th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1640 was also known as **S.R. 40** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* King Tarondor removes the King's House to Minas Anor, and plants a seedling of the White Tree.
* Osgiliath begins to fall into ruin.
* Mordor is left unguarded.
Third Age 1634

**Third Age 1634** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1634**) is the 1634th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1634 was also known as **S.R. 34** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Corsairs ravage Pelargir and slay King Minardil.
* Telemnar becomes King of Gondor.
Secret Fire

The **Secret Fire**, also known as the **Flame Imperishable**, was Ilúvatar's mysterious power of creation in Eä.

## History

The Secret Fire refers to that aspect of Eru Ilúvatar which is his Power of Creation. It is the power to give life and substance, through which he granted free will and true life, imbuing a fëa within the beings he created. The Ainur and Eä were made through it.

Without it the appearance of life would merely be a mockery animated with a Vala's will, such as Morgoth's corruptions, which lived but did not have free will or true life. Melkor was envious of it and sought it in the Void, but the Flame was only with Eru. It was with Ilúvatar at the beginning, and later Ilúvatar set it (or an aspect of it) at the centre of Arda.

The Secret Fire is also described as being part of all fëa: it is that Gift which makes sentient beings capable of independent thought. Aulë's Dwarves were not made in mockery of Eru's or any other Vala's creation, but they did not have independent thought or life until Eru granted them fëa.

Gandalf the Grey referred to both the Secret Fire and the Flame of Anor at the Bridge of Khazad-dûm
Third Age 2203

**Third Age 2203** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2203**) is the 2203rd year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2203 was also known as **S.R. 603** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed second Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The second Prince's unnamed son becomes the third Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 1635

**Third Age 1635** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1635**) is the 1635th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1635 was also known as **S.R. 35** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The Great Plague hits Rhovanion.
* Around this time the Shadow deepens in Mirkwood, and evil things reappear.
Skin-Changers

**Skin-changers** were creatures who could take different forms at will. Little is known of their abilities; the only famous skin-changers were Beorn and his descendants (who could take the shape of a Man or of a bear), but evidently other skin-changers also existed.

It has been suggested that Radagast, a "master of shapes and hues", was able to change his form.
Spiders of Mirkwood

The **Spiders of Mirkwood** are minor antagonists in *The Desolation of Smaug*. They are also the offspring of Shelob, the spider.

## Biography

Before TA 2941 the darkness returns to Middle-earth slowly approaching. The spiders invade Mirkwood, infesting it with dark magic. Also due to the spiders, the lakes are enchanted. They go to Rhosgobel, as well as killing all the animals there. As they invade his home, Radagast uses dark magic to revive his pet hedgehog. The spiders flee to the source, Dol Guldur, causing Radagast the Brown to investigate.

One day, a hobbit and thirteen dwarves come to Mirkwood to act as a shortcut. However, the hobbit, Bilbo senses they're being watched by teh Spiders and starts plucking at the webs, inadvertantly making their presence in Mirkwood known. Sometime later, the Spiders kidnap Bilbo and his friends. With the use of his Ring, Bilbo kills them one by one while saving his friends from the spiders. The Dwarves meanwhile find themselves captured by the Elves of Mirkwood, who rescue them from the spiders.

Tauriel later suggests they kill them at their source, Dol Guldur, but Thranduil refuses.

## Family/Relationships

* Ungoliant (maternal grandmother)
* Shelob (mother)

## Appearances

* *The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey*
* *The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug*
Third Age 2060

**Third Age 2060** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2060**) is the 2060th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2060 was also known as **S.R. 460** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* The power of Dol Guldur grows. The Wise fear that it may be Sauron taking shape again.
* Steward Mardil of Gondor issues a Revised Calendar.
* Birth of the unnamed second Prince of Dol Amroth.
Third Age 1050

**Third Age 1050** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1050**) is the 1050th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Hyarmendacil conquers the Harad.
* Gondor reaches the height of its power.
* About this time a shadow falls on Greenwood, and men begin to call it Mirkwood.
* About this time Sauron's spirit moves some Easterlings into Rhovanion up to the Vales of Anduin.
* Alerted by the shadow of Dol Guldur the Periannath started to migrate westwards. They are first mentioned in records with the coming of the Harfoots to Eriador.
Third Age 2348

**Third Age 2348** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2348**) is the 2348th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2348 was also known as **S.R. 748** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of the unnamed fifth Prince of Dol Amroth.
* The fifth Prince's unnamed son becomes the sixth Prince of Dol Amroth.
Soury

**Soury** was a Man of Lake-town who was among the guards that served the Master of Lake-town.

## Biography

In TA 2941, when Thorin and Company were hiding in the town after their fight with two other guards and knocked them out unconscious before they could arrest them, Soury, Braga, and a few others arrived to find out what was going on. After the incident, Soury became among the other guards who arrested the Company for their attempt to steal weapons, but when Thorin II Oakenshield revealed himself to the whole crowd and persuaded the Master to welcome them and help them reclaim the Lonely Mountain.

Soury later became involved with the guards who tried to arrest Bard for his charges against the Master before the Bargeman was knocked unconscious by the Master himself. After Bard's arrest, he got himself drunk along with Braga and the other guards until when Smaug flys over to Lake-town where Bard tried to warn them about the dragon's arrival. Soury was among the survivors who escaped the Lake-town's destruction and pledged his loyalty to Bard after he killed the dragon with the last Black Arrow. Seeking refuge in the ruined city of Dale, Soury participated in the Battle of Five Armies and was killed while defending the city.
Siege of Eregion

The **Siege of Eregion** was a deadly battle between Sauron and the Elves of Eregion during the Second Age, marking the beginning of the War of the Elves and Sauron.

## History

The lord of Eregion, Celebrimbor, supervised the defense of the border of Eregion as he realized that Sauron was taking the route to the Fords of Isen. The High King Gil-galad sent Elrond to help Celebrimbor defend Eregion from Sauron. Elrond marched at the head of a small army, intending to confront Sauron at Ost-in-Edhil. But he arrived too late, as the city was in ruins. When the army arrived they were surprised at the fall of the city, and shocked by the death of Celebrimbor at the hands of Sauron. As such, they were quickly defeated by Sauron's forces. Elrond managed to retreat and build a fortress in a valley of the Misty Mountains called Rivendell.
Straight Road

The **Straight Road** (also known as the **Straight Way**, **Straight Path**, **Lost Road**, or the **Last Road**) was an invisible bridge that curved from the earth leading to the realm of the Valar.

## History

It was a route that left Earth's curvature through sky and space to the land of Aman. The route could be compared to going on a spaceship or crossing into a parallel universe.

The Straight Road, so called because it followed the old path across Belegaer from before the Akallabêth when the Flat World to the World Made Round, was only kept open to Elves, who were allowed to sail to it on their ships by a special grace of the Valar.

A ship departing on the Straight Road, when observed from the shore, would slowly become smaller to sight until it disappeared in a point, and not drop behind the horizon.

It is noted in earlier writings by Tolkien that some mortals besides those carried on Elven ships like the Fellowship of the Ring and Bilbo Baggins could also come across this path, such as Ælfwine in *The Book of Lost Tales.*

According to unfinished notes for *The Lost Road* (and somewhat related to later in *The Notion Club Papers*), Tolkien saw the location of the Straight Road as possibly somewhere near the Azores in modern times.

The first location reached from the hidden path was Tol Eressëa (to some known as Avallon or Avalon).

As noted at the end of the Akallabêth it mentions of tales and rumours concerning mariners and men lost upon the sea whom, by some fate or grace or favour of the Valar, had entered upon the path until they reached Avallonë. Tolkien main travelers to reach the island included first possibly Tuor, then Eärendil, later Ælfwine, the body of King Arthur, and even hinted at Lancelot making the journey as well. *The Notion Club Papers* even hints at others who maybe made the journey either physically or by dreams to become known as "Elf-friend" ("Ælfwine") down through the ages. Eriol is notable as he is said to be the only one to have returned from traveling to Tol Eressëa.
Third Age 1798

**Third Age 1798** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1798**) is the 1798th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1798 was also known as **S.R. 198** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of King Tarondor of Gondor.
* Telumehtar, son of Tarondor, becomes the twenty-eighth King of Gondor.
Third Age 1100

**Third Age 1100** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1100**) is the 1100th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* About this time, the Wise (the Istari and the chief Eldar) discover that an evil power has made a stronghold at Dol Guldur. It is thought to be one of the Nazgûl.
Third Age 1899

**Third Age 1899** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1899**) is the 1899th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 1899 was also known as **S.R. 299** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Wainrider/Balchoth War: Around that time Northmen revolt against the Wainriders.
* King Calimehtar defeats the Wainriders on Dagorlad.
Third Age 1300

**Third Age 1300** (abbreviated to **T.A. 1300**) is the 1300th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* About this time, evil things begin to multiply again.
* About this time, Orcs increase in the Misty Mountains and attack the Dwarves.
* About this time, the Nazgûl reappear. The chief of these comes north to Angmar.
* About this time, the Periannath migrate westward; many settle at Bree.
Third Age 2177

**Third Age 2177** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2177**) is the 2177th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2177 was also known as **S.R. 577** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Chieftain of the Dúnedain Arahael.
* Aranuir, the son of Arahael, becomes third Chieftain.
Second Marshal of the Riddermark

By tradition, the Riders of Rohan were led by three marshals of the Riddermark. These were named, in descending order of seniority, the First, Second and Third Marshals. In the early years of the reign of Théoden, the seventeenth King of Rohan, he had taken the role of First Marshal himself, but in the years of his decline there was effectively no Rider in this post. The next rank, that of Second Marshal, was held by Théoden's son Théodred, whose command was based at Helm's Deep.

Théodred's men were defeated by Saruman's forces at the First Battle of the Fords of Isen, in which Théodred himself was slain. After that time, the traditional ranks were no longer strictly adhered to. Théodred's post as Second Marshal was effectively filled by Elfhelm, though he was never given the official title. After the War of the Ring, Éomer (formerly the Third Marshal of the Mark), now King of Rohan, after Théoden was killed at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, completely revised the old tradition of the three marshals, and instead gave Elfhelm the title of Marshal of the East-mark.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

***The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies*** is the third and last film in *The Hobbit* series. It is preceded by *An Unexpected Journey* and The Desolation of Smaug. Narratively, it is succeeded by *The Fellowship of the Ring.*

## Summary

Having reclaimed Erebor and vast treasure from the dragon Smaug, Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) sacrifices friendship and honor in seeking the Arkenstone, despite Smaug's fiery wrath and desperate attempts by the Hobbit Bilbo (Martin Freeman) to make him see reason. Meanwhile, Sauron sends legions of Orcs in a sneak attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As the fate of Middle Earth hangs in the balance, the races of Men, Elves and Dwarves must decide whether to unite and prevail -- or all die.

## Cast

### Main

* Ian McKellen as Gandalf
* Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins
* Richard Armitage as Thorin II Oakenshield
* Ken Stott as Balin
* Graham McTavish as Dwalin
* William Kircher as Bifur
* James Nesbitt as Bofur
* Stephen Hunter as Bombur
* Dean O'Gorman as Fíli
* Aidan Turner as Kíli
* John Callen as Óin
* Peter Hambleton as Glóin
* Jed Brophy as Nori
* Mark Hadlow as Dori
* Adam Brown as Ori

#### Minor

* Orlando Bloom as Legolas
* Evangeline Lilly as Tauriel
* Lee Pace as Thranduil
* Cate Blanchett as Galadriel
* Hugo Weaving as Elrond
* Christopher Lee as Saruman
* Ian Holm as Old Bilbo
* Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug and Necromancer
* Mikael Persbrandt as Beorn
* Sylvester McCoy as Radagast
* Luke Evans as Bard
* Stephen Fry as Master of Lake-town
* Ryan Gage as Alfrid
* John Bell as Bain
* Peggy Nesbitt as Sigrid
* Mary Nesbitt as Tilda
* Manu Bennett as Azog
* John Tui as Bolg
* Billy Connolly as Dain II
* Mark Mitchenson as Braga
* Kelly Kilgour as Soury
* Sarah Peirse as Hilda Bianca
* Nick Blake as Percy
* Simon London as Feren
* Conan Stevens as Keeper of the Dungeons
* Allan Smith as Ragash
* Miranda Harcourt as Olga
* Thomasin McKenzie as Astrid
* Erin Banks as Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
* Brian Hotter as Otho Sackville-Baggins
* Timothy Bartlett as Master Worrywort
* Mervyn Smith as Tosser Grubb
* Martin Kwok as voice of Ragash

#### Uncredited

* Shane Rangi as Lake-town Refugee
* Jeff Slaven as Lake-town Extra
* Christopher Winchester as Lake-towner
* Dee Bradley Baker as Creatures (vocal effect) [2]
* Stephen O'Neill as Lake-town Extra
* Shane Briant as Mayor of Michel Delving
* Greg Ellis as Net Mender
Theodred

**Théodred** was the son of Théoden, grandson of Thengel and maternal cousin of Éowyn and Éomer.

## Biography

### Early life

Théodred was born around eighteen to twenty-five years before the War of the Ring started. He was born the heir to his father's throne. He also grew up with his cousins who later become like his own siblings.

### Battle and Death

Théodred later fought in a battle that would later take his life. Fear for his cousin, Eomer went with many men to search for him. Théodred also later was found by men and he was sent for Rohan to recover. Unfortunately, Theodred died sometime of the night of his wounds.

### Post-mortem

A funeral was later held for Théodred. Éowyn sung at his funeral while others grieved for the death of their prince and Théoden's heir. Théodred's cousin, Éomer,

## Physical appearance

Théodred was a young man from around eighteen to twenty-five years old. He also had blue eyes and mid length blonde hair.
Second Age 730

**Second Age 730** (abbreviated to **S.A. 730**) is the 730th year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Aldarion leaves Númenor in the ship Númerrámar on his second voyage to Middle-earth.
* Around this time, Amroth takes up the rule of the Silvan Elves in Edhellond.
Tauriel

**Tauriel** (born c. TA 2341) is an elf who was also Kili's true love and soul mate. She also once served in Mirkwood before falling in love with teh Dwarf prince and had the affection of Legolas, who she would only see as a friend. She was then wounded by Bolg before Kili was killed. It is unknown what would happen to Tauriel. She either returned to Mirkwood or left overseas.

Tauriel was born in around TA 2341.

## History

When the Elves of the Woodland Realm capture Thorin and Company, Tauriel takes an interest in the young dwarf Kíli. When she learns of his being struck by a poisoned arrow by Bolg in the Company's escape from custody in wine barrels, she goes after him in hopes of healing his wound. Legolas (who is shown to be protective of her) joins her in pursuit of the Orcs who were after the company. The two of them manage to reach them in Lake-town and kill many of them, while Tauriel also manages to heal Kíli with athelas found on the premises.

After she has succeeded in healing Kíli, the dragon Smaug attacks Lake-town. Luckily, she manages to escape the dragon's fiery wrath. Later on, during the aftermath of Smaug's attack on Lake-town, Kíli confesses his love for her. After that, she accompanies Legolas to Gundabad to discover another Orc army heading for the Lonely Mountain, as well as thousands of bats. They return in time for the Battle of the Five Armies. She kills many Orcs and Goblins. Nearing the end of the battle, she confronts Thranduil who ordered his troops to withdraw. Thranduil was about to kill her, probably because she threatened him and claimed that he had no love in his heart, most likely offending him, when Legolas intervened. Tauriel went off to look for the dwarf Kili, attempting to save him. However, during the battle, she witnesses Kíli's death at the hands of Bolg. After the battle, she confesses her love over Kíli's body.
There and Back Again: A Hobbit's Holiday

***There and Back Again*** was a book written by Bilbo Baggins recounting his adventures with Thorin and Company and the quest to reclaim the Dwarf-realm of Erebor. Conceived as his memoirs, the book was begun by Bilbo upon his return to Bag End but not completed until his retirement in Rivendell.

The diary contained the story of Bilbo's finding of the One Ring as he originally told it: thus, Gollum willingly gives the One Ring to Bilbo, and there is no trace of the Ring's hold over Gollum, something that he never corrected, even when the truth was known.

Only to Frodo Baggins had he shown his journal, as much as he had written (and only he knew about his secret magic ring) and also Merry Brandybuck who took a peek secretly.

Bilbo kept the diary, along with a bundle of notes and papers wrapped in old cloths, in a strongbox in his study. He took these with him to Rivendell in T.A. 3001. In T.A. 3019 Frodo brought it back to the Shire (along with three volumes bound in red leather, a parting gift from Bilbo). During T.A. 3020-3021 he nearly filled the diary's pages adding his own memoirs of the War: *The Downfall of the Lord of the Rings and the Return of the King*.

Annexed to it later were the additional three large volumes of historical and cultural writings, the *Translations from the Elvish*. Bound together in a red case with a fifth volume added later, the volumes became known as the Red Book of Westmarch, the primary source for the War of the Ring and other matters of the late Third Age. The first volume containing Bilbo's journals however was copied most by the record-keepers.

A version of *There and Back Again* translated from its native language of Westron is said to be the basis for the modern novel known as *The Hobbit*.
Second Age 3429

**Second Age 3429** (abbreviated to **S.A. 3429**) is the 3429th year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Sauron attacks Gondor, takes Minas Ithil and burns the White Tree.
* Isildur escapes down Anduin and goes to Elendil in the North, bearing a seedling of the White Tree.
* Anárion defends Minas Anor and Osgiliath.
Third Age 2412

**Third Age 2412** (abbreviated to **T.A. 2412**) is the 2412th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 2412 was also known as **S.R. 812** in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:

* Death of Ruling Steward Barahir of Gondor.
* Dior, son of Barahir, becomes the ninth Ruling Steward.
Second Age 829

**Second Age 829** (abbreviated to **S.A. 829**) is the 829th year of the Sun of the Second Age of Middle-earth.

Notable events in this year include:

* Aldarion returns from Middle-earth with nine ships loaded with fine timber from the forests of the coasts of Middle-earth, after having built two additional ships at the haven of Vinyalondë.
* Aldarion departs again towards Middle-earth with a fleet of three ships for a fourteen-year long voyage. As Tar-Meneldur had ordered the shipyards of Rómenna to be closed and had forbidden the felling of trees for shipbuilding, Aldarion's ships needed refitment because they had been damaged by rough winds.