In the “Lord of the Rings” Sauron is the Dark Lord. But who was the first Dark Lord, Sauron’s master?
Melkor was the first Dark Lord. Originally the most powerful of the Ainur created by the supreme god, Melkor rebelled against his creator out of pride. After committing many evils across the First Age, Morgoth was defeated by the Host of Valinor in the War of Wrath.
What was the name of the lands where the majority of the hobbits lived?
The Shire is a small but beautiful and fertile land, inhabitated by the hobbits. The Hobbits in the Shire were actively engaged in agriculture, but there was no industry as such.
What is Valinor?
Valinor also known as “the undying lands of elves” is a place where elves lived in eternal bliss.
What was the name of the kingdom of the dwarves through which the members of the Fellowship of the Ring passed?
Moria is an ancient subterranean complex in Middle-earth with a vast labyrinthine network of tunnels, chambers, mines and halls under the Misty Mountains. The dwarves of the Durin dynasty lived here for many thousands of years.
Into what trap did Gollum lure the hobbits?
Trying to take the Ring from the hobbits, Gollum attacks them openly, but the hobbits overpower him forcing him to be their guide. Gollum invites the hobbits to go to Mordor by a secret route through the cave of a giant spider Shelob. Thus, Gollum hoped with the help of the monster to deal with the hobbits and take possession of the Ring himself.
Who are the Nazguls?
The Nazgul also known as the Black Riders were the dreaded ring-servants of the Dark Lord Sauron in Middle-earth. Once Sauron gave the Rings of Power to nine mortal men. For many years the bearers used the rings to gain great wealth, prestige and power. The effect of the rings caused their lives to be prolonged, and to see things of the Unseen. But over time their bodily forms faded until they became wraiths entirely, slaves under the domination of Sauron's One Ring.
What happens to those who wear The One Ring?
The Ring's primary power was control of the other Rings of Power and domination of the wills of their users. The Ring enhanced all the native abilities of a person wearing it. Mortal people wearing the Ring became invisible. The Ring extended the life of a mortal possessor indefinitely, preventing natural aging.
Why did the Fellowship of the ring fall apart after they leave Lorien?
Ten days after leaving Lorien, the Fellowship was ambushed by a group of Uruk-hai. As a result it splits up and all go their separate ways. Frodo and Sam go to Mordor, Boromir is killed, Merry and Pippin are kidnapped by the Uruk-hai and Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli pursue them into Rohan.
The title "The Fellowship of the Ring" means...
The Fellowship of the Ring means the nine companions, representing the Free Peoples of the West. This fellowship consists of Frodo and his fellow hobbits Merry, Sam, and Pippin; two men, Aragorn and Boromir; Legolas the elf; Gimli the dwarf; and Gandalf, a wizard with special powers. They undertakes the quest to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor.
Which wizards did not appear in Tolien's novels?
There were no green wizards in Tolkien’s novels. The Wizards, initially known as the Istari, were five Maiar spirits sent to Middle-earth while embodied as old Men to aid the Free Peoples against the threat of Sauron. Each Wizard had robes of a characteristic colour: white for Saruman (the chief and the most powerful of the five), grey for Gandalf, brown for Radagast, and sea-blue for the other two, who are known as the Blue Wizards.
How did Boromir die?
Boromir, tempted by the power of the Ring, tried to take him away from Frodo and thereby prompted him to leave the Felowship and make his way to Mordor alone. Realizing his guilt after a temporary insanity, Boromir unexpectedly found himself at the forefront of the attack of the Uruk-hai and protecting the hobbits Merry and Pippin, was mortally wounded by orc arrows.
Who inherited the throne in Minas Tirith?
Aragon was the last Chieftain of the Dunedain and a direct descendant of Isildur, the last High King of both Arnor and Gondor. Aragorn become the greatest Man of his time, leading the Men of the West against Sauron's forces, helping to destroy the One Ring, and reuniting the Kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor.
What was the name of the pub where the hobbits meet with Aragorn?
The Prancing Pony was a large inn and important gathering place on the main road of Greenway. The pub was very popular and a source of all the news.
Frodo Baggins is:
Frodo is a hobbit who inherits the One Ring from his uncle Bilbo Baggins and attempts to triumph over the powers of darkness.
After the War of the Ring, Legolas established an Elf Colony somewhere in the Middle-East. Where was this?
After the destruction of the One Ring, Legolas came to Ithilien with some of his people to live out his remaining time in Middle-earth helping to restore the woodlands that had been war-torn. After Aragorn's death, Legolas made a ship and went over the sea. He was never seen again in Middle-earth.
What wizard helped Frodo along the way?
Gandalf was one of the five wizards known as istari sent to Middle-East in order to resist Sauron and guide the nations to fight him. He encouraged others and dispensed his wisdom at pivotal times.
Who helped the hobbits to be saves after the destruction of the ring?
After the ring was destroyed into the mouth of the volcano, Mordor collapsed. Frodo and Sam were rescued by the mighty spirits in the form of the Great Eagles who carried them from Mount Doom.
Who became the ruler of Gondor at the end of the war for the ring?
Faramir was the youngest son the Governor of Gondor. After the War of the Ring, Faramir became the first Prince of Ithilien and married Eowyn of Rohan.
Some of the longest living creatures on the Middle-East were the Ents. What was the role of this race?
The ents are a race that inhabits the Middle Earth and looks very much like trees. Becoming "shepherds" of the trees, they protected certain forests from Orcs and other perils.
What gift did Frodo receive from Galadriel?
Galadriel gave Frodo a crystal phial filled with water from the her fountain which held the star light so the hobbit could use it in dark places.