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Frodo Baggins (the Ring Bearer, Nine Fingerd Frodo) was born on September 22nd 2968 of the Third Age to Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck. Frodo lived in Buckland with his parents up until their death when he was in his early 20’s. Frodo’s older cousin Bilbo took him in (adopted). Frodo was always Bilbo’s favorite cousin, they had shared they same birth date, September 22nd. On Frodo’s 33rd birthday, his coming of age, and Bilbos 111th birthday Bilbo left the Shire, leaving Bag End and a mysterious ring to Frodo. In 3018 of the Third Age Gandalf learned the true nature of the Ring and persuaded Frodo to leave the Shire and take the Ring to the safety of Rivendell. Frodo’s friend Samwise Gamgee and his two cousins Merry and pippin went along with him on this journey. While in the village of Bree Frodo meets a man known as strider whom he later learns his real name is Aragorn. Aragorn became their guide to Rivendell. Along the way the company stopped at Weathertop for rest and shelter. They were attacked by five Ringwraiths, Frodo put the ring on to try and disappear but was mistaken, the wraiths could see him and stabbed him with a Morgul Blade. The company made it to Rivendell where Frodo was mostly healed by the hands of Lord Elrond. Frodo then attended the Council of Elrond where the fate of the Ring would be decided. Frodo bravely volunteered to take the ring in to Mordor and cast in into the fires of Mount Doom. From there the fellowship was formed. While in Rivendell Frodo met up with his cousin Bilbo who gave Frodo his sword he called ‘Sting’ and a shirt that was made out of Mithril rings. In December of 3018 in the Third Age the fellowship set out towards Mordor, along the way they went through the Mines of Moria. Here the Mithril shirt proved to be most convenient when Frodo was stabbed, yet again, this time by a Cave Troll and his spear. The spear didn’t pierce him in the slightest. After Gandalf fell in Moria battling the Balrog Aragorn lead the fellowship to the woods of Lothlorien. Lady Galadriel allowed Frodo to look into her mirror; here he saw what was to come in the future. Upon departing Galadriel gave Frodo a Phial filled with the starlight of Earendil and a warning of Boromirs' future intent. Frodo then decided it was time for him to go on alone after Boromir had tried to take the Ring by force. Sam on the other hand had different plans and went along with him. Frodo and Sam had gotten lost in Emyn Muil. Here they captured Gollum, who had been following them for some time. Frodo forced Gollum to show them the way out of the hills and to the Black Gate of Mordor. Frodo realized there was no way in threw the gates, Gollum then offered to show them an alternate entrance into Mordor. Gollum lead them through Ithilien, here they met Faramir. Faramir never really attempted to take the Ring from Frodo but the temptation was certainly there. Faramir warned Frodo and Sam of Gollum after learning of the path he had planned on taking the hobbits through. Gollum eventually tricked Frodo into believing that Sam was out to take the Ring for himself. Frodo sent Sam on his way home and continued on following Gollum to Shelob’s Lair. Frodo was attacked by Shelob, a giant spider, and knocked unconscious by her venom. Sam, who was never really far behind fought her off but thought that he was too late. Sam took the Ring and tried to continue in the journey by himself, he overheard the Orc saying Frodo wasn’t really dead. Sam journeyed into the Tower of Cirith Ungol and rescued Frodo. By the time they had reached the bottom of Mount Doom Frodo couldn’t find any strength to move on so Sam carried him up the hill. They nearly reached the top when they were attacked by Gollum. While Sam fought off Gollum Frodo found the strength he needed to reach the end f the road. There at the fires of Mount Doom Frodo finally fell into the evil of the Ring claiming it for himself. Gollum fought with Frodo for the Ring, biting off Frodo’s finger. Gollum got his precious back. In a dance of happiness Gollum lost his footing and fell into the fire and lava below destroying the Ring and ending the War of the Ring. Gandalf came to the rescue of the two hobbits on the back of an Eagle, he found them to be who half dead on a rock surrounded by hot lava. Frodo awoke in the Hose of Healing to his happiness his friends were still alive. Frodo and his three friends returned to the Shire where they once again had to battle, Saruman had taken up residence in Bag End, Frodo’s home. The four hobbits brought the entire Shire against Saruman who was eventually killed by his own slave. Before he left Minas Tirith Arwen gave Frodo her place on the ship scheduled to sail to the Undying Lands. Frodo realized that his wounds would never completely heal and decided it was time to take his place on that ship. During the end of the Third Age Frodo set sail with Bilbo, Gandalf, Elrond and Galadriel to the Undying Lands.

Samwise Gammge (Sam, Banazir, Ban, Gardener) was born in 2980 of the Third Age to Hamfast ‘Gaffer’ Gamgee and Bell Goodchild. Sam was the youngest of 6 children. He had 2 brothers, Hamson and Halford and three sisters, Daisy, May and Marigold. In early 3018 Frodo and Sam were having a conversation about the Ring and Gandlaf caught Sam spying. From there Gandalf told him he was to accompany Frodo to Rivendell. Sam Frodo and Sam’s friends, Frodo’s cousins, Merry and pippin all left for Rivendell. Sam met Aragorn in Bree; Aragorn became their guide to Rivendell. There in Rivendell a long time dream of Sam’s was fulfilled when he met a real Elf. Sam snuck into the Council of Eldond where he made himself part of the Fellowship of the Ring. The long journey led them to Lothlorien where Sam had a chance to meet more Elves. Before the fellowship left Lothlorien Haldir gave Sam a length of Hithain Rope. After Frodo realized the lure of the Ring would eventually drive everyone into madness he decided to go on alone, Sam realized this and caught Frodo before he got too far and went along with him. Sam and Frodo were lost in Emyn Muil and would have never found their way out if they hadn’t captured Gollum. Sam was convinced that Gollum wasn’t to be trusted and he was right. Gollum convinced Frodo that Sam was only out to take the Ring and Frodo sent him on his way. Sam never was to far behind them, following regardless what Frodo had told him. Gollum took Frodo into Shelob’s Lair where Frodo was attacked by Shelob, the giant spider. Frodo was knocked unconscious by her venom but Sam fought her off using the light from the star given to Frodo and ‘Sting’, Frodo’s sword. Sam thought that Frodo was dead so he took the Ring and attempted to go and destroy the ring by himself. Sam realized that he couldn’t and thankfully heard some Orc say amongst themselves that Frodo wasn’t dead he was only paralyzed, unconscious. Sam then rescued Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol. From there the two hobbits journeyed through Mrodor dressed as Orc. At the bottom of Mount Doom Sam had to carry Frodo up because Frodo no longer had the strength to move on. The two were almost to the entrance when they were attacked by Gollum. Sam fought him off as Frodo found the Strength to enter Mount Doom, there Gollum slipped into the fire and lava with the Ring destroying it and ending the War of the Ring. Sam was brought to the House of Healing and healed by the hands of Aragorn. Back in the Shire Sam helped fight off Saruman and Grima. He then set his eyes on long time love, Rosie Cotton, The two were married in 3020 of the Third Age. Rosie gave Sam a total of thirteen children. There were six boys, Frodo, Merry, pippin, Bilbo, Hamfast and Tolman. There were also seven girls, Elanor, Rose, Goldilocks, Daisy, Primrose, Ruby and Robin. After Rosie died in 61 of the fourth Age Sam passed over the sea as the last of the Ring Bearers.

Meriadoc Brandybuck (Master Holbytla, Master Perian, Master of Buckland) was born in 2982 of the Third Age to Saradoc Brandybuck and Esmeralda Took. Merry was Frodo and Pippin’s cousin, he joined his cousins on a journey to the Village of Bree. Here in Bree he met Aragorn, he lead the four hobbits to Rivendell. In Rivendell Gandalf had decided that Merry should travel along with the Fellowship believing that the companionship of a true friend would be better then the might of a sword. Despite Elrond’s dislike of them matter Merry went with them, nine companions to travel the long road to Morodr. After Gandalf fell in the mines of Moria Aragorn led the Fellowship to Lothlorien. Here merry was given an Elven Cloak and a small belt before his as well as he rest of the Fellowship’s departure. A little while later Merry and Pippin were captured by a band of Ork and Uruk-Hai. The two escaped into Fangorn Forest as the Ork and Uruk were under attack by the Army of Rohan, the Rohhirrim. In Fangorn Forest Merry met a very unusual creature, an Ent named Treebeard. Treebeard took them to the White Wizard whom Merry first mistook as Saruman but quickly learned of him to be in fact Gandalf but not Gandalf the Grey he was now called Gandalf the White. Gandalf left Merry and Pippin in the care of Treebeard and Treebeard had plans on setting the hobbits in the direction of the Shire so they could start a journey home. Merry aided in the rousing of the Ents after they had made the decision not to go into battle, they had believed that this war had nothing to do with them. Merry was reunited with Aragorn, Legolas Gimli and Gandlaf after the battle of Helms Deep and after the Ent’s took down Saruman in Isengard. He met King Theoden of Rohan whom had been traveling with his companions as well on that day. Merry would eventual offer his sword to the King of Rohan, which the King accepted graciously. Being separated from Pippin shortly after arriving in Edoras of Rohan Merry rode secretly to the Battle of Pelennor Fields with Dernhelm, whom he would learn to be Eowyn dressed as a man. During the battle Merry aided Eowyn in the slaying of the Witch King of Angmar afterwards he was taken down by the Black Breathe. After the battle he was taken to the House of Healing where he was healed by the hands of Aragorn. After the War of the Ring, Merry along with his fellow hobbits returned to the Shire, here he helped take down Saruman and Grima Wormtounge, they had taken over the Shire and held up residence in Bag End. Merry married Estella Bolger and lived happily as the Master of Buckland, a title given to him after the death of his father. Merry grew tired of the Shire and along with Pippin headed of to Rohan where he stayed for a while. He then left for Gondor to be with Pippin and King who was now going by the name of King Elessar. He would live to the rest of his days here in Gondor where he was laid down next to Pippin and the King.

Peregrin Took (Pippin, Ernil-I-Pheriannath) was born in 2990 of the Third Age to Palaidn Took and Eglantine Banks. He has three siblings-Pear, Pervinca and Pimpernel. Pippin was cousins to Frodo and Merry and was very good friends with Samwise Gamgee. He joined the three on a journey to the Village of Bree; here they met Aragorn who lead them to Rivendell. Through no choice of Gandalf or Elrond Pippin went with the Fellowship to try and destroy the One Ring of Power. He made the fellowship a group of nine. While arriving at the mines of Moria Pippins curiosity had gotten the best of him when he threw a stone down a well, this act is possible the reasoning behind the Balrog’s awakening. After Gandalf had fell trying to fend off the Balrog Aragorn took over, he would then lead the Fellowship to Lothlorien. Pippin was given an Elven Cloak and a small belt before his and the fellowships departure. Pippin and Merry were captured in Parth Galen by a band of Ork and Uruk-Hai and carried of to the outskirts of Fangorn Forest. The two managed to escape into the nearby forest while the Ork and Uruk fell under attack by the Army of Rohan called the Rohirrim. Here he ran into an Ent, a tree herder, named Treebeard. The two were left under Treebeards care my order of Gandalf whom had returned to finish his task this time as Gandalf the White. Pippin aided Merry in the rousing of the Ent. They had ridden along on Treebeard as the Ent took down Saruman in Isengard. There in Isengard the two were reunited with Aragon, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf and also met King Theoden of Rohan. Back in Edoras of Rohan Pippin made another crucial mistake and looked into the Orthanc Palantir. Through the Palantir Pippin saw some of the plans that the enemy Sauron was making for the future. Gandalf took Pippin to Minas Tirith, separating him from Merry for the first time since his journey had started. In Minas Tirith Pippin foolishly offers his service to the Steward of Gondor, Denethor, whom accepted this gesture. After Faramir, Denethor’s son returned from a nearly fatal battle Denethor decided that Faramir was not going to recover and was going to burn him alive. Pippin discovered this fact and sought out Gandalf and with his help and the help of a soldier named Beregond, rescued Faramir. After the War of the Ring Pippin along with his fellow hobbits returned to the Shire where he aided in taken down Saruman and Grima Wormtounge. The two had taken over the Shire and had also taken up residence in Bag End. Pippin married Diamond of Long Cleeve in 7 of the Fourth Age. Diamond gave to Pippin one son whom they named Faramir. Pippin grew tired of the Shire and along with Merry left, leaving all of their belongings to their families. Pippin was never to return to the Shire and passed in Gondor. He was laid next to Merry, who never went home to the Shire either, and Aragorn who was going by his given name of King Ellesar.

Gandalf (Gandalf the Grey, the Grey Pilgrim, Mithrandir, Wanderer, Incanus, Gandalf Greyhame, Stormcrow, Lathspell, the Grey Fool, the White Rider, Olorin) came to Middle Earth in the First Age, as one of five Maia. The Maia is a race of lower angels. Two of the conditions that were given to the Istari (Maia) were that they could never reveal there true origin and they could never use their power to the fullest strength. Upon Gandalf’s arrival he was given, by Cirdan, Narya the ring of Fire. He was also considered the wisest of the Istari by Galadriel although Saruman was made head of the White Council. In 2941 of the Third Age Gandalf came across the Oakenshield Dwarves. Thorin and his men were ready to leave for the Lonely Mountains, there they would try and claim there land back from the dragon Smaug. Thorin was in search of someone who could sneak around unheard and unnoticed, Gandalf then suggested Bilbo Baggins. During the journey Gandalf used his powers to distract three trolls whom took the company hostage and were arguing over ways to eat them. Gandalf then left Bilbo and the Dwarves at the edge of the Mirkwood Forest. He was invited to Bilbo’s 111th Birthday, during a speech Bilbo was giving Bilbo put on the Ring of Power and disappeared in front of the entire crowd. Gandalf met and became good friends with Aragorn, at the time, 2956of the Third Age, he was a captain in the Army serving Gondor, this friendship would last for the rest of their lives. Gandalf was invited to Bilbo’s 111th birthday and at the party Bilbo made a speech, during the speech he put on the Ring of Power disappearing in front of the entire crowd. Gandalf met with Biblo before he left the Shire for Rivendell and pleaded with him to leave behind the Ring. In 3017 of the Third Age Aragorn captured the creature Gollum, he and Gandalf left him in the care of the Mirkwood Elves, there he learned a lot of well needed information about Bilbo’s mysterious ring. Through Gollum and the writing .. by Isildur Gandalf knew that he had to get the Ring and Frodo out of the Shire. Near the end of the year 3018 of the Third Age Frodo set off on a journey to Rivendell with three companions, Gandalf would not meet back up with them until the reached Rivendell here he attended the Council of Elrond. He was chosen to lead the Fellowship of the Ring to Mordor, to destroy the Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. Gandalf fell to his first death (his second is unknown) in January of the Third Age in the Mines of Moria as he attempted to fight of the Balrog but was again reborn, stronger, as Gandalf the White. He was reunited with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli in Fangorn Forest; there he assured them that Merry and Pippin were safe in the hands of Treebeard (a tree herder). Gandalf then lead the three to Edoras in Rohan, there he healed King Théoden from an evil that has overcome him…his counselor Grima. Gandalf had taken Pippin to Minas Tirith after Pippin foolishly looked into the Orthanc Palantir and saw Saurons plan to destroy it. Gandalf later aids Pippin and Beregond in rescuing Faramir from his father who had every intent in burning himself and Faramir alive after Faramir had fallen ill to the Black Breath. After the Battle of Hornburg (Helm’s Deep) Gandalf assisted Aragorn in leading the Captains of the West to the Black Gates of Mordor. There they drew the eye of Sauron away from Frodo and Sam, and the Ring of Power was finally destroyed. Gandalf rode on the back of an eagle in search of Frodo and Sam whom he found on a rock surrounded by hot lava, lava that had flown out of the depths of Mount Doom. After the War of the Ring Gandalf placed Aragorn’s crown atop his head officially making him King of Gondor. Gandalf rode with King Théoden’s funeral and then went with the four hobbits as they journeyed back to their homes in the Shire. In 3021 of the Third Age Gandalf set off to the Undying Lands with Bilbo, Frodo, Elrond, Galadriel and his beloved horse Shadowfax.

Bilbo Baggins (Elf Friend, Ring Bearer, and Thief given to him by Smaug and by Gollum) was born on September 22nd 2890 of the Third Age to Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took. Bilbo lived in Bag End, a house in the Shire. The long ago the Dwarves needed someone to take in the name of ‘Burglar’, someone who could get around quietly and unnoticed. They needed help reclaiming the land of their ancestors in the Lonely Mountains. Gandalf recommended Bilbo for this task. At first it was hard to convince him to go but Bilbo’s curiosity got the best of him and he agreed to go with. During the journey the company was attacked by Goblins and would have been eaten but Gandalf, using magic, drove them away. During this distraction Bilbo got separated from his companions and wandered into the Caves of the Misty Mountains. Here he found a ring and innocently thinking nothing of it put the ring in his pocket. Bilbo then ran into the creature Gollum and foolishly introduced himself. Gollum had ever intention in eating Bilbo but agreed to a game of riddles. If Bilbo were to win Gollum would have to show him the way out of the caves but if Bilbo were to lose Gollum would eat Bilbo. Bilbo had asked Gollum “What do I have in my pocket?” and after three guesses Gollum had gotten it wrong. Bilbo then discovered that even though Gollum had lost he wasn’t giving up his meal. Bilbo tried to run, he tripped and the ring slipped on his finger and Gollum ran right past him. Bilbo eventually found his way out of the caves, and back to the safety of the company of Dwarves. Bilbo wound up in the cave of a giant spider named Shelob; he fought her off using his sword which in turn he named ‘Sting’. After defeating Smaug Bilbo returned home to Bag End with many riches. Bilbo adopted his younger cousin Frodo. He had shared the same birthday with Frodo a date of September 22nd. On Bilbo’s 111th birthday and Frodo’s 33rd a grand party was given and when Bilbo was asked to give a speech he gave his fellow hobbits one final Farwell. Bilbo put on the Ring and vanished right in front of the guest that were in attendance. Bilbo then returned to Bag End where his things were packed and ready to go. Gadalf met with Bilbo before his departure persuading him to leave behind his magical ring. Bilbo then left his ring and Bag End to Frodo and left for Rivendell to live with the Elves. Bilbo considered himself a writer, in Rivendell he finished the writings in the Red Book he also wrote several songs and poems. Bilbo sailed over the sea with Frodo, Elrond, Gandalf and Galadriel at the age of 131; he was the oldest living hobbit in recorded history.

Eowyn (Lady of Ithilien, White Lady of Rohan, Dernhelm, and Shieldmaiden of Rohan) was born 2995 of the Third Age to Eomund (her father) and Theodwyn (her mother). She had one sibling, a brother, Eomer. Her mother was the sister to King Theoden. Eowyn’s father died when she was real young and her mother died from grief soon after. Théoden took in Eowyn and her older brother Eomer and tried to raise them as his own. Growing up Eowyn taught herself to ride and to use a sword, but was always frustrated that she couldn’t fight because she was a woman. Grima fancied Eowyn but she wanted nothing to so with him, Grima was promised Eowyn as a reward by Saruman if he spied on Rohan for him. In 3019 of the Third Age Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and Gandalf arrived in Edoras and Gandalf healed King Théoden of the evil he was put under by Grima. Eowyn at the time had thought she had fallen in love with Aragorn an was grief stricken when he decided to take the Paths of the Dead, she thought for sure that he would never return. This coupled with frustration brought her to the decision to disguise herself as Dernhelm and ride with the Rohirrim to the Battle of Pelennor Fields. She brought Merry along with her realizing his frustration as well. When Théoden was mortally wounded by the Witch King Angmar she stood by his side as others fled. Eowyn with help from Merry fulfilled an ancient prophecy that no ‘man’ could kill the Witch King, she did exactly that, she was indeed no ‘man’. Eowyn was taken to the House of Healing after she had fallen ill from the black breath. There she met Faramir and spent most of her time in recovery with him. Eowyn soon fell in love with Faramir. Eowyn married Faramir in the year 3019 of the Third Age. She had one son whom they named Elboron. Faramir remained Steward of Gondor and Prince of Ithilien making Eowyn the Lady of Ithilien. There they lived happily. There isn’t any record of her death.

Elrond (Elrond Half Elven, Master or Lord Elrond) was born in 543 of the First Age to Earendil (his father) and Elwing (his mother). Eldons had one sibling, a brother, Elros. Elrond was that of the Peredhil as well as his brother and was given the choice to be Human or Elf. Elrond chose to live his life as an Elf; his brother chose otherwise wandering the short roads of mortality. Elrond stayed in Lindon with Gil-Galad, the High King of the Noldor, until he was sent to Eregion in the year 1695 of the Second Age. After Eregion fell Elrond fled to and founded Imladris (Rivendell). The Last Alliance between Men and Elves were formed in the year 2430 of the Second Age. Before they went to battle Gil-Galad made Elrond his herald and gave to Elrond one of the three Elven Rings, the Ring Vilya. After Isildur cut the Ring from the hand of the enemy Elrond tried pleading with him to destroy the ring but Isildur didn’t turning his back one this one chance to destroy pure evil for good. Elrond met and married Celebrain daughter of Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel of Lothlorien in the year 100 of the Third Age. She gave to him three children, two sons, Elladan and Elrohir and one daughter, Arwen. Celebrain was attacked by Orc while traveling through the Misty Mountains but was rescued by her sons and healed. She grew bored with Middle Earth and sailed across the sea to the Undying Lands. Aragorn, a child he had taken into his care, had fallen in love with his daughter Arwen. Elrond refused to allow their joining until Aragorn reclaimed his rightful place as King of Gondor. In 3018 of the Third Age Frodo and his companions arrived in Rivendell with the One Ring. There in Rivendell the Council of Elrond was held, the fate of the One Ring was decided and the Fellowship of the Ring was formed. Though he didn’t fight, Elrond assisted in the Battle of Hornburg (Helm’s Deep). After the War of the Ring Elrond permitted his daughter to marry Aragorn for he had finally accepted his place as King of Gondor. At the end of the Third Age Elrond as well as Frodo, Bilbo, Galadriel and Gandalf sailed by sea to the Undying Lands.

Arwen Undomiel (Evenstar, Lady of Imladris, Undomiel) was born in 241 of the Third Age to Elrond (father) and Celebrain (mother, daughter of Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn of Lothlorien). She had two siblings, brothers, Elladan and Elrohir. Arwen lived in both Lothlorien with her grandparents and in Rivendell with her father. The Elves called her “Evenstar”. Arwen was a Peredhil, a Half Elven, being a Peredhil meant she was given a choice to be one of the Elves who were granted immortality, she was also given the choice to be human and lead o life of mortality. She had chosen to be an Elf up until she met and fell in love with Aragorn. She chose a mortal life when she pledged her love for him on the Hill of Cerin Amroth in Lothlorien. Her father, Elrond, forbade this love until Aragorn took his rightful place as King of Gondor. After the War of the Ring Aragorn was officially crowned king and Lord Elrond finally gave Arwen his blessing to marry him. They were married in 3019 of the Third Age, right after the war. Arwen had one son whom they named Eldarion, she also had several daughters. After the death of her husband Arwen traveled to Lothlorien were she would lay herself to rest on top of the Hill of Cerin Amroth, the place she had first devoted herself and her love to Aragorn.

Galadriel (Alatariel, Lady of Lorien, Lady of the Wood, Lady of the Galadrim, the Sorceress of the Golden Wood, the Mistress of Magic, Queen Galadriel) was born in 1362of the First Age to Finarfin (her father) and Earwen (her mother). She had four siblings, Finrod, Orodreth, Angrod and Aegnor. Galadriel was the granddaughter to the King of the Noldor Elves, Finwe. Galadriel was the only woman to play a part in the rebellion of the Noldor when Feanor’s Silmarils where stolen. Galadriel was eager to travel to Middle Earth where she stayed with her brother Finrod. After he moved Galadriel went to Doriath. There she met and fell in love with Celeborn. After Doriath was attacked they fled and founded Lothlorien. Galadriel had one child, a daughter whom they named Celebrain. Galadriel was given one of the three Elven Rings of Power, Nenya, the Ring of Water and with it she protected her people and her land. In early 3019 of the Third Age the fellowship wandered into her woods. Before their departure Galadriel gave each member of the fellowship a gift, each of them received an Elven cloak clasped together by e broach in the form of a green leaf, each member then received a separate gift. To Frodo in particular she gave a Phial filled with the starlight of Earendil. Her husband Celeborn gave them three boats so they can travel by water. After the War of the Ring Galadriel and Celeborn went to Minas Tirith to attend their granddaughter Arwen’s wedding. In 3021 of the Third Age a ban was lifted, it was held upon Galadriel for being the only surviving leader of the Noldor Rebels; she was now permitted to sail to the Undying Lands. She traveled with Frodo, Bilbo, Elrond and Gandalf, Celeborn decided to stay behind only to join her some time later after he began to miss her.

Denethor (no aliases) was born in 2935 of the Third Age to Ecthelion (his father and first Steward of Gondor), his mother is unknown. Denethor’s father favored, at the time, a captain in his army named Thorongil, this made Denethor jealous. He had guessed right when he suspected that Thorongil was the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor and always thought that Thorongil and Gandalf were plotting to claim his place as King. Denethor married Finuilas in 2976 of the Third Age. She gave to him two sons whom they named Boromir and Faramir. Finduilas passed away when the boys were very young. Denethor favored his older son Boromir openly and was devastated upon hearing of his passing. Denethor greedily sent his other son Faramir on a fool’s mission to try and claim back the overrun city of Osgiliath. Faramir was then struck down by the Black Breathe. Believing that Faramir was not going to recover he ordered Faramir’s body be taken to the tombs where he and Faramir would burn as did the kings of the past. Denethor was consumed by depression, grief and fear and if it wasn’t for Pippin seeking out Gandalf Denethor would have murdered Faramir. Realizing what he had almost done in March 3019 of the Third Age Denethor took his own life. Faramir now becomes the third Steward of Gondor.

Aliases: The White Hand, Saruman the White, Curunir, Curumo, Sharkey, Saruman of many colors. Date of Birth: Unknown. Race: Maia. Height: Rather tall, around 6 feet Date of Death: 3019 T.A. Alignment: Evil. Parents: None. Spouse: None. Date of Marriage: Unknown. Children: Unknown. Biography: Saruman came to Middle Earth as the Chief of the Istari, and was the head of the White Council. But for many years, Saruman concealed his secret desires for power and glory. He desired to have the One Ring, and spent many years building armies, in preparation for war. Saruman despised Gandalf, for I believe he knew who was the more powerful, and he knew he could never sway Gandalf to aid him in his evil plots. Saruman was greatly learned in the lore of the rings, and Sauron's history. He knew that Gandalf knew where the ring lay hidden, and it frustrated him that he could not get the information out of him. Saruman's chief power was his voice, to a unaware listener, it sounded sweeter than elvish singing, and he could persuade nearly anyone to do his bidding. In 2953, Saruman took the tower of Orthanc for his fortress, here he began to build his evil armies, and it was his own forces which did damage to Fangorn Forest, and caused his downfall. About 3000 TA, Saruman used the palantir of Orthanc, and was trapped by Sauron, after which, though he thought himself to be free, he was controlled by the Dark Tower. In the year 3010, he sent his servant, Grima, to Theoden. Grima managed to wither Theoden into an early dotage, until he was revived by Gandalf in 3019. Saruman brought about his own destruction by not minding what his armies did to the Fangorn Forest, and forgetting about the Ents. During the War of the Ring, the Ents took revenge upon Isengard, and held Saruman captive in his own fortress, until the king was recrowned, then Treebeard, thinking Saruman was now harmless, allowed him to surrender the keys of Orthanc and flee. Saruman had long had secret dealings in the Shire, and headed there almost immediately, and set to work his last evil plot. Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry deeply regretted tarrying on the way home once they got there. They found walls, and machines, and gates, and rules. All things that were never found in the Shire when they departed. They soon got roused the spirits of the unhappy hobbits, and caused quite an uprising, and caused all the ruffians to flee. Without his henchmen, Saruman didn't have a leg to stand on, and was ready to depart the Shire; but not without one last strike. Saruman attempted to stab Frodo with a concealed dagger, which just glanced off Frodo's armor. Frodo was still willing to let him leave unharmed, but Saruman's poor, long tortured servant, Grima, had different ideas. Grima sprang on Saruman and sliced his throat, and was struck dead by the surrounding hobbit archers. Saruman's spirit rose from his body like smoke from a fire, looked toward the West, wavered, and dissapeared with the wind.