FOURTH AGE

The Anduin cuts a silver line through Middle‑earth, rising in the Misty Mountains and flowing south past Mirkwood, the golden woods of Lórien, the Emyn Muil and the great falls of Rauros before reaching the Bay of Belfalas. It is a living highway and boundary—carrying boats and armies, shaping borders between Rhovanion and Gondor, and hosting some of the legendarium's darkest and most decisive moments: Isildur’s doom at the Gladden Fields, the loss of the One Ring and Déagol’s fateful find that set Gollum wandering, and the Fellowship’s river journey past the Argonath to the breaking at Rauros. More than a map feature, the Anduin is a source of trade, travel, danger, and deep history that links mountain, forest, and sea across Tolkien's world.

From the shadows of the wild emerged a mysterious ranger called Strider, heir to the throne of Gondor and wielder of the reforged sword Andúril. This descendant of Isildur, raised in the ethereal realm of Rivendell, united the Dúnedain, fought alongside the Fellowship, commanded the Army of the Dead, and ultimately claimed his destiny as King Elessar of the Reunited Kingdom, ushering in the Fourth Age of Middle-earth alongside his Elven queen Arwen Undómiel.

Before there were Hobbits in the Shire or rings of power, there was a great song. This was the Music of the Ainur, a divine chorus that sang the world into existence. At the heart of this creation was Arda, the Earth, a realm made for Elves and Men. From the shining Undying Lands of Valinor in the west to the sprawling lands of Middle-earth in the east, Arda's history is filled with epic tales. Mighty gods called the Valar shaped its continents and seas. Legendary heroes fought against the dark lord Morgoth and his servant Sauron. Great kingdoms rose and fell across Beleriand, Númenor, and later, Gondor and Arnor. This is the stage for every story J.R.R. Tolkien ever told, a world rich with magic, history, and adventure waiting to be discovered.

Standing proud between the Misty Mountains and the Great Sea, the realm of the White Tower rose from Númenórean nobility to become Middle-earth's mightiest kingdom of Men. From the gleaming walls of Minas Tirith to the ancient ruins of Osgiliath, this land of stone and memory served as the final shield against Mordor's darkness. Through the reigns of Stewards and Kings, from Elendil's founding to Aragorn's restoration, the story of the South-kingdom shaped the fate of all Free Peoples in the Third Age.

From humble hobbits to mighty wizards, from the peaceful Shire to the fires of Mount Doom, an epic tale of friendship, courage, and sacrifice has captured imaginations for over half a century. This sweeping fantasy saga birthed an entire genre, creating a richly detailed world of elves, dwarves, and men united against darkness. Through its pages, generations have discovered profound truths about power, corruption, hope, and the triumph of the smallest hearts in the face of overwhelming evil.

From the rolling hills of the Shire to the dark depths of Mordor, a richly crafted realm of elves, dwarves, hobbits, and men awaits. This mythical world of ancient forests, mighty kingdoms, and powerful magic rings has shaped fantasy literature and captured imaginations across generations. Through epic quests, legendary battles, and tales of friendship conquering darkness, this timeless universe continues to enchant new audiences and inspire countless stories.

Once a verdant realm known as Greenwood the Great, this vast ancient forest fell under shadow's grip, becoming a perilous maze of twisted trees, giant spiders, and dark sorcery. Home to Wood-elves and their Elvenking Thranduil, yet haunted by the evil presence of Dol Guldur, this shadowy woodland stands as one of Middle-earth's most treacherous and enchanting territories, where darkness and beauty dance an eternal waltz beneath its tangled canopy.

Hobbits and heroes unite in an epic conclusion where the fate of Middle-earth hangs by a thread. As armies clash at the gates of Minas Tirith, two small halflings journey into the heart of darkness itself. Aragorn claims his destiny, Gandalf rallies the forces of good, and Sam proves that even the smallest gardener can help save the world. From the fields of Pelennor to the fires of Mount Doom, courage, friendship, and sacrifice illuminate the darkness in this legendary tale of hope against all odds.