THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

In the epic saga of the War of the Ring, one hobbit stands out not for his power, but for his unbreakable spirit. Samwise Gamgee, a simple gardener from the Shire, became the truest of heroes. He was Frodo Baggins's loyal companion on the perilous quest to destroy the One Ring. Facing giant spiders, treacherous paths, and the dark land of Mordor, Sam's courage never failed. He even briefly became a Ring-bearer himself, resisting its dark promises. His friendship and determination were the real magic that helped carry Frodo up the slopes of Mount Doom. Without Sam, the Fellowship of the Ring would have failed, and Middle-earth would have fallen into darkness. His story is a powerful reminder that even the smallest person can change the course of the future through love and bravery.

Once the proud head of the Istari, Saruman the White was a wizard of unmatched learning whose curiosity for power and craft led him into darkness. Tempted by the Palantír and the lure of the One Ring, he turned from counsel to ambition, trading robes for industry at Isengard and Orthanc for a plan to dominate Middle-earth. He raised Uruk-hai, cut down ancient trees, whispered through Gríma Wormtongue to betray Rohan, and faced the wrath of Ents and the counsel of Gandalf. It is a tale of pride, corruption, hubris, and how even wisdom can be bent into ruin.

From trusted servant of the Valar to Middle-earth's most feared tyrant, this fallen Maia forged the One Ring, corrupted kingdoms, and nearly conquered all lands from his dark tower of Barad-dûr. Though defeated in the War of the Last Alliance and again in the Third Age, his malevolent influence persisted across millennia, making him the greatest threat to ever shadow the free peoples of Arda.

Nestled in the northwest of Middle-earth lies a peaceful realm of rolling hills, cozy hobbit-holes, and lush farmlands. This green country, where hobbits tend their gardens, enjoy multiple meals, and live their quiet lives, has spawned some of the greatest heroes in all of Middle-earth. From Bag End to Brandywine Bridge, from the Party Tree to the Green Dragon Inn, this pastoral paradise of thatched roofs and round doors represents everything that the free peoples fought to protect during the Third Age.

From the halls of Gondolin to the darkness of Shelob's lair, this ancient Elven dagger-turned-sword has saved its hobbit wielders countless times. With its blue glow warning of approaching orcs and its deadly effectiveness against the spiders of Mirkwood, this legendary blade proved that even the smallest weapon could change the fate of Middle-earth.

Forged by Celebrimbor in the Second Age, three mighty rings of power were bestowed upon the wisest of the Elves: the Ring of Air, wrought in sapphire; the Ring of Water, crafted in adamant; and the Ring of Fire, set with a ruby. Untouched by Sauron's corruption, these powerful artifacts preserved the beauty of the Elven realms, maintaining havens of ancient wisdom and enchantment in Middle-earth while the darkness grew.

Deep in the Old Forest, between the Shire and the Barrow-downs, dwells a mysterious being who sings in rhyme and dances in bright boots. Neither elf nor man, immune to the One Ring's corruption, and older than the first raindrop in Middle-earth, this merry master commands nature itself with joyful songs. With his beloved Goldberry, the River-woman's daughter, he tends to his realm where dark trees bow and evil creatures flee at the sound of his voice. Even the mighty Wizards and Elven-lords cannot fully comprehend his true nature and ancient origins.