THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Forged in Eregion by Celebrimbor and corrupted by Sauron's influence, seven rings of power were gifted to the great Dwarf-lords of Middle-earth. While these magnificent artifacts enhanced their bearers' ability to create vast wealth and grand kingdoms, they also kindled an insatiable greed that would eventually contribute to their downfall. Though dragon-fire consumed some and the Dark Lord reclaimed others, these powerful rings' legacy endures in the grand halls and tragic histories of the dwarven realms.

Deep in the shadow-haunted passes near Mordor lurks an ancient evil: a giant spider-creature of insatiable hunger, whose poisonous sting and light-devouring presence have claimed countless victims. Born of Ungoliant's brood, this fearsome predator guards the secret paths to the Dark Lord's realm, weaving webs of terror in the tunnels of Cirith Ungol where even Sauron's orcs dare not venture.

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.

Deep in the shadowy depths of Mirkwood dwelt a powerful Sindarin lord, father of Legolas, whose halls of stone rivaled the grandeur of the dwarven kingdoms. This ancient ruler of the Woodland Realm, crowned with leaves and berries, wielded both diplomatic cunning and military might while protecting his people from the growing darkness of Middle-earth's Third Age.

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.

Far beyond the western seas of Middle-earth lies a sacred realm where the Valar dwell in eternal light, where the Two Trees once bloomed, and where the Elves found their true home in Valinor. This blessed realm of Aman, shielded from mortal lands, promises immortality and peace to those few chosen to walk its shores - from the High Elves who answered the divine summons to the rare mortal heroes granted passage across the Straight Road.

Standing proudly in the Citadel's courtyard of Minas Tirith, a sacred seedling descended from ancient Númenor grows as a living testament to the endurance of kings. This remarkable tree, with its silver bark and snow-white blossoms, serves as both a majestic symbol of royal authority and a beacon of hope for the realm of Men. Through withering times and moments of triumph, this descendant of Nimloth the Fair continues to mirror the fate of its guardians, the Stewards and Kings of the White City.