CHARACTERS

Born in Valinor during the Years of the Trees, the mighty Noldorin princess wielded one of the three Elven rings, ruled the golden woods of Lothlórien, and stood as the last of the Exiles in Middle-earth. Her power rivaled that of Sauron himself, yet she rejected the One Ring's temptation, diminished willingly, and sailed West as one of the most legendary Eldar to ever walk beneath the stars.

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.

Deep within the halls of the Lonely Mountain, a fire-drake from the North made his lair amidst mountains of gold and precious gems. With scales like iron shields, teeth like swords, and claws like spears, this mighty dragon terrorized the dwarves of Erebor and the men of Dale, becoming the greatest and most powerful dragon of the Third Age. His very name struck fear into the hearts of all who heard it, and his legacy would forever change the fate of Middle-earth.

The greatest of all Elven maidens, daughter of a Maia and an Elven king, danced beneath the ancient trees of Middle-earth and sang with such power that she could shake the very foundations of Angband. For the love of a mortal man, she challenged the Dark Lord Morgoth himself, stole a Silmaril from his iron crown, and ultimately chose mortality over her immortal life – becoming the only Elf in history to truly escape the bounds of fate.

The greatest craftsman of the Eldar ever to live, this legendary High Prince of the Noldor created the three most precious jewels in existence, led the first rebellion against the Valar, and sparked events that would shape the destiny of Middle-earth for ages to come. His unmatched skills in metallurgy, linguistics, and gemcraft were rivaled only by his pride, which ultimately led to an oath that would doom his people and forever change the fate of Arda.

A mortal man's impossible love for an immortal Elven princess led to one of the greatest adventures of the First Age. Armed with only courage and determination, this hero infiltrated the fortress of Morgoth himself, faced werewolves and dark powers, and achieved what no being had done before - stealing a holy Silmaril from the Dark Lord's iron crown. His legendary quest, sparked by love for Lúthien Tinúviel, would forever change the fate of Elves, Men, and all of Middle-earth.

A legendary dwarf-king in exile led thirteen companions through Middle-earth's dangers, facing dragons, orcs, and elves in his passionate mission to reclaim the lost kingdom of Erebor. From the halls of the Blue Mountains to the slopes of the Lonely Mountain, this heir of Durin's Folk wielded an oaken branch as a shield and carried the weight of his people's hopes, determined to restore the greatest dwarf realm in the northern world.

Half-elven mariner who sailed the Great Sea with the Silmaril upon his brow, pleaded before the Valar in Valinor, and now guides his ship Vingilot through the night sky as the Evening Star, bearing the light of hope for all peoples of Middle-earth.

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.

A cursed warrior of the First Age, son of Húrin, wielder of the black sword Gurthang, and slayer of Glaurung the dragon, walked a path stained with tragedy. From the halls of Doriath to the forests of Brethil, his tale of pride, mistaken identity, and unwitting doom stands as the darkest chapter in the chronicles of Beleriand. Despite his might and noble birth, Morgoth's curse followed him like a shadow, leading to choices that would forever echo in the songs of both Elves and Men.

Deep in the darkness of Khazad-dûm, beneath the Misty Mountains, an ancient demon of the Elder Days lurked in shadow. This fearsome Balrog, a fire-spirit of Morgoth's armies, brought doom to the greatest Dwarven kingdom of Middle-earth, slaying King Durin VI and driving the Dwarves from their ancestral halls of Moria. For a thousand years, it ruled the blackness beneath the mountains, until its fateful confrontation with Gandalf the Grey upon the Bridge of Khazad-dûm.

Known to Elves as Mithrandir and to Men as the Grey Pilgrim, this ancient Maia spirit crossed the Great Sea from Valinor to become Middle-earth's most beloved wizard. Wielding staff and sword, ring of fire and infinite wisdom, he guided hobbits, counseled kings, and faced a Balrog in the depths of Moria, only to return as Gandalf the White when Middle-earth needed him most. Behind his long beard and weathered hat lies one of the Valar's most powerful emissaries - a guardian who chose gentle guidance over domination, and wisdom over force.

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.