The Lord of the Rings

🏠 The Lord of the Rings wiki home The Lord of the Rings is an epic high-fantasy saga created by J.R.R. Tolkien, detailing the struggle of Middle-earth against the dark lord Sauron. Open the wiki → Aragorn Aragorn, also known as Strider, is the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor and a pivotal leader in the War of the Ring. Arnor Arnor was the northern kingdom of the Dúnedain in Middle-earth, founded by Elendil following the downfall of Númenor. Bag End Bag End is a luxurious hobbit-hole located in Hobbiton that serves as the ancestral home of the Baggins family and the starting point for several… Bard the Bowman Bard the Bowman was a skilled archer and the captain of the guard in Lake-town who became a national hero after slaying the dragon Smaug. Battle of the Five Armies The Battle of the Five Armies was a pivotal conflict fought at the Lonely Mountain that saw the forces of Men, Elves, and Dwarves unite against an… Bilbo Baggins Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit of the Shire who became the first person in Middle-earth to voluntarily relinquish the One Ring. Celeborn Celeborn is a noble Elf of the Sindar, the Lord of Lothlorien and the husband of Galadriel. Elendil Elendil was the last High King of Arnor and Gondor who led the Dúnedain in the Last Alliance against Sauron. Elrond Elrond Half-elven is the Lord of Rivendell and a pivotal leader who played a crucial role in the defeat of Sauron during the Third Age of… First Age The First Age was the foundational era of Middle-earth history, defined by the long conflict between the Elves and the Dark Lord Morgoth over the… Frodo Baggins Frodo Baggins is a hobbit of the Shire who served as the primary Ring-bearer tasked with destroying the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. Galadriel Galadriel is one of the most powerful and ancient Elves in Middle-earth, serving as the Lady of Lothlorien and a key guardian against the influence… Gandalf Gandalf is a powerful wizard and one of the Istari sent to Middle-earth to guide the free peoples in the struggle against the Dark Lord Sauron. Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey is a powerful wizard and a member of the Istari who serves as a primary guide and mentor to the Fellowship of the Ring in their… Gandalf the White Gandalf the White is the resurrected form of the wizard Gandalf the Grey, sent back to Middle-earth by Eru Iluvatar to lead the forces of the West… Gimli Gimli is a formidable dwarf warrior and a key member of the Fellowship of the Ring who plays a vital role in the War of the Ring. Grima Wormtongue Grima Wormtongue was the treacherous chief advisor to King Theoden of Rohan who secretly served the wizard Saruman the White. J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien was the philologist and author who created the legendarium of Middle-earth, serving as the primary architect of The Lord of the Rings. King Theoden King Theoden was the seventeenth King of Rohan who led his people during the War of the Ring, famously breaking the influence of Saruman before… Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf was a Sindarin Elf of the Woodland Realm and a prominent member of the Fellowship of the Ring who served as a skilled archer… Lonely Mountain The Lonely Mountain, also known as Erebor, is a significant peak in the north of Middle-earth that served as the ancestral kingdom of the Dwarves of… Meriadoc Brandybuck Meriadoc Brandybuck, often known as Merry, was a Hobbit of the Shire and a founding member of the Fellowship of the Ring who played a pivotal role… Mithrandir Mithrandir is the Sindarin name for the wizard known as Gandalf, used primarily by the Elves of Middle-earth to denote his role as a wanderer and… One Ring The One Ring is a powerful artifact forged by the Dark Lord Sauron to dominate the free peoples of Middle-earth. Oxford University Oxford University is the real-world academic institution where J.R.R. Tolkien served as a professor and developed the foundational concepts of his… Peregrin Took Peregrin Took, commonly known as Pippin, was a Hobbit of the Shire and a key member of the Fellowship of the Ring who played a significant role in… Rings of Power The Rings of Power are twenty magical artefacts forged by the Elven-smiths of Eregion under the deception of Sauron to control the leaders of… Rivendell Rivendell, also known as Imladris, is an Elven sanctuary established by Elrond in the valley of the Misty Mountains that serves as a vital refuge… Rosie Cotton Rosie Cotton was a hobbit of the Shire who became the wife of Samwise Gamgee and the matriarch of a large family in Hobbiton. Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee is a Hobbit of the Shire who serves as the loyal companion to Frodo Baggins during the quest to destroy the One Ring. Saruman Saruman the White was the leader of the Istari and the head of the White Council who ultimately succumbed to the corruption of the One Ring. Second Age The Second Age is a pivotal era in the history of Middle-earth, defined by the rise of Sauron, the forging of the Rings of Power, and the eventual… Shire The Shire is a peaceful, agrarian region in the north-west of Middle-earth primarily inhabited by Hobbits. Smaug Smaug the Golden was a powerful fire-drake of the Third Age who seized the Lonely Mountain and its vast hoard of treasure from the Dwarves of Erebor. The Hobbit The Hobbit is a fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien that serves as a prequel to The Lord of the Rings, detailing Bilbo Baggins' unexpected journey to… The Silmarillion The Silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by J.R.R. Tolkien that chronicles the history of Arda, from the creation of the world to the… There and Back Again There and Back Again is the title of the autobiographical memoir written by Bilbo Baggins detailing his unexpected journey to the Lonely Mountain. Thorin Oakenshield Thorin Oakenshield was the King under the Mountain and leader of the company of dwarves that sought to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from the dragon…