Characters
The son of Arathorn who goes by the name Strider
Aragorn
A region inhabited by Hobbits, where they have become quite sheltered
The Shire
"You cannot pass!"
Gandalf
Gandalf is known for this party trick, which Sam later writes a song about
Fireworks
Elrond did not plan on these two Hobbits joining the Fellowship, but allowed them to carry on alongside Frodo
Merry and Pippin
"He is."
Tom Bombadil
Multicultural village where Men and Hobbits live together; home to The Prancing Pony
Bree
“I am not made for perilous quests. I wish I had never seen the Ring!"
Frodo
Elves
Though the history of their people is one of strife, these two characters slowly become friends and gain respect for each other
Legolas and Gimli
Akin to Mother Nature, this character is described as the Daughter of the River
Goldberry
Elven outpost in the Misty Mountains established by Elrond
Rivendell (Imladris)
"You let them out again, Old Man Willow! What be you a-thinking of? You should not be waking. Eat earth! Dig deep! Drink water! Go to sleep!"
Tom Bombadil
This character escaped from the elves and revealed the One Ring's whereabouts to Sauron
Gollum (Sméagol)
Bilbo gifts Frodo these two items before he sets off on his journey once again
Sting and the coat of mithril
This short barkeep owns The Prancing Pony and has a terrible memory
Barley Butterbur
Balin failed to reclaim this Dwarvish mansion where the Balrog of Morgoth lurks
Moria (Khazad-dûm)
"But you can’t leave poor old Bill behind in this forsaken place, Mr. Gandalf! I won’t have it, and that’s flat. After he has come so far and all!"
Sam
Frodo fears it is the end for him and his friends and when they are captured by these vile foes.
Barrow-wights
These two "mirrors" of water appear in Book Two: one of great importance to the Dwarves, and another, to the Elves.
Mirrormere and the Mirror of Lothlórien
After Bilbo's departs and names Frodo as his heir, this Hobbit is not satisfied with the silver spoons left to her
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Sam describes this beautiful Elvish kingdom as being "inside of a song"
Lothlórien
The further you go, the less easy will it be to withdraw; yet no oath or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road.’
Elrond
This hobbit stays behind at Crickhollow and rings the bells of the Shire when the Riders arrive
Fatty Bolger
Gandalf's sword is named _________, while Aragorn's is named __________.
Glamdriel; Andúril