Ainulindalë
The rebel Vala who became the first true Dark Lord, and the most powerful of the Ainur.
Who is Morgoth/Melkor?
Considered the ultimate weapon of the Enemy, this powerful artifact shapes the fates of all races of Middle-Earth during the Third Age.
What is the One Ring?
Glaurung was the first of these fire-breathing beasts bred by Morgoth.
What are dragons?
The decisive battlefield victory for the combined forces of Gondor and Rohan at the gates of Minas Tirith.
What was the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
A ranged weapon used to destroy the dragon Smaug, this arrow was used by Dwarves, and the Lords of Dale specifically.
What is a Black Arrow?
The supreme being of Eä, responsible for bringing all life into being.
Who is Eru Ilúvatar?
These powerful artifacts were created by Fëanor himself, enabling long-range communication.
What are the Palantíri?
Great demons who were former Maiar seduced and corrupted by Morgoth.
What are the Balrogs?
The largest battle of the Third Age, this tactical assault on the Black Gates distracted the visage of Sauron from Sam and Frodo.
What is the Battle of the Morannon?
A shortsword passed to Bilbo Baggins, it glows blue in the presence of Orcs.
What is Sting?
The great Jewels of Fëanor, these three gems are the subject of much of the conflict in the early days of Arda, strongly coveted by Morgoth.
What are the Silmarils?
The final ruling steward of Gondor, father of Boromir and Faramir, who was one of the users of the lost seeing-stones.
Who is Denethor II?
Some of the oldest creatures in the world, these were created by Yavanna to safeguard nature from the complete dominion of others.
What are the Ents?
This battle was fought by the forces of Isengard as the fighting Uruk-hai assaulted King Théoden at this said-to-be impenetrable fortress.
What is the Battle of the Hornburg?
The great Hammer of the Underworld, used by Angband in the First Age. Was also the name of the battering ram used in the Siege of Gondor
What is Grond?
The destroyer of the Two Trees of Valinor, this ally of Morgoth took the form of a giant spider.
Who is Ungoliant?
Slayer of the Witch-king of Angmar, this daughter of King Théoden rode into battle with the armies of Rohan.
Who is Éowyn?
These wolf-like creatures were enemies of the Woodmen of Western Mirkwood, forging an alliance with the Orcs of Goblin-town.
What are the Wargs?
The final battle in the Wars of Beleriand, Eönwë and Finarfin led a massive attack against the forces of Morgoth.
What is the War of Wrath?
The Sword of the West, reforged for the return of the king of Gondor from the shards of Narsil.
What is Andúril?
The Powers of Arda who lived in Aman, they entered Arda after creation. A component of the Ainur alongside the Maiar.
Who are the Valar?
The final battle of the Third Age, fought against Saruman to liberate the Shire.
What was the Battle of Bywater?
Used by the Haradrim, these large creatures were outfitted to move like mobile fortresses and siege weapons.
What are Mûmakil?
The Houses of Fëanor and of Fingolfin led a company of Noldorin to this infamous first fall of the Elves.
What was the Kinslaying at Alqualondë?
Used to breach the Deeping Wall, this weapon was never given a formal name but was given two names by Aragorn.
What is "Saruman's devilry" or what is "the fire of Orthanc"?