Return of the Kaiju
This giant spider, dwelling in the pass of Cirith Ungol, nearly devoured Frodo before Sam fought her off.
Who is Shelob?
Samwise Gamgee longed to cook these root vegetables properly, “boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew.”
What are potatoes?
Once bitter enemies, these two warriors became inseparable friends during the War of the Ring.
Who are Legolas and Gimli?
Once known as Curunír, this White Wizard turned traitor and sought the One Ring for himself.
Who is Saruman?
This dark power, once named Melkor, was the first Dark Lord of Middle-earth.
Who is Morgoth?
Deep beneath Moria, Gandalf fought this fiery demon of shadow and flame.
What is the Balrog
Durin's Bane
Galadriel gave the Fellowship this Elvish snack, said to keep a traveler on their feet for an entire day with a single bite.
What is lembas bread?
This Elf ruled Lothlórien and gave the Fellowship gifts, including a strand of her hair.
Who is Galadriel?
This Brown Wizard loved the wild things of Middle-earth and spoke with birds and beasts.
Who is Radagast?
Crafted by Fëanor, these three jewels contained the unmarred light of the Two Trees of Valinor.
What are the Silmarils?
In The Hobbit, this dragon of the Lonely Mountain was slain by Bard the Bowman with a black arrow.
Who is Smaug?
This drink from Fangorn Forest made Merry and Pippin taller after their time with Treebeard.
What is Ent-draught?
This Elvenking of the Woodland Realm ruled from the halls of Mirkwood and was father to Legolas.
Who is Thranduil aka Elf Daddy?
Though they appeared as old Men, the five Wizards of Middle-earth were actually lesser Ainur of this order, the same kind of beings as Sauron.
What are the Maiar?
This tragic event, the first time Elves slew Elves, occurred when Fëanor and his sons attacked the Teleri to seize their ships.
What is the Kinslaying at Alqualondë?
This monstrous spider-spirit devoured the light of the Two Trees of Valinor
Who is Ungoliant?
When Thorin’s Company stayed with Beorn, they found his table full of bread, mead, and sweets—but none of this.
What is meat?
This tragic event occurred when Dwarves killed King Thingol over a prized treasure, ending their friendship with the Elves of Doriath.
What is the Sack of Doriath?
Gandalf, Saruman, Radagast, and the two Blue Wizards were members of this order sent by the Valar to oppose Sauron.
What is the Istari?
This hidden island off the western shores of Beleriand was raised from the sea by Ulmo as a refuge for Elves, and later became the seat of King Turgon.
What is Gondolin?
This dragon, said to be the largest in all of Middle-earth, was slain during the War of Wrath.
Who is Ancalagon the Black?
This famous feast in The Silmarillion brought together the Elves of Beleriand in a rare moment of unity, before the wars against Morgoth tore them apart.
What is the Feast of Reuniting (the Mereth Aderthad)?
Known as the Dark Elf, he forged the black sword Anglachel, fathered Maeglin with Aredhel, and was executed in Gondolin for murder.
Who is Eöl?
In Valinor before coming to Middle-earth, Gandalf was known by this name.
Who is Olórin?
This giant hound of Valinor could speak three times in his life and helped Beren and Lúthien on their quest.
Who is Huan?