Middle-earth Geography
This dark realm, ruled by Sauron, is shielded on three sides by the Ash Mountains and the Mountains of Shadow.
What is Mordor?
This Hobbit of the Shire serves as Frodo Baggins' loyal gardener and steadfast companion.
Who is Samwise Gamgee?
Reforged from the shards of Narsil, this legendary sword's name translates to "Flame of the West."
What is Andúril?
Directed by Rob Reiner, this 1987 cult classic features Westley, Buttercup, and a quest for "twue wuv."
What is The Princess Bride?
This 1975 British comedy features coconut shells used as horse hooves, the Knights Who Say "Ni!", and a deadly rabbit guarding a cave.
What is Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
Known as the "Hidden Kingdom" of the Elves, this forest is ruled by Lord Celeborn and Lady Galadriel.
What is Lothlórien (or Lórien)?
This Prince of the Woodland Realm wields a bow with lethal precision throughout the quest.
Who is Legolas?
Bilbo Baggins gifts Frodo this glowing Elven dagger, as well as a coat of impenetrable Mithril mail.
What is Sting?
Based on C.S. Lewis's classic series, this 2005 film features four siblings discovering a magical world inside an old wardrobe.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe?
Adapted into a hit Netflix series, Bernard Cornwell's historical novel series The Saxon Stories follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg and begins with this title.
What is The Last Kingdom?
Carved into the cliffs of the Valley of Imladris, this sanctuary is led by Elrond.
What is Rivendell?
Son of Gloin, this warrior represents the Dwarves in the Fellowship of the Ring.
Who is Gimli?
Saruman uses one of these ancient "seeing stones" to communicate directly with Sauron across Middle-earth.
What is a Palantír?
Directed by Ron Howard and based on a story by George Lucas, this 1988 film stars Warwick Davis as a Nelwyn sorcerer protecting a sacred baby.
What is Willow?
In this 2001 comedy, a theme park employee played by Martin Lawrence gets hit on the head and travels back in time to 14th-century England.
What is Black Knight?
This capital of Gondor, whose name means "Tower of Guard," was originally called Minas Anor.
What is Minas Tirith?
Known as Strider to the Rangers of the North, this heir of Isildur ultimately reclaims the throne of Gondor.
Who is Aragorn?
Gandalf wields Glamdring, a sword forged in this legendary, hidden First Age city of the Elves.
What is Gondolin?
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, this 1985 dark fantasy film features Tim Curry as Darkness, who seeks to eradicate light by killing unicorns.
What is Legend?
Directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel, this 2021 film is an adaptation of a famous 14th-century Arthurian poem involving a giant green adversary.
What is The Green Knight?
Formed by the rivers Entwash and Snowbourn, this ancient forest is home to Treebeard and the Ents.
What is Fangorn Forest?
This Steward's son from Gondor succumbs to the Ring's temptation before redeeming himself in battle.
Who is Boromir?
Galadriel presents Samwise Gamgee with a box of soil from her garden and a nut from this majestic silver-barked tree.
What is a Mallorn tree?
Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, this 1982 animatronic landmark follows Jen, a Gelfling on a quest to restore harmony to his world by healing a shattered gem.
What is The Dark Crystal?
Directed by Ridley Scott, this 2021 historical film starring Matt Damon and Adam Driver depicts France's last officially sanctioned trial by combat in 1386.
What is The Last Duel?