Creatures
This peaceful race of small, home-loving beings boasts names like Frodo, Sam, and Bilbo.
What are Hobbits?
This hidden refuge, ruled by Elrond Half-elven, provides sanctuary to the Fellowship of the Ring.
What is Rivendell?
Tolkien formed a close friendship with this fellow author and member of the Inklings, known for his Chronicles of Narnia series.
Who is C.S. Lewis?
"I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone."
Who is Arwen?
This malevolent entity was the master of Sauron and sought to corrupt and dominate Middle-earth long before the events of "The Lord of the Rings"
Who is Morgoth?
These immortal beings, renowned for their beauty and wisdom, include figures like Galadriel and Legolas.
Who are Elves?
This ancient forest, home to Treebeard and his kin, lies to the south of Rivendell.
What is Fangorn Forest?
Tolkien's academic expertise lay in this field, which involves the study of languages, particularly their historical development.
What is philology?
"The world is indeed full of peril, and in it, there are many dark places; but still, there is much that is fair, and though in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater."
Who is Haldir
This conflict marked the final defeat of Morgoth and the end of the First Age.
What is the War of Wrath?
Slow to anger but mighty in strength, they're led by the wise Treebeard
What are Ents?
This imposing fortress, Sauron's stronghold, stands as the heart of Mordor.
What is Barad-dûr?
The rolling hills and countryside of this region in England served as a major inspiration for Tolkien's depiction of the Shire.
What is the West Midlands?
"There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."
Who is Samwise Gamgee
These mystical trees, provided light to the land of Valinor before being destroyed.
What are the Two Trees of Valinor?
Once kings of men, these spectral servants of Sauron hunt for the One Ring.
What are Nazgûl?
This enchanted forest, ruled by Galadriel and Celeborn, is known for its silver trees and mystical power.
What is Lothlórien?
Tolkien's wife, Edith, served as the inspiration for this character, the beloved elf princess of the Silvan Elves.
Who is Lúthien Tinúviel?
"Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."
Who is Gandalf the Grey
These mystical seeing-stones were used for communication and scrying across great distances.
What are the Palantíri?
This monstrous spider, dwelling in the dark depths of Mirkwood and Shelob's Lair, serves as a formidable adversary
What is Shelob?
This barren and inhospitable land lies to the north of Gondor and was once the heart of the kingdom of Angmar.
What is the Dead Marshes?
Tolkien's constructed languages were influenced by this real-world language family.
What is Germanic branch?
"The road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began."
Who is Bilbo Baggins
This unfortunate creature, once a hobbit named Smeagol, was corrupted by the One Ring and played a pivotal role in its destruction.
Who is Gollum?