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The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 |
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The Fellowship of the Ring 2001 |
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The Fellowship of the Ring 2001Gil-galad, the High Elven King, and Elendil, High King of Men, led a great army into Mordor and there defeated Sauron's forces. But Gil-galad and Elendil were slain by Sauron, who was himself defeated by Elendil's son Isildur, who used his father's broken sword to cut the One Ring from Sauron's finger. In the aftermath, Isildur refused the destroy the One Ring, which was lost after Isildur was slain by Orcs. The Ring lay hidden for thousands of years until it was found by Deagol the Hobbit, whose cousin Smeagol killed him and took the Ring. Hundreds of years later, the Ring left Smeagol and was found by Bilbo Baggins, who took it back to his home in the Shire... Gandalf the Grey arrives at Hobbiton in the Shire to help celebrate the joint 111st birthday of Bilbo Baggins and his nephew Frodo, who turns 33 and comes of age. Many Hobbits from throughout the Shire attend the Party, at which Bilbo announces that he is leaving forever. He vanishes suddenly and returns secretly to his home, Bag End, where he meets with Gandalf. Gandalf persuades Bilbo to leave the Ring to Frodo, and Bilbo then happily leaves the Shire, unnoticed by the Hobbits. Gandalf warns Frodo not to use the Ring, but to keep it hidden. The wizard then leaves Frodo and rides to Minas Tirith to search for clues to the Ring's nature. In time he discovers that the Ring is indeed Sauron's Ring, and that Sauron knows the Ring has been found. Gandalf returns to the Shire and advises Frodo to leave at once. He sends Sam, Frodo's faithful servant, with Frodo. They are to seek out Rivendell. Gandalf leaves them once again to consult with Saruman, the head of the wizards. Frodo and Sam meet Frodo's cousins Merry and Pippin on the way. The four hobbits travel together, barely avoiding capture by mysterious black riders who are searching the Shire for Baggins. The hobbits escape across the Brandywine river at Bucklberry Ferry and make their way from there to the village of Bree, which lies east of the Shire. In Bree, the hobbits meet Aragorn, a Ranger who is not well-known or much trusted by the men of Bree. Aragorn warns the hobbits that the Nagzul are seeking Frodo and the Ring. The Nazgul enter the village at night and attempt to take the Ring but are fooled by a ruse Aragorn devises. In the morning, Aragorn leads the hobbits into the wilderness on a journey to Rivendell. Gandalf meets with Saruman, who betrays Gandalf and reveals that he is secretly in league with Gandalf. Saruman imprisons Gandalf at the top of his great tower, Isengard. But Gandalf summons a great eagle, Gwaihir the Windlord, who comes and rescures Gandalf. Gandalf goes to Rohan, where he procures a horse, Shadowfax, chief of the Mearas, the royal horses of Rohan. Gandalf rides north to help Frodo. Saruman, in the meantime, is ordered by Sauron to create an army "worthy of Mordor". Saruman uses his great power to create the Uruk-hai, superior orcs who serve only him. Several days later, Aragorn and the hobbits see a lightning storm in the distance. They are heading toward Weathertop, an ancient hill where Aragorn hopes to meet Gandalf and get a clear view of the great road that passes through Eriador. When they reach Weathertop they do not find Gandalf, but Aragorn provides the hobbits with swords and advises them to stay close to camp. The Nazgul attack the camp and though Aragorn helps to drive them off, the Lord of the Nazgul wounds Frodo. Aragorn leads the hobbits toward Rivendell. Along the way, they are intercepted by Arwen, an Elven princess who is Aragorn's beloved. She helps take Frodo the rest of the way to Rivendell but is closely pursued by the Nazgul. The Nazgul are only stopped when they try to cross the river Bruinen into Rivendell itself. Elrond heals Frodo and convenes a great council. Representatives of Elves, Dwarves, and the Men of the North as well as one man, Boromir, from the ancient realm of Gondor come to Rivendell to discuss the Ring. At the council, Boromir advises that the Ring be used to fight Sauron. Aragorn tells him this is impossible. Gimli, a Dwarf, attempts to destroy the Ring but fails. Elrond tells the council that the Ring can only be destroyed in the land where it was made, Mordor. Frodo reluctantly agrees to take the Ring there. Elrond appoints eight companions from among Elves, Men, Dwarves, and Hobbits to help him. Led by Gandalf, the nine walkers of the Fellowship of the Ring set out from Rivendell and head south. They attempt to cross the Misty Mountains but are driven back by a great snow storm. Gandalf then leads them to the ancient Dwarf realm of Moria, where it is hoped that Gimli's cousin Balin will help them. But upon entering Moria, the Fellowship discover that the Dwarf colony has been overrun by Orcs. Attempting the passage of Moria in secret, the Fellowship nearly make their way to the eastern side of the mountains, but perhaps because of Pippin's foolishness they are discovered by Orcs. The small company fight their way to the great hall near the eastern gate, but there they are stopped by a great Orc army and a Balrog, and ancient terror which once served the first Dark Lord, Morgoth. Gandalf allows the Fellowship to cross a single bridge and then he confronts the Balrog. The wizard and Balrog duel and destroy the bridge, falling into the chasm below. Aragorn then takes command of the company and they flee Moria. They come to the woodlands of Lothlorien, a mysterious Elven land. The wood-elves take the company prisoner and lead them to Celeborn and Galadriel, who welcome them to Lothlorien. Galadriel tests Frodo, who in turn offers the Ring to her. Galadriel passes the test and realizes that -- if the quest succeeds -- she will be free to return to the Uttermost West when the world is safe again. The Fellowship leave Lothlorian and take Elven boats down the great river Anduin. Aragorn cannot decide what to do, and as the days pass quickly he becomes more frustrated. In the end, the Fellowship stop at Parth Galen, and there Boromir attempts to seize the Ring from Frodo. Frodo flees across the Anduin, taking only Sam with him. The Uruk-hai, sent out by Saruman to capture the Ring, attack the company and seize Merry and Pippin. Boromir is mortally wounded while trying to save them.
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