Another 20 Lord of the Rings Facts for Die Hard Tolkien Fans

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John Summers • Contributor
Dec 19, 2023 8:00 PM EST

Gather 'round, kin of Durin and folk of the Shire, for tales and truths from the very forge of Tolkien's mind await. Our love for "The Lord of the Rings" is as deep as the mines of Moria and as enduring as the undying lands of Valinor. This compilation of 30 lesser-known facts is a tribute to the epic that redefined fantasy, a chronicle that has nourished the roots of modern storytelling. From the intricate languages that whispered through the leaves of Lothlórien to the storied battles that shaped the fate of Middle-earth, each fact is a thread in the vast tapestry that is Tolkien's universe.

As you step into this realm of ancient myths and enduring legends, let the spirit of adventure fill your sails. Whether you're a wizard wise in the ways of the world or a hobbit with a heart full of curiosity, these secrets are yours to uncover, revealing the hidden corners and shadowed glens of a story that continues to echo through the ages.

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  • 01
    The three elven Rings of Power are named Vilya, Nenya and Narya. All of them gave the bearer the power to "ward off the decays of time and postpone the weariness of the world". Vilya, the Ring of Air, is kept by Elrond and has a sapphire encrusted. It originally belonged to Gil-galad, the last king of the High Elves, and passed to Elrond when Gil-galad died. Nenya, the Ring of Water, is kept by Galadriel and has an adamant encrusted. Originally belonged to Celebrimbor, the maker of the three, bu
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  • 02
    The Nazgûl cannot see the world of the living in broad daylight, they depend on their mounts (horses and fell beasts) to do so for them. Nonetheless, they can smell the blood of the living creatures and perceive the presence of their prey, as it casts a shadow upon their minds. In the darkness they can sense signs and forms that the living ones can't, that's the reason why they are more fearsome and dangerous at night.
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  • 03
    Gollum was captured by Aragorn about a year before the Council of Elrond. He brought Gollum to Thranduil, who imprisoned him in his dungeons. Legolas's task in the Council was to tell the news of Gollum's escape, which took place after a group of orcs attacked the guards that were watching over him one day in Mirkwood (they let him climb trees under supervision from time to time).
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  • 04
    The dwarves are a very tough race. Sauron never could submit them through the rings like he did with men. The only effect the rings had upon them was to increase their greed and make them lust gold and precious jewels to an even greater extent, which ultimately brought ruin upon them.
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  • 05
    Saruman's initial plan was to join Sauron and convince Gandalf to do the same, and when the time was right, turn against Sauron and take control. When Gandalf refused, he then changed his plans and decided to deceive Sauron into thinking he was his ally while he looked for the One Ring in order to gain power to supplant him. But Sauron ended up manipulating him and turning him into a puppet for his own purposes.
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  • 06
    Gandalf is carried by Gwaihir, the Lord of the Eagles, thrice in the novel. The first time is when he was trapped in the top of Orthanc, the tower of Saruman. The second one is when he "resurrects" after his fight with the Barlog in the top of a mountain. The last one is when he's at the battle of the Black Gate and then he's picked up to head towards Mount Doom in search of Frodo and Sam.
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  • 07
    Legolas was astonished with the beauty of the forest of Fangorn and Gimli felt the same way about the Glittering Caves located in Helm's Deep. They promised each other that when the war was over each one would accompany the other to see the place they fell in love with.
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  • 08
    In Edoras, Gimli says to Éomer that if he ever sees Galadriel and doesn't acknowledge her as the fairest of ladies, their friendship will end. When the war is over and Aragorn marries Arwen, they finally got to solve their conflict. Éomer then says he cannot acknowledge Galadriel as the fairest lady, as Arwen is even more beautiful in his eyes. Gimli accepts his answer and they remain friends.
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  • 09
    Éowyn falls in love with Aragorn because he's a great warrior and adventurer. She had the heart of a warrior and envied his brother because he could ride and battle, while she was doomed to take care of a sick Théoden. So, when Aragorn appeared, she saw the opportunity to be spared of that lifestyle and live adventures by his side; but it was nothing but a thought that she loved. That's the reason why Aragorn wasn't the one man for her.
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  • 10
    The knife which Merry stabs the Witch King with was specially forged by the wars against him and carried the only power that could hurt him. The hobbits get these weapons from a barrow in a region near the Shire known as Barrow-downs. This region was filled with the tombs of the warriors who fought against Angmar, the kingdom of the Witch King.
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  • 11
    When Gandalf dies after his fight with the Balrog, his spirit goes out of space and time and returns to llúvatar (basically the God of Tolkien's universe). Ilúvatar enhances his power and wisdom and sends him back to Middle Earth to complete his task. The only reason this happened is because Gandalf was the only wizard that was actually fulfilling his mission and sacrificed himself for his companions.
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    go barenger en spe Aragorn wears a ring that has belonged to his ancestors since the First Age. It's called the Ring of Barahir, and once belonged to Finrod (by then it was known as the Ring of Felagund), a king of the High Elves. Finrod gave it to Barahir, a man, as a token of his eternal friendship after Barahir saved his life. Since then, the ring passed through the generations of his bloodline until it eventually reached Elrond. Elrond kept it and later gave it to Aragorn along with the shar
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  • 13
    After being expelled from Orthanc, Saruman headed to the Shire in company of Gríma and took over control (with help from the men that served him in Isengard). When Frodo and his friends returned, they encouraged the hobbits to fight back and regain their land. At the end, Saruman leaves but tries to kill Frodo unsuccessfully. Frodo forgives him, but Gríma, after being humiliated by Saruman one last time, cuts his throat with a knife. Gríma is then killed by arrows the hobbits shoot at him.
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  • 14
    Sauron benefited from Shelob living at the entrance of Mordor, for she would eat the intruders, preventing them from entering the country from that side. He called her "his cat" (although she never acknowledged him as her master), and from time to time he would sent prisoners to the tunnel just for them to be eaten by her. He also didn't care if she ate some of his orcs now and then, as he had plenty of them to spare.
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  • 15
    The actual reason Théoden's horse fell upon him was that it was shot with an arrow. After crushing him, it rolled away from him. Merry approached the king and shared some words with him, Éomer then arrived just in time for Théoden to proclaim him King of Rohan prior to his death. Finally, Théoden asked Éomer to bid Éowyn farewell and died. He never got to know that Éowyn was by his side all the time.
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    89 The Rangers of the North, along with Elladan and Elrohir (Elrond's sons) came to aid Aragorn and encourage him to take the Paths of the Dead (where he summoned the Oathbreakers). This group consisted in thirty Dúnedain, Aragorn's kindred, and was called the Grey Company. They were sent by Elrond in response to a message from Galadriel.
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  • 17
    Faramir was never tempted to take the ring and he said that he wouldn't do so even "if it lay by the highway". In the novel, he jokes and scares Frodo and Sam by making them think that he was about to go full Boromir on them. Aragorn did the same thing when they first met him in Bree.
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  • 18
    When Gandalf reunites with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli in Fangorn after turning into "the White", he states that he cannot be hurt by any of their weapons. This gives us just a glimpse of how powerful he has actually become.
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  • 19
    Faramir falls in love with Éowyn while both are in the Houses of Healing. They become closer as the days pass by and finally Éowyn overcomes her love for Aragorn and embraces Faramir. When she does so, they kiss upon the walls of the city, in the sight of many people. Their engagement is finally announced by Éomer in a feast held in honour of Théoden.
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  • 20
    1 Aragorn served Thengel, father of Théoden, and Ecthelion, father of Denethor, for about 23 years under an alias. He was known as Thorongil and often warned Echtelion about Saruman, suggesting him to put his trust in Gandalf instead. His last deed under that name was heading with a small float to a city called Umbar and burning a great part of its ships in order to prevent a future strike against Gondor.
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