The Fellowship of the Ring
The story begins in Shire, a calm little country inhabited by hobbits. In the result of an unusual circumstances, this is the current location of the Ring of Power, created by Lord of Darkness, Sauron. The ring belongs to Frodo Baggins, who can't even expect, that soon the worst times will come for all Middle-earth. One day, Gandalf the wizard informs him, that his ring is the One, that Lord of Darkness is looking for. Frodo with his friends escapes for beloved Shire, pursued by Nine Riders from Mordor, and at last, after many adventures, the reach the Last Friendly House in Rivendell valley. In Rivendell the council takes place, and the ultimate decision about the Ring is made. Frodo becames its Bearer. In the company of eight comrades, making with him The Fellowship of the Ring, he starts his journey towards Mordor.
Readers' comments
With a bit of shame I have to admit, that I've seen the movie before I read this part of Tolkien's Trilogy. I knew Hobbit before, and was surprised that this small invisibility ring from Hobbit turns out to be such an important artifact. The Fellowship of the Ring introduces us to the story and characters, and prepares us for the action that will take place in Two Towers and The Return of the King.
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