2980-2984:

It came to pass that Aragorn was nine and forty years old. The man became weary. After years of unrelieved perils and ordeals in the south of Middle Earth and in the confines of Mordor, whither the shadow of the Dark Lord Sauron dwelled, he finally decided to go back to Rivindell that lay beyond the Misty Mountains. But ere, he discovered more of the lands in the Western Hemisphere. He bravely ventured beyond the Dimril Gate and so entered the Mines of Moria, greatest of the Dwarf- Halls, mansion of Durin's folk. A place now consumed by malice. After days of toil with the aid of Balin and his folk Aragorn regains his full strength and walked out of the mines. (The Dwarves trapped by the Watcher on one side and by a vast army of goblins from the other, perish under the foes' relentless blades in 2994) Aragorn vowed that never again shall he enter this haunted and wicked place for the memory is grim. (Though that wasn't meant to be).

Afterwards Aragorn sought rest within the borders of Lorien. Thither dwelled Galadriel, the Lady of Light for from within her emitted great brilliance and her hair was golden. She was of greatest beauty and wisest of her kin. She was wife to Celeborn, prince of Doriath.

Thus Aragorn entered the borders of the land of Lothorien. He was grown to full stature, above all other men and soon Lady Galadriel bade him to throw aside the way worn raiment and she passed to him beautifully sewn elven garments made of silk. Once he put them on, lo, he looked as if he himself was a noble Elven Lord

Unknowingly to Aragorn, Arwen was also dwelling thither for a short time. Years have gone by and she had merely changed. Her face was still of immense beauty, yet the happiness from within her face was all but disappeared and she rarely chanced a smile for someone that she had began to love many years past had been way too long missing from her sight.

Then on a time when the day was old and the waxing sun was sinking behind the hills Arwen paced under the Trees of Cerith Amroth. As she walked among the golden trees of the forest, the Elven maiden surprisingly beheld the man she had longed for, the man that was far away for too many years, the man that was in later years his spouse. Then he too beheld her and as he walked towards her, her choices were made and henceforth her fate was sealed and her doom appointed.

Thence, Aragorn and Arwem dwelled under the Golden Woods in Lothorien for a season and they never left each other's side. However the days passed and 'twas time for Aragorn to depart once more. At nightfall, the last night ere leaving, Aragorn and Arwen were walking under the trees of Cerith Amroth. And at night in Mid Summer's eve, thither they plight their troth. And when the night grew darker and older he took leave lovingly of his beloved and bade farewell to her and to the house of Galadriel and set forth for Rivindell, at first light.

Elrond, learned of his daughter's choices and fell silent. His heart was grieved and he found the doom none too easier to endure. What he had foreseen many years past were indeed becoming true.

Aragorn reached the borders of Rivindell and so entered the city. Elrond summoned the man to him. Again, Elrond told him that bitter days will come to pass, where all hope will fade and beyond little is certain. He told him that maybe, it is written that man will rejoice after his parting and therefore, though he loved him, he told him, that Arwen's grace will not diminish for she will not wed a lesser man then king of both Gondor and Arnor. And even then should victory be achieved and Aragorn crowned King, and thus the Kingdom reunited he will still forsake Middle Earth and this will bring sorrow and parting between father and daughter. However, to Aragorn and Arwen, this will bring hope and joy but only for a while, for Aragorn is a mortal and he is not bound to the circles of the world and thus he will die and Arwen will suffer this doom and there will be naught to comfort her, naught to ease the pain of her husband's passing. Arwen's doom will be hard for her to endure. Both fell silent and pondered at everthing that was said but between them they spoke no more of this matter but Aragorn went forth again to Annuminas, to danger and toil. And while the world fell deeper into Shadow as the Power of Sauron grew and the Tower of Barad- Dur rose ever taller and stronger, Arwen came forth to Rivindell and remained there, and when Aragorn was abroad laboring and fighting against the cause of malice, she watched him from afar in her thoughts and in hope she made to him a kingly white standard.

After witnessing for the second time with heavy heart her son's departure, Gilraen bade farewell to Elrond and his sons and took leave of the elven realm, never to return, and she went forth to Eriador.


Late 2984:

Death of Ecthellion II. Denethor appointed new Steward of Gondor

When in Annuminas, Aragorn was informed that Ecthellion had passed away his heart was taut in grief and hastily he rode to Gondor.


Late 2985:

Aragorn arrived at Minas Tirith and sought Denethor. He found him sitting on a stone chair which lay upon the lowest step of the dais of the king-less throne and it seemed to him that he looked griefless.Denethor did not welcome Aragorn and looked at him with great anger. However, Aragorn lamented with Denethor for his father's death and as he had done with Ecthellion, he advised Denethor not to put trust in Saruman. The Steward did not heed the man's words. He berated Aragorn and with great scorn and terrible ire he sent him off.

Aforetime Thorongil had often warned Ecthellion not to rely on Saruman the White, but to welcome rather Gandalf the Grey. But there was little love between Denethor and Gandalf; and after the days of Ecthellion were over there was little welcome for the Gery Pilgrim in Minas Tirith. And later, when all was made clear, many started to believe that Denethor, who was subtle in mind and looked further and deeper than other man of his day, had discovered who this stranger Thorongil in truth really was, and suspected that he and Mithrandir were designing to supplant him.

Ere exiting he beheld the now nine year old Boromir and Findulias who ever respected Aragorn carrying an infant. He learned from her that the sibling is their second child and that he was named Farmair.


2985- 3000:

Aragorn left Minas Tirith and headed back north towards the land of his kin. When one month was past Aragorn wearily reaches Annuminas and at long last he took some rest which for so long he forbidden himself from. (2988. Grievous was again the news that the Dùnedain brought to their lord telling him of Findulias' untimely death)


3001:

Gandalf visited the Shire to celebrate Bilbo's 111th birthday. Thither he learned that Bilbo had a magic Ring and feared that 'twas the One and he became incredibly concerned. Thereafter he hastily departed from the Shire and visited Aragorn in Annuminas to call upon his aid. Once there he shared with Aragorn his knowledge concerning a certain Ring of Power that lay in the Shire in the hands of a hobbit and Gandalf perceived that it was the One. Hence the Dùnedains at Aragorn's bidding strongly increase the guard upon the Shire land and as one they protect the Periannath's homeland. Then, Aragorn advised Gandalf that they should seek Gollum and the wizard confided in the man's wisdom. Thus, with utter haste they set out of Annuminas and go forth to the east of Middle earth. They came upon the Northern vales of Anduin that lay in Rhovanion and thither they started their search for the creature Gollum.


3002:

Bilbo became a guest in Lord Elrond's house.