3018 (1st February):

Still after 13 years of intermittent search Aragorn could not find Gollum and he lost his wits. He began the homeward journey, abandoning his task. And then suddenly and with great fortune he came upon what he for so long had sought for. The marks of soft feet lay beside a muddy pool. The trail was still fresh and led away from Mordor. Courage was rekindled in the hunter's heart and eagerly he followed the tracks. Along the skirts of the dead marshes they ran and at long last, thither he found Gollum skulking amidst the Dead Marshes that lay to the North West in the confines of Mordor. He was peering in the waters as the dark eve fell. His scrawny body was covered in green slime and Aragorn could here him muttering to himself but what the creature said, the man could not guess. Surprising the creature, Aragorn seized Gollum. It bit the ranger's hands opening painful gashes, in attempt to flee but vain was Gollum's attempt. Thus Aragorn put a rope around his neck and hastily he managed to find a safe passage through the marshes and drove the creature out of the hunted and ghastly place.

Hoping to escape detection of the Dark Lord's spies, Aragorn entered the woods and walked to the North end of Emyn Muil. He reached River Anduin and binding Gollum to a log, he swam across the river from above Sarn Gebir. Aragorn dragged Gollum North West. He traveled beyond the borders of Rohan, crossing the East Emnet and the Wold and so he reached the Forest of Fangorn. However, the Ranger did not enter the woods but took the skirts of the same forest. He reached Limlight and so over Nimradel and Silverlode. Then he passed through the eaves of Lorien and forth. He avoided the Mines of Moria, whither Shadow and Flame still dwelled. He also shunned the Dimril Dale a place consumed by malice, and thus he reached the Gladden fields and crossed over river Ninglor, until he arrived at Carrock and once more he sought rest among the Beornings. And as they looked upon him it seemed to them that the man looked wan and queer. His face was utterly blanched, his body weary and plagued with illness. They bade him to stay and mend, however he did not tarry there long and after just one night of rest, Aragorn left Beorn's Wooden Halls and with the aid of these men he crossed the river Anduin.


(21st March)

Once again, and against his very wishes, Aragorm entered the treacherous woods of Mirkwood and it is evident that his awkward path was hindered but still though through foes and fights he went on, and on the 21st of March, feverish and wounded, Aragorn reached the Halls of Thranduil and he handed the creature over to the elves. Thranduil accepted the hold Gollum and Aragorn was helped to the Healing tunnels to rest and mend. Legolas was away hunting the enemy up north and when he returned he was soon informed about his human friend's arrival. Hastily he went to Aragorn's chamber.

Thence, 'tis evident that the first indications of Gollum's whereabouts, where learned by the servants of Dol Guldur a fortress that lays in the southern- west of Mirkwood. Though it was certain that the power of Dol Guldur was drawing to an end, its spies where still many in the gloomy woods. Thus, after some time, the rumor also reached Sauron, of Gollum's captivity in the hands of the Children of Iluvator and his black heart was taut in anger and wrath.

News reached Gandalf's ears from Lorien that Aragorn passed away into the north bearing with him the creature Gollum thus with haste the wizard rode forth to Mirkwood.


(23rd March)

Thus 'twas on the 23rd of March that Gandalf entered Thranduil's halls and went first to meet with Aragorn and heard his tale. Aragorn told the wizard that his way back was the worst part of his journey, watching the wretched creature, forcing him to walk, day by day with a halter about his boney neck and ever what he got in return were the marks of its teeth. His patience had grew rather meagre and with anger he gagged Gollum and to forbade him food and water for long days until at last the creature was tamed acceptably. Leaving Aragorn to rest peacefully, the wizard went on to Gollum and questioned him. The creature cursed, muttered and wept however Gandalf was able to make him talk and from him he learned of the finding of the Ring and the murder of Deagol, Smeagol's cousin, and of his pursuit after Bilbo within the Misty Mountains. The creature also confessed to the wizard about his captivity and torment in the tower of Barad-Dur. Smeagol was Gollum's name many years past; ere the ring took him and drove him mad.

Then, disturbing was the news brought to Sauron yet again, informing him, that the Grey Wizard has entered the realm of Thranduil. Thus it was the month of March, when in alarm and terrible rage, Sauron sent forth vast armies to assault both Mirkwood and Osgiliath. (It was in June when the dark forces sent by the Dark Lord, arrived simultaneously at Mirkwood and Osgilliath and besieged the realms. Mirkwood held but Osgilliath fell to the enemy hands)


(31st March)

Gandalf and Aragorn took leave of the Elven Halls, on the 31st of March. They crossed the forest and on the seventh dawn they reached Beorn's Queer Loggings. Thither with grief they learned that mighty old Beorn had passed away. He was succeeded by his son, Grimbeorn, the skinchanger. Tall and strong he was, his skin swarthy and his eyes bright, and he was valiant and trustworthy. Thither they remained for the rest of the day and the following night. The day after returned misty and cold. Gandalf and Aragorn bade a fond farewell to Grimbeorn's home and were off. They held their course east to the Misty Mountains. Against their hearts they delved therein and so fleeted through the ghastly place like a swift wind among turf. They pressed on without resting 'til they reached the Last Homely House of Lord Elrond and sought rest therein. Their stay was short however, for their duties where many and so, on the second day, under the sky which was barred with grey clouds they went on once again. They crossed the river Bruinen at the Fords and proceeded east; passing by the Trollshaws and so arrived at the Last Bridge and crossed it. They took the East- West road that led them to Bree. There they stayed for the chill night and at dawn they left Bree. There they parted their paths for Gandalf went on to the Shire and Aragorn journeyed south to Minihiriath and Enedwaith.


(12th April)

Thus, Gandalf moved onto Hobbiton, to Bag End. He told Frodo all the details concerning the One Ring that was in his possession. He warned young Baggins of the danger that the One Ring held and thus it must be taken hastily to a safe place- Rivindell. But Gandalf cannot carry it himself for it will wield within him evil powers, and still, fate had chosen Frodo as the Ringbearer. The Hobbit understood the wizard's urgency and on his own free will, the Halfling departed from Bag End and started his perilous journey towards the Elven Realm in the company of other three Hobbits.


(1st May)

On the 1st of May Aragorn met Gandalf the Grey at Sarn Ford on the Brandywine south of the Shire. He had recently left the Shire, and he informed Aragorn that Frodo would be leaving the sometime in September. Believing that the Hobbit would be safe in the hands of the Istari, Aragorn went on, on another journey and did not return for many months. Alas this proved ill, for then he learned from Gildor, a Noldor elf who departed over the sea and met Frodo in the Shire, that Gandalf was missing and the Ringwraiths where after the Ring. He also told him that Frodo had left his home and was on his way to Rivindell to complete his task, in the company of other hobbits. Without delay, Aragorn went on swiftly northwards and looked for the young hobbits and on the evening of September 30th and with great fortune he overheaded the Hobbits parting from Tom Bombadil at the Great East Road nigh to Bree. He followed them to the Prancing Pony in Bree and there it was thus their first meeting. Aragorn offered to them his guidance and protection and with much ill-proven suspect and doubt, Frodo accepted.


Aragorn's kingly deeds during the War of the Ring

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Written by

J.R.R. TOLKEIN


3018:The WAR of the Ring

The Great Years


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