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THE PUBLIC MIDDLE-EARTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Beruthiel

Beruthiel (Unknown) was the wife of Tarannon Falastur 12th King of Gondor. She was described as “nefarious, solitary and loveless” it is not known why they get married, it could be a diplomatic…

Characters and biographies

Bilbo Baggins

Bilbo Baggins is the hobbit protagonist of The Hobbit and the older cousin who adopts Frodo as his heir. His unexpected journey with Thorin Oakenshield’s company brings him into the history of…

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