Characters and genealogies
Samwise Gamgee
Sam was a Hobbit of the Shire and the best friend of Frodo. He was a gardener with a peculiar affection for potatoes. Best known for his courage and loyalty, he played…
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Characters and genealogies
Scatha
A mighty Long-worm of the Grey Mountain, one of the greatest Dragons. He was slain by Éothéod lord Fram, son of Frungmar.
Places and kingdoms
Shire
Shire is a beautiful and fruitful land inhabited by Hobbits in Eriador. The landscape with downloads and woods is much like the English countryside. The Shire measures 40 leagues (about 120 Numeronan…
Tolkien’s books and manuscripts
The Silmarillion
The Silmarillion is a posthumously published collection of J. R. R. Tolkien’s mythology and historical narratives, edited by Christopher Tolkien and first published in 1977. Its five principal parts extend from the…
Languages and etymology
Sindarin
Sindarin is an Elvish language developed by Tolkien and spoken within the legendarium by the Sindar and many other Elves. It is distinct from Quenya, although the two belong to a related…
Characters and genealogies
Siriondil
Siriondil (TA 570-TA 830) was the eleventh King of Gondor. Father of the first of the four Ship Kings of Gondor, that being Tarannon and another son called Tarciryan. Siriondil’s reign was…