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The Departure of Boromir
Aragorn finds Boromir dying from orc arrows after Boromir tried to take the Ring from Frodo and then died defending Merry and Pippin.
The Riders of Rohan
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli track the orcs across the plains of Rohan at a punishing pace. They encounter the Riders of Rohan led by Éomer, who tells them the orcs were slaughtere…
The Uruk-hai
This chapter goes back in time to follow Merry and Pippin from the moment of their capture. They are carried at speed by Saruman's Uruk-hai, who are in conflict with Mordor's orcs…
Treebeard
Merry and Pippin meet Treebeard, an ancient Ent who is the shepherd of the trees in Fangorn. He carries them through the forest, tells them about Ents and Entwives, and slowly bec…
The White Rider
Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli enter Fangorn Forest following the trail of Merry and Pippin. They encounter an old man in white whom they first take for Saruman.
The King of the Golden Hall
Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli arrive at Edoras, the capital of Rohan. King Théoden has been mentally paralyzed by Saruman's influence, channeled through his advisor Gríma W…
Helm's Deep
Théoden leads his people to the fortress of Helm's Deep as Saruman's massive orc army closes in. The battle is brutal and nearly lost.
The Road to Isengard
After Helm's Deep, Théoden, Gandalf, and the others ride toward Isengard to confront Saruman. Along the way they pass through Fangorn Forest's edge and notice the strange, spreadi…
Flotsam and Jetsam
The company reaches the ruins of Isengard and finds Merry and Pippin sitting comfortably among the wreckage, eating and smoking.
The Voice of Saruman
Gandalf leads the company to Orthanc to confront Saruman. Saruman speaks from his tower, and his voice is almost supernaturally persuasive, nearly convincing several members of th…
The Palantír
After Saruman's defeat, the company rests at Isengard's ruins. Pippin, unable to sleep, steals the palantír that Gandalf has taken from Wormtongue.
The Taming of Sméagol
The story shifts to Frodo and Sam, who have been traveling alone since the Fellowship broke. They are lost in the Emyn Muil when Gollum catches up to them.
The Passage of the Marshes
Gollum leads Frodo and Sam through the Dead Marshes, a vast, fog-covered wetland filled with the preserved faces of ancient warriors beneath the water.
The Black Gate is Closed
The three reach the Morannon, the main gate into Mordor, and find it heavily guarded and impassable. Frodo briefly considers trying to enter anyway, but Gollum stops him and offer…
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
Gollum leads Frodo and Sam into Ithilien, a green and relatively untouched land on Mordor's western border. Sam catches rabbits and insists on cooking them despite Gollum's disgus…
The Window on the West
Frodo and Sam are brought blindfolded to Henneth Annûn, a hidden refuge behind a waterfall in Ithilien. Faramir, Boromir's brother, questions Frodo about the Fellowship and the qu…
The Forbidden Pool
Faramir spots Gollum fishing in a pool that is forbidden to outsiders, and by Ranger law the creature should be killed.
Journey to the Cross-roads
Faramir gives Frodo and Sam provisions, advice, and a formal farewell. He warns them again about Gollum and about the road ahead.
The Stairs of Cirith Ungol
Frodo, Sam, and Gollum leave the Cross-roads and approach Minas Morgul. The city is terrifying, and the Nazgûl lord rides out with an army, which forces the three to hide.
Shelob's Lair
Gollum leads Frodo and Sam into the tunnel of Shelob, an ancient giant spider who predates Sauron's dominion in the area.
The Choices of Master Samwise
Sam finds Frodo apparently dead after Shelob's attack and has to decide what to do next. He takes the Ring, believing he must carry the quest forward alone.
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