LOTR Timeline, Description

JRR Tolkien created a huge, fantastical world that spanned several beautifully written books with lore that sometimes spilled off the pages. These books paved the way for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy and Amazon's ongoing The Force of the Rings.

The most famous story of Middle-earth is Frodo's journey as depicted in the critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy, but the famous author wrote dozens of stories in his letters that take place at various stages in the history of the world he created. And the Silmarillion books. Tolkien's timeline, which served as the basis for his adaptation of The Lord of the Rings, is divided into eras.

the day before

Starting from the very beginning, The Valar and Maiar arrived early in Arda.It was created by Eru Iluvatar to create the world. Children of IlúvatarElves and men.

But Melkor (later called Morgoth) They rebelled and sought power, causing chaos. Melkor is Biblical expressions for the devil Referred to as the fallen Valar in Tolkien's works. A person who pursues his own territory and power.

Conflict between Melkor and the Valar It brought changes to the land and sea. And the ultimate division of Middle-earth to your own continent.

ancient conflict Creation and Destruction laid the foundation for Middle-earth's history Before the awakening of the elves and the official era of the world.

age of the tree

The first elves to awaken on this continent Announced the beginning of the era of Middle-earth. For about 5,000 years, making up the First Age, a lot happened.

Again, there are currently no Lord of the Rings films set in this era. ring of strength This is often implied. It was at this time. The elves Fëanor founded the Silmarils Melkor, later known as Morgoth, came to power. I fought a battle with my fellow Valar..

year of the Tree, When the light of the world rose from the two magnificent trees of ValinorAnd the solar year that followed the creation of the sun and moon, constitutes the first era.

first era

Eru Iluvatar awakened the first elves, the Ents. And the fathers of the dwarvesVarda, one of the Valar Stars formed in the early days of Arda.

The first orcs were created during the time of Melkor. Corrupted the elves in the Undying Landsor Balinor, Land of Valar. Meanwhile, Khazad-dum, who would later become Moriah, The kingdom was founded by Durin..

Melkor is After the Valar besieged Utumno, he was eventually taken prisoner.his fortress; Nevertheless, his servant Sauron continued his evil work. By producing additional orcs and trolls.

During this period, Birth of major characters such as GaladrielAnd the legendary elven blacksmith Feanor created the Silmarils. Three powerful jewels later stolen by Melkor It caused confusion. the sun and moon were createdA new age in Middle-earth began when Melkor and the Ungoliant came into being. Destroyed two trees in Valinor..

Fëanor guarded the Silmarils. After Morgoth felled these trees, he became even more envious.. Fëanor took his people, the Noldor. Galadriel's relatives were also included.To Middle-earth to retrieve the Silmarils After the Dark Lord took them.

Fëanor's futile attempt Get his Silmaril back There were many deaths and the Noldor were exiled from Middle-earth. By now humans have woken up in Middle Earth. The year of the sun has begun.

The next few thousand years Morgoth was in constant battle with his servant Sauron.Until the half-elf Eärendil and his consort Elwing undertake their heroic mission. To ask the Valar for help. Valar was impressed. union of humans and elves And he agreed to help imprison Morgoth.

second era

Important turning points in Middle-earth's history include: Founding of Gray Haven Early Second Age. Numenor, a powerful human kingdom, was soon founded by the Edain. The island the Valar gave them..

Sauron, Morgoth's former lieutenant, appears again. I started working in the dark It rules over all living things in Middle-earth. Sauron Secretly created the One Ring. to control 19 Rings of PowerHe made it through himself Celebrimbor's Manipulation And the elves of Eregion. Elrond founded Rivendell during the catastrophic conflict that destroyed Eregion.

As Sauron's evil influence grows, the Ringwraiths Also known as NazgulAppeared. Numenor extended its rule into Middle-earth, but was ultimately destroyed with the fall of Sauron. Tricked King Ar-Pharazon into attacking the Undying Lands..

A final alliance between elves and humans was created. After fighting Sauron, the survivors created the realms of Gondor and Arnor.. Although Isildur Cut the One Ring from the Dark Lord's hand.His failure to destroy it meant the end of the second age. It paved the way for more conflict in Middle-earth..

third age

The One Ring has been missing for thousands of years.Hidden in the river after Isildur's ambush and death near the Anduin River. The Valar sent five wizards, including Saruman and Gandalf, to Middle-earth. To combat Sauron's growing power.

The Harput family, ancestors of the Hobbits, Arrived in Eriador and eventually colonized the Shire. An important event of the Third Age was the awakening of the Balrog by the dwarves of Khazad-dum. Now known as the Mines of MoriaThis led to the downfall of the kingdom.

After Sauron Appears again as a necromancerSmeagol discovers the One Ring, Murder of Cousin DeagolTransforms into Gollum. According to later Hobbit books, Erebor has been taken over by the dragon Smaug..

The White Council banishes Sauron from Dol Guldur in The Hobbit.Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield set out to reclaim the dwarven wealth of Erebor.

While playing a riddle game with Gollum, Bilbo discovers the One RingStarts a chain of events. It ends with the Battle of the Five Armies.. The events of The Lord of the Rings begin when Bilbo begins. Years later, he gives the ring to his nephew Frodo..

Under the command of Gandalf, Frodo sets out on an adventure to destroy the Ring.He faces important allies like Aragorn and several dangers on his way. After the Fellowship of the Ring was established, breaks down quicklycaused great conflict Like Saruman's defeat and Sauron's fall.

In the end, Aragorn ascends to the throne, Frodo leaves for the Land of the Undying with Gandalf Other friends after destroying the ring.

fourth age

fourth Age, An era of peace and prosperityIt begins with the defeat of Sauron and the destruction of the One Ring.

With his queen Arwen and Aragorn, now king of Elessar. It unites Arnor and Gondor and promotes trade and culture throughout the unified kingdom..

As the elves slowly leave for the Undying Lands, their power weakens. The charm of a bygone era is diminishing..

While Dunedain, Under the command of the Northern RangersContinue to defend your kingdom, Gimli and Legolas help strengthen the bond between elves and dwarves..

middle earth transition From the magical past to a more ordinary world Over time, Aragorn's reign comes to an end. Human issues take priority, The mythical aspects of the past are gradually disappearing..

later period

The 5th Age follows the 4th AgeBut little is known about it Because most records have disappeared. It is generally considered to be an era in which humans continued to dominate Middle-earth. The stories of elves and great heroes become myths.

the sixth era Likewise, the details are vague.It is often seen as a continuation of the Fifth Age, in which humanity becomes more established, while also gaining influence from other races such as dwarves and elves. It decreases even more.

Dagor Dagorath, Or a battle of battlesIt is a prophetic event. it means the end of the world. It foreshadows the following. The final confrontation between good and evilThe remaining forces of light Led by Eru Iluvatar and the ValarDefeating Morgoth will ensure the restoration of the world.

See this climactic battle To the resurrection of the universe where creation begins anew.