Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring

Lord of the Rings: Fellowship

Lord of the Rings -- Fellowship of the Ring

The story starts with the celebration of Bilbo's 111th birthday. Bilbo is a rich hobbit who has a cousin named Frodo, his chosen heir. Bilbo and Frodo celebrates birthday together because they have the same birthday. In Bilbo's realm, he has a wizard, named Gandalf, who performs magic during events like his birthday.

In this birthday party of his, Bilbo bid farewell to his people because he will go to the city of elves, Rivendell. Bilbo left all his wealth to Frodo including his magic ring, a ring that offers the bearer the power of becoming invisible. Frodo did not wear the ring in his finger. Because he was warned of the danger that the ring poses to the bearer, he instead wore the ring on his neck.

The history of the ring hails back from the Dark Lord, Sauron, who actually owns the ring. Bloods were shed within the ring's history when it was handed over to different hands of evil, from Sauron up to Gollum, from whom Bilbo stole the ring, who soon joined forces to get the ring back from Bilbo. Bilbo knew that the power of the ring, if taken back by Sauron, can put the Middle Earth in darkness. Hence, Bilbo and Gandalf decided that it must be destroyed. However, it was only in Orodruin where this can be possible, which unfortunately is within the evil land of Sauron.

To go on his mission of destroying the ring, Frodo sell the Bag End, the shire where he lives that he inherited from Bilbo. He headed to Crickhollow with his father, Sam, and with Merry and Pippin. On their way, they met some elves that protected them one night from dark riders. The next morning, the elves were already gone and left them. Frodo's group headed next to Buckland. They made several detours in the countryside to avoid danger. Along their way, they met Maggot, a farmer who helped them travel in a covered wagon.

When Frodo and his group, the hobbits, discussed their plans. The hobbits offered Frodo with full support but Frodo had some hesitations. Because of this, the hobbits were forced to tell Frodo that they know much information why Bilbo disappeared, as well as the secrets of the magic ring. Frodo was surprised at first, but because he felt that the hobbits are sincere in helping him, the group planned their way and decided to avoid the main roads and make detours into the forest.

Frodo and the hobbits traveled within the Old Forest. They tried to avoid the direct route that may put them in danger. In their journey, they were able to reach a place called Bonfire Glade. From here, they can view the path that they still have to travel. This includes the thick deep forest. In this place, the hostile relationship between the hobbits and the trees can be seen. Hobbits were attacked by trees, with trees shifting their way to block the route of the group. One time in their journey, two hobbits were trapped by a tree. However, fortunately, the hobbits was saved by Tom Bombadil, a man who was just in time passing in the place. Tom Bombadil rescued the group and offered his residence for the group to stay for some time.

That night, the group was welcomed in Tom Bombadil's house. They were served with foods and a place to rest. Tom was a happy guy. He told a lot of stories to Frodo and the hobbits. The group was surprised to realize that they were very happy in Tom and Goldberry's, Tom's wife, company. The next day was also spent by Frodo and the hobbits in Tom's house. This is because of the hard rain that fell. Again, with the Bombadil's company, Frodo and the group were able to learn things about the place. Tom told them stories of the place and informed that he had been there even before the river and the trees. Later in the day, the hobbits made Frodo wear the ring. After which, they realized that the disappearing power of the ring does not work to Frodo. Frodo did not disappear.

The next morning, Frodo and the group continued their travel in the forest, finding the Old Forest's exit. Along their travel, they encountered weird experiences like sleeping unintentionally. Frodo also encountered falling into darkness, waking up later, and finding out the he was trapped in a barrow. Fortunately, with a cry for help, Tom Bombadil appeared to help them. Frodo and the hobbits were once again saved. Tom accompanied the group in finding the exit from Old Forest.