The elves are departing the land, save for few. The world is left in shambles, and the people of Middle Earth are left with rebuilding their lands and their lives. The plot begins in 3020. The Black Numenoreans (a race of men corrupted by Sauron in the 2nd age), Men from Dunland, A breed of men crossed with orcs, Easterlings, and many evil men from the North are pillaging Middle Earth. They were promised a place in the new world by Sauron, and since his demise they were left with nothing. No leader, no cause, and no social structure. The only thing they have to do is kill, loot, and pillage land, and they must do this to survive. Armies of men are crossing Middle Earth, wanting to take over Edoras and Minas Tirith, to take the thriving land that is left and make it their own. Even though most of the elves have left Middle Earth, they have not yet began to try and cross elven territory, but they wish the elves to leave quickly, or they will be forcing them to. They keep the dark values and beliefs that Sauron has given them, and in this way Sauron continues to live.

Shire: After the attack on the Shire in September 3019 by Saruman, the hobbits are rebuilding their land. Sam is married to Rosie (married May 1st, 3020), and they are expecting their first child of eventually 10. Frodo is residing in Bag End again, as his Lotho was killed by Grima Wormtongue and Lobelia, distraught by all the havoic returned Bag End to Frodo, and died in 3020 in Hardbottle. Frodo is having a hard time adjusting to a stationary life after his adventure, but spends much time writing about his experiences, and enjoying his friendships.

Rohan: Eomer is now King of Rohan, and is currently unmarried.

Gondor: Arwen marries Aragorn on the Midsummer's Day of 3019 and becomes Queen of Gondor. Arwen and Aragorn live in Minas Tirith. Their towns and homesteads are starting to come under attack, but it is not yet seen what is really coming for them. Eowyn and Faramir discover a passion for each other, and are married in 3020. Faramir is now the steward of Gondor, and Prince of Ithilien. Eowyn and Farmir live in Ithilien. In Ithilien, Faramir guards and maintains the eastern marches of Gondor, trying to cleans the Morgul Viel.

Lothlorien: Galadriel and Celeborn are still in Lothlorien, but as the ring was destroyed, so too was Nenya, the ring that gave Galadriel the extra power to keep the Golden Wood always beautiful and always alive. The land is slowly dying, and Galadriel's stength wanes.

Rivendell: Elrond is seeing to the proper departure of all the elves in Rivendell. Some will move to live in Ithilien, and the others will leave Middle Earth forever for the Undying Lands. Once it is done, he will dwell shorting with his daughter in Minas Tirith, and then leave Middle Earth himself.

Gandalf is a wonderer, not yet leaving Middle Earth until his task has indeed finished. He travles around middle earth on his horse, Shadowfax. He is seeing the movement of the men, and is now working to prevent the hostile take over of Rohan and Gondor.



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Important Dates


2063- Gandalf goes to Dol Guldur to investigate and Sauron flees to the East.

2460 - Sauron returns with increased strength to Dol Guldur

2463 - The White Council is formed

2850 - Gandalf returns to Dol Guldur and learns that the evil presence is Sauron.

2851 - The White Council meets. Gandalf reports that Sauron is at Dol Guldur and urges an attack, but Saruman overrules him.

2942 - Sauron returns to Mordor.

2944 - Gollum emerges from the Misty Mountains.

2951 - Sauron declares himself openly in Mordor and begins to rebuild Barad-dur. Gollum's trail is lost when he turns toward Mordor and Gandalf does not continue to pursue him. Aragorn learns his true name and ancestry from Elrond. He is given the shards of Narsil. Aragorn meets Arwen at Rivendell. He then embarks into the Wild on many adventures.

2953 - The White Council meets to discuss Sauron. Saruman convinces the Council that the One Ring is lost forever.

2956 - Gandalf meets Aragorn and they become friends and allies.

3001 - Gandalf attends Bilbo's Farewell Party and becomes suspicious about the nature of Bilbo's Ring. He seeks the help of Aragorn and together they begin to hunt for Gollum.

3009 - Gandalf and Aragorn renew the hunt for Gollum.

3018
February 1: Aragorn captures Gollum in the Dead Marshes.
March 21: Aragorn delivers Gollum to King Thranduil of Mirkwood to be held captive.
May 1: Gandalf meets Aragorn at Sarn Ford and tells him of Frodo's plan to leave the Shire in September.
July 10: Gandalf is imprisoned by Saruman in Isengard.
September 18: Gandalf is rescued from the pinnacle of Orthanc by Gwaihir.
September 29: Aragorn meets Frodo Baggins in Bree.
September 30: Aragorn leads the Hobbits out of Bree.
October 6: Five Ringwraiths attack the camp at Weathertop.
October 20: Frodo reaches the Ford of Bruinen pursued by the Nine Ringwraiths. Elrond commands the Bruinen to rise against them with Gandalf's assistance.
October 25: The Council of Elrond.
December 25: The Fellowship leaves Rivendell.

3019
January 13: The Fellowship enters Moria.
January 15: Gandalf faces the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum and falls into the abyss; Aragorn leads the Fellowship to Lothlorien
January 17: The Fellowship are greeted by Galadriel and Celeborn.
February 14: Gandalf returns to life and lies on the peak in a trance.
February 16: The Fellowship leaves Lothlorien; Aragorn receives the Elessar.
February 17: Gwaihir carries Gandalf to Lothlorien.
February 26: The Breaking of the Fellowship. Aragorn decides to follow the Uruk-hai who captured Merry and Pippin.
March 1: Gandalf is reunited with Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli in Fangorn. They set out for Edoras in Rohan.
March 2: Gandalf arrives at Edoras. He heals King Theoden and advises him to ride to war against Saruman.
March 4: Battle of Helm's Deep
March 5: Parley with Saruman. Gandalf casts Saruman out of the order of Wizards and breaks his staff. Later that night Pippin looks into the palantir and is confronted by Sauron. Gandalf sets out with Pippin to Minas Tirith.
March 15: Battle of the Pelennor Fields. Gandalf confronts the Lord of the Nazgul at the gates of Minas Tirith. He saves Faramir from his father's funeral pyre but Denethor dies.
March 25: Gandalf refuses Sauron's terms of surrender. The Host of the West fights until the Ring is destroyed and Sauron is defeated. Gandalf rides Gwaihir to rescue Frodo and Sam from the destruction of Mordor.
May 1: Aragorn is crowned King.
June 25: Aragorn finds the sapling of the White Tree.
Midsummer's Eve: Arwen arrives in Minas Tirith.
Midsummer's Day: Wedding of Aragorn and Arwen.

The Shire:
Frodo -
Sam - Mercedes
Pippin - Katty
Merry - litbohemian
Rosie - Paige

Rivendell:
Elrond
Bilbo
Elladan
Elrohir

Lothlorin:
Celeborn
Galadriel - Lois Lane


Rohan:
Eomer
Gamling


Gondor:
Aragorn - Jessica
Arwen - Paige
Eowyn
Faramir

Roaming:
Gandalf - Paige
Legolas
Gimli