The Battle of Five Armies.ĭestruction of the One Ring and passing of Sauron. Journey of Bilbo Baggins to Erebor with Thorin and Gandalf. They are given the land of Calenardhon ( Rohan) to dwell in, giving rise to the Rohirrim. The Men of the Éothéod ride to the aid of Gondor.
The Stewards now rule in the King's name. The Dwarves of Moria unleash Durin's Bane.Ĭapture of Minas Ithil by the Nazgûl. Too late to save the North-kingdom, he avenges its loss at the Battle of Fornost. The forces of Angmar capture Fornost the remnant of the North-kingdom is destroyed.Įärnur of Gondor brings a fleet to the north. The Witch-king of Angmar invades the northern kingdoms. The first stirrings of Sauron are felt again in Middle-earth, though they are thought at this time to signal the return of a Nazgûl. Gondor conquers the Harad, and reaches the height of its power.Īt about this time Hobbits, wandering west across the Misty Mountains, first appear in records. Gondor is assailed by Men out of the East the first of many wars with the Easterlings and Southrons.ĭivision of Arnor into Arthedain, Rhudaur and Cardolan.įive Wizards, including Saruman and Gandalf, arrive in the north of Middle-earth.
Returning northward to Arnor with the One Ring, he is waylaid by Orcs and slain. Isildur plants a seedling of the White Tree in Minas Anor.
