Destroying the One Ring: A Guide for Hobbits

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Destroying the One Ring: A Guide for Hobbits

By Daniel Stepanov

This guide is intended for hobbits, of all

levels of experience and knowledge, who

reside in Hobbiton who wish to destroy the

One Ring. By following this guide, a hobbit

will be able to optimally navigate himself

from The Shire (Hobbiton) to Mt. Doom

(Mordor) in order to destroy the One Ring of

Power. Where relevant, this guide includes

useful information on necessary waypoints.

Pertinent data such as demographics and

topography of specified regions can be

found in the appendix.

The One Ring of Power was secretly forged

by the Dark Lord Sauron in the forge of Mt.

Doom during the Second Age. He created

the ring and 19 others (given to 19 Kings) in

an attempt to rule over all of Middle Earth.

The One Ring can control all of the other

rings which allowed Sauron to corrupt the

rulers of Middle Earth. Sauron lost the One

Ring during the War of the Last Alliance

and for roughly 3000 years the ring

corrupted all who wore it despite efforts to

destroy it. In order to destroy Sauron, the

One Ring must be destroyed. This guide

assumes you currently possess this ring of

power and that you intend to destroy it.

Materials Needed

1) The One Ring of Power2) At least 1 companion

3) Gandalf (Grey or White)4) Food (i.e. Lembas bread)

5) Weapons6) Toiletries (optional)

7) Star of Earendil (acquire in Lrien)8) Tent/Shelter

9) Boat w/ paddles10)Mule (optional)

11)First Aid kit12)Clothing and/or armor


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Conventions

Path Alternatives

This guide assumes that the hobbit intends

to travel to Mordor by foot. Any use of

teleportation or giant eagles shall not be

considered. Additionally, this guide assumes

that the hobbit in question cannot pass

through the realm of Isengard.

Below is a map of Middle Earth displaying 3

different paths one can take to get to Mt.

Doom from The Shire. The red line indicates

a path filled with extremely dangerous

obstacles and should definitely be avoided.

The green path shows the most direct path;

however, the hobbit would have to cross

through Isengard in addition to traveling on

main roads (a poor choice for a ring bearer).

Main roads are unfavorable since the Nazgul

will be pursuing the ring bearer. The yellow

path is the optimal path given the

circumstances and conditions.

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Walking to Mordor

1) Begin at The Shire and travel eastapproximately 150 miles towards

Bree. You will cross the Brandywine

Bridge after about 50 miles.

2) Once in Bree, seek out the PrancingPony in order to replenish food

supplies and rest before the next

stretch of the journey.

3) From Bree, continue east another300 miles to the elven city of

Rivendell. Here, seek out the advice

of the king of the elves, Elrond. This

is a great place to acquire some

quality Lembas bread, a boat and

perhaps a few companions.

4) Upon the next sunrise, travelapproximately 100 miles east to the

Misty Mountains. Cross through the

mountains assuming the weather

permits.

CAUTION: One does not

simply walk into Mordor.

WARNING: Nazgul will try

to kill you on the way. Avoidmain roads at all costs.

NOTE:Elrond

will tell you

that the safest way to get to

Mordor is via the River of

Anduin. See appendix for

more information on Elrond.

NOTE: For more

information on the Nazgul,

please see the appendix.

WARNING: At no point duringyour journey should you put on

the One Ring. If you do, Sauron

will find you and kill you. See

Sauron in the appendix.

CAUTION: Beware of any

former hobbit-like beings that

have been corrupted by the

Ring. They are irrational.

WARNING: The One Ring

can easily corrupt a weak

mind. You must not succumb

to the rin s tem tations.


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5) In the event that the weather is notpermitting, begin traveling south

along the Misty Mountains until you

reach the Mines of Moria (about 400

miles from Rivendell). Following the

map provided, this is the undesirable

path.

6) At the west gates of Moria (Doors ofDurin), speak the word friend and

enter.

7) Once inside, follow the path to theeastern gate of Moria (Dimrill Gate)

8) Once you make it past the MistyMountains, travel directly east until

you hit the River of Anduin. Both

paths maintain a distance of

approximately 100 miles between the

Misty Mountains and the River of

Anduin.

9) Both paths lead the traveler throughthe forest realm of Lothlrien

(Denoted on the map as Lrien).

Stop here but be mindful of the

CAUTION: The weather in

the Misty Mountains can be

treacherous. Beware of

avalanches.

NOTE: If the weather poses

no immediate danger, skip

to Step 8.

CAUTION: The Mines of

Moria are filled with Orcs and

worse. Tread carefully. See

appendix for more on Orcs

WARNING: DO NOT WAKE

THE BALROG! See appendix

for more details on the Balrog.

NOTE:Friend in Elvish is

Mellon. See appendix for

more on the Elvish language.

WARNING: DO NOT WAKE

THE BALROG! See appendix

for more details on the Balrog.

WARNING: Avoid all Orcs

and Trolls. Trolls, specifically,

are very hard to kill. See

appendix for more on Trolls.


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elven culture for it is much different

from hobbit culture.

10)

11)Upon sunrise, travel further southalong the River of Anduin (by boat).

12)Begin traveling by land once theDead Marshes appear on your left

hand side.

13)Travel east through the DeadMarshes approximately 150 miles

until you reach the Black Gate.

14)Travel south along the Mountains ofShadow for approximately 150 miles

until you reach Minas Morgul.

15)If you have skipped from step 10,abandon your boat after traveling

roughly 500 miles on the River of

NOTE: See appendix for a

comparison of elven and hobbit

cultures.

NOTE: Acquire the Star of

Earendil from Galadriel. See

appendix for more on Galadriel.

NOTE: See appendix for more

on the Star of Earendil.

CAUTION: The Black Gate is

an extremely dangerous placeand is home to the armies and

the Mouth of Sauron. Avoid it

all costs.

WARNING: Any attempt to

cross through the Black Gate

will result in death or worse.

See appendix for more on the

Black Gate.

WARNING: The Mouth of

Sauron is an extremely powerful

being. Avoid him at all costs.


Mouth of Sauron.

NOTE: Skip to Step 14 if your

chosen path is around Minas

Morgul. See appendix for more

on Minas Morgul.

WARNING: Any attempt to

cross through the Black Gate

will result in death or worse.


Black Gate.

NOTE: You will immediately

notice that the Black Gate is

both heavily guarded and

impenetrable. It will benecessary to travel to Minas

Morgul.


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Anduin and begin traveling west

towards Minas Morgul.

16)Travel 50 miles west (around MinasMorgul) towards Mt. Doom.

17)Climb to Sammath Naur (Cracks ofDoom) and throw the One Ring of

Power into the fires of the volcano.

18)Exit Mount Doom as soon aspossible since it will, most likely,

collapse around you.

Congratulations, you have destroyed

the One Ring along with Sauron and

you have brought peace to Middle

Earth!

19)Travel home and write a book aboutyour adventures..or three.

CAUTION: One does not

simply walk into Mordor

WARNING: At no point during

your journey should you put on

the One Ring. If you do, Sauron

will find you and kill you. SeeSauron in the appendix.

CAUTION: Beware of any

former hobbit-like beings that

have been corrupted by the

Ring. They are irrational.

WARNING: Minas Morgul is

the home of the Witch King. Do

not enter Minas Morgul, goaround it. See appendix for

more on the Witch King.

WARNING: Minas Morgul is

the home of the Witch King. Do

not enter Minas Morgul, go

around it. See appendix for

more on the Witch King.

CAUTION: Paper cuts are a

serious concern. See appendix

for more on paper cuts.


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Appendix

Balrog

A Balrog is large demon which shrouds

itself in fire and darkness. Once angelic

beings, the Balrogs were corrupted by the

evil Vala Melkor. The Balrog in the Mines

of Moria wields a sword and a whip.

Defeating a Balrog requires great power (i.e.

a dragon).

Black Gate

The Black Gate is the only entrance to the

realm of Mordor. Any other entrance would

be through a series of mountain ranges. The

armies of Sauron use the Black Gate to exit

and enter Mordor. The Gate is kept by the

Mouth of Sauron.

Bree

Bree is an ancient settlement of men. It is a

city east of The Shire. Predominantly, men

and hobbits populate Bree. The Prancing

Pony is an Inn in the town.

Dead Marshes

The Dead Marshes are an area to the

northwest of Mordor. Many battles were

fought in these marshes and, slowly, the

marshes enveloped the dead bodies from

these battles. Anyone who attempts to touch

the bodies in the marshes will likely drown

in them themselves.

Dimrill Gate

Dimrill Gate is the eastern gate of Moria.

Doors of Durin

The Doors of Durin are the western gates of

Moria. The gate contains an inscription

saying Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria.

Speak, friend, and enter in Elvish.

Elrond

Elrond is the half-elf Lord of Rivendell.

He is the son of Earendil and Elwing. He is

over 6000 years old.


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Elven Culture

Elves, unlike hobbits, are immortal. Hobbits

eat significantly more than elves. Elven

females tend to become healers while males

become warriors and fight. Hobbits, on the

other hand, are pacifists and do not fight.

For the most part, hobbits drink and eat.

Elvish Language

There are several forms of Elvish, the most

popular being Sindarin or Grey-Elvish. Most

of the Elves in the western region of Middle-

Earth speak Sindarin. The language derives

from Common Telerin.

Galadriel

Galadriel is considered to be the greatest

elven woman. She is known as the Lady of

Light and has been described as the most

beautiful elf in Middle Earth. She is the

mother-in-law of Elrond and the

grandmother of Arwen.

Lembas Bread

Lembas is a special kind of elven bread

which stays fresh for as long as it is kept

within the leaves it is wrapped in. It is

intended for long journeys.

Lothlrien

Lothlrien is considered the fairest elven

realm during the Third Age. It is located

between the River of Anduin and the Misty

Mountains. Galadriel, the greatest female

elf, resides in Lothlrien.

Middle Earth

Middle Earth is the world in which this

journey takes place.

Minas Morgul

Minas Morgul (once Minas Ithil) is home to

the Nazgul and their lord, the Witch King.

Minas Morgul is Sindarin for The Tower of

Dark Sorcery.


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Mines of Moria

An enormous underground mine in the

Misty Mountains. Moria was home to the

dwarves known as the Longbeards.

Misty Mountains

The Misty Mountains is an enormous

mountain range (795 miles long) stretching

from Mount Gundabad to Methedras.

Mordor

Mordor is a realm in the southeastern region

of Middle Earth. Sauron and his armies

reside in Mordor. The realm is surrounded

on all sides by mountains.

Mount Doom

Mount Doom (Amon Amarth) is a volcano

located in the realm of Mordor. The One

Ring was forged, and can only be destroyed,

in the Cracks of Doom (a chasm in Mt.

Doom).

Mountains of Shadow

The Mountains of Shadow is the western

mountain range of the realm of Mordor. It is

home to many Orcs. The north-most point of

the mountains is the Black Gate.

Mouth of Sauron

The Mouth of Sauron is a Nmenren who

serves as Saurons ambassadorand has

learned much sorcery. He has served

Sauron for at least 78 years. During this

time, he forgot his own name. He is pure

evil and commands the armies of Sauron.

Nazgul

The Nazgul (Ringwraiths) are the former

kings of men who succumbed to Saurons

power when they were given rings of power.

They achieved immortality by becoming

wraiths and are servants bound to the power

of the One Ring.


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One Ring

The One Ring is a ring of power forged in

the Cracks of Doom by Sauron. The ring

contains a mind of its own and much of

Saurons power. The ring corrupts all who

bear it. However, certain races are less

susceptible to the corruption of the ring.

Orcs

Orcs are relatively dim-witted beings who

serve as soldiers for Sauron. They serve out

of fear of their masters.

Paper Cuts

Paper cuts are cuts received while handling

paper. The cuts are normally slice wounds

that can cut surprisingly deep. These cuts are

extremely annoying.

Prancing Pony

The Prancing Pony is an inn located in the

center of the town of Bree. The servers are

hobbits and the Inn permits logging.

Rivendell

Rivendell is an elven realm to the east of the

Misty Mountains. It was founded by Elrond

in the Second Age. Rivendell serves largely

as an outpost for the elves.

River of Anduin

The River of Anduin is the largest river in

Middle Earth. The river stretches from the

Grey to the Mouths of Anduin.

Sammath Naur

Also known as the Cracks of Doom,

Sammath Naur is a chasm in Mt. Doom in

which the One Ring was forged. The Cracks

of Doom is the only place where the One

Ring can be destroyed.

Sauron

Sauron was originally an angelic spirit.

However, he fell victim to Melkors

corruption. In an attempt to gain full control

of Middle Earth, Sauron forged 9 rings of

power for the rulers of men, 3 for the elves,


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7 for the dwarves, and 1 for himself.

Saurons ring (The One Ring) could control

all of the other rings. As a sacrifice, Sauron

put part of his power into the ring. This way,

when Sauron wore the ring, he was more

powerful but when he did not have the ring,

he was very weak. By destroying the One

Ring, Sauron can be destroyed.

Shire

Also known as Hobbiton, the Shire is the

home to the hobbits. This realm is series of

hills in which the hobbits built their homes.

The Shire is located in the northeastern

region of Middle Earth.

Star of Earendil

The Star of Earendil is an artifact which is

owned by Galadriel. In its holders darkest

hour, it is fabled to provide light.

Trolls

Trolls are large and stupid creatures who are

considered to be completely evil. They turn

to stone upon exposure to sunlight. For this

reason, they tend to dwell in caves.

Witch King

The Witch King of Angmar is the leader of

the Nazgul. He was once a great king of men

but he fell victim to the corrupting powers of

his ring of power. He serves as a chief

servant of Sauron and resides in Minas

Morgul. His original name and background

are unknown. It is prophesized that the

Witch King will not die at the hand of a

man.


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Troubleshooting/FAQs

1) Why cant you just fly from the Shire to Mordor?

The Nazgul can also fly. For this reason, it is unwise to use any means of flight in

order to reach Mount Doom since you would most likely be intercepted.

2) Why have hobbits take the ring if it is so powerful and dangerous?Hobbits, though distant relatives of men, are less pragmatic than men. Men are greedy

by nature and focus much of their attention on the future. Elves are also very

pragmatic by nature. Neither of these qualities allows one to withstand the corrupting

powers of the ring. For this reason, a hobbit is the optimal choice for a long-term

ring-bearer.

3) Why must the One Ring be destroyed right now?Up until recently, Sauron was relatively inactive. He now has massive armies that are

invading nearby realms. Both Rohan and Helms Deep have suffered the wrath of

Saurons power. If Sauron were to acquire the One Ring, nothing would be able to

stop him from conquering Middle Earth. For this reason, the One Ring must be

destroyed as soon as possible.

4) Has this journey ever been attempted? If so, why did they fail?The destruction of the ring has been attempted before. However, the ring bearer was a

human who carried the One Ring from the Battle of Dagorlad to Mt. Doom and chose

not to destroy it. Even in this short time, the ring easily corrupted this man.


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5) Whats Taters?Potatoes, boil them, mash them, and stick them in a stew.

6) What accommodations will a hobbit receive on this journey?For most of your journey, you will sleep in ditches and you will eat Lembas bread

primarily. Though it is unlikely that you will maintain the standard hobbit regiment of

7 meals a day (breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and

supper), you will visit many new places which will provide you with a myriad of

unique culinary experiences.


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