Birth: September 22, 2968
Death: Unknown Race: Hobbit Culture: Shire Hobbit Height: Short Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Skin Color: White Residence: Bag End Part of the Fellowship: Ring-bearer Father: Drogo Baggins Mother: Primula Brandybuck Baggins Siblings: None Spouse: None Sword: Sting Pony: Strider Gift of Lorien: Phial Burden: One Ring |
Biography
“And there was Frodo, pale and worn, and yet himself again; and in his eyes there was peace now, neither strain of will, nor madness, nor any fear. His burden was taken away.” - The Return of the King
Frodo Baggins was a brave and heroic Hobbit of the Shire who destroyed the One Ring and was able to win Middle-Earth for the Free Peoples and destroy Sauron. He was recognized thereafter as one of the most courageous and heroic souls that ever walked the face of Arda.
Frodo was the son of Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck. He was born on September 22, 2968 of the Third Age. He lived as a young child with his parents in Brandy Hall, in the village of Buckland. He often would steel some of Farmer Maggot's crops, especially mushrooms. Frodo received the reputation of being a sneaky, hungry, untrustworthy child.
In 2980, Drogo and Primula bought a boat for the family and took it out on the Brandywine River. Their boat sank and they drowned, hobbits were terrible swimmers. Bilbo Baggins, Frodo's older cousin, took him in to live with him at Bag End under the Hill across the Shire in Hobbiton in the year 2989.
Bilbo adored his young cousin and raised him well. Also, Bilbo and Frodo shared the same birthday: September 22. The two enjoyed celebrating their birthdays together and throwing massive celebrations that all of the Shire attended.
In 3001, on Bilbo's 111th Birthday, he threw a Farewell Party. Frodo was turning thirty-three. Most of the Shire attended the celebration. The messenger service was very busy delivering letters in and out of their home. Hobbits including Bolgers, Boffins, Brandybucks, Tooks, and Proudfeet set up under the Party Tree on Party Field and enjoyed dancing, drinking, and storytelling that night. Frodo too helped himself to some ale and jigged. He encouraged his friend Sam Gamgee to ask Rosie Cotton for a dance. Gandalf, the Grey Wizard, who was an old friend of Bilbo's, also attended the party. Many young hobbits like him because he set off fireworks for their amusement.
Gandalf had come to tell Bilbo it was time to leave the Shire and his Ring behind. He also could not bare to miss Bilbo's farewell party. Frodo playfully scolded him at his arrival, saying that he was late. At the party, Bilbo made a Farewell speech. In the middle, Everard Took and Melilot Brandybuck jumped upon a table and danced the Springle-Ring, and Bilbo simply continued. At the end of the birthday speech, Bilbo placed the Ring on his finger and became invisible. He made his way up to Bag End and Frodo eventually followed. Gandalf soon convinced Bilbo to give up the Ring to Frodo. Bilbo left the Shire to live in Rivendell with the Elves. Frodo, who was only in his tweens at the time, was saddened to find that Bilbo had gone. Gandalf left in a hurry and Frodo was curious as to why.
That night, Sancho Proudfoot, son of Olo Proufoot, broke into Bag End to look for treasure. He was searching the pantry when Frodo caught him and dismissed the young rascal.
As the years passed, Frodo did not age. This was the Ring's doing. Gandalf did not come back for many years. At first, Frodo enjoyed his long years, but then grew tired of such a simple life among such lesser beings.
Gandalf returned to the Shire on April 12, 3018 and quickly rode to Bag End. He told Frodo that the Ring he possessed that was originally his cousins' was in fact the Ring of Sauron, the One Ring to rule them all. If Sauron had possession of this Ring, he could rule all of Arda in a second darkness. Gandalf also told Frodo of the horrors of Sauron and his Orcs, and how much they desired the power and dominion over al life. Frodo did not want to put the Shire in jeopardy, so he decided to take the Ring so far from it that his lovely and peaceful homeland would never fall into ruin, even if shadow spread everywhere else in Middle-Earth.
As Gandalf told Frodo this news, Sam Gamgee, Frodo's friend and gardener, was eavesdropping. He had heard everything that was being said. Gandalf scolded him and then decided that he would make a great companion for Frodo on the quest. The two set out for Rivendell all bundled up and partly armed. Frodo sold Bag End to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins for a cheap price. He bought a house in Crickhollow in the village of Buckland for a very inexpensive value, seeing as he was planning on leaving the Shire and not living in the home. Gandalf assured the two hobbits that he would meet them in Bree.
When leaving the Shire, the two hobbits were met with Pippin Took, whom they had known for many years. They told him that they were off to Buckland and that Frodo could no longer afford Bag End. In Woody End, they saw a group of Elves leaving Middle-Earth, but they did not talk to them. Deeper in the forest, the sunny day grew cold and grey. Frodo realized that something evil was advancing and he ordered his friends to get off the road. The evil presence turned out that the Nazgul named Khamul who was riding down the Great East Road. The Nazgul were Sauron's deadliest servants, and they could sense the Ring through smell. For a few seconds, Frodo wished to put on the Ring, but he did not do such. Instead, Pippin threw a carrot to distract the hooded rider, who in fact was only a shadow, but a strong shadow. As the Hobbits moved on, they saw Khamul again, but this time he was frightened away by a host of Elves headed for the Grey Havens where they would leave Middle-Earth forever. Their leader was Gildor Inglorion, who let the Hobbits feast with them and advised them to stay off the road. Frodo and his friends fell asleep and awoke to find the Elves completely gone.
Farmer Maggot of the Marish aided the Hobbits at his farm of Bamfurlong on September 25. He and his wife Mrs. Maggot and many children prepared dinner for the hungry Hobbits. Farmer Maggot told Frodo and his friends that one of the Nazgul had confronted him earlier that day and asked about the Baggins family. Farmer Maggot sent the being away in the right direction, threatening to set his dogs on him. After a dinner of bacon, eggs, and mushrooms, the Hobbits were ridden by the farmer to the Bucklebury Ferry, where they met another friend of Frodo's named Merry Brandybuck. The four Hobbits crossed the river to Crickhollow, the village in which Frodo's new home was located in.
Once at Frodo's new home, the Hobbits finally rested. They bathed and sang old Hobbit tunes. Fatty Bolger had been waiting at the home for them. They payed him to make the house look inhabited while they were gone. It turned out that Pippin and Merry had already been aware of the quest and wanted to join Frodo in his traveling to Rivendell. The Hobbits stayed the night in Crickhollow. In the morning, Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry set out for Rivendell. They were unsure of the way.
After leaving Crickhollow, the Hobbits exited the Shire and entered the Old Forest. On the eastern borders, they were attacked by an angry tree called Old Man Willow. He may have mistaken them for Orcs, or just had a desire to kill. He swallowed all but Frodo, who fell into the Withywindle River. The four companions were soon saved by Tom Bombadil, the Master of the Old Forest. He and his wife Goldberry allowed the companions to stay the night at their home. The Hobbits soon found out that Tom was immuned to the Ring's power. When Frodo put on the Ring, Tom could still see him. Tom could also hold the Ring without desiring it. After two days, Goldberry bid the companions farewell and they made their way to the Barrow-downs.
Once there, Frodo was stuck in a Barrow and his companions lay beside him, unconscious. A Barrow-Wight attempted to strike them, but Frodo fought. He then called Tom, who immediately came to save them. Once they had been rescues, Tom gave directions to Bree. They followed the road to the village. On the way, Frodo clarified to his companions that he was to be called Mr. Underhill, not Frodo Baggins. This code name was to keep his identity safe from evil spies.
In Bree, the Hobbits did not find Gandalf. It was raining heavily, and Frodo feared the Nazgul were near. They booked a room at the Prancing Pony Inn, where Frodo had the disappointment of not finding Gandalf. The other three hobbits found a beer bar and decided to have a nice pint each. Then they went up for seconds, thirds, and so on. They met local men and socialized. Pippin accidentally gave away vital information to some of the men. Strider warned them of this. Strider was a man who was staring them from the corner of the room. As he revealed himself, Barliman Butterbur gave the Hobbits a letter from Gandalf that he had completely forgotten to mail. It said that Strider, whose name was really Aragorn, was a good person and loyal friend.
On one of the tables, Frodo danced and sang. He put the Ring on his finger and became invisible. Everyone but his companions were astonished. He could see the Nazgul as their old selves: mighty, greedy kings of men. And worse yet, the Nazgul could see him. He took the Ring off to find men open-mouthed and curious.
Some people who were in the room, such as a man called Bill Ferny and his guest, the Squint-eyed Southerner, were dangerous. They knew why Frodo had disappeared. These men were the ones who revealed to the Nazgul that the Ring was in Bree. Bill Ferny later sold his shabby Pony named Bill to the Hobbits for more than he was worth.
In the morning, the Hobbits left Bree. Aragorn joined them in their journey to Rivendell. He guided them, and at first they did not trust the ranger. Frodo, however, came to the conclusion that they had no choice.
On October 6, the five camped at Weathertop. The sky was dark and the wilderness was thick. Sam, Pippin, and Merry foolishly lit a fire and began cooking left over mushrooms. They loudly offered some to Frodo, who quickly burned out the fire and called them fools. But he was not nearly quick enough, for the Nazgul had already picked up their trail.
While Aragorn had a look around, the Nazgul led their black horses up the old fortress. The four Hobbits rushed to find Aragorn, but they were not able to do so in time.
They were at the top of Weathertop when five Nazgul surrounded them. The Witch-King stepped forward and drew out his Morgul blade as Frodo backed away. He put the Ring on his finger only to have the Nazgul see him even more clearly. He saw the evil lord as a Numenorean. This white figure stepped forward and stabbed Frodo's shoulder, causing him intense pain. Aragorn came the rescue and drove the attackers away with fire. The five companions soon departed Weathertop.
They reached the Trollshaws where Sam tried to comfort Frodo by showing him Bilbo's Stone Trolls. Aragorn realized that if they lingered, Frodo would become a wraith like the other nine. He quickly found some Athelas to use, but it could not fully heal the wound. He was so worried that he summoned an elf called Glorfindel take Frodo to Rivendell by a horse named Asfaloth.
Frodo and Glorfindel rode in pursuit by the Nine Nazgul. Miles they rode on the swift horse with the Nazgul inches behind them. When they finally reached the Ford of Bruinen, the Nazgul were flooded by a wave that the powers of Gandalf and Elrond created. The Nazgul did not die, but their horses did.
Frodo was mended by Elrond and lay on a comfortable bed in an Elven hall. He awoke on October 24. Gandalf waited in a chair beside his bed. The Ring was placed on a chain and hung around Frodo's neck. Gandalf explained that he had been captured by Saruman and was therefore unable to meet the four companions in Bree.
On October 25, Frodo was the subject of the Council of Elrond. He was asked to attend with the Ring. He brought it forth. Elrond informed everyone that the Ring must be hidden or destroyed. Everybody voted in favor of this. But then people started to debate about who would inherit the Ring. Many, including Boromir, thought themselves to be worthy of such a gift. Others thought that the Ring should be given to someone else, like Tom Bombadil. The wisest of them voted in favor of the most impossible task: destroying the Ring. It could not be destroyed using sword or axe or even fire. Only the fires and lava of Mount Doom could undo this evil. This volcanic mountain was located deep inside Mordor, which was the realm of Sauron.
A Fellowship was formed. Frodo was the Ring bearer and Sam was his assistant. Frodo said that he did not know the way to Mordor and must be guided, so Gandalf stepped forward and joined. Aragorn gave the Fellowship his sword, Gimli gave his axe, and Legolas gave his bow. All three joined. Boromir joined because he wanted to get his hands on the Ring for his father Denethor. Merry and Pippin had been spying on the Council and decided that they could not bare not being in the Fellowship. And so it was, nine walkers to face the Nine Nazgul Riders.
Bilbo visited Frodo before he left. Frodo's cousin gave him his Mithril Mail and the sword Sting for the journey. Sting glowed blue when Orcs were near.
The Fellowship set out on December 25. They traveled southward towards the Misty Mountains. They originally planned to travel through Dunland, but they soon discovered that it was guarded by Crebain flocks and other spies of Saruman. The Fellowship decided then to pass over the Redhorn Pass, but is was too snowy due to Saruman's evil spells. Frodo dropped the Ring in the snow and Boromir picked it up by the chain, desiring it greatly. Frodo snatched it away.
As they made their way around the Redhorn, the Hobbits nearly died in the snow. Frodo, as ring-bearer, decided to pass through the mines of Moria.
The Fellowship journeyed to the West Gate of Moria on January 13, 3019. This was where the Watcher in the Water grabbed Frodo in an attempt to get the Ring. Gandalf opened the Doors of Durin and the Fellowship entered after the conflict with the Watcher.
In the mines, skeletons of goblins lay on the stairs. The creature Gollum dwelt in Moria. He had previously possessed the Ring and he followed the Fellowship seeking it.
In the east of Moria, many evil creatures lie in wait. Goblins and Moria Orcs inhabited the ancient eastern halls under the mountain, as did a Cave-Troll. These beings took a special interest in Frodo and attacked the Fellowship in the Chamber of Mazarbul. There, a cave-troll and a goblin cheiftain both targeted Frodo, but were unsuccessful in retrieving the Ring or killing the bearer.
At the Bridge of Khazad-Dum on January 16, a Balrog awoke from the depths. He confronted Gandalf. The wizard broke the bridge using his staff, but he and the Balrog both fell into a bottomless pit.
After the passing of Gandalf, it was agreed that the Fellowship must continue, though Frodo did so reluctantly, heart-broken by the loss.
On January 17, the Fellowship passed through Lothlorien, an Elven Wood. Once they entered, they were surrounded by Haldir's group of archers. The group guided them blindfolded to the heart of Lorien, where the Lord Celeborn and the Lady Galadriel dwelt. The were housed in Mallorn Trees for the night once the Lord and Lady identified them as friends.
Frodo followed Galadriel to her mirror that night. She let him look inside. In the water of the mirror, it showed Gandalf, but in white, Minas Tirith, Bilbo, Aragorn with the banner of Gondor in the Corsairs' Ships, the Scouring of the Shire, and the terrible Eye of Sauron. Because of this image, Frodo's Ring became a great burden for that moment.
Frodo and the Fellowship left Lorien the next morning and Galadriel gave each member a mighty gift. To Frodo, she gave a Phial with light of the Star of Earendil.
The Fellowship set sail on the Anduin that day. The river flowed south to Amon Hen. Once there, the Fellowship had to fight a force of attacking Uruk-Hai under the service of Saruman. Boromir had taken Frodo up the hill to convince him to take the Ring to Gondor. When Frodo refused, Boromir tried to take the Ring by force. He became angry, angrier than Frodo had ever seen him before. Frodo put the Ring on his finger and escaped to the Seat of Seeing. The Eye of Sauron searched for him, and he could see it all the more clearly with the Ring on his finger. He decided then that he must go to Mordor alone. He knew that this was his task and he could not be accompanied.
As the Battle at Amon Hen was fought and Boromir died, Frodo sailed across the Anduin. Sam followed him down the hill and swam to the boat, and he would not leave. He was too insistant for Frodo to reject.
So the Fellowship ended, for Frodo and Sam were off to Mordor alone. But they were not really alone. In the hills of the Emyn Muil, Gollum attacked them seeking the Ring once and for all. He failed and his neck was tied with Elven Rope. Frodo was going to kill Gollum, but he decided to spare his life out of pity and mercy even though he had previously wished that Bilbo had killed him.
Gollum swore and oath to serve Frodo, for he possessed the Ring of Power. Gollum called Frodo Master. Frodo ordered him to lead the two Hobbits to the Black Gate. Since Gollum had been there before, he knew a secret way.
Through the Dead Marshes they went. Dead faces were in the water, and they held glowing lights. Gollum told the Hobbits not to follow these mysterious lights, for they led to one's death. Frodo actually fell into the water, but Gollum dragged him out. In the water were ghosts, greenish is color, called the Dead in the Marshes. They were the bodies of men and elves.
Later on, a Nazgul swooped overhead, sensing the Ring. The three took cover in a bush and hid there until the Nazgul lost track of the Hobbits and the Ring and rode his Fell Beast onward. This was the first the Frod had seen of the wraith's winged steeds.
As they got closer to Mordor, the Ring felt heavier around Frodo's neck. He had constant visions of Sauron and his eye. He became attached to the One Ring and could not take his eyes off of if. Sam noted this.
At the Black Gate, Frodo saw the large towers and the defense of Mordor. Orcs with axes and pikes guarded the way. As they stared, a force of Easterlings with spears marched towards the gate. Trolls opened it and let the legions of Sauron enter. Frodo and Sam soon realized that they could not enter here,
for they were almost spotted by two Easterlings. Nevertheless, Frodo intended to enter, for he knew no other way. He asked that Sam not come with him.
Gollum promised that he would bring them into Mordor taking a secret way. Frodo told Sam that they had no choice but to believe Gollum, reminding Sam that he was their guide.
Gollum and the Hobbits took a rout through Ithilien. One morning, they were cooking Rabbit stew they heard horns blow and heavy marching. They left their spot to find a force of Haradrim marching to Mordor from the South. Frodo advised his companions to leave, but they stayed anyway because there was an Oliphaunt, which were large beasts that had made their way into hobbits myths. Suddenly, shots were fired at the evil passers. Faramir and his company of Rangers of Ithilien captured the three of companions.
The men brought their prisoners to the pass of Henneth Annun. Frodo told Faramir of his task and convinced the man not to steal the ring from him. Meanwhile, Gollum caught a fish by the Forbidden Pool. Faramir ordered his men to capture the creature despite Frodo's warning. Gollum thought that Frodo had allowed this and became hostile to him. Soon after, Faramir released the companions to complete their task.
Despite his hostility, Gollum continued guiding the Hobbits to Mordor. They passed the dead city of Minas Morgul where they witnessed a massive force of Orcs and Nazgul. This army was off to battle in Gondor.
They soon climbed the nearby Stairs of Cirith Ungol to Shelbob's Lair. This was the secret entrance into Mordor. Gollum had a secret plan as well, which was to feed the Hobbits to Shelob who was a beast of a spider. His plan was to steal the Ring from them once they were dead. His plan was unsuccessful.
In the passage, Frodo was stung and left unconscious by Shelob, but he was not killed. Sam believed him to be dead and decided to continue the quest alone.
A company of Orcs led by Shagrat and Gorbag found Frodo's body and took him to the Tower of Cirith Ungol where they stripped him of his belongings. When he awoke, he could hear fighting and arguing amongst the Orcs. He was tied up in the peak of the tower, and thought that all hope was lost because he assumed that the Orcs had taken the Ring.
Sam soon came to rescue Frodo. He killed many of the Orcs, but was at first unable to access the room in which Frodo lay. He sang to him, and Frodo answered, but Gorbag told him to shut it. Sam came into the room and killed Gorbag and Snaga, but Shagrat was able to escape. The two Hobbits put on orc armor and Sam held out the Ring to Frodo. Frodo snatched it back swiftly, but later he regretted his greed.
The hobbits made their way across the plains of Gorgoroth and noticed that the Orcs were moving off. As they made their way away from Cirith Ungol, they encountered an army of terrifying Orcs whipped by an orc driver. They were whipped into the line, as they were assumed to be lazy Orcs. They marched with the Orcs until an inspection was called. Sam pushed Frodo to cause commotion amongst the orcs and they were able to escape.
They continued across Gorgorath, and as they drew closer to Barad-Dur, the Ring felt even heavier around Frodo's neck. Several times the Eye of Sauron saw them, but every time it moved on.
The Hobbits soon climbed Mount Doom. When they had almost reached the summit, Sam carried Frodo due to the Ring's weight. Near the Chamber of Fire, Gollum attacked and attempted to kill Frodo and seize the Ring. Sam kicked and punched at the creature, which gave Frodo time to run into Chamber of Fire in order to dangle the ring above the flames that would melt the Ring and end all evil in Middle-Earth. At this point, he was very close to the completion of the quest.
Sam followed Frodo, and when he had caught up he encouraged him to toss his burden into the flames and get rid of it once and for all. Frodo was corrupted by the Ring and decided that it was his, and he could not despose of it. It became clear that no one could willingly destroy it.
Gollum followed Sam and knocked him unconscious with a large rock. He then fought with Frodo, who quickly placed the Ring on his finger. They fought for some time over the Ring until Gollum bit Frodo's finger off, the Ring coming with it. Gollum then danced with his precious Ring until Frodo used his bloody fingers to push him off. Gollum and the Ring fell into the fires to burn, and the Ring, which had prolonged Sauron's life, was destroyed. That meant that Sauron died and Middle-Earth was saved from his terror. Mount Doom then erupted and drowned many Orcs in the acid.
The two Hobbits escaped the erupting volcano and rested on a rock. Sam reminded Frodo of the Shire, and it was then, on March 25, 3019, that Frodo finally remembered his homeland. The Hobbits were saved by Gwaihir the Windlord and were brought to Minas Tirith.
Frodo was reunited with the Fellowship. They celebrated and laughed together and told each other tales of what had happened to them in the War of the Ring.
Frodo and his companions Sam, Merry, and Pippin attended the crowning of King Aragorn on May 1. On this day, the peoples of Middle-Earth bowed to their hero. Frodo brought forth the Crown of Gondor, which was placed upon a piece of black lebethron wood. Arwen gave Frodo a white jewel.
Frodo returned to the Shire on October 30 to find to his horror that the land had been ruined. It turned out that Lotho Sackville-Baggins had taken charge and became known as "The Chief."
When he went to Bag End, Frodo discovered Saruman was the real cause of the Scouring of the Shire. Soon after, Lotho was killed by Grima Wormtongue.
The Battle of Bywater was fought soon after. Ruffian invaders were very hostile to the Hobbits and intended to slaughter them. Frodo made sure that no Hobbits were killed, though over nineteen died. He also did not kill any of the Ruffians who surrendered.
Frodo served as Mayor of Michel Delving while previous mayor Will Whitfoot recovered from his imprisonment in the Lockholes. As mayor, Frodo fixed the Shire's Shirriffs and put them back on their usual duties. He added to the Red Book during this time.
At the deaths of Saruman and Wormtongue, Frodo realized it was time to leave. He and Bilbo finally left the Shire. They reached the Grey Havens on September 29, 3021. There, Frodo left Middle-Earth on a White Ship with Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, Gandalf, and Bilbo. Over the Great Sea they traveled, and to the Undying Lands of Aman. Frodo lived on the island of Tol Eresea until his death many years later. Sam came to visit Frodo after the death of his own wife Rosie. The two old friends spent the rest of their days together.
Frodo was the son of Drogo Baggins and Primula Brandybuck. He was born on September 22, 2968 of the Third Age. He lived as a young child with his parents in Brandy Hall, in the village of Buckland. He often would steel some of Farmer Maggot's crops, especially mushrooms. Frodo received the reputation of being a sneaky, hungry, untrustworthy child.
In 2980, Drogo and Primula bought a boat for the family and took it out on the Brandywine River. Their boat sank and they drowned, hobbits were terrible swimmers. Bilbo Baggins, Frodo's older cousin, took him in to live with him at Bag End under the Hill across the Shire in Hobbiton in the year 2989.
Bilbo adored his young cousin and raised him well. Also, Bilbo and Frodo shared the same birthday: September 22. The two enjoyed celebrating their birthdays together and throwing massive celebrations that all of the Shire attended.
In 3001, on Bilbo's 111th Birthday, he threw a Farewell Party. Frodo was turning thirty-three. Most of the Shire attended the celebration. The messenger service was very busy delivering letters in and out of their home. Hobbits including Bolgers, Boffins, Brandybucks, Tooks, and Proudfeet set up under the Party Tree on Party Field and enjoyed dancing, drinking, and storytelling that night. Frodo too helped himself to some ale and jigged. He encouraged his friend Sam Gamgee to ask Rosie Cotton for a dance. Gandalf, the Grey Wizard, who was an old friend of Bilbo's, also attended the party. Many young hobbits like him because he set off fireworks for their amusement.
Gandalf had come to tell Bilbo it was time to leave the Shire and his Ring behind. He also could not bare to miss Bilbo's farewell party. Frodo playfully scolded him at his arrival, saying that he was late. At the party, Bilbo made a Farewell speech. In the middle, Everard Took and Melilot Brandybuck jumped upon a table and danced the Springle-Ring, and Bilbo simply continued. At the end of the birthday speech, Bilbo placed the Ring on his finger and became invisible. He made his way up to Bag End and Frodo eventually followed. Gandalf soon convinced Bilbo to give up the Ring to Frodo. Bilbo left the Shire to live in Rivendell with the Elves. Frodo, who was only in his tweens at the time, was saddened to find that Bilbo had gone. Gandalf left in a hurry and Frodo was curious as to why.
That night, Sancho Proudfoot, son of Olo Proufoot, broke into Bag End to look for treasure. He was searching the pantry when Frodo caught him and dismissed the young rascal.
As the years passed, Frodo did not age. This was the Ring's doing. Gandalf did not come back for many years. At first, Frodo enjoyed his long years, but then grew tired of such a simple life among such lesser beings.
Gandalf returned to the Shire on April 12, 3018 and quickly rode to Bag End. He told Frodo that the Ring he possessed that was originally his cousins' was in fact the Ring of Sauron, the One Ring to rule them all. If Sauron had possession of this Ring, he could rule all of Arda in a second darkness. Gandalf also told Frodo of the horrors of Sauron and his Orcs, and how much they desired the power and dominion over al life. Frodo did not want to put the Shire in jeopardy, so he decided to take the Ring so far from it that his lovely and peaceful homeland would never fall into ruin, even if shadow spread everywhere else in Middle-Earth.
As Gandalf told Frodo this news, Sam Gamgee, Frodo's friend and gardener, was eavesdropping. He had heard everything that was being said. Gandalf scolded him and then decided that he would make a great companion for Frodo on the quest. The two set out for Rivendell all bundled up and partly armed. Frodo sold Bag End to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins for a cheap price. He bought a house in Crickhollow in the village of Buckland for a very inexpensive value, seeing as he was planning on leaving the Shire and not living in the home. Gandalf assured the two hobbits that he would meet them in Bree.
When leaving the Shire, the two hobbits were met with Pippin Took, whom they had known for many years. They told him that they were off to Buckland and that Frodo could no longer afford Bag End. In Woody End, they saw a group of Elves leaving Middle-Earth, but they did not talk to them. Deeper in the forest, the sunny day grew cold and grey. Frodo realized that something evil was advancing and he ordered his friends to get off the road. The evil presence turned out that the Nazgul named Khamul who was riding down the Great East Road. The Nazgul were Sauron's deadliest servants, and they could sense the Ring through smell. For a few seconds, Frodo wished to put on the Ring, but he did not do such. Instead, Pippin threw a carrot to distract the hooded rider, who in fact was only a shadow, but a strong shadow. As the Hobbits moved on, they saw Khamul again, but this time he was frightened away by a host of Elves headed for the Grey Havens where they would leave Middle-Earth forever. Their leader was Gildor Inglorion, who let the Hobbits feast with them and advised them to stay off the road. Frodo and his friends fell asleep and awoke to find the Elves completely gone.
Farmer Maggot of the Marish aided the Hobbits at his farm of Bamfurlong on September 25. He and his wife Mrs. Maggot and many children prepared dinner for the hungry Hobbits. Farmer Maggot told Frodo and his friends that one of the Nazgul had confronted him earlier that day and asked about the Baggins family. Farmer Maggot sent the being away in the right direction, threatening to set his dogs on him. After a dinner of bacon, eggs, and mushrooms, the Hobbits were ridden by the farmer to the Bucklebury Ferry, where they met another friend of Frodo's named Merry Brandybuck. The four Hobbits crossed the river to Crickhollow, the village in which Frodo's new home was located in.
Once at Frodo's new home, the Hobbits finally rested. They bathed and sang old Hobbit tunes. Fatty Bolger had been waiting at the home for them. They payed him to make the house look inhabited while they were gone. It turned out that Pippin and Merry had already been aware of the quest and wanted to join Frodo in his traveling to Rivendell. The Hobbits stayed the night in Crickhollow. In the morning, Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry set out for Rivendell. They were unsure of the way.
After leaving Crickhollow, the Hobbits exited the Shire and entered the Old Forest. On the eastern borders, they were attacked by an angry tree called Old Man Willow. He may have mistaken them for Orcs, or just had a desire to kill. He swallowed all but Frodo, who fell into the Withywindle River. The four companions were soon saved by Tom Bombadil, the Master of the Old Forest. He and his wife Goldberry allowed the companions to stay the night at their home. The Hobbits soon found out that Tom was immuned to the Ring's power. When Frodo put on the Ring, Tom could still see him. Tom could also hold the Ring without desiring it. After two days, Goldberry bid the companions farewell and they made their way to the Barrow-downs.
Once there, Frodo was stuck in a Barrow and his companions lay beside him, unconscious. A Barrow-Wight attempted to strike them, but Frodo fought. He then called Tom, who immediately came to save them. Once they had been rescues, Tom gave directions to Bree. They followed the road to the village. On the way, Frodo clarified to his companions that he was to be called Mr. Underhill, not Frodo Baggins. This code name was to keep his identity safe from evil spies.
In Bree, the Hobbits did not find Gandalf. It was raining heavily, and Frodo feared the Nazgul were near. They booked a room at the Prancing Pony Inn, where Frodo had the disappointment of not finding Gandalf. The other three hobbits found a beer bar and decided to have a nice pint each. Then they went up for seconds, thirds, and so on. They met local men and socialized. Pippin accidentally gave away vital information to some of the men. Strider warned them of this. Strider was a man who was staring them from the corner of the room. As he revealed himself, Barliman Butterbur gave the Hobbits a letter from Gandalf that he had completely forgotten to mail. It said that Strider, whose name was really Aragorn, was a good person and loyal friend.
On one of the tables, Frodo danced and sang. He put the Ring on his finger and became invisible. Everyone but his companions were astonished. He could see the Nazgul as their old selves: mighty, greedy kings of men. And worse yet, the Nazgul could see him. He took the Ring off to find men open-mouthed and curious.
Some people who were in the room, such as a man called Bill Ferny and his guest, the Squint-eyed Southerner, were dangerous. They knew why Frodo had disappeared. These men were the ones who revealed to the Nazgul that the Ring was in Bree. Bill Ferny later sold his shabby Pony named Bill to the Hobbits for more than he was worth.
In the morning, the Hobbits left Bree. Aragorn joined them in their journey to Rivendell. He guided them, and at first they did not trust the ranger. Frodo, however, came to the conclusion that they had no choice.
On October 6, the five camped at Weathertop. The sky was dark and the wilderness was thick. Sam, Pippin, and Merry foolishly lit a fire and began cooking left over mushrooms. They loudly offered some to Frodo, who quickly burned out the fire and called them fools. But he was not nearly quick enough, for the Nazgul had already picked up their trail.
While Aragorn had a look around, the Nazgul led their black horses up the old fortress. The four Hobbits rushed to find Aragorn, but they were not able to do so in time.
They were at the top of Weathertop when five Nazgul surrounded them. The Witch-King stepped forward and drew out his Morgul blade as Frodo backed away. He put the Ring on his finger only to have the Nazgul see him even more clearly. He saw the evil lord as a Numenorean. This white figure stepped forward and stabbed Frodo's shoulder, causing him intense pain. Aragorn came the rescue and drove the attackers away with fire. The five companions soon departed Weathertop.
They reached the Trollshaws where Sam tried to comfort Frodo by showing him Bilbo's Stone Trolls. Aragorn realized that if they lingered, Frodo would become a wraith like the other nine. He quickly found some Athelas to use, but it could not fully heal the wound. He was so worried that he summoned an elf called Glorfindel take Frodo to Rivendell by a horse named Asfaloth.
Frodo and Glorfindel rode in pursuit by the Nine Nazgul. Miles they rode on the swift horse with the Nazgul inches behind them. When they finally reached the Ford of Bruinen, the Nazgul were flooded by a wave that the powers of Gandalf and Elrond created. The Nazgul did not die, but their horses did.
Frodo was mended by Elrond and lay on a comfortable bed in an Elven hall. He awoke on October 24. Gandalf waited in a chair beside his bed. The Ring was placed on a chain and hung around Frodo's neck. Gandalf explained that he had been captured by Saruman and was therefore unable to meet the four companions in Bree.
On October 25, Frodo was the subject of the Council of Elrond. He was asked to attend with the Ring. He brought it forth. Elrond informed everyone that the Ring must be hidden or destroyed. Everybody voted in favor of this. But then people started to debate about who would inherit the Ring. Many, including Boromir, thought themselves to be worthy of such a gift. Others thought that the Ring should be given to someone else, like Tom Bombadil. The wisest of them voted in favor of the most impossible task: destroying the Ring. It could not be destroyed using sword or axe or even fire. Only the fires and lava of Mount Doom could undo this evil. This volcanic mountain was located deep inside Mordor, which was the realm of Sauron.
A Fellowship was formed. Frodo was the Ring bearer and Sam was his assistant. Frodo said that he did not know the way to Mordor and must be guided, so Gandalf stepped forward and joined. Aragorn gave the Fellowship his sword, Gimli gave his axe, and Legolas gave his bow. All three joined. Boromir joined because he wanted to get his hands on the Ring for his father Denethor. Merry and Pippin had been spying on the Council and decided that they could not bare not being in the Fellowship. And so it was, nine walkers to face the Nine Nazgul Riders.
Bilbo visited Frodo before he left. Frodo's cousin gave him his Mithril Mail and the sword Sting for the journey. Sting glowed blue when Orcs were near.
The Fellowship set out on December 25. They traveled southward towards the Misty Mountains. They originally planned to travel through Dunland, but they soon discovered that it was guarded by Crebain flocks and other spies of Saruman. The Fellowship decided then to pass over the Redhorn Pass, but is was too snowy due to Saruman's evil spells. Frodo dropped the Ring in the snow and Boromir picked it up by the chain, desiring it greatly. Frodo snatched it away.
As they made their way around the Redhorn, the Hobbits nearly died in the snow. Frodo, as ring-bearer, decided to pass through the mines of Moria.
The Fellowship journeyed to the West Gate of Moria on January 13, 3019. This was where the Watcher in the Water grabbed Frodo in an attempt to get the Ring. Gandalf opened the Doors of Durin and the Fellowship entered after the conflict with the Watcher.
In the mines, skeletons of goblins lay on the stairs. The creature Gollum dwelt in Moria. He had previously possessed the Ring and he followed the Fellowship seeking it.
In the east of Moria, many evil creatures lie in wait. Goblins and Moria Orcs inhabited the ancient eastern halls under the mountain, as did a Cave-Troll. These beings took a special interest in Frodo and attacked the Fellowship in the Chamber of Mazarbul. There, a cave-troll and a goblin cheiftain both targeted Frodo, but were unsuccessful in retrieving the Ring or killing the bearer.
At the Bridge of Khazad-Dum on January 16, a Balrog awoke from the depths. He confronted Gandalf. The wizard broke the bridge using his staff, but he and the Balrog both fell into a bottomless pit.
After the passing of Gandalf, it was agreed that the Fellowship must continue, though Frodo did so reluctantly, heart-broken by the loss.
On January 17, the Fellowship passed through Lothlorien, an Elven Wood. Once they entered, they were surrounded by Haldir's group of archers. The group guided them blindfolded to the heart of Lorien, where the Lord Celeborn and the Lady Galadriel dwelt. The were housed in Mallorn Trees for the night once the Lord and Lady identified them as friends.
Frodo followed Galadriel to her mirror that night. She let him look inside. In the water of the mirror, it showed Gandalf, but in white, Minas Tirith, Bilbo, Aragorn with the banner of Gondor in the Corsairs' Ships, the Scouring of the Shire, and the terrible Eye of Sauron. Because of this image, Frodo's Ring became a great burden for that moment.
Frodo and the Fellowship left Lorien the next morning and Galadriel gave each member a mighty gift. To Frodo, she gave a Phial with light of the Star of Earendil.
The Fellowship set sail on the Anduin that day. The river flowed south to Amon Hen. Once there, the Fellowship had to fight a force of attacking Uruk-Hai under the service of Saruman. Boromir had taken Frodo up the hill to convince him to take the Ring to Gondor. When Frodo refused, Boromir tried to take the Ring by force. He became angry, angrier than Frodo had ever seen him before. Frodo put the Ring on his finger and escaped to the Seat of Seeing. The Eye of Sauron searched for him, and he could see it all the more clearly with the Ring on his finger. He decided then that he must go to Mordor alone. He knew that this was his task and he could not be accompanied.
As the Battle at Amon Hen was fought and Boromir died, Frodo sailed across the Anduin. Sam followed him down the hill and swam to the boat, and he would not leave. He was too insistant for Frodo to reject.
So the Fellowship ended, for Frodo and Sam were off to Mordor alone. But they were not really alone. In the hills of the Emyn Muil, Gollum attacked them seeking the Ring once and for all. He failed and his neck was tied with Elven Rope. Frodo was going to kill Gollum, but he decided to spare his life out of pity and mercy even though he had previously wished that Bilbo had killed him.
Gollum swore and oath to serve Frodo, for he possessed the Ring of Power. Gollum called Frodo Master. Frodo ordered him to lead the two Hobbits to the Black Gate. Since Gollum had been there before, he knew a secret way.
Through the Dead Marshes they went. Dead faces were in the water, and they held glowing lights. Gollum told the Hobbits not to follow these mysterious lights, for they led to one's death. Frodo actually fell into the water, but Gollum dragged him out. In the water were ghosts, greenish is color, called the Dead in the Marshes. They were the bodies of men and elves.
Later on, a Nazgul swooped overhead, sensing the Ring. The three took cover in a bush and hid there until the Nazgul lost track of the Hobbits and the Ring and rode his Fell Beast onward. This was the first the Frod had seen of the wraith's winged steeds.
As they got closer to Mordor, the Ring felt heavier around Frodo's neck. He had constant visions of Sauron and his eye. He became attached to the One Ring and could not take his eyes off of if. Sam noted this.
At the Black Gate, Frodo saw the large towers and the defense of Mordor. Orcs with axes and pikes guarded the way. As they stared, a force of Easterlings with spears marched towards the gate. Trolls opened it and let the legions of Sauron enter. Frodo and Sam soon realized that they could not enter here,
for they were almost spotted by two Easterlings. Nevertheless, Frodo intended to enter, for he knew no other way. He asked that Sam not come with him.
Gollum promised that he would bring them into Mordor taking a secret way. Frodo told Sam that they had no choice but to believe Gollum, reminding Sam that he was their guide.
Gollum and the Hobbits took a rout through Ithilien. One morning, they were cooking Rabbit stew they heard horns blow and heavy marching. They left their spot to find a force of Haradrim marching to Mordor from the South. Frodo advised his companions to leave, but they stayed anyway because there was an Oliphaunt, which were large beasts that had made their way into hobbits myths. Suddenly, shots were fired at the evil passers. Faramir and his company of Rangers of Ithilien captured the three of companions.
The men brought their prisoners to the pass of Henneth Annun. Frodo told Faramir of his task and convinced the man not to steal the ring from him. Meanwhile, Gollum caught a fish by the Forbidden Pool. Faramir ordered his men to capture the creature despite Frodo's warning. Gollum thought that Frodo had allowed this and became hostile to him. Soon after, Faramir released the companions to complete their task.
Despite his hostility, Gollum continued guiding the Hobbits to Mordor. They passed the dead city of Minas Morgul where they witnessed a massive force of Orcs and Nazgul. This army was off to battle in Gondor.
They soon climbed the nearby Stairs of Cirith Ungol to Shelbob's Lair. This was the secret entrance into Mordor. Gollum had a secret plan as well, which was to feed the Hobbits to Shelob who was a beast of a spider. His plan was to steal the Ring from them once they were dead. His plan was unsuccessful.
In the passage, Frodo was stung and left unconscious by Shelob, but he was not killed. Sam believed him to be dead and decided to continue the quest alone.
A company of Orcs led by Shagrat and Gorbag found Frodo's body and took him to the Tower of Cirith Ungol where they stripped him of his belongings. When he awoke, he could hear fighting and arguing amongst the Orcs. He was tied up in the peak of the tower, and thought that all hope was lost because he assumed that the Orcs had taken the Ring.
Sam soon came to rescue Frodo. He killed many of the Orcs, but was at first unable to access the room in which Frodo lay. He sang to him, and Frodo answered, but Gorbag told him to shut it. Sam came into the room and killed Gorbag and Snaga, but Shagrat was able to escape. The two Hobbits put on orc armor and Sam held out the Ring to Frodo. Frodo snatched it back swiftly, but later he regretted his greed.
The hobbits made their way across the plains of Gorgoroth and noticed that the Orcs were moving off. As they made their way away from Cirith Ungol, they encountered an army of terrifying Orcs whipped by an orc driver. They were whipped into the line, as they were assumed to be lazy Orcs. They marched with the Orcs until an inspection was called. Sam pushed Frodo to cause commotion amongst the orcs and they were able to escape.
They continued across Gorgorath, and as they drew closer to Barad-Dur, the Ring felt even heavier around Frodo's neck. Several times the Eye of Sauron saw them, but every time it moved on.
The Hobbits soon climbed Mount Doom. When they had almost reached the summit, Sam carried Frodo due to the Ring's weight. Near the Chamber of Fire, Gollum attacked and attempted to kill Frodo and seize the Ring. Sam kicked and punched at the creature, which gave Frodo time to run into Chamber of Fire in order to dangle the ring above the flames that would melt the Ring and end all evil in Middle-Earth. At this point, he was very close to the completion of the quest.
Sam followed Frodo, and when he had caught up he encouraged him to toss his burden into the flames and get rid of it once and for all. Frodo was corrupted by the Ring and decided that it was his, and he could not despose of it. It became clear that no one could willingly destroy it.
Gollum followed Sam and knocked him unconscious with a large rock. He then fought with Frodo, who quickly placed the Ring on his finger. They fought for some time over the Ring until Gollum bit Frodo's finger off, the Ring coming with it. Gollum then danced with his precious Ring until Frodo used his bloody fingers to push him off. Gollum and the Ring fell into the fires to burn, and the Ring, which had prolonged Sauron's life, was destroyed. That meant that Sauron died and Middle-Earth was saved from his terror. Mount Doom then erupted and drowned many Orcs in the acid.
The two Hobbits escaped the erupting volcano and rested on a rock. Sam reminded Frodo of the Shire, and it was then, on March 25, 3019, that Frodo finally remembered his homeland. The Hobbits were saved by Gwaihir the Windlord and were brought to Minas Tirith.
Frodo was reunited with the Fellowship. They celebrated and laughed together and told each other tales of what had happened to them in the War of the Ring.
Frodo and his companions Sam, Merry, and Pippin attended the crowning of King Aragorn on May 1. On this day, the peoples of Middle-Earth bowed to their hero. Frodo brought forth the Crown of Gondor, which was placed upon a piece of black lebethron wood. Arwen gave Frodo a white jewel.
Frodo returned to the Shire on October 30 to find to his horror that the land had been ruined. It turned out that Lotho Sackville-Baggins had taken charge and became known as "The Chief."
When he went to Bag End, Frodo discovered Saruman was the real cause of the Scouring of the Shire. Soon after, Lotho was killed by Grima Wormtongue.
The Battle of Bywater was fought soon after. Ruffian invaders were very hostile to the Hobbits and intended to slaughter them. Frodo made sure that no Hobbits were killed, though over nineteen died. He also did not kill any of the Ruffians who surrendered.
Frodo served as Mayor of Michel Delving while previous mayor Will Whitfoot recovered from his imprisonment in the Lockholes. As mayor, Frodo fixed the Shire's Shirriffs and put them back on their usual duties. He added to the Red Book during this time.
At the deaths of Saruman and Wormtongue, Frodo realized it was time to leave. He and Bilbo finally left the Shire. They reached the Grey Havens on September 29, 3021. There, Frodo left Middle-Earth on a White Ship with Galadriel, Celeborn, Elrond, Gandalf, and Bilbo. Over the Great Sea they traveled, and to the Undying Lands of Aman. Frodo lived on the island of Tol Eresea until his death many years later. Sam came to visit Frodo after the death of his own wife Rosie. The two old friends spent the rest of their days together.
References
The Lord of the Rings:
The Fellowship of the Ring: "The Shadow of the Past," page 71-72 and passim; "Three is Company," pages 94 and passim; "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony," page 165; "Strider," page 183; "The Council of Elrond," pages 259-284; "The Ring Goes South," pages 288 and passim; "The Breaking of the Fellowship," pages 417 and passim
The Two Towers: "The Taming of Smeagol," passim; "The Black Gate is Closed," pages 245 and passim
The Return of the King: "Mount Doom," pages 215 and passim; "The Field of Cormallen," pages 228-232; "The Grey Havens," pages 301-309 and passim
Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien:
Letter # 181
Letter # 246
Letter # 325
The History of Middle-Earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: pages 48 and 50
The Fellowship of the Ring: "The Shadow of the Past," page 71-72 and passim; "Three is Company," pages 94 and passim; "At the Sign of the Prancing Pony," page 165; "Strider," page 183; "The Council of Elrond," pages 259-284; "The Ring Goes South," pages 288 and passim; "The Breaking of the Fellowship," pages 417 and passim
The Two Towers: "The Taming of Smeagol," passim; "The Black Gate is Closed," pages 245 and passim
The Return of the King: "Mount Doom," pages 215 and passim; "The Field of Cormallen," pages 228-232; "The Grey Havens," pages 301-309 and passim
Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien:
Letter # 181
Letter # 246
Letter # 325
The History of Middle-Earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: pages 48 and 50
Timeline
September 22, 2968:
Frodo was born in Buckland.
2980
Frodo's parents, Drogo and Primula, drowned in the Brandywine River.
2989
Bilbo Baggins took Frodo in to Bag End in Hobbiton.
3001
September 22: Bilbo threw his Farewell Party on he and Frodo's birthday. After the party, Frodo threw Sancho Proudfoot out of Bag End, for he was snooping.
Later that Month: Bilbo left the Shire and Frodo owned Bag End.
3018
April 12: Gandalf finally returned to Bag End to warn Frodo about his Ring, which in fact was the One Ring of Sauron.
April 13: Frodo wanted to save the Shire, so decided to take the Ring far away to prevent attackes.
September 23: Frodo left Bag End with Sam Gamgee and Pippin Took. Bag End was sold to Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Frodo bought Crickhollow in Buckland.
September 24: Khamul and several other Nazgul were after Frodo in Woody End. They were scared off by Gildor Inglorion, who supplied Frodo with food and told him to stay off the road.
September 25: Frodo was housed by Farmer Maggot. Merry met him in Buckland. At Crickhollow, Pippin and Merry told Frodo that they planned on coming with him.
September 26: The four Hobbits left the Shire and traveled through the Old Forest where they were attacked by Old Man Willow and saved by Tom Bombadil. They met him and his wife Goldberry and were housed by them.
September 28: The Hobbits left Tom's house and travelled through the Barrow-downs and were captured by an evil Barrow-Wight. They were saved by Tom Bombadil and were off to Bree.
September 29: Frodo and his companions arrived at Bree. They met Aragorn there, who became their guide.
October 6: Frodo and his companions camped at Weathertop. The Witch-King of Angmar stabbed Frodo with his Morgul Blade. Aragorn rushed to find Athelas in the Tollshaws but Frodo was still not cured. He was brought to Rivendell by Glorfindel.
October 20: Frodo and Glorfindel fled from the Nazgul, who missed them by inches. Gandalf and Elrond drowned their horses in the Ford of Bruinen. The Nazgul were wounded and retreated to Mordor.
October 23: Elrond removed the Morgul-knife from Frodo's shoulder.
October 24: Frodo awoke with Gandalf at his bedside. Gandalf explained why he was unable to meet them at Bree.
October 25: The Council of Elrond was held in Rivendell. Frodo realized that the Ring was his burden, and he must take it to Mordor to be destroyed. A Fellowship was formed, the nine walkers. Bilbo gave Frodo Sting and the Mithril Mail.
Next Month: Frodo spent most of his time with Bilbo.
December 25: The Fellowship set out for Mordor. The Ring went south.
3019
January 13: The Fellowship entered Moria through the West Gate after conflict with the Watcher in the Water.
January 14: The Fellowship continued to travel through the mines. The creature Gollum picked up their trail.
January 15: Gandalf was lost to the Balrog off the Bridge off Khazad-Dum.
January 17: In Lothlorien, the Fellowship met mighty Elves including Celeborn and Galdadriel.
February 14: Frodo was offered a look into Galadriel's Mirror. He saw Bilbo, Gandalf the White, the Scouring of the Shire, and Sauron's evil Eye.
February 16: The Fellowship's departure from Lothlorien and their sailing down the Anduin. Galadriel honored each member with a mighty gift. To Frodo, she gave a Phial.
February 26: The Fellowship reached Amon Hen, where a skirmish with Uruk-Hai occurred. Boromir attempted to steal the Ring from Frodo, but failed and was killed by the Uruk captain. Frodo and Sam set out to destroy the Ring alone.
February 29: Frodo and Sam passed through the Emyn Muil, where Gollum attacked in attempt to get the Ring. Frodo had the opportunity to kill him, but he did not. Gollum swore to bring the Hobbits safely to the Black Gate.
March 1: Gollum led the Hobbits through the secret Dead Marshes. The dead faces had evil lights wich Frodo followed. He fell in and was attacked by the Dead in the Marshes. Gollum saved him. Nazgul swooped overhead.
March 5: They reached the Black Gate and witnessed an army of Easterlings passing by. They realized that they could not pass and Gollum offered to take them through a secret way into Mordor.
March 7: After seeing an Oliphaunt ridden by Haradrim get shot down, the Hobbits were caught by a host of Rangers led by Faramir.
March 8: Frodo and his companions were released from Henneth Annun.
March 10: The Hobbits passed by Minas Morgul and witnessed and army passing led by the Witch-King.
March 11: The Hobbits climbed the Stairs of Cirith Ungol. Gollum threw away their Lembas Bread.
March 12: The Hobbits entered Shelob's Lair.
March 13: Frodo was paralyzed by Shelob and he was taken by Shagrat and Gorbag to the Tower of Cirith Ungol, where he was prisoner.
March 14: Sam followed Frodo and climbed the Tower of Cirith Ungol, killing Orcs as he went.
March 15: Sam gave the Ring back to Frodo and the two Hobbits left Cirith Ungol.
March 18: Frodo and Sam, all dressed in Orc armor, were whipped into a line of Orcs.
March 19: After an inspection, the two Hobbits left the line and continued across the plains of Gorgorath.
March 20-24: Frodo and Sam continued to Mount Doom.
March 25: Frodo was unable to destroy the Ring once in the Chamber of Fire. Gollum fought with him and bit his finger off, which had the Ring on it. Frodo then pushed him and the Ring into the lava of Mount Doom and it erupted. The Ring was destroyed and Sauron died. Frodo and Sam were saved by Gwaihir.
April: Frodo reunited with the Fellowship. Frodo and Sam were bowed to and respected by others, including at the Field of Cormallen.
May 1: Frodo brought forth the Crown of Gondor on lebethron wood before King Aragorn. Arwen presented him with a white jewel.
October 30: Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Merry returned to the Shire at the Brandywine Bridge. They were astonished to find it in ruin. He was also astonished that Lotho Sackville-Baggins had taken over, but saddened to find him dead. The real Chief was Saruman.
November 3: The Hobbits armed their forces and rebelled against the invading Ruffians in the Battle of Bywater. Saruman was killed by Grima Wormtongue, who was killed by a Hobbit arrow. Frodo was elected Mayor that month, and he resigned when Will Whitfoot was ready to take office again.
3021
September 29: Frodo sailed to the Undying Lands with Galadriel, Bilbo, Celeborn, Elrond, and Gandalf.
Names & Meanings
Frodo had many names and was referenced many times in the tale. The following were all known references to him:
Frodo:
Fród means "wise" in Old English.
The ending O suggests that a name is for a male.
Mr. Underhill:
Frodo used this as a code name in Bree.
It literally means "Under the Hill."
Ring-Bearer:
Frodo was the bearer of the One Ring.
He was called this by many, including Gandalf, Saruman, and Denethor.
To be the bearer of something is to own it, or to carry it or hold it.
The Hobbit/ The Halfling:
Frodo was called this by people who knew him little. He was also the only Hobbit that crossed into many people's paths.
Halfling is a word meaning Hobbit. This implies that Hobbits are half the size of men.
Master:
Frodo was called this by Gollum because he was the Master of the One Ring.
He was also called The Master of the Precious.
Iorhael:
Iorhael means Frodo in Sindarin.
He was called this on the Field of Cormallen.
Daur:
On the Field of Cormallen, Frodo and Sam are both called Daur, which is the Sindarin name for Noble.
Maura Labingi:
The Hobbitish name for Frodo Baggins. While Hobbitish was extinct, some words were still used.
Mayor of Michel Delving:
While Will Whitfoot was recovering, Frodo served as Mayor of Michel Delving.
Frodo:
Fród means "wise" in Old English.
The ending O suggests that a name is for a male.
Mr. Underhill:
Frodo used this as a code name in Bree.
It literally means "Under the Hill."
Ring-Bearer:
Frodo was the bearer of the One Ring.
He was called this by many, including Gandalf, Saruman, and Denethor.
To be the bearer of something is to own it, or to carry it or hold it.
The Hobbit/ The Halfling:
Frodo was called this by people who knew him little. He was also the only Hobbit that crossed into many people's paths.
Halfling is a word meaning Hobbit. This implies that Hobbits are half the size of men.
Master:
Frodo was called this by Gollum because he was the Master of the One Ring.
He was also called The Master of the Precious.
Iorhael:
Iorhael means Frodo in Sindarin.
He was called this on the Field of Cormallen.
Daur:
On the Field of Cormallen, Frodo and Sam are both called Daur, which is the Sindarin name for Noble.
Maura Labingi:
The Hobbitish name for Frodo Baggins. While Hobbitish was extinct, some words were still used.
Mayor of Michel Delving:
While Will Whitfoot was recovering, Frodo served as Mayor of Michel Delving.
Gallery:
Image Credits:
Elijah Wood portrays Frodo in the New Line Cinema film Trilogy of The Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson.
The painting is of Frodo by artist Alan Lee.
The painting is of Frodo by artist Alan Lee.
Family Tree
Frodo's branch of the Baggins Family:
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