Hobbit Lore and Shire-Reckoning

Shire-Reckoning Dates

• All dates in the Shire-reckoning are calculated from the crossing of the Brandywine River.

Hobbit Settlement

• Hobbits initially settled in the Shire by claiming it as abandoned land.

Frodo's Early Life

• Frodo lived in Buckland with relatives after his parents' death.

Hobbit Customs

• "Filling up the corners" to hobbits means completing household chores.

Bilbo's Party

• Bilbo gathered 144 guests to celebrate his 111th birthday.

Bilbo's Departure

• Bilbo wanted to leave the Shire to feel young and adventurous again.

Frodo and the Enemy

• Frodo first learned about the Enemy and Dark Tower from Bilbo’s stories.

Saruman's Role

• Saruman is the head of the Istari and the White Council.

Gandalf's Activities

• Gandalf researched the Ring's history during the 17 years after Bilbo left.

Sméagol's History

• Sméagol was a hobbit-like river folk before his transformation.

Frodo's Reason for Going to Rivendell

• Frodo agreed to go to Rivendell to protect the Shire.

Frodo's Nickname

• Frodo was given the nickname "Elf-friend" for his respect for elven customs.

Bilbo's Birthday Significance

• Bilbo's birthday party marked his final departure.

Ring's Identification

• Gandalf confirmed the Ring's identity by testing its weight.

Gildor's Role

• Gildor offered warnings to Frodo.

Years Between Bilbo and Frodo's Departure

• Seventeen years passed between Bilbo and Frodo's departure.

Frodo's Initial Departure Plan

• Frodo initially planned to pretend to move to Buckland.

Gandalf's Warning about the Ring

• Gandalf warned Frodo to keep the Ring in constant motion.

Bilbo's Reaction to Leaving the Ring

• Bilbo struggled to leave the Ring behind.

Ring's Effect on Bilbo

• The Ring did not enhance Bilbo's wisdom or preserve his youth, but instead impacted him negatively over time.

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