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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.
See appendix for more on the
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.
See appendix for more on the
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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