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==April==
==April==
* 12 [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Hobbiton]]
* '''12''' - [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Hobbiton]].<ref name="AppB3">{{App|B3}}</ref>
* '''13''' - [[Gandalf]] reveals to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that Bilbo's ring is [[the One Ring]].<ref>{{FR|I1}}</ref>
 
==May==
* '''1''' - [[Gandalf]] meets with [[Aragorn]] at [[Sarn Ford]].<ref name="Strid">{{FR|I10}}</ref>


==June==
==June==
* 19 Boromir and Faramir receive the [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|riddle]] in their sleep
* '''19''' - [[Boromir]] and [[Faramir]] receive the [[Seek for the Sword that was broken|riddle]] in their sleep.
* 20 [[Sauron]] [[Battle of Osgiliath|attacks]] [[Osgiliath]]. About the same time [[Thranduil]] is attacked, and [[Gollum]] escapes.
* '''20''' - [[Sauron]] [[Sauron's attack on Osgiliath|attacks]] [[Osgiliath]]. About the same time [[Thranduil]] is attacked, and [[Gollum]] escapes.<ref name="AppB3"/>
* Fugitives from the South reach [[Eriador]]. At the southern borders of the [[Southfarthing]] Gandalf receives news of war and defeat and the [[Black Shadow]]. He starts wandering aimlessly and then turns east and north.<ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref>
 
==Midyear's Day==
* Along the [[Greenway]] [[Gandalf]] finds [[Radagast]] with news from [[Saruman]] that the [[Nazgûl]] have crossed the [[Anduin]] and look for [[the Shire]]. Gandalf goes to [[Bree]] and leaves [[Gandalf's letter|a letter]] for [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] with [[Barliman Butterbur]].<ref name=council/><ref name="Strid"/>


==July==
==July==
* 4 [[Boromir]] sets out from [[Minas Tirith]].
* '''1''' - At dawn Gandalf leaves Bree for [[Isengard]].<ref name=council/> The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] set forth to search for [[the One Ring]]. They pass northward across [[the Wold]]
* 10 [[Gandalf]] imprisoned in [[Orthanc]].
* '''4''' - [[Boromir]] sets out from [[Minas Tirith]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* '''10''' - [[Gandalf]] imprisoned in [[Orthanc]].<ref name="AppB3"/>


==August==
==August==
* All trace of [[Gollum]] is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the [[Elves]] and [[Sauron]]'s servants, he took refuge in [[Moria]]; but when he had at last discovered the way to the [[West-gate]] he could not get out
* All trace of [[Gollum]] is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the [[Elves]] and [[Sauron]]'s servants, he took refuge in [[Moria]]; but when he had at last discovered the way to the [[West-gate]] he could not get out.<ref name="AppB3"/>


==September==
==September==
* 18 [[Gandalf]] escapes from [[Orthanc]] in the early hours. The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] cross the [[Fords of Isen]].
* Having failed to find the Shire, the Black Riders return to the [[Wold]] empty-handed; messengers from Sauron send them to [[Isengard]].
* 19 [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] as a beggar, and is refused admittance.
* Frodo worries about not having heard from Gandalf, as his birthday approaches. Some of his friends, [[Folco Boffin]], [[Fredegar Bolger]], [[Merry Brandybuck]] and [[Pippin Took]] stay in [[Bag End]] and help him pack for his removal to [[Crickhollow]].<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
* 20 [[Gandalf]] gains entrance to [[Edoras]]. [[Théoden]] commands him to go: 'Take any horse, only be gone ere tomorrow is old!'
* '''18''' - [[Gwaihir]] comes and rescues [[Gandalf]] from [[Orthanc]] in the early hours. The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] cross the [[Fords of Isen]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 21 [[Gandalf]] meets [[Shadowfax]], but the horse will not allow him to come near. He follows [[Shadowfax]] far over the fields.
* '''19''' - [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Edoras]] as a beggar, and is refused admittance.<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 22 The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] reach [[Sarn Ford]] at evening; they drive off the guard of [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]]. [[Gandalf]] overtakes [[Shadowfax]]
* '''20''' - [[Gandalf]] gains entrance to [[Edoras]]. [[Théoden]] commands him to take any horse and go within a day<ref name="AppB3"/> The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] come to [[Isengard]]. Frodo's furniture is moved to [[Crickhollow]].<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
* 23 Four Riders enter [[the Shire]] before dawn. The others pursue the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] eastward, and then return to watch the [[Greenway]]. A [[Nazgûl|Black Rider]] comes to [[Hobbiton]] at nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bag End]]. [[Gandalf]] having tamed [[Shadowfax]] rides from [[Rohan]].
* '''21''' - [[Gandalf]] meets [[Shadowfax]], but the horse will not allow him to come near, and follows him far over the fields.<ref name="AppB3"/> The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] encounter [[Gríma|Gríma Wormtongue]], who tells them of the location of [[the Shire]]. Frodo is anxious for Gandalf's absence and keeps a constant look-out for him.<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
* 24 [[Gandalf]] crosses the [[Isen]]
* '''22''' - The [[Nazgûl|Black Riders]] reach [[Sarn Ford]] at evening; they drive off the guard of [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]]. [[Gandalf]] overtakes [[Shadowfax]].<ref name="AppB3"/> Frodo celebrates his birthday with with friends but without Gandalf.<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
*25 A Black Rider approaches [[Farmer Maggot]] in [[Bamfurlong]] but he is ousted. The Hobbits later reach him who guides them with his wagon until the [[Bucklebury Ferry]]. The evening they meet Merry and reach [[Crickhollow]]. Frodo reveals them his plans, already known.
* '''23''' - Four Riders enter [[the Shire]] before dawn. The others pursue the [[Rangers of the North|Rangers]] eastward, and then return to watch the [[Greenway]]. Merry and Fatty leave for Crickhollow. [[Khamûl]] comes to [[Hobbiton]] at nightfall. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bag End]]. [[Gandalf]] having tamed [[Shadowfax]] rides from [[Rohan]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 26 The [[Old Forest]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] comes to [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]]
* '''24''' - [[Gandalf]] crosses the [[Isen]].<ref name="AppB3"/> The hobbits are followed by a Rider on a road near [[Woody End]]; a [[Wandering Companies|Wandering Company]] of [[Elves]] under [[Gildor Inglorion]] returns from [[Emyn Beraid]] and the Rider runs away the chants to [[Elbereth]]. The hobbits camp with the Elves.<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
* 27 [[Gandalf]] crosses [[Greyflood]]. Second night with [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]]
* '''25''' - A Black Rider approaches [[Farmer Maggot]] in [[Bamfurlong]] but he is ousted. The Hobbits later reach him who guides them with his wagon until the [[Bucklebury Ferry]]. The evening they meet Merry and reach [[Crickhollow]]. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reveals them his plans, already known.
* 28 The [[Hobbits]] captured by a [[Barrow-wights|Barrow-wight]]. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Sarn Ford]].
* '''26''' - The [[Old Forest]]. The Hobbits are trapped by the [[Old Man Willow]] but are rescued by [[Tom Bombadil]]. He invites them home.<ref name="AppB3"/><ref>{{FR|Forest}}</ref> Two Riders come to the ''[[Prancing Pony]]'' and talk with [[Nob]] who closes the door; the Riders go towards [[Archet]].<ref>{{FR|Strider}}</ref>
* 29 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches [[Bree]] at night. [[Gandalf]] visits the Gaffer.
* '''27''' - [[Gandalf]] crosses [[Greyflood]]. Second night with [[Tom Bombadil|Bombadil]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 30 [[Crickhollow]] and the [[Prancing Pony|Inn]] at [[Bree]] are raided in the early hours. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bree]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Crickhollow]], and reaches [[Bree]] at night
* '''28''' - The [[Hobbits]] reach the [[Barrow Downs]] and are captured by a [[Barrow-wights|Barrow-wight]] in a [[barrows|barrow]], but are rescued again by Bombadil.<ref>{{FR|Barrow}}</ref> [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Sarn Ford]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* '''29''' - [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] reaches [[Bree]] at night. [[Gandalf]] visits the Gaffer.<ref name="AppB3"/>
* '''30''' - [[Crickhollow]] and the [[Prancing Pony|Inn]] at [[Bree]] are raided in the early hours. [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] leaves [[Bree]]. [[Gandalf]] comes to [[Crickhollow]], and reaches [[Bree]] at night.<ref name="AppB3"/>


==October==
==October==
* 1 [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Bree]].
* '''1''' - [[Gandalf]] leaves [[Bree]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 3 He is attacked at night on [[Weathertop]].
* '''3''' - He is attacked at night on [[Weathertop]].<ref name="AppB3"/> [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] in the [[Midgewater Marshes]] sees flashes of light from the battle.<ref>{{FR|I11}}</ref>
* 6 The camp under [[Weathertop]] attacked at night [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] wounded.
* '''4''' - [[Gandalf]] escapes to the north from [[Weathertop]], followed by four [[Nazgûl|Riders]].<ref name=council>{{FR|II2}}</ref>
* 9 [[Glorfindel]] leaves [[Rivendell]].
* '''6''' - The camp under [[Weathertop]] attacked at night; the [[Witch-king]] stabs [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] with his [[Morgul-blade]], causing a [[Morgul-wound]].<ref name="AppB3"/><Ref>{{FR|Knife}}</ref>
* 11 He drives the [[Nazgûl|Riders]] off the [[Bridge of Mitheithel]].
* '''9''' - [[Glorfindel]] leaves [[Rivendell]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 13 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] crosses the Bridge.
* '''11''' - He drives the [[Nazgûl|Riders]] off the [[Last Bridge]] of [[Mitheithel]]<ref name="AppB3"/> and leaves a beryl as a token that it is safe.<ref name=council/>
* 18 [[Glorfindel]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] at dusk. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Rivendell]].
* '''13''' - Aragorn and the hobbits find it, and cross the Bridge.<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 20 Escape across the Ford of Bruinen.
* '''18''' - [[Glorfindel]] finds [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] at dusk. [[Gandalf]] reaches [[Rivendell]].<ref name="AppB3"/>
* 24 [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] recovers and wakes. [[Boromir]] arrives in [[Rivendell]] at night
* '''20''' - Escape across the [[Ford of Bruinen]].<ref name="AppB3"/> [[Elrond]] and [[Gandalf]] release a flood that drowns the horses of the Riders.<ref name=council/>
* 25 [[Council of Elrond]]
* '''24''' - [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] recovers and wakes. [[Boromir]] arrives in [[Rivendell]] at night.<ref name="AppB3"/>
* '''25''' - [[Council of Elrond]].<ref name="AppB3"/>


==December==
==December==
* 25 The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk
* '''18''' - The membership of the [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] is chosen.<ref>{{FR|II3}}</ref>
* '''25''' - The [[Fellowship of the Ring|Company of the Ring]] leaves [[Rivendell]] at dusk.<ref name="AppB3"/>


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Third Age 3018 (abbreviated to T.A. 3018) is the 3018th year of the Sun of the Third Age of Middle-earth. Third Age 3018 was also known as S.R. 1418 in Shire-reckoning.

Notable events in this year include:


April

May

June

Midyear's Day

July

August

  • All trace of Gollum is lost. It is thought that at about this time, being hunted both by the Elves and Sauron's servants, he took refuge in Moria; but when he had at last discovered the way to the West-gate he could not get out.[1]

September

October

December

References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
  3. 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Strider"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond" Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "council" defined multiple times with different content
  5. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
  6. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
  7. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
  8. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
  9. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Three is Company"
  10. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Old Forest"
  11. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Strider"
  12. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Fog on the Barrow-downs"
  13. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
  14. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Knife in the Dark"
  15. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Ring Goes South"