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October in in The Lord of the Rings

3018 (3rd Age) - Weathertop to Rivendell

Frodo and Co. leave Weathertop and begin their journey to Rivendell

Strider returns at dawn with Athelas to heal Frodo's wound. It helps some, but he still cannot use his arm. Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, Aragorn, and Bill the Pony leave Weathertop and begin their journey to Rivendell. Frodo rides the pony and his pain begins to increase, but he does not tell the others. They see no sign of the Riders.

These major characters were present

  • Frodo Baggins
  • Samwise Gamgee
  • Aragorn
  • Peregrin Took
  • Meriodic Brandybuck

Gandalf journeys from Bree to Rivendell

Gandalf continues his journey from Bree to Rivendell.

These major characters were present

  • Gandalf

In the calendar of the Shire, there are 12 months each with 30 days, so there will be no results for the 31st of any month, and February will have entries on the 29th and 30th.

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