What happened on Weathertop?
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What happened on Weathertop?
The Skirmish at Weathertop was a minor conflict that occurred on Weathertop during the night of October 6, TA 3018 between the Nazgûl and the Fellowship, which consisted only of Aragorn and the hobbits at that time. It resulted in Frodo being stabbed by a Morgul-knife and only minor injuries sustained by the Nazgûl.
When was Weathertop destroyed?
1409
| Weathertop | |
|---|---|
| Description | Hill with tower/ruins of tower |
| History | |
| Destroyed | T.A. 1409 Fall of Amon Sûl |
| Gallery | Images of Weathertop |
What does Amon Hen mean?
Hill of the Eye
Amon Hen is Sindarin for ‘Hill of the Eye’.
What happens when Frodo puts the ring on at Weathertop?
Description: An event in the Attack on the Camp at Weathertop; see that entry for an overview. He shut his eyes and struggled for a while; but resistance became unbearable, and at last he slowly drew out the chain, and slipped the Ring on the forefinger of his left hand. …
Why didn’t the Nazgûl try to take the ring twice?
Even Aragorn and the Hobbits are surprised at Weathertop that the Nazgûl did not try a second attack to take the ring. The following possible reasons are offered or implied: The Nazgûl were satisfied with stabbing Frodo with the Morgul-knife.
What happened to Aragorn and Frodo after the battle with the Nazgul?
Aragorn was able to drive the rest of the Nazgûl off, but Frodo had sustained a wound that would haunt him in the years after. The Nazgûl escaped but Frodo was left poisoned by the Witch-king’s dagger and required healing from the Elves.
What did the Hobbits do when they saw the Nazgûl?
At the sight of the Nazgûl, the hobbits froze in terror, Merry and Pippin throwing themselves down, and Sam staying close to Frodo. Despite Gandalf’s warning not to use the Ring, Frodo was compelled to put it on, and drew his small sword.
What was Gandalf’s opinion of Frodo in Rivendell?
First off is Gandalf’s opinion that he gives to Frodo in Rivendell, following that we have some common fan theories, based on evidence, that suggest why they may not have struck a second time.