How long did the journey take? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ten'oio · 02-13-2003, 07:08 PM

I apologize if there has already been another thread on this, but I was wondering if anybody knew how long Frodo's, and the fellowship's, journey actually lasted (from the quest to destroy the ring, all the way to the destruction of the ring)? There are a few hints in the RotK, but I can't seem to figure it out. Here are a few.
-Bilbo gave up the ring on his 111th birthday and Frodo visited Bilbo in Rivendell (shortly after the destruction of the ring) on Bilbo's 129th birthday. There's a huge gap there.
-When Frodo returns to the Shire, the RotK mentions that it was October 6th, 1420--exactly 2 years after Frodo was wounded by the Ring wraith.
There's more, but I can't seem to find it right now. Goodluck [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Lindolirian · 02-13-2003, 07:10 PM

September 22, 3018- they leave Bag End.
March 25, 3019- The Ring is destroyed.

Tar-Palantir · 02-13-2003, 07:32 PM

Its ALL in the Appendix B of RotK. A complete breakdown of the dates and years of all significant events.
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Ten'oio · 02-13-2003, 07:38 PM

Thank you. I'll take a look [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Cibbwin · 02-13-2003, 08:34 PM

Wow, it only took a year?

hobbitlass · 02-14-2003, 03:48 AM

Actually, that would be 6 months and a couple of days.

JenFramp · 02-14-2003, 05:04 AM

well think of it this way...they WALKED quite a bit of the way..eww..

Estelyn Telcontar · 02-14-2003, 07:17 AM

I'm sure quite a few beginning readers of LotR would be interested in the answer to this question. Therefore it's been moved to the Novices and Newcomers forum. Please continue to read and post there.

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 02-14-2003, 07:29 AM

You can watch the whole thing unfold day by day right here on the Barrow-Downs, thanks to a nice little feature on the main homepage. I love this site.

02-13-2003, 07:08 PM	#1
Ten'oio Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rohan Posts: 18	How long did the journey take? I apologize if there has already been another thread on this, but I was wondering if anybody knew how long Frodo's, and the fellowship's, journey actually lasted (from the quest to destroy the ring, all the way to the destruction of the ring)? There are a few hints in the RotK, but I can't seem to figure it out. Here are a few. -Bilbo gave up the ring on his 111th birthday and Frodo visited Bilbo in Rivendell (shortly after the destruction of the ring) on Bilbo's 129th birthday. There's a huge gap there. -When Frodo returns to the Shire, the RotK mentions that it was October 6th, 1420--exactly 2 years after Frodo was wounded by the Ring wraith. There's more, but I can't seem to find it right now. Goodluck [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble" -James 4:6

02-13-2003, 07:10 PM	#2
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	September 22, 3018- they leave Bag End. March 25, 3019- The Ring is destroyed. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

02-13-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Its ALL in the Appendix B of RotK. A complete breakdown of the dates and years of all significant events. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

02-13-2003, 07:38 PM	#4
Ten'oio Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rohan Posts: 18	Thank you. I'll take a look [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble" -James 4:6

02-13-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
Cibbwin Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 145	Wow, it only took a year? __________________ The Warrior Hobbit Nîn o Chithaeglir, lasto beth daer; Rimmo nîn Bruinen, dan in Ulaer!

02-14-2003, 03:48 AM	#6
hobbitlass Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: next to the fire keeping warm Posts: 471	Actually, that would be 6 months and a couple of days. __________________ Just because a person has the right to do something doesn't make it the right thing to do.

02-14-2003, 05:04 AM	#7
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	well think of it this way...they WALKED quite a bit of the way..eww.. __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.

02-14-2003, 07:17 AM	#8
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	I'm sure quite a few beginning readers of LotR would be interested in the answer to this question. Therefore it's been moved to the Novices and Newcomers forum. Please continue to read and post there. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

02-14-2003, 07:29 AM	#9
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	You can watch the whole thing unfold day by day right here on the Barrow-Downs, thanks to a nice little feature on the main homepage. I love this site. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne?