The Passing of the Elves and the Age of Men
The Lord of the RingsThe Third Age ends with the departure of the Elves and the beginning of the Dominion of Men.
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The Fading of the Elves
The Departure of the High Elves
Many Elves have already left Middle-earth. The time of the Elves is ending.
The Lament for the Lost
Galadriel and Elrond prepare to leave. They sing of their sorrow and the beauty of the West.
The Final Journey
After the war, the remaining Elves, including Galadriel, Elrond, and Legolas, sail into the West.
The Rise of Men
The Rise of Men
The Coronation of Aragorn
Aragorn becomes king of the Reunited Kingdom. Men take the dominion of Middle-earth.
The Restoration of Gondor and Arnor
Gondor and Arnor are restored, and peace is established. The age of Men begins.
The Future of the Free Peoples
The Hobbits live in the Shire, Dwarves in Erebor, and Men rule the world. The Elves are gone.
The End of an Era
The End of an Era
The Last Ship
Frodo, Bilbo, Gandalf, Galadriel, Elrond, and others take the last ship from the Grey Havens. The Third Age ends.
The Departure of the Ringbearers
Frodo's departure symbolizes the end of the Elven influence. The world is now for Men.
The New Age
The Fourth Age begins, and the Dominion of Men is established. The story of the Elder Days is over.
Throughout the Third Age
After the War of the Ring
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