Osgiliath

• Darkness fully covers the sky over Gondor.
• The Witch-King’s army attacks the western side of Osgiliath.

Dunharrow

• Theoden and his riders reach Dunharrow and meet with Eowyn.

• At dinner, a man enters the tent. He presents the Red Arrow to Theoden. Theoden says he will send six thousand spears to Gondor.

• The next day Theoden commands Eomer to call the heralds.
• Theoden commands Erkenbrand to guard Rohan.
• Theoden orders Merry to stay behind, despite his protests.
• Eowyn dresses Merry in armour.

• The riders assemble. Theoden bids them to move out. He and Eomer say goodbye to Eowyn and Merry.
• As the host rides out, a young rider named Dernhelm offers to take Merry with him.

Minas Tirith

• Imrahil talks with Gandalf about Denethor and the defence of the city.
• Beregond and Pippin see the darkness covering the land. In the distance they see Nazgul.
• Faramir and his men flee Osgiliath, the Nazgul pursue.

• Gandalf rides to Faramir’s aid. The Nazgul turn back.
• As Faramir returns, he is shocked to see Pippin. He tells Gandalf of his encounter with Frodo and the path of Cirith Ungol.

• Denethor criticises Faramir’s judgement. Gandalf argues with Denethor about the Ring.
• The next morning, Denethor gathers his Council. He is unwilling to abandon the defences and sends Faramir to defend the Rammas Echor.

• Gandalf warns Faramir not to throw his life away. After counsel with Imrahil and Pippin, Gandalf follows Faramir to the walls.

First Appearances – Hurin of the Keys, Targon

Adapted from chapters ‘The Muster of Rohan’ and ‘The Siege of Gondor’ of The Lord of the Rings.

Pictures

• Ride to Gondor – Abe Papakhian
• Osgiliath – Nimrowen
• The Red Arrow – Paula Disante
• Theoden’s Army on the Road to Dunharrow – Roger Garland
• Dernhelm – Matthew Stewart
• Nazgul at the Walls – Ted Nasmith
• Faramir Tells of Frodo and Sam – Anke Eissmann
• A Bitter Farewell – Anke Eissmann