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Frodo and Sam Return Home, Aragorn's Legacy Continues

3/31/2026

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Frodo and Sam return to the Shire, reclaiming it from Saruman and fighting in the Battle of Bywater.
Frodo departs for the Undying Lands to seek peace after his burdens, followed by Sam after Rosie’s death.
Merry becomes Master of Buckland, while Pippin is named Thain of the Shire upon their return.
Aragorn, crowned King of Gondor, marries Arwen and works to rebuild his realm before passing away after a long reign.

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Story summary

Frodo and Sam return to the Shire, reclaiming it from Saruman and fighting in the Battle of Bywater.
Frodo departs for the Undying Lands to seek peace after his burdens, followed by Sam after Rosie’s death.
Merry becomes Master of Buckland, while Pippin is named Thain of the Shire upon their return.
Aragorn, crowned King of Gondor, marries Arwen and works to rebuild his realm before passing away after a long reign.