The Field of Cormallen

Summary

Gwaihir the Windlord and the eagles join in the battle below the mountain. As the Ring falls into the Crack of Doom, the Black Gate collapses. Sauron is destroyed and his evil forces flee. The victors below celebrate FrodoÂ’s victory, and the enemy knows their battle is lost.

Gwaihir and the Eagles carry Gandalf to Mount Doom, where he rescues Frodo and Sam from the erupting volcano. Frodo, who has thought Gandalf dead, is overwhelmed. He and Sam rest until they are healed, then they are treated as heroes. They are surprised to find that Strider has become Aragorn, the King. Aragorn calls Frodo, "Frodo of the Nine Fingers and the Ring of Doom". Eventually they all depart for Minas Tirith, at which point Aragorn will be able to claim his throne in Gondor.

Another touching reunion between Frodo and someone he has thought dead simply reinforces his position as a likeable and important hero. Also, he is a true hero. Everyone celebrates his victory, and for days on end he is praised for his hard work in disposing of the Ring.

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