FOTR/fortify and defend the Shire

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After leaving a note for the hobbits with Butterbur and sending word to Aragorn that he is needed in Bree, Gandalf hastily makes his way south to Isenguard.  He does not receive a warm welcome from Sauruman - in fact, the leader of the White Council astounds Gandalf by revealing his true desire: to serve Sauron as his deputy after helping him conquer the known world. He offers Gandalf a simple choice: join them, revealing the location of the Ring, or die. 
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Gandalf is afraid of what could happen if he leaves Frodo alone, or tries to take him into the wilderness before he is ready.  So, he sends word to Bree (via a dwarf passing through) that defense forces are needed, and that Aragorn is to rally the Rangers and other Men of the North to defend the Shire.
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Gandalf considers his options - if he can escape to Rivendell and warn Elrond, perhaps a force can be mustered to oppose the Uruk-hai orcish warriors that Sauruman has bred. He could also pretend to join Sauruman, revealing an incorrect location of the Ring so that the enemy is distracted until Gandalf works out his next move.
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After a short time, the Rangers - large, stern men who look well-traveled and grim - arrive in the Shire. They are led by Halbarad,a fierce warrior ready to protect the Shire. They arrive just in time - as the Ringwraiths are about to attack. The Rangers organize hobbit archers with flaming arrows for a defense. The battle is costly, but the Ringwraiths are thwarted.
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(There is a downside to their victory - for the enemy now knows there is something worth defending in the Shire.  Gandalf does not know it, but Sauruman is getting ready to push his Uruk-Hai forces north to attack the Shire and claim the ring.)
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In the chaos, men controlled by the Ringwraiths take over Bree, making that part of the Shire impassable.
== Decision ==
== Decision ==
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You are still on Tolkien's path.  What should Gandalf do?
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'''What should Gandalf do?'''
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* Even though it is riskuy, [[FOTR/stay in the Shire|stay in the Shire]] to work out your next move.
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* Seek out [[FOTR/Tom Bombadil|Tom Bombadil]].
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* Gandalf trusts Butterbur and agrees with Radagst - he will [[LOTW/travel to Isengard|travel to Isengard]] to meet with Sauruman the White.  He sends word to Aragorn at Rivendell, hoping he will come to Bree in time to save the Hobbits from any danger.  He fears what will happen if the message does not reach Aragorn in time.
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* Travel [[FOTR/south with the Rangers|south with the Rangers]] to speak with Sauruman.
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* Gandalf is too worried about the hobbits to risk their harm - so he stays in Bree. The hobbits are extremely happy to see him there, as they have already had quite an adventure.
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...or [[FOTR/ TP10-What was lost is found|GO BACK]]
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* Gandalf becomes suspicious of Sauruman, and travels to Rivendell in order to convince Elrond to attack Isengard.  Upon arrival, he sends Aragorn back to Bree to watch over the hobbits.
 
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Current revision as of 23:38, 9 April 2014

Gandalf is afraid of what could happen if he leaves Frodo alone, or tries to take him into the wilderness before he is ready. So, he sends word to Bree (via a dwarf passing through) that defense forces are needed, and that Aragorn is to rally the Rangers and other Men of the North to defend the Shire.

After a short time, the Rangers - large, stern men who look well-traveled and grim - arrive in the Shire. They are led by Halbarad,a fierce warrior ready to protect the Shire. They arrive just in time - as the Ringwraiths are about to attack. The Rangers organize hobbit archers with flaming arrows for a defense. The battle is costly, but the Ringwraiths are thwarted.

(There is a downside to their victory - for the enemy now knows there is something worth defending in the Shire. Gandalf does not know it, but Sauruman is getting ready to push his Uruk-Hai forces north to attack the Shire and claim the ring.)

In the chaos, men controlled by the Ringwraiths take over Bree, making that part of the Shire impassable.

Decision

What should Gandalf do?

...or GO BACK

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