Attack on the Woodland Realm
Prelude: Attack on the Woodland Realm – Sauron's assault on Osgiliath – Skirmish at Weathertop – Battle at Amon Hen – War commences: – First Battle of the Fords of Isen – Ambush of the Rohirrim – Second Battle of the Fords of Isen – Battle of the Hornburg – Last march of the Ents – Battle of Ithilien – Battle of Osgiliath – Siege of Gondor – Battle of the Pelennor Fields – Battle of Dale – Battles of Lórien and invasion of eastern Rohan – Battle under the trees – Quarrel – Ambush in Ithilien – Battle of the Morannon – Destruction of Dol Guldur – Battle of Bywater
The Woodland Realm was attacked in a small battle during the War of the Ring.
History
On June 20, 3018, Sauron attacked the Woodland Realm. Although Thranduil led his forces to victory, Gollum, who had previously been imprisoned in the dungeons (entrusted into Thranduil's keeping by Aragorn under orders from Gandalf), escaped.
When Legolas recounted the event at the Council of Elrond, he stated that it was an orchestrated event between Sauron and Gollum to ensure Gollum's escape. Gollum had been allowed to climb a tree, and at this time, Orcs from Dol Guldur ambushed them, and all of Gollum's guards were either captured or slain.
The attack would concurrently become the earliest event in the War of the Ring.
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Location: Woodland Realm