11 Winterfilth (October), Third Age 3020 I arrived in the Shire smelling faintly of apple woodsmoke and rain, a scent that seemed to put the hobbits at ease even before I spoke. Harvestmath had thrown its bright shawl over Hobbiton: garlands of dried corn and marigold, lanterns carved into grinning …

1 Gwirith (April), Third Age 3019 Radagast’s garden still smelled of wet cedar and bee-bread when I stepped through the willow gate for what I thought would be a lesson like any other. The Vales of Anduin breathed behind me, river speaking in silver syllables, birch leaves clapping softly, a late …

2 Lothron (May), Third Age 3019 The 18th Anniversary Festival is in full swing, and as a hunter who values efficiency in every adventure, I’ve prepared this guide to help fellow Hunters and Wardens swiftly navigate three of Year 1’s most memorable quests: Year 1 Tales: Frodo, Year 1 …