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Last Alliance: The Last Alliance of Men and Elves. This army was the greatest
in Middle-Earth after the host of the Valar in the Great Battle.
In 3434 of the Second Age, Gil-galad, the last High King of the
Noldor and Elendil, the High King of Arnor and Gondor, declared
war on Sauron. They successfully besieged Barad-Dûr after
winning the battle on the Dagorlad. The siege lasted until 3441,
when Sauron was overthrown on the slopes of Orodruin. However,
both Elendil and Gil-galad died also. Isildur claimed the Ring,
and set the stage for the War of the Ring which ended the Third
Age.
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The Last Battle: The final battle after which Arda will be free of evil. The Halls
of Mandos will be emptied, though it is not clear what part Men
and Dwarves will have.
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Long Winter: The winter of 2758-2759 of the Third Age of the Sun. Famine
was widespread, especially in Rohan. In the Shire, disaster was
averted with the aid of Gandalf.
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Long Peace: Nearly 200 years of peace in the Elves war against Morgoth.
It was at this time that the Edain first came to Beleriand.
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Books Used in this Document: The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion The Unfinished Tales The Hobbit The Complete Guide to Middle Earth by Robert Foster
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