The_passage_of_the_marshes May 2026

: A Ringwraith on a winged steed flies overhead, forcing the trio to hide and heightening the sense of dread. 🎨 Artistic and Cultural Influence

: The Hobbits see "dead faces" under the water—soldiers from the Battle of Dagorlad (the Last Alliance) who fell thousands of years prior. the_passage_of_the_marshes

: The haunting imagery has inspired numerous artists, including oil paintings and sketches by Tolkien-inspired artists . : A Ringwraith on a winged steed flies

: Tolkien notes that while the faces are visible, the bodies cannot be reached, describing them as "lies" or "shadows" of the dead. the bodies cannot be reached

: After capturing Gollum in the Emyn Muil, Frodo and Sam force him to lead them toward Mordor.