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Buckland
The Year 2980 of the 3rd Age
August 1380 by Shire Reckoning
Drogo Baggins sighed with contentment as he pushed back from the table
and patted his comfortably full stomach. Old Gorbadoc, the former Master
of Buckland, may have been gone for years, but his son, Rory had definitely
inherited his love for food and company. And today had been a beautiful
summer day, more than enough excuse for Rorimac Brandybuck to throw
one of his famous outdoor parties.
Drogo and Primula had arrived at Brandy Hall with their son, Frodo, yesterday
for one of their frequent visits. Primmie, as usual had been happy to once again
be in her childhood home and surrounded by her many relations, especially her
favorite brother. Frodo had been happy to go on an outing and excited at the prospect
of playing with the many children of Brandy Hall. And Drogo, as usual, had been
eager to once again enjoy his brother-in-law’s sumptuous table.
Now that the desserts were finished, the adults began moving the chairs and tables
and the musicians began to prepare their instruments. Drogo, noticed Esmerelda
herding Frodo and the rest of the children inside. The more lively ones would be
able to play without disturbing the adults. But others were no doubt getting tired
after an exciting day of eating and playing and would need to be tucked in soon.
Drogo smiled. Either way, Esme would have them in hand. His wife’s favorite
cousin had always had an instinctive way with children. It was a shame that even
after all their years of marriage, she and Saradoc still had none of their own.
The music began and Drogo watching as the brightly dressed party guests began
to select partners and dance. He glanced around for his wife and quickly spotted
her bright chestnut curls over by one of the tables, where she was talking to her sister,
Asphodel and niece Daisy.
From their smiles and chatter Drogo could guess what they were talking about-
Ash's son, Milo. The lad would be turning 33 in little more than a month and
his mother, along with Primula, Esme and Daisy, would be putting together
his Coming of Age Party.
Drogo chuckled to himself. If he knew them, it would be a celebration to remember.
Primmie had always had an eye for decorations and there was nothing Ash loved
more than preparing feasts. Esme had an uncanny knack for organizing people,
conspiring as her husband affectionately teased, and young Daisy, who was never
far from something exciting, especially loved ribbons and lights.
Many friends and relatives had turned to the four hobbit women for help
in managing celebrations and over the years they had even come to be
affectionatly called the Planning Quartet.
His gaze lingered on his brother’s daughter. Daisy would be coming of age
herself in another few years, and had her eye on Griffo Boffin since before
she was in her tweens. In fact, once, when she was 17, she had confidently
announced to her favorite uncle that one day she was going to marry Griffo.
Drogo had given her a hug and promised that he would be sure to attend her
wedding. And from the way the two youngsters would use any excuse
to spend time together, he was confident that that occasion wouldn’t come
soon enough as far as they were concerned.
The thought of upcoming marriages drew Drogo’s attention back to his wife.
With a smile he got up, made his way over to her and gave her a quick kiss
on the cheek. She giggled and gave him a hug.
“Excuse me ladies,” Drogo teasingly said to the women. "But do you mind
if I steal my wife for a bit?".
“Not at all,” Asphodel said, with a smile. “I was just getting ready to go
find Amalda.” She looked at Daisy. “And I’m sure that this lass has plans.”
Indeed, the lass in question was already looking around for Griffo,
who was, at that moment, making his way towards her.
“Go on Auntie Prim,” Daisy giggled. “We’ll talk later.”
Smiling Primula took Drogo's arm and the two walked off together.
Would you like to dance?” Drogo invited.
“Maybe later,” his wife said thoughtfully. “If I know my brother,
he’ll have the dances go on for quite awhile. Let’s go check on Frodo
and then we can go for a walk, just the two of us.”
Primula glanced westward, where the last remnants of the setting sun were
still just visible above the horizon. “After all,” she continued, with her usual
winning smile, “summer will be over soon, so we should enjoy the few warm
evenings left.”
Hobbit Ages
Hobbits live slightly longer than Men, usually around 100 years.
The longest hobbit who ever lived, until Bilbo Baggins,was Gerontius Took,
(The Old Took), who lived to be 130.
Hobbits take a longer time to grow up than Men and are not considered of age until 33
A Hobbit in his/her 50’s would be considered in their prime.
A Hobbit in his/her 70’s would be considered Middle aged.
Characters
Bagginses Age
Bilbo Baggins Son of Bungo Baggins and BelladonnaTook (Both deceased) 90
Grandson of Old Took on mother’s side
1st cousin to Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
1st cousin once removed to Drogo Baggins
2nd cousin to Frodo Baggins
Drogo Baggins Son of Fosco Baggins and Ruby Bolger (Both deceased) 72
Brother of Dora and Dudo Baggins
Husband of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Father of Frodo Baggins
1st cousin once removed to Bilbo Baggins
Dudo Baggins Younger brother of Drogo Baggins 69
Father of Daisy Baggins
Uncle of Frodo Baggins
1st cousin once removed to Bilbo Baggins
Frodo Baggins Son of Drogo and Primula Baggins 12
Great grandson of Old Took on mother’s side
1st cousin to Daisy Baggins on father’s side
1st and 2nd cousin to Bilbo Baggins, once removed on each side
Daisy Baggins Daughter of Dudo Baggins 30
Niece of Drogo Baggins
1st cousin to Frodo Baggins
Dora Baggins Older sister of Drogo Baggins 77
Aunt of Frodo and Daisy Baggins
1st cousin once removed to Bilbo Baggins
Primula Baggins 7th child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took (Both deceased) 60
Great granddaughter of Old Took on mother’s side
Youngest sister of Rorimac Brandybuck
1st cousin to Aldagrim Took on mother’s side
Wife of Drogo Baggins
Mother of Frodo Baggins
Brandybucks Age
Didoas Brandybuck 6th child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took (Both deceased) 63
Older brother of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Dodinas Brandybuck 4th child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took 69
Older brother of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Rorimac Brandybuck Master of Buckland 78
Oldest child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took
Grandson of Old Took on mother’s side
Oldest brother of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Uncle of Frodo Baggins
Husband of Menegilda Goold
Father of Saradoc Brandybuck
Saradas Brandybuck 3rd child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took 72
Older brother Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Uncle of Frodo Baggins
Husband of Amalda Brandybuck (Goldworthy)
Saradoc Brandybuck Son of Rorimac Brandybuck and Menegilda Goold 40
Nephew to Primula Baggins on father’s side
1st cousin to Frodo Baggins
Husband of Esmeralda Brandybuck (Took)
Seredic Brandybuck Son of Saradas Brandybuck and Amalda Goldworthy
1st cousin once removed to Frodo Baggins
Amalda Brandybuck (Goldworthy) Wife of Saradas Brandybuck 70
Sister in law of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Mother of Seredic Brandybuck
Amranth Brandybuck 2nd child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took 76
Oldest sister of Primula Brandybuck
Aunt of Frodo Baggins
Esmeralda Brandybuck(Took) Daughter of Aldagrim Took and Opal Proudfoot 44
Sister of Paladin Took
Great granddaughter of Old Took
1st cousin once removed to Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
2nd cousin to Frodo Baggins
Wife of Saradoc Brandybuck
Tooks Age
Aldagrim Took Son of Hildigrim Took and Rosa Baggins (Both Deceased) 90
Grandson of Old Took
Husband of Opal Proudfoot (Deceased)
Father of Paladin and Esmeralda Brandybuck (Took)
1st cousin to Fortinbras II (Deceased)
1st cousin to Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
1st cousin once removed to Frodo Baggins
Ferumbras Took III Current Thain of the Shire 64
Son of Fortinbras II and Lalila Took (Clayhanger)
Great grandson of Old Took
1st cousin once removed to Aldagrim
1st cousin once removed to Primula
2nd cousin once removed to Frodo
Paladin Took Son of Aldagrim Took and Opal Proudfoot 47
Brother of Esmeralda Brandybuck (Took)
Great grandson of Old Took
1st cousin once removed to Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
2nd cousin to Frodo Baggins
Husband of Eglantine Took (Banks)
Father of Pearl and Pimpernal
Eglantine Took (Banks) Wife of Paladin Took, Mother of Pearl and Pimpernal 44
Lalila Took (Clayhanger) Widow of Fortinbras Took II
Mother of Ferumbras Took III
Pearl Took 1st daughter of Paladin and Eglantine 6
2nd cousin once removed to Frodo Baggins
Pimpernal Took 2nd daughter of Paladin and Eglantine 2
2nd cousin once removed to Frodo Baggins
Gamgees Age
Hamfast Gamgee Gardener of Bilbo Baggins 54
Son of Hobson Gamgee
Husband of Bell Gamgee (Goodchild)
Hamson Gamgee Oldest child of Hamfast and Bell Gamgee 15
Halfred Gamgee 2nd child of Hamfast and Bell Gamgee 11
Bell Gamgee (Goodchild) Wife of Hamfast Gamgee 51
Daisy Gamgee 3rd child of Hamfast and Bell 8
May Gamgee 4th child of Hamfast and Bell 4
Others Age
Milo Burrows Son of Rufus Burrows and Asphodel Brandybuck 33
Nephew of Primula Baggins(Bandybuck)
1st cousin to Frodo Baggins
Rufus Burrows Husband of Asphodel Brandybuck
Brother in law of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Father of Milo Burrows
Asphodel Burrows(Brandybuck) 5th child of Gorbadoc Brandybuck and Mirabella Took 67
Older sister of Primula Baggins (Brandybuck)
Aunt of Frodo Baggins
Wife of Rufus Burrows
Mother of Milo Burrows
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