The Making of a Ringbearer II: Anchored

by Henna Gamgee

Pre-LOTR. Frodo couldn't have succeeded on the Quest without the help of some very loyal friends. Samwise left his home and family to go with him. Merry and Pippin insisted on joining the Fellowship without a moment's hesitation. Bilbo loved him like a son. How did these powerful relationships develop? What was it about Frodo's character that engendered such love and loyalty?

PG · Complete · Updated 5 May 2008
Characters: Bell Gamgee, Bilbo, Drogo Baggins, Eglantine Took, Esmeralda Brandybuck, Fatty Bolger, Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Hamfast Gamgee, Lobelia Sackvill-Baggins, Lotho Sackvill-Baggins, Marigold Gamgee, Merry, Original Character(s), Paladin Took, Pearl Took, Pervinca Took, Pimpernel Took, Pippin, Primula Baggins, Rose Cotton, Samwise Gamgee, Saradoc Brandybuck

Chapters

  1. 1. The Troll Under the Bed (3,087 words)
  2. 2. A Seed is Planted (1,969 words)
  3. 3. A Gamgee Interlude (1,161 words)
  4. 4. Winter Fun (1,979 words)
  5. 5. Undesirable Encounters (2,197 words)
  6. 6. Consequences (1,328 words)
  7. 7. Secrets (2,006 words)
  8. 8. Various Visitors (2,711 words)
  9. 9. A New Seed is Planted (3,050 words)
  10. 10. Second Day of Yule (1,439 words)
  11. 11. The Wrath of Mad Baggins (1,764 words)
  12. 12. Breakfast (1,359 words)
  13. 13. No Yule Would Be Merry Without Pippin' Hot Food (2,938 words)
  14. 14. Stories (2,088 words)
  15. 15. Applesauce (1,642 words)
  16. 16. Endings and Beginnings (2,507 words)
  17. 17. Forgiveness and Charity (3,098 words)
  18. 18. Unexpected (2,279 words)
  19. 19. Progression (1,546 words)
  20. 20. Dr. Hornblower (2,717 words)
  21. 21. A Mother's Touch (2,724 words)
  22. 22. New Endeavours (2,000 words)
  23. 23. A Bump in the Road (1,993 words)
  24. 24. The Fortress (2,303 words)
  25. 25. Lessons in Loyalty (3,259 words)
  26. 26. The First of Many Parties (1,786 words)
  27. 27. Arrangements (2,074 words)
  28. 28. Beware of Bracegirdles Bearing Bargains (2,193 words)
  29. 29. Goodbye, Hamson (2,126 words)
  30. 30. A Rampaging Oliphaunt (3,733 words)
  31. 31. A Happy Reunion (3,034 words)
  32. 32. A Journey With Gandalf (3,988 words)
  33. 33. Ruffians (2,687 words)
  34. 34. A Wizard's Reassurance (3,530 words)
  35. 35. Faramond Rushlight (2,759 words)
  36. 36. Waiting for the Bagginses (2,642 words)
  37. 37. Arrival at Brandy Hall (2,164 words)
  38. 38. Swimming (4,105 words)
  39. 39. Bitter Reflections (2,833 words)
  40. 40. Mushrooms (2,416 words)
  41. 41. Consequences (2,278 words)
  42. 42. Helping and Parting (2,653 words)
  43. 43. Summertime (3,125 words)
  44. 44. Something in the Air (2,522 words)
  45. 45. The Free Fair (2,702 words)
  46. 46. A Heated Confrontation (2,517 words)
  47. 47. Rufo Recommends Rest (2,460 words)
  48. 48. Disorientation (2,948 words)
  49. 49. Helping Old Friends (2,194 words)
  50. 50. Passing the Time (3,196 words)
  51. 51. A Strange Summons (2,619 words)
  52. 52. In Search of Information (2,833 words)
  53. 53. Frodo Sackville-Baggins (3,073 words)
  54. 54. Presumption and Prejudice (3,553 words)
  55. 55. A Friend In Need (3,545 words)
  56. 56. Back To Where It All Began (3,222 words)
  57. 57. Frodo's Folly (3,138 words)
  58. 58. Happy Birthday, Samwise (2,168 words)
  59. 59. Merry's Game (2,935 words)
  60. 60. Burying the Past (4,897 words)
  61. 61. Aweigh (4,677 words)

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