The Lord of the Rings is one of the world’s most popular and well-known high fantasy series, one that has and always will be one of the greatest series in its’ genre for all of time. Over the course of the series several characters are introduced, here are the details about the main characters. In The Lord of the Rings Frodo Baggins, Bilbo Baggin’s “nephew,” is tasked with casting the One Ring into the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor.
His best friend Samwise Gamgee is there with him every step of the way, carrying and encouraging the both of them when Frodo feels that he cannot go any further. Samwise Gamgee is in some ways more of the hero than Frodo himself. He goes to great lengths to protect Frodo, and his love and loyalty is nearly incomparable to any other character in the saga. He is even willing to set aside his obvious dislike and distrust of Gollum in order that he and Frodo may complete their quest. Meriadoc Brandybuck, also known as Merry, is regarded as one of the more perceptive characters in The Lord of the Rings. He is one of Frodo’s closest friends and a relative as well.
Peregrin Took, also called Pippin, is one of the youngest characters in the series. He is also one of the more resourceful members of the fellowship, displaying surprising levels of bravery as a soldier in the Army of the West. Gandalf the Grey is a mighty wizard. His power is one that is subtle, nearly unrecognizable beneath his plain robes of grey as he travels leaning on his gnarled staff. After his two day and two night battle with the terrible Balrog where he met his end, Gandalf was sent back stronger and more powerful as Gandalf the White.
Aragorn was known as Strider in the beginning of the journey, but later went by his true name when the joined the fellowship. Aragorn is soon revealed to be the next King of Arnor. He is a rather grim character, hardly ever showing emotion except in brief, unexpected moments. Legolas is an Elf hailing from the Woodland Realm; he also serves as the Fellowship’s archer, and as leader after Gandalf’s “demise.” As an elf, he has several gifts and advantages that other members of the fellowship do not such as a degree of immunity from the effects of the elements and excellent eyes and ears.