The meeting of the tree people lasted for seven days. During these seven days, more tree people continued to come from the forest in the north. They are older and taller trees.
There are even two tree men whose eyes are as old, ancient and profound as the tree beards.
One of them looks like a birch tree, tall and taller than the beard. The legs and arms are the longest among the trees present. He is the Bark King, one of the three oldest Ents in Fangorn Forest. His Sindarin name was Fladrif, meaning "bark skin".
The other one looked like a banyan tree, because his hair was the thickest among all the tree men present, almost covering the tops of the three tree men's heads. He is the Leaf King, and together with Treebeard and Bark King, he is the three oldest Ents in Fangorn Forest. His Sindarin name was Finglas, meaning "leaves for hair."
In contrast to Treebeard, Vladleaf and Finglas barely spoke. In fact, if Treebeard hadn't woken them up with the most urgent voice, in the original history, they would have almost degenerated from treants into trees. They have all lived for so long that they can no longer even remember how old they are.
In addition, there is also the factor of the extraordinary weakness of Central Continent, and the racial nature of the tree people also makes them prefer a slow life and like to sleep. Therefore, in the original history, these two beings as old as Treebeard did not appear in the story of "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".
Now, most of the tree people in Fangorn Forest have joined in this meeting that concerns the future of their race, and their slow and long undulating murmurs continue to sound, first one person speaks, then another joins in, until they are all together It was chanted in a long rhythm, and the forest even erupted with a huge rumble.
No one knows what they discussed. People only know that when this far-reaching tree meeting ended, the forest suddenly fell into silence.
Treebeard stood up and said to Turka, who had been patiently watching the tree people talking for seven days: "Hulum, Hulum. I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. We haven't seen so many tree people in a long time. Gathered together, ah, it reminds me of ancient times, when there were more of us. We talked a lot. Hum, hum, yes, we spent a lot of time just saying hello, but I I think you can understand. The language of the tree people is a very ancient language, as old as the age of the trees. And each word contains many meanings, which is everything that each tree has experienced and a portrayal of their life. However, no need Hurry, hum, hum, ha, because finally we are talking about your suggestion.”
Turka perked up.
Treebeard straightened his waist, and a strong green light emitted from his ancient and deep eyes: "The Treeman Council decided that we join the side of light! Turka Aracano, as you said, no one can Always neutral, the tree people are also a part of this continent. It is time for everyone to see the anger of the forest. Yes, yes, a new forest will be born in the north! Hom, Hom!"
Hoom, hoom! La-ho-ho-ho!
A roar like thunder came from the tree man's mouth. The sound was like a high-pitched march or the beating of a solemn war drum. It made the whole forest rumble, and the trees trembled and bent, as if they were hit by a strong wind. .
When they heard the roar of the forest, the faces of all the elves in Lothlórien and the white-robed wizard of Isengard changed.
This increasingly gloomy and mysterious wizard walked around uneasily in his mage tower, with extremely angry and jealous light in his eyes.
Saruman, who was supposed to deal with the Rohan plague at that time, instinctively sensed the conspiracy and danger involved. The white-robed wizard returned to his hometown in Isengard and watched the development of the situation.
As a result, the blue-robed wizard returned to Middle-earth, Smaug was bullied by the powerful men of the West, Ilúvatar arrived and major events happened one by one, and the identity of the King of the North was about to be revealed. Saruman became angry and frightened.
"I work diligently and diligently to guide and lead the creatures of this land, so that these dirty, smelly things with mud on their feet can eat fresh bread and bright houses again, so that they can have a beautiful life. clothes and fresh shoes, but no reward at all.”
At that time, Saruman's heart was not entirely bad, but perhaps Melkor's tampering with the Great Music in the Empty Realm affected him. In the days that followed, Saruman became dissatisfied. .
He longed for knowledge and power, and was extremely curious about the unknown. During his days in Valinor, he learned a lot from the Valar and was particularly interested in making new things.
But he doesn't have the same empathy for weak things as other Maiyas, and he doesn't show any love for flowers, plants and animals. He is always busy studying some strange things in the secret room. But he abandoned his shoes for better things.
So in Valinor Orolin, who loved flowers and animals and listened to the tales of the lonely souls in the halls of Mandos, was more favored by Manwë and Neena than he was.
This made Saruman, who was still called Kurumo at that time, extremely jealous. It was this dissatisfaction and jealousy that caused the once noble Maiya to completely fall into the quagmire of darkness.
He said: "And that man from heaven who thinks he is nobler than the noble wizard is just running around and saying some beautiful empty words, and you gave him the most love!"
Saruman was silent for a long time, and the shadow occupied the heart of Maia, who was supposed to be wise and kind.
"If you all feel that our diligent efforts over the years are not as good as his decision alone, then let him deal with this turmoil." The white-robed wizard issued a harsh curse in his lair, as if The resentment he accumulated over the years of failed plans.
"I will never obey the orders of a mortal! Never!"
As a result, without the help of the white-robed wizard, the blue-robed wizard's dark magic spread wildly in Rohan, and the Rohirrim suffered heavy losses. It was also at that time that Sengel replaced the deceased Fengel and became the sixteenth king of Rohan.
But at that time, a large number of innocent people were still dying in Rohan every day. Seeing that the country was about to collapse, Sengel was almost desperate. He sent people to seek help from elves and wizards, but those who went to the Golden Forest never returned - people said that there was a witch living in that forest, and she would seduce any lost person who dared to enter the forest.
So Sengel could only place his hope in the white-robed wizard not far from Rohan.
But Isengard also rejected Rohan's envoy. The reason is that in the eyes of the distinguished white-robed wizard, it is just a scabies disease, and he should not bother him at all.
This greatly angered the then Cavalry King Senger and the Rohirrim. It was also from that time that the relationship between Rohan and Isengard dropped to a freezing point.
In the end, the gray robe wizard Gandalf, who was driven out of Gondor by Ecthelion, arrived in time and saved the human kingdom on the verge of collapse.
When the last of his subjects was saved from death by a gray-robed wizard, Senger, who was the sixteenth king of Rohan at the time, made this oath: "Only in times of trouble will you know that the horse is a true thousand-mile horse! Compared with Isengard's indifference, the gray-robed wizard's timely help proved who is Rohan's true friend! Let the white-robed wizard go to hell! From now on, no one is welcome in the land of the descendants of Eor A wizard! Except for the gray robes!"
However, the gray robe wizard Gandalf advised him: "Your Majesty, calmness and judgment of the situation are also necessary qualities of a king. Rushing to speak provocative words to a wizard will not make things better."
But the Cavalry King refused to listen to his advice. He ordered the entire territory not to allow the white-robed wizard to pass through his country again, and all the people of Rohan could not give any help to the wizard. An additional force was even sent to the Essing River Crossing, and the relationship between Rohan and Essing instantly became tense.
This also led to the first Battle of the Essing River Crossing.
But no one knew it at that time.
Saruman stood in amazement on the top of the towering Orthanc and looked towards the southern river mouth. It was surprising to find that under the cover of the dark night, the forest was actually moving northward.
He understood that it was a tree man.
This change made him uneasy. Because no one thought that these ancient creatures that existed in ancient times would actually reappear in people's sight. Their traces have disappeared in the long river of history for a long time. It has been so long that except for a few people, almost no one has heard of their legends. .
"How is this possible!" The white-robed wizard clutched his black staff tightly, ignoring the howling night wind that fluffed his snow-like hair. He was shocked and confused: "These tree people are actually so powerful. strength!"
At that time, the ground even rumbled due to the tree man's footsteps. Under the leadership of the Bark King Vladliv, they drove a group of "things" similar to tree men, but more dangerous and silent, across the Essing River and headed north without looking back.
This power is so huge that even the white-robed wizard can't help but be afraid of it.
He didn't understand what was happening.
It wasn't until he saw a figure as white as snow piercing the night like lightning, running on the north bank of the Essien River, that Saruman suddenly woke up.
"It's him again!"
At that time, Eonwe, as a messenger, announced at the Silver King's wedding that Elpera would become the only country in Middle-earth to be blessed by the mighty men of the West. The dragonborn, who was favored by the gods alone, was envious and jealous. Saruman became even more jealous and angry.
"The tree man, the north, he is reorganizing that dry land! He thought he could fight against the shadow! No, facts will prove that no one can resist the shadow from the south. It is a stronger existence than Sauron. Under his Under its power, Middle-earth will be in flames, and humans will have no hope! Elves will not be spared either!"
The white-robed wizard kept pacing on the towering Orthank in shock and anger. Finally, he seemed to have made up his mind. He hurriedly walked down the tower and came to a secret room.
There, a dark spherical crystal was held up by red satin and stood on a high platform.
at the same time.
Misty Mountains.
The orc dungeon that the dwarves, Turka, and wizards encountered during the Lonely Mountain Incident. A sneaky figure took advantage of the darkness and emerged from the hidden stone cracks.
He has a thin neck, pale skin, slender and bony limbs, and a pair of large, pale round eyes on his thin face that glow in the dark.
He is Guru.
He finally could not resist the desire for the lost treasure, coupled with the hatred of the cunning hobbit many years ago, Gollum suppressed the fear of everything that would be shiny, tall, and living in the outside world. Orcs escaped from the dungeon where food was dwindling.
"Bilbo Baggins!"
The shrill screams echoed in the endless mountains, startling countless birds.
