Third Age 3000

• The shadow of Mordor lengthens.
• Saruman dares to use the palantír of Orthanc, but becomes ensnared by Sauron, who has the Ithil Stone. He becomes a traitor to the White Council. His spies report that the Shire is being closely guarded by the Rangers.

References

• The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, Appendix B