: Tolkien's descriptions are widely believed to be influenced by his horrific experiences in the trenches of the Somme during World War I . ⚔️ Key Lore: The Battle of Dagorlad
: A Ringwraith on a winged steed flies overhead, forcing the trio to hide and heightening the sense of dread. 🎨 Artistic and Cultural Influence the_passage_of_the_marshes
: The Dead Marshes are a vast, treacherous wetland filled with "miserable" pools and "soft mires." : Tolkien's descriptions are widely believed to be