: The Hobbits see "dead faces" under the water—soldiers from the Battle of Dagorlad (the Last Alliance) who fell thousands of years prior.
: 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 the_passage_of_the_marshes
: The Dead Marshes are a vast, treacherous wetland filled with "miserable" pools and "soft mires." : The Hobbits see "dead faces" under the
: 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