22 September | A Long Expected Party - The Old Forest
Gandalf convinces Bilbo to leave the Ring behind. In the Shire, he’s known for excellent fireworks displays.
He leaves shortly after Bilbo to research. Seventeen years after Bilbo’s disappearance, Gandalf returns to tell Frodo what he suspects: Bilbo’s Ring is actually the One Ring made by Sauron. By testing the Ring throwing it into Frodo’s little fire to make markings appear, Gandalf confirms his suspicions. He urges Frodo to leave the Shire because of the danger.
Meanwhile, Gandalf leaves Frodo after receiving some news and says he’ll come back to accompany him on the road. He doesn’t come back.