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The Complete Travels of Bilbo Baggins | Tolkien Explained
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- Published on Jul 23, 2021 veröffentlicht
- Bilbo Baggins is Middle-earth's most adventurous hobbit. Today, we cover his complete life of travels, from his early efforts to see elves and dwarves, to his famous Quest of Erebor, to his return to Dale and Rivendell later in life.
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I can't imagine how Bilbo was able to travel so extensively, while dragging his mithril-plated balls around.
Probably like a hippity hop South Park style.
Mithril was Elven built, and light weight.
I was just saying this, how was bilbo so brave and not afraid of anything
he has nice balls ngl
so shiny
The Hobbit that Burgled his way into our hearts and took it as his 1/14 share.
Bilbo isn't the oldest hobbit, though he is at the time he sails to the Havens. There was one hobbit who had the Ring much longer, proceeded to live centuries, and his name was Smeagol. Well, he was a Stoor hobbit, but a hobbit nonetheless.
Great point! Many don't realize that Smeagol was in fact a hobbit and not just "hobbit-like". I suppose we should amend our phrasing to say Bilbo was the oldest in the history of the Shire.
@Nerd of the Rings to be fair, by that time there were no Stoors left, they would be *somewhat* like Neanderthals to late-3rd age Shire Hobbits
Many of the less knowledgeable fans often forget the pitiful creature Golem was once a hobbit. It's easy for them to mistake him for a Goblin, but that is simply not the case.
@Nerd of the Rings Playing devil's advocate one could argue that at some point Gollum was no longer really a hobbit; the ring had changed him into something else.
The way you tell their histories and explain Middle Earth really does justice to Tolkien's writing. I believe he would be proud of you work if he ever was to see it, sir.
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Gandalf must have been worrying about who to bring on as the burglar and thought, “what about that young Baggins fellow?” and went all the way to Bag-End only to find out he isn’t there and is waiting for the Elves and then thought, “Oh, he’s PERFECT.”
My favourite hobbit. I find him incredibly inspiring. As someone else had commented, Hobbits can move mountains, but they move hearts more.
Thank you, Nerd of the Rings!
My favorite as well! My dear Bilbo! 😊
Bilbo has been in my heart since my dad showed me the old 70s cartoon hobbit movie when I was 6 or 7, inspiring me to read the book in 3rd grade. I still remember being indignant that the cartoon had left out Beorn after I read the book!
Bilbo may have been a bit unhobbitlike but he certainly had courage and heart and we love him so much for it.
I loved the cartoon too when I saw it about that age! I still love the music and the style of the art.
I think that Gandalf chose Bilbo for the mission of burgler due to his heritage on his mother's side of the family. (The rather flambouyant Balladonna Took) He saw the hidden potential of the little Hobbit that led to him saying later on during the mission: 'there's more to you than meets the eye.'
I greatly appreciate that you seek, use and reference all these drawings and paintings! Especially in a video like this one, which could be easily populated by Peter Jackson's movie stills and related art. It's very inspiring to look at all these artists' imagination of Middle-earth!
Another great video :)
I am curious, did Tolkien ever mention what Bilbo's family actually did in the shire? It's said that they were respectable and in the adaptations it's portrayed as Bilbo being wealthy, even before the gold he brought from Erebor.
Ian Holm and Martin Freeman were both great as Bilbo. Bilbo saying goodbye to Thorin was really heartbreaking. If only the Hobbit films were 2 films instead of 3 films. I really liked most of the Hobbit films; it's just that the Hobbit is a smaller story than LOTR and couldn't support 3 full films.
minor mention that the Hobbit films weren't 3 films of 2 hour lengths each, but rather 3 films of nearly 3 hours each (both theatrical and extended, give or take some 20 minutes). Compare that to a fan edit like the Maple Films one which tells the whole story in 4 hours. To say that they've stretched the book thin, like butter over too much bread, is an understatement
I know it may seem like an odd question, but I've always wondered what could have happened had Beorn been given The Ring for safekeeping? Maybe around the time Bilbo and Thorin's company were at his house Bilbo tells Gandalf about The Ring he found and Gollum. Gandalf may very well ask Beorn to keep it for the time being just until they know what ring it is? Beorn was known as an exceptionally powerful being and lived an isolated lifestyle with seemingly very little in terms of desire, I wonder if The Ring would even be able to tempt him? How much stronger would he become and could he begin to skin change into stronger creatures? Just an odd thought
Beorn would’ve been a horrible keeper of the ring. He wasn’t an exceptionally powerful in the sense of other exceptionally powerful beings of Middle-Earth, he could shape shift and was physically strong that’s about it.
His people were almost all wiped out by Orcs, he himself was enslaved by Orcs. A truly strong Orc party with high numbers could’ve taken him out if they ever tried especially if the ring was on line.
@NicoBlac I mean Tulkas wrestled Morgoth and imprisoned him... don't underestimate physical strength :D
Bilbo is such an endearing character and I think Ian Holm did a brilliant job portraying him. Rest in peace Sir Ian Holm.
I watch your videos almost daily and get excited whenever there's a new one. I love the way you explain things clearly, wonderful artwork in the background, clear indications of the timeline, etc... The list goes on. Being an avid fan of Middle Earth lore, I can't get enough of all these videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, you truly bring happiness to me and definitely countless other LOTR/Hobbit/Silmarillion fans too. Keep doing what you do. Blessings from Finland!
Love seeing a video about Bilbo! He's probably my favorite hobbit. While we're on the topic of this story, I'd love to see a video on the Arkenstone and other jewels and objects precious to the dwarves. The Arkenstone is definitely one of my favorite Middle Earth items.
Great topic suggestion! The Arkenstone is a mysterious object for sure! I always loved the theory that it was actually a silmaril. Unfortunately, Tolkien debunked that one...I still like it though. haha.
@Nerd of the Rings I've heard that one too! Certainly a fun theory, even with Tolkien saying it isn't so.
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Which Silmaril? Earendil has one. Maglor threw his into the Sea. Maedhros cast himself into a fiery pit. This last one seems to be the only possibility for that theory. Yet Beleriand sank below the ocean. So, did that Silmaril worm its way to the depths of Erebor in order to be discovered by Thrain I's miners? I would love to hear someone explain that.
@Lizzie S One can be a purist, and stay true to every thought and feeling of Tolkien, as best as we can decipher them, especially in an academic environment, or we can add a little of our own imagination to the mix. Such as believing that pipe weed was actually something like cannabis, as Peter Jackson portrayed it, or to stay with Tolkien's clear statement that its a type of tobacco.
So the Arkenstone is a Silmaril, or pipe weed is cannabis?? Could work for some. This is fantasy, after all.
Beautiful, just beautiful, the reading, explanation, animation, BEAUTIFUL! I love these videos! Thank you for putting so much time into them!
The brave little hobbit that we all, even Leonard Nimoy, admire.
Bilbo's adventure introduced me to the Middle Earth, that's why he is my favorite hobbit, followed by Sam.
Great choices for favorite hobbits!
Frodo: Am I a joke to you?
I didn’t understand the hobbit the first time I watched it, so Sam ended up being the hobbit who pulled me into middle earth being the first of the four to be on screen. That said Pippin is still my favorite
Really? Its funny how everyone has different taste and point of view..my favourite hobbits are Frodo and Pippin.
For me Sam is the biggest inspiration in LOTR.
I think in the movie Bilbo, when he and Frodo met in Rivendell, says that he planned to go back to the Lonely Mountain, see Laketown and visit Mirkwood again, but couldn't due to age. The movie also makes it look like he arrived maybe a week before Frodo. Not terrible changes that negatively affect the plot, but the movie easily glances over the fact that many years pass between Bilbo leaving and Frodo setting out on his journey, making it look like a few days or weeks at best.
Well done. I love this video. Bilbo had arguably the best story for a Hobbit. Although he didn’t do it himself, Bilbo played a part in Middle Earth finally being rid of Sauron. If Bilbo never found the One Ring, his adventure with the dwarves would’ve failed miserably and most likely killed him. Also, if Bilbo never found the Ring, the entire fate of Middle Earth would’ve been quite dark.
I love this channel. I recently came across the LOTR audiobook with most of the cast and original music from the movies. I enjoyed all 36 hours !!
This was such a treat to hear the poetry and songs, I have to admit I had been skipping over the last few years.
I am thankful I found your channel. I watched your interview with John Reese-Davies. I loved watching your and his enthusiasm for all things Tolkien.
Must admit I always thought the wood elves are a bit cheeky asking for treasure after capturing the Dwarves and with a questionable claim. Now the Laketowners deserves recompense and would be good business for the Dwarves, along with the return of Dale.
I feel like the elves weren’t asking, so much as demanding
Watched the LOTR movies many years ago and then recently just finished reading The Hobbit: or There and back again. I have gained so much respect for Bilbo and the book has made me a fan of Tolkien's writing.
Bilbo is one of the greatest fictional characters ever created. He is our gateway into Middle Earth.
I liked Bilbo more than Frodo even
@Father Lucid completely agree. Frodo was burdened by to ring too much
Very good video and descrptions..art work and music brilliant..good to understand Bilbo a little more hes kind of like a lucky Hobbit..Frodo not so much ..a shame that there where no more Baggins heirs after he and Frodo left for the gray heavens.
Love it! How about a video on the origins and in-depth look into the orcs themselves? And any famous (infamous) orcs throughout history?
Very good video. I was always curious about exactly what adventures Bilbo had on the way home between leaving the elf king in Mirkwood and reaching Beorn's home. He journeys along the north edge of Mirkwood, by the Grey Mountains. In The Hobbit it says 'Bilbo travels in the company of the wizard and Beorn, and although most of the goblins had been killed in the battle of the five armies, the lands were still very wild in those days, and he had many adventures on his journey. But with Gandalf and Beorn with him, he was never in serious danger'.
An interesting sentence. And that is all it tells of his travels, but it hints that Bilbo's trek around north Mirkwood was not quite as peaceful as a stroll across the Shire, and seems to imply that together with Beorn and Gandalf, the three of them had an interesting journey, with eventful things happening . . .
Northern Bandit Chief: 'Right lads, we all set for the ambush?'
Bandit: 'Are they many of them chief?'
Northern Bandit Chief: 'Don't worry yourself, there's only three of them. One looks like a child, one's some sort of woodcutter, a stupid country bumkin by the looks of him, and the other is an old man who needs a walking stick. No trouble at all. We outnumber them two to one. They come along the path, we jump out and rob them. Should be over in moments!'
Just bought an 8 set of the books. Already had 2 of the LOTR books then found the hobbit and the last LOTR book at a thrift store and bought them, then the 8 books came in. Started reading the Hobbit yesterday, and already I know it is going to be a great book, and I love the way it starts off in a lighthearted way. I'm creating a spiritual successor of sorts to Tolkien's books, yin and yang, light and dark, summer and winter, adventure-romance and horror-tragedy. It doesn't use the fantasy elements of elves and orcs and dragons most fantasy books use. I've been wanting to create epic fantasies since i was a young hobbit, and 10 years later the skeleton of the world and many muscles have been formed. Tolkien will be my textbook of what a good fantasy epic should be. One will be called Sable, 1st book, and the other will be called Noble.
Isnt funny that we all love hobbits, lots of people say we'd love to live in the shire, and lots of people's favorite hobbit is Bilbo, because he's adventurous! so we love him for NOT acting like a hobbit? He does the very thing a hobbit shouldn't do lol have a great day everyone
Hahaha so true! Frodo definitely picked up after him, eh?
I think we like Bilbo because he has that nak for adventure as many of us do and yet he acts upon these thoughts. He has this personality trait whle also being grounded by the customs of Hobbits. A bridge, if you will, between the rest of the world and the Shire
@KillerTacos but did Frodo have a choice? after all he was left with a ring and not by his own will
@minas tirith true true
People love hobbits for their simple, jolly, and indulgent nature; they're a symbol of contentedness in a simpler time and place. People love Bilbo for his adventurous nature and the courage to forsake social image and tradition to live his own way. One can love both for different reasons, but love them all the same.
What has Nerd of the Rings got in its pocketses? All of Bilbo's travels!
Great video! As always it was a pleasure to watch!
For what's pretty much the grandfather of modern fantasy and has impacted fiction to such a diagree only Star Wars could really match it, Tolken made a really interesting decision to not have the main hero be the heroic knight that slays dragons, but a small hobbit that gets out of most problems with his mind and honestly isn't much of a fighter.
Since when I watched the hobbit movies with my dad the first time now years ago, I’m in love with Bilbo and his tales more than any other character of the middle earth, I’ve since been fond of Tolkien’s universe and currently I’m reading the Silmarillion and I plan of reading all of the hobbit and lord of the rings!
The balance between likes and dislikes tells all about the quality of your video's! Great job keep it up mate:)
dude i just want to say thank you for the work you do. These videos have opened my eyes to how incredible and deep this series actually is
I completely forgot you were posting today until I got the notification! Bilbo Baggins is an amazing hobbit to cover, now we just need videos for Frodo and Sam. :) LOTR and the fandom is so amazing
Agree. This is probably one of the most untoxic fandoms (at least I haven't run into a toxic fan ).
@Valentin Kambushev I’ve seen a few but they are very few and far between
Also, can you explain by both Deagol and Sméagol were so instantly consumed by the ring the power upon its finding? And yet why other hobbits had much more resistance to its evil by comparison?
there isn't really any canon explanation for that. Hobbits, like people, range in personality. Just like how there are humans who could resist the pull of the ring, there are other humans who instantly fell to it's power
Deagol and Smeagol must have been week minded hobbits with more greed in their hearts than Bilbo/Frodo/Sam
I don't think there is anything inherent about Hobbits that make them resistant to the ring biology wise, it's culture wise
Hobbits don't dream big. Their desires for the most part can be summed up with a nice hobbit hole, food/drink/smoking, music, farming, and maybe a wife/husband.
Not exactly the makings of someone who desires power.
Thank you for this. Been far too long since I last read The Hobbit, and LotR is long overdue for a re-read. This ties things up nicely, thank you so much.
This is the third time watching this video. Most excellent. Hope you do the life and travels of Frodo Baggins, and Samwise Gamgee. The movies never say what happens to Sam after Frodo sails for the undying lands. I believe that would be two excellent videos.
Great work your videos are awesome! Look forward to a new one every week.
Thanks for another amazing video, hobbit-lore of the finest quality!
Which of the hobbits is your favorite? Personally, I'm partial to Bilbo. I just love how adventurous he is!
Gotta love the Fool of a Took 😄
Samwise it is for me, the perfect companion. Bilbo is a close second tho!
Pippin
Frodo is my favorite
1st.bilbo 2nd.samwise. 3rd.pippin
I love your videos!
Thanks for explaining everything in great detail!
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Bilbo is my favourite.
I remembe in GR.9 being forced to read The Hobbit for English class. Best book I've read. Can't wait too read it again!
I don't think Balin would have told Gandalf about his plans to return to Moira, as Gandalf would have told him that the ring of Thror was not there, so Gimli should have known that it's recovery was not a goal of the adventure
i love bilbos story its just so good
I love these videos, they always make me want to go back and watch the movies.
Video Idea: Theory about what would have happened if Merry and Pippin never where in the Fellowship of the Ring.
I've been reading the book and only now come to realize their big impact.
From Pippin awakening the Balrog and thus Gandalf dying, to them getting captured and only through that get the Ents assistance, to Pippin using the Palantir and setting things in motion and more more and more
would love to hear your theory
Am I the only one who always gets a lump in their throat whenever the grey havens and sailing west is mentioned 🥺...
oooh i am so excited for this video! i absolutely love this series, I can watch them over and over, especially while falling asleep. this is a great addition. thanks for all the great content
Love the artwork and the travels thank you so much for sharing!!
Great video! I love your content. I would love to see one about Merry and Pippin
Already got you covered! clip-share.net/video/Ke_2mfL3Hf0/video.html
@Nerd of the Rings oh thanks! I don't know how I didn't spot that one
That art of the elves and the halls of their keep is beautiful. Wish we had something to compare it to in our world.
Maybe we do, Renaissance art, Byzantine , Medieval, Romanesque art and architecture. 🧝♂️
Wait.... someone in are reality created that art... so wtf are talking about?
All of them are amazing! I’m partial to Sam though. His heart, his love of his friends and outright devotion and strength is simply amazing.
I love these so much. Great work and thank you for the content!
Bilbo starts his adventures at the age of 44, well, there's still time for me.
Thanks for the great video!
Should I tell you that hobbits live roughly twice as long as normal humans?
@TheSorrel - Untrue, if 111 is extraordinarily old for a hobbit and 131 is the record. Hell, some humans have come close to that.
@TheSorrel they apparently age slower, albeit only slightly, which makes it incredibly annoying to gouge. Like... a Hobbit reaches adulthood at age 30, or something? So that's an equivalent of someone in their late teens, I assume? Pippin was 29 in Lotr. So a 44-y-o Hobbit must be like... a 30-y-old?
@White People I'm not immature I just age like a hobbit!
@White People An adult hobbit is considered at 33 years old 😇
I wish we had a book of other journeys he had
Here is an interesting what if video: what if Gandalf found out earlier, during the quest for Erebor, that Bilbo had the One Ring?
Probably would have happened sometime similar to HISHE Hobbit : Unexpected journey.
A great in depth look at Bilbo Baggins.
Finally a video on this character with which the Lord of The Rings fantasy world kicked off and that is why is probably the most famous and iconic character of the Tolkien universe! Wonderful video melon ! Kepp it up!
Question, what do you use as images for characters and races for the map section? I find them very beautiful
Hey ! Amazing videos but me and my other friends would really like a video of the travels of frodo because we want to know his past , his future and also a lot of people are confused about certain moments in his legendary journey to Mordor to destroy the one ring , so I think the frodo video would really help others ☺️✌️
I really love the movies. Months ago I started reading the all and one book anthology. I have the one avaliable at Barnes and Noble thats a soft back grey suede. Its on my readers bucket list.
I wanted to find a final fantasy book novel series based on the franchise, but its only available in Japan in Japanese language.
Sweet! :) Just finished re-reading 'The Hobbit' yesterday in preparation for LOTR. Caught myself thinking when Bilbo was traveling back with Gandalf and Beorn: "Damn, gotta find out if NotR did complete travels of him"))
It really worth mentioning that during Bilbo's and Gandalf return to Rivendale, that Bilbo over hears the discussion about the white council driving the Necromancer from his hiding place. It was a small mention but very important in the scheme of things.
I really looking forward to know who else knew that gollum knows that bilbo had the ring .. and led to the enemy capturing gollum and torturing him to tell that bilbo had the ring
I got to thinking: If Gandalf thought he was too busy to attend Bilbo's 111th birthday, he wouldn't have been able to persuade the hobbit to leave the ring behind. Bilbo wouldn't have reached Rivendell and instead disappear; and he would descend into madness, not unlike Gollum.
What if Bilbo would've shown the ring to the whole company?
Bilbo is an OG, best hobbit there is
Hey Nerdy! How can Bilbo live out the rest of his mortal days in peace out west if he is in the undying land ? Can he still die there ?
Hey
I have one question unrelated to the video
Will Feanor ever be re-embodied or does he have to wait for dagor dagorath or will he not be re-embodied at all?
This is fast becoming one of my most favourite youtube channels!
Thanks so much! Loved reading this this morning!
@Nerd of the Rings please keep up the good work! You make some of the best LOTR content on Clip-Share !
These kinds of stories always make me wanna play a LOTR DnD like game. Just some kind of adventure set it Middle Earth
I’m so happy to have found this channel! ❤
Wonderful video, nice to listen to and thank you for the content.
Really enjoyed this video, well done!
Thank you for all your hard work, I have a question. Would you ever consider doing videos on the lesser known places of middle earth, for example Harad or Umbar?
Again thank you for all the hard work, hope you're having a good weekend :)
Definitely! They’re both on my rather long to-do list. 😁
awesome vid Matt enjoyed it could you please do one for either Balin or Gimli
There's one for Gimli clip-share.net/video/qNQg49ZML6o/video.html
but i'm not sure about Balin.
That just blew me away, I think I'll go for an adventure 😊🧝♂️🏴
This is the one of the best storys Tolkien made in MY! opinion my opinion only
I don't get why Bilbo didn't stay in Erebor for a while and go back and forth up until he adopted Frodo and even then Frodo should have gone to Erebor and Dale as well it would have been awesome as a short story
You were off on one date. He was in Laketown on Sept 22 as he mentioned in his birthday speech in Lord of the Rings. You also didn't mention the auction of his belongings upon his return to the shire after returning from his adventure to the lonely mountain.
We always appreciate your hard work and dedication towards these videos. Love from Sri Lankan fan of you from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🤝🏴.
I find it funny and I’m assuming it was planned like this but that the creatures considered the most insignificant in middle earth end up playing a huge role in saving it
Even with dragon sickness Thorin gave the Mithril shirt to Bilbo
Something that is worth all of The Shire and everything in it
I want to know did Bilbo get anything of the treasure in Erebor as his share in the written deal after helping them get it back from Smaug apart from the golden cup
I think one thing the movie's did right is include him a bit more but more in terms of the importance of the plot but of the plot but I know it's supposed to fit more towards the small guy going on a big adventure even though hes not much of a help in a fight
@nerdoftherings, Me and a couple of friends have had a few arguments about Frodos travels. Could you possibly do frodo next? explain all of frodo in a tolkien explained?
Nice video bro !!!
Also In the future could u do a video on the great eagles please ?
Thank you so much for your work.
Your videos are wonderful. Thank you.
Very nice video. Thank you! As I understand it, if one is invited by the Valar to live in the Undying Lands, one becomes immortal. Accordingly, Bilbo and Frodo will be spared the last journey as long as Middle Earth exists. I never heard of Bilbo dying in Aman.
On the contrary, mortals remain mortal, so they would still die. Gimli, Frodo, and Sam would die in Valinor as well.
@Nerd of the Rings Not in my book. The three houses of the Edain were blessed with three times longer life as a gift from the Valar, but they were not allowed to enter Aman because they are mortal. Only immortals are allowed to do this - hence The Undying Lands. So it is only logical that Bilbo and the rest of the rascals are still up to this day.
@Sini Koncar Here's the words of Tolkien himself from letter #325. I should've looked this up earlier to clarify, but just got to my computer...
"As for Frodo or other mortals, they could only dwell in Aman for a limited time - whether brief or long. The Valar had neither the power nor the right to confer "immortality" upon them. Their sojorn was a "purgatory", but one of peace and healing and they would eventually pass away (die at their own desire and of free will) to destinations of which the Elves knew nothing."
@Nerd of the Rings because death was the "Gift of Men," given by Eru, and the Valar had no power to revoke that.
Nice work, as usual.
Isn't Bilbo the one that distracts the trolls to argue amongst themselves? Eventually Gandalf came in ushering the sun-rise. I thought this was his first proof that he could help "the company."
video suggestions:
-What if Thorin had met Gollum, and took the one Ring? -
-A ranking of all the Battles of Arda
-Top 5 worst Middle-earth characters
@G M You can blame the bureaucrats at New Line for that. Wasn't Jackson's idea by a long shot.
That said, I still didn't have a problem with her. Why? Because an escapist doesn't sweat the small stuff and channels their energy in pure enjoyment of a movie for what it is.
@Jana Lybarger hard agree
Do they really find the hidden door only one day (6:45) after arriving at the Lonely Mountain? I was always under the impression that they search for "days and days" without success?
Another great video in the channel of the Nerd of the Rings
“There’s mud on the carpet! Th-they’ve pillaged the pantry- I don’t know what they’ve done to the bathroom, all I know they’d destroy the plumbing… I don’t understand what’re they doing in my house!” Bilbo’s Baggins side
“I think I’m ready for another adventure.” Bilbo’s Took side
That’s one great character advancement right there!
Bilbo: Receives an Elven dagger.
Me: More like a letter opener, really..
You mean a spider opener.