After Aragorn and Gandalf parted ways in the spring of TA 3018, Aragorn set out on his own adventure and was unable to assist Gandalf when he learned that the Nazgûl were searching the Shire for Frodo and the Ring. Gildor Inglorion told Aragorn that Gandalf was missing and the Nine were searching for him after Frodo departed Hobbiton. Aragorn kept his eye on the Great East Road until the four hobbits and Tom Bombadil emerged from the Barrow-downs. Taking the name -- Strider, as the Men of Bree ... (Read More)