In the peaceful land of the Shire, life is simple and predictable. Hobbits spend their days gardening, eating, and enjoying festivals without worrying about the outside world. Among them is Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit living in Bag End. His life changes dramatically when his uncle, Bilbo Baggins, leaves the Shire and passes on to him a mysterious ring.

At first, Frodo doesn’t understand the significance of the ring. It seems to be just a strange keepsake from Bilbo’s past adventures. But when the wizard Gandalf returns with troubling news, the truth is revealed: this is the One Ring, a powerful artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron to control all life in Middle-earth. Though Sauron lost the Ring long ago, he is now regaining strength and searching for it once again.

Realizing the danger, Gandalf warns Frodo that he must leave the Shire to keep the Ring out of enemy hands. Frodo sets out with his loyal friend Samwise Gamgee, and soon they are joined by two of Frodo’s cousins, Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took. The group tries to travel in secret, but the Ring has a way of attracting attention.

They encounter threats early in their journey. Dark, ghostly figures known as the Ringwraiths begin hunting them, sent by Sauron to retrieve the Ring. The group escapes through forests and hills, eventually reaching the town of Bree, where they meet a mysterious traveler named Strider. He later reveals himself to be Aragorn, a Ranger of the North and heir to a forgotten royal bloodline.

With Aragorn’s help, they continue their journey toward the Elven refuge of Rivendell. But the Ringwraiths are never far behind. At Weathertop, Frodo is wounded by a cursed blade, and his condition grows worse. The group races to Rivendell, where Frodo is healed by Elrond, the Lord of the Elves.

The first leg of Frodo’s journey is complete, but it is clear that the real danger is just beginning. The presence of the Ring in Rivendell sets in motion a series of events that will shape the fate of Middle-earth.