This is a very simple question as the answer is clearly given in the books. The protagonists are heading for the Undying Lands, i. It is located on the continent of Aman, far to the west of Middle-Earth, where the main trilogy is set. Valinor is also known by the name the Undying Lands because only immortal beings were allowed to lived there.
There exists a recurring misinterpretation of the name according to which mortal beings are granted immortality if they reach Valar, but that is simply not true. A very important location within Valinor was Eldemar, the land of the immortal Elves, from which they were banished. The Elves were allowed to return at one point, which is why most of them set sail for Valinor at the end of the trilogy.
The reasons why all of the protagonists are heading towards Valinor are a bit more complex than their location. We are now going to examine these reasons. As far as Gandalf is concerned, his motives are clear.
As one of the Maiar, Gandalf actually stems from Valinor and he is just returning home. Gandalf was initially sent to Middle-Earth on a mission and once that mission was successfully done, he could finally return to his real home. There is an issue with how Frodo was, as a mortal, even allowed into Valinor, but it is assumed that he was granted passage based on his efforts in defeating Sauron. Why did he accept?
Well, Frodo was still physically and mentally scarred from his adventures and from wearing the Ring, so it is assumed that he decided to go to Valinor to retire in peace as the hero he is. This is, of course, just a theory and despite being very probable, we cannot consider it to be the definitive answer because Tolkien never confirmed it.
Each of the Valar had their own region of the land where they resided and altered things to their desire. Yavanna , the Vala of nature, growth, and harvest, resided in the Pastures of Yavanna in the south of the island. Nienna , the lonely Vala of sorrow and endurance lived cut off in the far west of the island in the Halls of Nienna where she spent her days crying, looking out to sea.
Just south of the Halls of Nienna and to the north of the pastures there were the Halls of Mandos. To the west of them stood the Two Trees of Valinor.
The enchanted islands and a bewildering shadow created the Shadowy Seas , which prevent mariners, mortal or immortal, from reaching the land by sea by the Belegaer , the Great Sea which separated Middle-earth and Valinor. Only the Elves could sail there by the Straight Road , if in ships capable of passing out of the Spheres of the Earth. It has been suggested that the concept of Valinor was based off Hy Brasil , a mythical land that can reputedly be seen off the coast of Ireland for one day in every seven years, or alternatively "Heaven".
The latter is more possible, as Valinor being peaceful is similar to how Heaven is represented, and Middle-earth being violent is similar to how Earth is represented. Where are Frodo, Gandalf and the others going at the end and why? Ask Question. Asked 8 years, 9 months ago. Active 4 years, 9 months ago. Viewed 1. First of all, I haven't read the book shame on me. Where are they going to, and why? Improve this question. Nobby Patrick B. Related question — PriestVallon.
Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Another, more thorough, answer could be the following, from Yahoo : His [Frodo's] journey to Mordor had scarred him, physically and emotionally. Improve this answer. Mithoron 2 2 silver badges 10 10 bronze badges. Nobby Nobby My only comment here is that the Hobbits and the dwarves?
They would live long, sheltered, contented lives, until they chose to "move on", supposedly die. Yes, good point. I'll amend my answer. It's a long story, which I encourage you to read, but to summarize very briefly: The elves once lived in Valinor with the gods They rebelled and were exiled to Middle Earth, but After thousands of years, they have been allowed to return. Gradually, many do. Tom Harrington Tom Harrington 4 4 silver badges 10 10 bronze badges.
Where did you find that Gandalf is of the Undying lands? From reading Silmarillion and others.
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