Following the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon Hen, the story splits into three parallel journeys across the war-torn lands of Middle-earth:
: Saruman unleashes an army of 10,000 Uruk-hai to wipe out the people of Rohan. This culminates in the massive Battle of Helm's Deep, a desperate overnight stand where the forces of men and elves fight for survival until the dawn brings reinforcements. Following the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon
: Frodo and Sam continue their trek toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. They capture Gollum (once known as Sméagol), who becomes their treacherous guide through the Dead Marshes. Frodo begins to feel the heavy psychological toll of the Ring, mirroring Gollum’s own descent into madness. mirroring Gollum’s own descent into madness.