The Return of the King

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Feb 15, 2024

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The armies of the evil Lord Sauron are massing. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite to do battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor, guided by the treacherous Gollum in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring…
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