The standard hardcover edition of the second volume of The Lord of the Rings includes a large format fold-out map. Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard,Gandalfin a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromirseduced by the power of the Ringtried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escapethe rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin — alonethat issave for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.