These major races include groups like the Elves, the Dwarves, the Hobbits ... to those who are familiar with The Hobbit.

The dwarf Bombur experienced its effect ... As seen in both the book and movie versions of The Hobbit, Mirkwood was a dense and smothering forest that lay northwest of Rohan, with a long history ...

After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard.