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Fangorn Forest & The Shepherds of the Trees
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An Ode to Ents

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Ents are a fictional race of tree-like creatures that became a free people, appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, which includes The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. The name "Ent" is derived from the Old English word "ent," which means "giant." They were given life to protect the forests from Orcs, Dwarves, and oth…

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