The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings · Chapter 20
Gandalf Falls at Khazad-dûm
The Fellowship enters Moria and discovers Balin's failed colony. After battling orcs and a cave-troll, they reach the Bridge of Khazad-dûm where Gandalf confronts the Balrog. He shatters the bridge and falls into the abyss with a final cry to 'fly, you fools.'
Outcome
Gandalf is believed dead; Aragorn leads the shattered Fellowship out of Moria into Dimrill Dale; profound grief grips the Company.
Who was there
Where
- Mines of Moria
- Bridge of Khazad-dûm
- Dimrill Dale