Part 5/8:
The Descent into Ruin
Despite moments of temporary victory, the descendants of Arnor could not entirely fend off the encroachments of evil. In 1409, the Witch-king unleashed his forces upon Weathertop, resulting in tragic outcomes. The tower was razed, marking a poignant period where the once great sentinel crumbled under the dark tide. Although the palantír was saved and hidden away, Weathertop faded into obscurity—its historical significance gradually lost to time.