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After the destruction of Númenor, the White Tree was planted in Minas Ithil, serving as a memorial and a symbol of the unwavering strength of Men. However, Sauron’s relentless assault during the War of the Last Alliance would test not just this tree, but the resolve of those who had once sought freedom.
The Legacy of the Tree in Gondor
The narrative progresses to the Third Age, characterized by the events surrounding the War of the Rings. The White Tree once again found itself at the center of conflict and upheaval, instilling both hope and despair among the people of Gondor. For centuries, the tree flourished as a vital symbol of unity and kingship until calamity struck—the Great Plague, which ravaged Gondor and claimed the tree's life.