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Lord of the Rings ripoff plot point #805: we've arrived at one of our companion's kingdom (he's a prince) to warn them of the impeding danger and ask them for help against the enemy forces. But the current ruler's mind is being poisoned by his closest advisor.

Oh, look, it's Gollum. 🙄

Lord of the Rings ripoff plot point #746: our wise, ancient leader just fought an enemy, fell down a fiery pit with it, and is presumed dead. Wanna bet he's not really dead?

Sooo, they have to pass a mountain range or go through the "Halls of the Kings" under the mountain? Really?? With a fella named Durin?

Frodo and Sam have arrived at Rivendell...

So, this is the Lord of the Rings meets Excalibur?