Sméagol was born in the 25th century of the [[Middle-earth chronology|Third Age]], in a community of [[hobbit|Stoor hobbits]] in [[Rhovanion]]. These people were good water-folk, unlike most hobbits. Once on a trip with his friend Déagol, they were alone boating, fishing, and exploring a pool. When Sméagol saw that Déagol had found a golden ring in the bottom of the pool, Sméagol coveted it, and murdered Déagol.<ref>J. R. R. Tolkien, ''The Lord of The Rings''</ref> | Sméagol was born in the 25th century of the [[Middle-earth chronology|Third Age]], in a community of [[hobbit|Stoor hobbits]] in [[Rhovanion]]. These people were good water-folk, unlike most hobbits. Once on a trip with his friend Déagol, they were alone boating, fishing, and exploring a pool. When Sméagol saw that Déagol had found a golden ring in the bottom of the pool, Sméagol coveted it, and murdered Déagol.<ref>J. R. R. Tolkien, ''The Lord of The Rings''</ref> |