The origin and nature of Tom Bombadil are unknown however, he claimed already existed before the Dark Lord came to Arda, signifying he may have been alive even before the coming of the Valar (it is unclear whether he refers to Melkor's first or second entry into the world.). He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.' - Tom Bombadil ( The Lord of the Rings) Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn. 10.1 The Lord of the Rings film trilogyīiography Origin ' Eldest, that's what I am.
