J.R.R TOLKIEN'S LEGENDARIUM

Hobbits, also known as Halflings, were an ancient mortal race. Although their exact origins are unknown, they are believed to be closely related to the race of Men. They were initially found in the northern parts of Middle-earth and below the Vales of Anduin. There are three races of Hobbits. Fallohidew, Stoors and Harfoots. At the beginning of the Third Age, Hobbits moved north and west. Most of their race eventually founded the land of the Shire in TA 1601 (Third Age).

 

In TA 1601 two Fallohide brothers, Marcho and Blanco, by permission of the King in Fornost (Argeleb II) crossed the river Baranduin (Brandywine) and colonized the Shire.After this, the Fallohides mixed more and more with the Harfoots and later the Stoors, until the three Hobbit races became one.