Since the day he swore to go with his cousin Frodo on his quest, Pippin found himself a party to events beyond his understanding. A simple Hobbit from the sleepy Shire, Pippin is overwhelmed by the scale of the perils about him and for much of his journey, failing to grasp the full measure of what is at stake or for what his companions fight. For much he relies upon the sharper eyes and wit of his friend Merry to guide his path. Yet, when thrust by his own curiosity into great peril, a dawning of awareness finally comes to Pippin and, delving deep into his soul, he finds the courage to rise to his destiny.