with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 ended, it’s time to look forward to season 3 and the many questions that will hopefully be answered in the coming episodes. The second installment of the Prime Video series successfully answered several questions from season 1, with details like the identity of the Stranger and Sauron’s plan with Celebrimbor nicely resolved. However, as the Dark Lord created his titular rings of power, new mysteries were presented. Fortunately, the Lord of the Rings Canon provides several possible answers.
Prime Video The rings of power has, of course, been erased from Tolkien’s canon in various ways. There’s really no telling exactly what will come next since the story has taken new directions to keep even Lord of the Rings Experts on their toes. Still, the events of Tolkien’s Second Age and Frodo’s familiar story in the Third Age provide a fundamental outline that Rings of power Must follow. So, with season 2 neatly wrapped up and a brand new installment on the way, Tolkien canon can still be used to guess what might be next for Middle-earth.
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Who is the dark wizard of the rings of power?
The Dark Wizard has similarities to Sauron (but is probably a blue wizard)
The stranger, who Rings of power Season 2 Officially revealed to be Gandalf, meets another Istar in Rhûn whose identity is yet to be announced. The Dark Wizard has established a cult in the East and is determined to take Sauron’s place as Dark Lord (under the guise of joining him). He also mentions that he and Gandalf are one of five Istari sent to Middle-earth, which somewhat limits the character’s true identity options.
The confirmation that there were only five Istari means he must be one of the canon wizards Tolkien mentioned in The Lord of the Rings.
Before the final episode of Rings of power Season 2, the Dark Wizard may be an entirely original character – an invention of Prime Video. However, the confirmation that there are only five Istari means that he must be one of the canon wizards Tolkien mentioned in The Lord of the Rings. The Dark Wizard is, therefore, one of the Blue Wizards or Saruman (since he is definitely not Radagast the Brown). Rings of power is trying to indicate that he is Saruman, given the similarities in their characters. However, the fact that he revealed his evil intentions to Gandalf indicates that he will be a Blue Wizard instead.
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What will Sauron do now that he has the nine rings for men?
Sauron will likely travel east and to Númenor
Despite Galadriel and Celebrimbor’s best efforts, Sauron managed to get his hands on the nine rings for men. He is unsuccessful in obtaining Galadriel’s ring of power, but the nine is more than enough for the Dark Lord to get into some harm. What’s more, Sauron now has the allegiance of Adar’s orcs since they turned on their “Father“And joined their previous enemy.
With an army and the nine rings, Sauron is sure to begin distributing Celebrimbor’s trinkets to kings and lords of men in Rings of power Season 3. Tolkien gave the origin of some of those who ended up wearing the Nine, with three from Númenor and one from the East. This implies that Sauron will go to these regions in the coming episodes. A trip east will undoubtedly lead to a confrontation with the Dark Wizard. Then, a trip to Númenor will lead to the fall of Pharazôn and the massive wave that wipes out the island kingdom.
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What will Durin IV do with the Dwarven Rings of Power?
The rings eventually make it to the other dwarf clans
The latest episode of The rings of power Season 2 sees King Durin III finally remove his Ring of Power, but only after freeing the Balrog slumbering beneath Khazad-dûm. Durin III sacrificed himself to trap the beast in his cave again, which means Durin IV is the new king going in. Rings of power Season 3. He’ll have a lot of tough decisions to make in the coming episodes, including what to do with the Seven Dwarven Rings.
While processing his grief, Durin is seen looking at the Seven Dwarf RingsIncluding the one his father left behind. Tolkien canon dictates that these will be distributed among the seven dwarf clans, but it’s hard to imagine how that will happen. Durin III knows how dangerous the rings are and promises Disa that he will never put one on his finger. So, he himself may never wear one – but the ring will be passed down his line.
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When will Sauron forge the One Ring?
Rings of Power may further alter the canon timeline
Now that Sauron has the Seven Rings in the hands of the Dwarves and the Nine Rings in his possession, it is only a matter of time before he makes the One Ring. This is how he will control the beings of Middle-earth, which is key to his plan of creating a perfect word in Rings of power. Canon dictates that He will do it back in Mordur in the fires of Mount Doom. However, since Prime Video has already shifted the timeline for the 19 other rings’ creations, it’s hard to say how the series will deal with Sauron’s One Ring.
Since Prime Video has already shifted the timeline for the 19 other rings’ creations, it’s hard to say how the series will deal with Sauron’s One Ring.
It is possible that, rather than immediately spending the nine, Sauron will jump right into forming his One Ring in Mordor in Rings of power Season 3. So, he’ll be ready to control the crowd when he heads to Númenor to make trouble with Pharazôn. Then, when the island kingdom falls and Sauron’s body is destroyed, his essence can return to Mordor and use his knocked-off One Ring to take form again.
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Who will become the nine ringleaders?
Rings of power will have to create identities for the Ringwraiths
Regardless of when Sauron makes his One Ring, the nine will need to find homes. Of course, we know of Lord of the Rings That the nine kings and lords of men who bear the gifts are doomed to become the Ringwraiths, terrible beasts whose will and essence is tied securely to the Dark Lord. Tolkien said that three of the Ringworts are from Númenor, and one is from the East. However, these Lord of the Rings The author never revealed the human names of Sauron’s Nazgul.
Tolkien said that the Nine Ringwrights had long forgotten their names by The Lord of the Rings, so Rings of Power had no choice but to take creative liberties here.
Tolkien said that the Nine Ringwrights had long forgotten their names The Lord of the RingsSo Rings of power Had no choice but to take creative liberties here. It is likely that the Prime Video series has already introduced Númenóreans who will receive rings– With Farazan’s son, Kemen, a possible candidate. Who gets the rest of the rings and suffers the terrible fate of becoming ringwarts must be revealed in future episodes.
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Will the Balrog under Hazad-Doom return to rings of power?
Rings of Power may be honoring the timeline after all
Rings of power Surprised audiences back in season 1 with the tease of Khazad-dûm’s Balrog. The series clearly established the awakening of the beast, which would result in the destruction of the dwarven city and the downfall of Durin’s people. However, none of this is supposed to happen in the second age. instead, The Balrog is meant to awaken after Sauron’s fall in The Last Alliance. While it was, for a time, that Rings of power Was moving the timeline up, season 2’s finale sees the Balrog only released briefly before Durin III traps it in his cave again.
The sacrifice of Doreen G and the fact that Doreen D knows that the Balrog is there means that the beast will return to its slumber. Rings of power Season 2 and potentially won’t return for the rest of the series. This would be in line with canon since the Dwarves do not awaken the Balrog until Durin IV’s grandson sits on the throne. Rings of power Season 3 should reveal for sure whether the series is sticking to that timeline.
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Where are Celeborn & Celebrian?
celeborn & celebrian should be around by now
Galadriel mentioned in Rings of power Season 1 that her husband, Celeborn, died during the events of the First Age. This was another significant surprise since Celeborn is alive and well and serving Lothlorien by Galadriel’s side in The Lord of the Rings. Clearly, Galadriel is either mistaken about her husband’s death, or Celeborn will be among the elves reincarnated in Rings of power. Still, what about Celebrian?
in Lord of the Rings Canon, Galadriel and Celeborn have a grown daughter, Celebrian, through the events of Rings of power. So far, there is no mention of this character, but since Showrunners have already confirmed that Celeborn will make a returnCelebrian is sure to follow. She is destined to marry Elrond, so it can be assumed that she will appear before the series ends. hope, Rings of power Season 3 will provide more answers.
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Will Nori & Gandalf reunite?
Gandalf stays friends with halflings, but does that include Norrie?
The stranger and Norrie met back in Rings of power season 1, and they’ve stuck by each other’s sides ever since—until the end of season 2, that is. After the events in Rhûn, the couple decide it is time to go their separate ways. Nori will join the Stores on their first migration from the East to Middle-earth, where they will likely join the Harfoots. The stranger, AKA Gandalf, will set off on his journey to lead Middle-earth against Sauron – but will he ever see Norrie again?
Tolkien canon has limited answers in this regard. The Harfoots and Stores would eventually migrate northward, eventually establishing the Shire. Gandalf is a prominent visitor to the Shire The Lord of the RingsBut this was not to be for several more centuries. Still, the fact that Gandalf is in Middle-earth during the Second Age is already a shift to Middle-earth’s timeline since he is not supposed to arrive until the beginning of the Third. So, it is perfectly possible that Rings of power will bring Gandalf and Norrie together again as the halflings establish their new residence.
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Will Isildur return to Numinor (or will Elendil return to Middle-earth)?
They both end up in Middle-earth – but which will happen first?
As of the end of The rings of power Season 2, Elendil still believes that Isildur was killed in Middle-earth. Of course, that is not the case here, and Isildur tries to return home. However, Elendil being dubbed a traitor and Isildur being confronted by Kamen makes it much more complicated. at this point, It seems more likely that Elendil will come to Middle-earth and wind up to find his sonEspecially since canon dictates that the characters’ futures are not in Númenor.
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Elendil and Isildur are destined to establish the kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor, according to Lord of the Rings Canon, and the story in Rings of power Season 2 seems to be leading them to that. Númenor is doomed to be destroyed by the wrath of the Valar, while Elendil becomes king of men’s greatest kingdom in Middle-earth. He will join the elves in the last alliance of elves and men with the goal of defeating Sauron. It is likely that this ball will get rolling in earnest Rings of powers next season.
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What’s next for Elrond & Galadriel?
Elrond & Galadriel will take on more prominent roles in Middle-earth
Elrond and Galadriel were quite busy in Rings of power Season 2. They were at odds with the Three Elven Rings, faced the Barrow-Witness together, were divided when Adar captured Galadriel, and finally reunited at the Siege of Eregion. Of course, that was just long enough for them to share a surprising kiss as Elrond slipped Galadriel a pin to make her escape. Finally, at the end of Rings of power Season 2, they are brought together again in the valley where the elves escaped the devastating battle.
Canon reveals that this valley will become Rivendell, a familiar place to Lord of the Rings Fans. Elrond will serve as Lord of the Haven, which will be a significant change from his previous roles in Rings of power. Since the elves were here in the season 2 finale, season 3 will surely see the beautiful city built up over time. Galadriel is unlikely to stay here for long, however. At this point in history, It should already be established in LotteriesSo it is possible that while Elrond is establishing Rivendell, Galadriel will begin building her own future home. then, Rings of power Season 3 may need to address this kiss.