Warning! Spoilers for Rings of Power Season 2, Episode 7 ahead!
Celebrimbor completed the nine rings for men in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 set up their distribution to the doomed to succumb to Sauron’s influence. These powerful bits of jewelry are the last of the titular rings of power to be made, except for Sauron’s one ring destined to rule over them all. With their creation out of the way, the Prime Video series can begin to dive into their impact on Middle-earth, including the slow torment of their wearers and eventual development into the terrifying Ringwraiths of The Lord of the Rings.
in Rings of powers version of the Middle-earth timeline, Celebrimbor made the three elven rings first (in season 1), and they were distributed to their wearers early in season 2. Then, after being seduced by Sauron, Celebrimbor made the seven dwarven rings, which A gift was given to Durin’s people in Khazd-Dum, who distributed them to the Other dwarf tribes. Finally came The nine rings for men each take a significant toll on Celebrimbor. By their consummation, Eregion and its Lord all but fell—but it was all by Sauron’s design in Rings of power.
How and why the nine rings for men were made in LOTR and the rings of power
Sauron had a specific plan for Celebrimbor’s creations
in Lord of the Rings Canon, the 19 rings of power made in Eregion were all intended for elves, but Sauron took possession of 16 of them and gifted seven to the dwarves and nine to men. however, Rings of power A slightly different approach to the story. In this version of the tale, the seven and nine were made with the specific intention of being gifted to the different races of Middle-earth. Sauron, like Annatar, convinces Celebrimbor that men, who have offered stars among their race like Beren, Tuor, and the half-elven Earendil, deserve the Great Rings as well.
Of course, what Celebrimbor didn’t know was that Sauron intends to use the nine to control great kings of menincluding the Númenóreans. He later said in Rings of power Season 2 that it was for their own good – so that a great and lasting peace would be achieved in Middle-earth. However, Sauron’s true goal is always domination and control. Sauron finally tricks Celebrimbor into making the nine with his own blood, using an illusion to make the black substance appear to be earth mythil. Going forward, this is sure to have a dark impact on those who wear the rings of power.
What do the nine rings give to the people who wear them
Rings of Power will see an explosion in the powers of men
Tolkien did not provide much detail about what kind of abilities and powers the nine granted their wearers. It is known for sure that The nine carriers had the ability to become invisible And that their life was extended, thus seemingly granting immortality. It is also implied that, like the Seven Dwarven Rings, the Nine allowed people to gain riches for their kingdoms. This would appeal to many lords and kings in Rings of powerAlthough the Prime Video series will undoubtedly expand on the abilities that the nine give their wearers.
It is likely that Sauron will present his gifts as a way for humans to share immortality with the elves…
It is likely that Sauron will present his gifts as a way for humans to share immortality with the elves, especially since those in Númenor have come to resent those like Galadriel, who can live forever. In canon, Sauron gave three of the nine to the Numenórean rulers, thus It is likely that at least one of the recipients has already been introduced Rings of power. Since Tolkien never revealed the identity of those who received the nine, these will likely be among the original characters of Prime Video, such as Kemen, Pharazôn’s son.
As the nine rings change their wearers in The Lord of the Rings
The downward spiral will be even more extreme
Rings of power Has been demonstrated by King Durin III how Sauron’s rings can change their wearers. Durin became greedy, determined to do nothing but increase the wealth of Khazad-Dum. Of course, his decisions will doom his kingdom instead. The same is sure to be true for the nine – but with some significant differences. According to Tolkien, the dwarves are resistant to their rings, and Sauron cannot fully control them. Humans, on the other hand, were much easier prey. The nine will make them greedy and blind, however When Sauron makes his One Ring, they will be completely under his control.
Why the nine become ringworms
The recipients of Sauron’s gifts are doomed to become LOTR’s Ringwrights
Once Sauron forged his One Ring, his influence on the Nine became all the more ominous. The corruption of warriors grew, along with their fear of the Dark Lord, to the point that Their own life force was connected with that of their master. Their bodies disappeared into the wraith world, visible only to those who wore rings, and they became known as the Ringworites, or Nazgul. At this point, the nine have forgotten their names and previous lives. All they knew was that they were soldiers for their master, Sauron.
When the Dark Lord lost his One Ring and his power waned in Middle-earth, the Nazgul also faded.
When the Dark Lord lost his One Ring and his power waned in Middle-earth, the Nazgul also faded. It was only when Sauron’s power began to rise again that the Ringwraiths could reappear in Middle-earth and begin their search for the One Ring. They wore clothes that gave them an invisible shape And thought of nothing else but Sauron’s will.
Where are the nine rings for people during The Lord of the Rings?
The fate of the nine is up for debate
The place of the nine rings for people through the events of Lord of the Rings is hotly debated among Tolkien enthusiasts. During the Council of Elrond, Gandalf said that the nine were with the NazgulIndicates that they still have their rings on their fingers. But, it is Later stated that Sauron “Hold on“The ninesaying that he took them back. This led to the belief that without his One Ring, Sauron took the nine to control the Ringwraiths. However, the fact that their essence was so bound to the Dark Lord indicates that this would not have been necessary.
Frodo also has the ability to sense rings of power within Lord of the RingsAnd it is noted that he knew that Galadriel wore Nenia even though most could not see it on her finger. Frodo never noticed the nine, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the Ringwraiths weren’t wearing them. Regardless, It can be definitively said that the nine rings for men are either with Sauron or the Ringwraiths. in The Lord of the RingsWhich is more or less the same thing. Of course, the events of Rings of power are still a long way from this point in Middle-earth’s timeline.