Who are Eärendil, Tuor & Beren? The 3 heroes Sauron mentions in the Rings of Power explained

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power Season 2.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5 features mention of three great heroes of men: Eärendil, Tuor and Beren. The names of the three men were spoken by Sauron, still posing as his beautiful form Annatar in The rings of power Season 2. Despite Celebrimbor meets Halfrand in The rings of power Season 1’s ending, the latter warmed his way back into the former’s trust by stating he was a messenger of the Valar, a bringer of gifts that will help with the forging of rings of power for men and dwarves.

Celebrimbor – unaware of Halbrand’s true identity as Sauron – accepted the messenger, dubbing himself Annatar, leading to the forging of more rings of power integral to Lord of the Rings. in The rings of power Season 2, Episode 5, Annatar tries to manipulate Celebrimbor even more so by proposing the forging of nine rings for humans, a plan which Celebrimbor opposes due to the weakness of the Middle-earth race. In an attempt to convince the legendary elven smith, Sauron reminds Celebrimbor that even in times of great darkness long before Middle-earth’s Second Age, some people rose above corruption: Earendil, Tuor, and Beren.

Eärendil was Elrond’s father and the hero of the First Age

Eärendil was integral to Morgoth’s defeat in the War of the Great Jewels

Eärendil is the first human hero mentioned by Sauron and holds the most direct connection to a member of The rings of powers figure. Eärendil is Elrond’s father and was one of the most integral characters in the First Age of Middle-earth during the War of the Great Jewels. As Morgoth, Sauron’s master, began tightening his grip over Middle-earth in an effort to find the Silmarils, Earendil’s home of Avernien was attacked as the Dark Lord sought the Silmarils held by Earendil’s wife, Elwing.

As a result of Morgoth’s growing power, Eärendil and Elwing sought the mythical land of Valinor. Eventually, Eärendil succeeded and became the first of all mortals to set foot on Valinor. There, Eärendil pleaded with the Valar to aid the peoples of Middle-earth in the fight against Morgoth. Due to Earendil’s bravery and his decision to make the offer to the Valar on behalf of Elves and Men, the Valar accepted, leading to the War of Wrath in which Morgoth was defeated for good by a union of Men, the most powerful. Lord of the Rings Elves, and Valar.

As a reward, the bloodline of Eärendil is given the choice to choose between their half-elf and half-human heritage. Earendil and Elving, also half-Elven, chose to live among the Elves, as did their son, Elrond. Had it not been for Eärendil’s courage in finding the Valar and pleading for their help, Morgoth would likely never have been defeated. As such, Sauron evokes Eärendil’s name as a reason to trust in men when trying to convince Celebrimbor to forge the nine rings of power that lead to the creation of “The Lord of the Rings” Nazgûl.

Tuor was respected by both the Elves and the Valar (and was Eärendil’s father)

Eärendil was not the first of his bloodline to be well-spoken

The second name Sauron mentioned in The rings of power Season 2, episode 5 is over. Tuor is the father of Earendil and was born among men before being raised by the Grey-elves. Eventually, Tuor found himself back in the company of humans, though unwillingly, Tuor was sold to Estlings, servants of Morgoth, and became a slave for three years. After escaping his enslavement, Tuor became a bandit in the lands of Middle-earth. years later, Tuor was contacted by Ulmo, the Valar Lord of Water, who insisted he take a message to the hidden elven kingdom of Gondolin.

Tuor’s message was that Morgoth would eventually find Gondolin and destroy it, with Ulmo urging the elves out of the city. The elven king, Turgon, was stubborn in the strength of his city and ignored the warnings, although not without banning exit from Gondolin to keep it secret. This forced Tuor to remain in Gondolin, although he was not opposed to the new reality. Eventually, Tuor fell in love with Turgon’s elven daughter, Idril, and the two were married. Tuor and Idril then gave birth to a child, the aforementioned Earendil.

Due to his time in Gondolin, Tuor became well respected among the elves. When Ulmo’s warning eventually came to pass and Morgoth attacked Gondolin, Tuor fought valiantly to defend it. However, Tuor and his family were among the elves to flee after Gondolin fell, leading him and his wife to build a ship and sail west. Tuor’s deeds in life earned him acceptance as one of the Valar’s elder kin, saying that they granted him and Ydril an immortal life in lord of the rings Valinor.

Bern stood against Morgoth in the name of love

Beren was instrumental in inspiring Middle-earth against Morgoth

The last name mentioned by Sauron in The rings of power Season 2 features Beren, one of the most legendary human heroes in Middle-earth’s expansive timeline. Beren was born long before Eärendil and Tuor, but was linked to their family through his granddaughter, Elwing. Beren was a man of Middle-earth born in the first age and became known as a great adventurer and warrior in his youth. Eventually Beren’s home was destroyed, and he, his father and 11 other men formed a group that continued to perform heroic deeds, infuriating Margot.

Eventually, every person in the company, except for Bear, is killed, causing the person to live a life off the ground. One day, Beren came across the home of the Gray Elves and instantly fell in love with Luthian. When asking for Luthien’s hand in marriage, her father, Thingol, said he would give his blessing if Beren retrieved one of the Silmarils from Morgoth. and his dark crown. Although he is set as an impossible task due to his disapproval of Beren, the hero – along with Luthian and Finrod, Galadriel’s brother, and a great dog named Huan – overcomes many dangers.

One such danger even saw them with Sauron himself, before stealing a Silmaril from Morgoth. After losing his hand and the Silmaril to a giant wolf named Carcharoth, Beren hunted the beast and retrieved the jewel, although not without being mortally wounded. Lúthien’s connection to Beren was so strong that she too died as Beren drew his last breath. In the afterlife, Lúthien convinces Mandos, the Valar responsible for judging the spirits of the elves, to grant her a wish. As a result of this wish, Beren and Lúthien were reborn and lived out their days as mortals.

Away from other people on the island of Tol Galen, Beren and Lúthien’s tale became one of legend that inspired many to stand against Morgoth, including Eärendil, who would eventually marry their granddaughter. This explains what Sauron mentions Beren in The rings of power Season 2, as he witnessed first hand the strength of bears. Knowing that Celebrimbor also knows the story, the Dark Lord is aware that Beren’s name can be used to manipulate Celebrimbor into crafting the Nine Rings of Men, further strengthening Sauron’s name. Lord of the Rings Plan.