Where did the Nazgul come from? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Aragost · 11-04-2002, 05:04 PM

Where did the Nazgul come from? I know they were once kings but of what realms?

Pookabunny · 11-04-2002, 05:26 PM

At the end of ROTK there's an appendix section that briefly talks about the nazgul and how they came to be when Sauron rose to power. There are also some great timelines of the ages that might give some more information.
I believe there's some discussion in the Simlarillion about the Nazgul and how they came to be.

Manwe Sulimo · 11-04-2002, 06:54 PM

But just in case you don't want to have to look....

The Úlairi (more commonly known as the Nazgûl) were former kings of Men who fell under the dominion of the Nine. They were kings of various areas in Middle-earth (think: Haradwaith, Rhûn), as well as some Lords of Númenor. While still in control of themselves, they became great "rulers, kings, and sorcerers" (I think...that's not a direct quote). After they fell to Sauron's power, however, they were used against the Elves and Númenóreans during the War of the Last Alliance (although their roles at Dagorlad and Orodruin, the two main battles of that war, are a bit sketchy).

I guess that answers your question. Rather, I hope that answers your question.

11-04-2002, 05:04 PM	#1
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11-04-2002, 05:26 PM	#2
Pookabunny Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The only place that matters! Posts: 181	At the end of ROTK there's an appendix section that briefly talks about the nazgul and how they came to be when Sauron rose to power. There are also some great timelines of the ages that might give some more information. I believe there's some discussion in the Simlarillion about the Nazgul and how they came to be. __________________ "I love you more than I did the week before, I discovered alcohol" - Bare Naked Ladies

11-04-2002, 06:54 PM	#3
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	But just in case you don't want to have to look.... The Úlairi (more commonly known as the Nazgûl) were former kings of Men who fell under the dominion of the Nine. They were kings of various areas in Middle-earth (think: Haradwaith, Rhûn), as well as some Lords of Númenor. While still in control of themselves, they became great "rulers, kings, and sorcerers" (I think...that's not a direct quote). After they fell to Sauron's power, however, they were used against the Elves and Númenóreans during the War of the Last Alliance (although their roles at Dagorlad and Orodruin, the two main battles of that war, are a bit sketchy). I guess that answers your question. Rather, I hope that answers your question. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."