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08-02-2002, 06:38 PM | #1 |
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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The Rings
This has probably been brought up before, so if you could direct me to the appropriate thread where I can find some answeres....
What ever became of the Lesser Rings? How many were there, who wore them, what was their extent of power, and what became of them after the Downfall of Barad-dûr?
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08-02-2002, 07:10 PM | #2 |
Haunting Spirit
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Here'a a link that will answer some of your questions: Of the Rings of Power
There were three rings given to the elves (Vilya, Narya, and nenya.) Gandalf wore Narya, Galadriel wore Nenya, and Elrond wore Vilya. Nine rings were given to men. Seven were given to the dwarf lords. And then there was the One of course. All of the lesser rings were bound to the One ruling ring, as Sauron had (more or less) a hand in their forging. When the Ruling ring was destroyed, the powers of the three waned. The Nine were destroyed with their Master, the majority of the seven were lost over the course of history, and the powers of the three would fade. This is also the reason for the elves leaving Middle-earth. Without the preservational powers of the three rings, the elven kingdoms would fade.
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08-02-2002, 08:16 PM | #3 | ||
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Sorry about any confusion....I didn't mean the *Great* Rings.
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08-02-2002, 08:18 PM | #4 |
Haunting Spirit
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My mistake, I misread "Lesser" and interpreted as "Greater." Looks like my wit is sleepier than I thought. Unfortunately my knowledge on the lesser rings is lacking, sorry.
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'See half-brother! This is sharper than thy tongue. Try but once more to usurp my place and the love of my father, and maybe it will rid the Noldor of one who seeks to be the master of thralls.' -Feanor, threatening Fingolfin with his sword. ~Moderator of the Mordor RPG.~ |
08-02-2002, 08:46 PM | #5 |
Ghost Prince of Cardolan
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It sounds like they were pretty inconsequential. I doubt Tolkien ever wrote more about them than that bit you quoted.
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