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This Is Where the Rings Are in Rings of Power Season 3
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Newly added coverage explains how Sauron has brought the seven dwarven rings under his control: Thrain overthrows Durin IV and hands them over. This gives Sauron 16 of the 19 Rings of Power and strengthens his campaign to dominate Middle-earth as Season 3 begins five years after the previous season.
Sauron uses the nine rings made for men to create Nazgnagôl, servants chosen through deadly contests and bound to obey him. The three uncorrupted Elven rings remain with Círdan, Galadriel and Gil-galad; Sauron wants Galadriel’s ring and believes an Elven ring could help him forge the One Ring. He has lost Celebrimbor, the smith who knew how to make it, and destroyed his notes.
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In short
- Thrain gives Sauron the seven dwarven rings after taking the throne.
- Sauron now controls 16 rings and uses the nine for men to recruit servants.
- The three Elven rings remain outside his grasp as he seeks the One Ring.
How this story developed
- 24 minutes ago Five years after Season 2, Sauron’s forces are winning the war across Middle-earth, and he is trying to secure the Rings of Power to strengthen his hold over its peoples.
- 28 minutes ago Newly added coverage explains how Sauron has brought the seven dwarven rings under his control: Thrain overthrows Durin IV and hands them over.
Explained simply
The Rings of Power are magical rings made by the Elven smith Celebrimbor, with Sauron’s influence shaping their creation. They were intended for different peoples of Middle-earth: nine for men, seven for dwarves and three for elves. Sauron seeks the One Ring, which he hopes will give him greater power over the others.
Sauron is the chief adversary in The Lord of the Rings stories, seeking control over Middle-earth. The Elven rings are held by Círdan, Galadriel and Gil-galad, while the rings intended for men and dwarves have come under Sauron’s control. The rings matter because they can give their bearers power and influence, and Sauron may use them to extend his rule.