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The '''lesser rings''' were forged by the elves as essays in the craft of ring making. [[ | [[File:Larry Forcella - Lesser ring.jpg|"Lesser Ring", as portrayed by Larry Forcella for ''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game|MECCG]]''|thumb]] | ||
The '''lesser rings''' were forged by the elves as essays in the craft of ring making. These rings were made sometime between {{SA|1200}}, when [[Sauron]] came in disguise to [[Eregion]], and {{SA|1500|n}}, when they began crafting the greater Rings of Power.<ref>{{App|SA}}</ref> | |||
[[Gandalf]] mentioned these rings to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] when recounting the origins of the [[Rings of Power]].<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
'''1995-1997''': '''''[[Middle-earth Collectible Card Game]]''''' | |||
:Several cards describing and depicting lesser rings were released, for example "The Oracle's Ring", "Wizard's Ring", and "Magic Rings" of different power (lore, stealth, courage, etc.). | |||
'''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | '''2007: ''[[The Lord of the Rings Online]]'':''' | ||
:[[Narchuil]] was one of the lesser rings forged by the elven-smiths. It was worn by [[Amarthiel]]. | :[[Narchuil]] was one of the lesser rings forged by the elven-smiths. It was worn by [[Amarthiel]]. | ||
==External links== | |||
*[http://middle-earth.xenite.org/2014/04/29/where-did-the-power-in-the-minor-rings-come-from/ Where Did the Power in the Minor Rings Come From?] by [[Michael Martinez]] | |||
{{references}} | {{references}} | ||
[[Category:Rings and Jewels]] | [[Category:Rings and Jewels]] |
Revision as of 12:57, 30 April 2014
The lesser rings were forged by the elves as essays in the craft of ring making. These rings were made sometime between S.A. 1200, when Sauron came in disguise to Eregion, and 1500, when they began crafting the greater Rings of Power.[1]
Gandalf mentioned these rings to Frodo when recounting the origins of the Rings of Power.[2]
Portrayal in adaptations
1995-1997: Middle-earth Collectible Card Game
- Several cards describing and depicting lesser rings were released, for example "The Oracle's Ring", "Wizard's Ring", and "Magic Rings" of different power (lore, stealth, courage, etc.).
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
External links
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Second Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Shadow of the Past"