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The '''Three Rings''' of the [[Elves]] of [[Eregion]] | The '''Three Rings''' of the [[Elves]] of [[Eregion]] were magical artifacts. They had the power of preservation.<ref>{{L|144}}</ref> | ||
Unlike the other [[Rings of Power]], they were forged by [[Celebrimbor]] alone, and were never touched by [[Sauron]]. | Unlike the other [[Rings of Power]], they were forged by [[Celebrimbor]] alone, and were never touched by [[Sauron]]. | ||
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==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ||
* [[Narya]], The Ring of Fire, set with a ruby; originally worn by [[Gil-galad]], then by [[Círdan]], who finally gave it to [[Gandalf]]. | * [[Narya]], The Ring of Fire, set with a ruby; originally worn by [[Gil-galad]], then by [[Círdan]], who finally gave it to [[Gandalf]]. | ||
* [[Nenya]], The Ring of Water, also called the Ring of Adamant, made of [[mithril]] with a shimmering white stone; originally worn by [[Celebrimbor]] himself but given to [[Galadriel]] | * [[Nenya]], The Ring of Water, also called the Ring of Adamant, made of ''[[mithril]]'' with a shimmering white stone; originally worn by [[Celebrimbor]] himself but given to [[Galadriel]] | ||
* [[Vilya]], The Ring of Air, gold with a sapphire stone; originally worn by [[Gil-galad]] but given to [[Elrond]]. | * [[Vilya]], The Ring of Air, gold with a sapphire stone; originally worn by [[Gil-galad]] but given to [[Elrond]]. | ||
They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. [[Frodo Baggins]] learned that Nenya was worn by [[Galadriel]], who used it to protect [[ | They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. [[Frodo Baggins]] learned that Nenya was worn by [[Galadriel]], who used it to protect [[Lothlórien]] from attack. Frodo later carelessly revealed this to [[Aragorn]], who reprimanded him for doing so. | ||
The other two rings were revealed at the end of the Third Age, after Frodo destroyed | The other two rings were revealed at the end of the Third Age, after Frodo destroyed [[the One Ring]], and the Dark Lord Sauron was completely overthrown. It transpired that [[Elrond]] had wielded [[Vilya]] and [[Gandalf]] had wielded [[Narya]]. | ||
After the destruction of the One Ring, the bearers of the Three Rings gradually left Middle | After the destruction of the One Ring, the bearers of the Three Rings gradually left Middle-earth, the power of their rings possibly diminished. | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | |||
'''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:''' | |||
:In the introduction of the movie, the Three Rings are said to be made "for the tall Elf Kings" as three unidentified silhuettes are seen holding and lifting the Rings. It is not mentioned who those Elf Kings were (only [[Gil-galad]] is mentioned in the book). | |||
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Revision as of 15:31, 22 June 2014
The Three Rings of the Elves of Eregion were magical artifacts. They had the power of preservation.[1]
Unlike the other Rings of Power, they were forged by Celebrimbor alone, and were never touched by Sauron.
Names and descriptions of the Three Rings
- Narya, The Ring of Fire, set with a ruby; originally worn by Gil-galad, then by Círdan, who finally gave it to Gandalf.
- Nenya, The Ring of Water, also called the Ring of Adamant, made of mithril with a shimmering white stone; originally worn by Celebrimbor himself but given to Galadriel
- Vilya, The Ring of Air, gold with a sapphire stone; originally worn by Gil-galad but given to Elrond.
They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. Frodo Baggins learned that Nenya was worn by Galadriel, who used it to protect Lothlórien from attack. Frodo later carelessly revealed this to Aragorn, who reprimanded him for doing so.
The other two rings were revealed at the end of the Third Age, after Frodo destroyed the One Ring, and the Dark Lord Sauron was completely overthrown. It transpired that Elrond had wielded Vilya and Gandalf had wielded Narya.
After the destruction of the One Ring, the bearers of the Three Rings gradually left Middle-earth, the power of their rings possibly diminished.
Portrayal in adaptations
The Lord of the Rings (1978 film):
- In the introduction of the movie, the Three Rings are said to be made "for the tall Elf Kings" as three unidentified silhuettes are seen holding and lifting the Rings. It is not mentioned who those Elf Kings were (only Gil-galad is mentioned in the book).
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 144, (dated 25 April 1954)
Rings of Power | |||
The One Ring | Three Rings (Narya · Nenya · Vilya) | Seven Rings (Ring of Thrór) | Nine Rings |