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The '''Three Rings''' were magical artifacts, three of the [[Rings of Power]]. They were forged by Celebrimbor and his smiths with the desire of "understanding, making, and healing" and had the power to preserve all things unstained.<ref name=l144>{{L|144}}</ref><ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref> | The '''Three Rings''' were magical artifacts, three of the [[Rings of Power]]. They were forged by Celebrimbor and his smiths with the desire of "understanding, making, and healing" and had the power to preserve all things unstained.<ref name=l144>{{L|144}}</ref><ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref> | ||
They were named Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal elements of air, fire, and water. They were different from the other [[Rings of Power]], in that [[Sauron]] never touched them; as such, they were "unsullied", free from his corruptive influence, and did not [[Wraith | They were named Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal elements of air, fire, and water. They were different from the other [[Rings of Power]], in that [[Sauron]] never touched them; as such, they were "unsullied", free from his corruptive influence, and did not [[Wraith-world|make their wearer invisible]].<ref name=l131>{{L|131}}</ref> But as they were created according to the craft taught by him, they would be dependant under the power of the [[One Ring]].<ref name=rings/> | ||
==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ||
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When [[Frodo Baggins]] found out that Galadriel holds Nenya, [[Aragorn]], who reprimanded him for revealing this. 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]]. | When [[Frodo Baggins]] found out that Galadriel holds Nenya, [[Aragorn]], who reprimanded him for revealing this. 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, their power diminished and became plain relics. Not being able to hold back Time and preserve the High-elven lore and beauty, their bearers left [[Middle-earth]] at the end of the [[Third Age]].<ref=l144/><ref>{{RK| | After the destruction of the One Ring, their power diminished and became plain relics. Not being able to hold back Time and preserve the High-elven lore and beauty, their bearers left [[Middle-earth]] at the end of the [[Third Age]].<ref name=l144/><ref>{{RK|Havens}}</ref> | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
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The Three Rings were magical artifacts, three of the Rings of Power. They were forged by Celebrimbor and his smiths with the desire of "understanding, making, and healing" and had the power to preserve all things unstained.[1][2]
They were named Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal elements of air, fire, and water. They were different from the other Rings of Power, in that Sauron never touched them; as such, they were "unsullied", free from his corruptive influence, and did not make their wearer invisible.[3] But as they were created according to the craft taught by him, they would be dependant under the power of the One Ring.[4]
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; it was the chief of the Three[5] originally worn by Celebrimbor himself but given to Galadriel
- Vilya, The Ring of Air and mightiest of the Three, gold with a sapphire stone; originally worn by Gil-galad but given to Elrond.
History
When "Annatar" taught the Gwaith-i-Mirdain of Eregion how to create the Rings of Power, Celebrimbor's smiths proceeded to forge Three more on their own. Annatar didn't learn about them, and they were free from Sauron's corrupting influence.
When Sauron created the One Ring, the Elves who wore the Rings of Power heard his voice and realized they had been deceived.[4] Celebrimbor then sent his three rings away for safekeeping: He gave Nenya to Galadriel in Lothlórien, who adviced him to send the other two west away from Sauron, and he gave Vilya and Narya to Gil-galad in Lindon.
Sauron waged war against the Elves and succeeded to claim the Rings of Power. But the Three remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed.
After Sauron's defeat in the end of the Second Age, the Keepers of the Three Rings were free to wear them, except Cirdan who gave Narya to Gandalf.[6] During the Third Age, the Rings were not idle.[7] They were used to create enclaves of peace and protection where memory and beauty were preserved from wear and decay.[4][3] Galadriel, used Nenya to preserve Lothlórien from withering, and Elrond used Vilya to protect Rivendell from attack.
When Frodo Baggins found out that Galadriel holds Nenya, Aragorn, who reprimanded him for revealing this. 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, their power diminished and became plain relics. Not being able to hold back Time and preserve the High-elven lore and beauty, their bearers left Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age.[1][8]
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 silhouettes 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 144, (dated 25 April 1954)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 131, (undated, written late 1951)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", p. 251
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The Istari", p.389
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Council of Elrond", Elrond's words to Gloin
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Grey Havens"
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