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[[Gandalf]] mentioned these rings to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] when recounting the origins of the Rings of Power.<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> Supposedly also did the messenger of Sauron, who asked [[Dáin Ironfoot]] to find and return to Sauron "a little ring, the least of rings", that is, the ring of [[Bilbo Baggins]].<ref name="asdf" /> | [[Gandalf]] mentioned these rings to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] when recounting the origins of the Rings of Power.<ref>{{FR|I2}}</ref> Supposedly also did the messenger of Sauron, who asked [[Dáin Ironfoot]] to find and return to Sauron "a little ring, the least of rings", that is, the ring of [[Bilbo Baggins]].<ref name="asdf" /> | ||
Nothing is stated about what powers and abilities these rings might confer on their wearers. But judging by the fact that Gandalf was still unsure if Bilbo's ring was the One or a Lesser Ring after witnessing its powers of invisibility and life extension, they probably could manifest these two powers. | |||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== |
Revision as of 04:57, 27 March 2017
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]
Unlike the greater rings, these were round and unadorned, without gems, much like the One Ring.[2]
Gandalf mentioned these rings to Frodo when recounting the origins of the Rings of Power.[3] Supposedly also did the messenger of Sauron, who asked Dáin Ironfoot to find and return to Sauron "a little ring, the least of rings", that is, the ring of Bilbo Baggins.[2]
Nothing is stated about what powers and abilities these rings might confer on their wearers. But judging by the fact that Gandalf was still unsure if Bilbo's ring was the One or a Lesser Ring after witnessing its powers of invisibility and life extension, they probably could manifest these two powers.
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:
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