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The '''Three Rings''' of the [[ | The '''Three Rings''' were magical artifacts, three of the [[Rings of Power]]. They had the power of preservation.<ref>{{L|144}}</ref> | ||
They were forged by Celebrimbor alone and were different from the other [[Rings of Power]], in that [[Sauron]] never touched him. Celebrimbor named the rings Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal elements of air, fire, and water. However as they were created according to the craft taught by him, they would be dependant under the power of the [[One Ring]]. | |||
==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ==Names and descriptions of the Three Rings== | ||
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* [[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]]. | ||
==History== | |||
When "[[Annatar]]" taught the [[Gwaith-i-Mirdain]] of [[Eregion]] how to create the [[Rings of Power]], [[Celebrimbor]] proceeded to forge Three more on his own. Annatar didn't learn about them, and they were free from Sauron's corrupting influence. | |||
They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. | When Sauron created the One Ring, the Elves who wore the Rings of Power heard his voice and realized they had been deceived. Celebrimbor then sent his three rings away for safekeeping: Vilya and Narya to [[Gil-galad]] in [[Lindon]], and Nenya to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]]. | ||
They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. [[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]]. | 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, | After the destruction of the One Ring, their power diminished. Their bearers left [[Middle-earth]] at the end of the [[Third Age]]. | ||
==Portrayal in adaptations== | ==Portrayal in adaptations== | ||
Revision as of 08:51, 10 August 2014
The Three Rings were magical artifacts, three of the Rings of Power. They had the power of preservation.[1]
They were forged by Celebrimbor alone and were different from the other Rings of Power, in that Sauron never touched him. Celebrimbor named the rings Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal elements of air, fire, and water. However as they were created according to the craft taught by him, they would be dependant under the power of the One Ring.
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.
History
When "Annatar" taught the Gwaith-i-Mirdain of Eregion how to create the Rings of Power, Celebrimbor proceeded to forge Three more on his 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. Celebrimbor then sent his three rings away for safekeeping: Vilya and Narya to Gil-galad in Lindon, and Nenya to Galadriel in Lothlórien.
They remained hidden and their whereabouts were seldom revealed. 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, their power diminished. Their bearers left Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age.
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
- ↑ 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 | |||
