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'''Nenya''', also named the '''[[Ring of Adamant]]''' and the '''Ring of Water''', is one of the [[Rings of Power]], specifically, one of the [[Three Rings]] of the [[Elves]] of [[Middle-earth]]. The name is derived from the [[Quenya]] ''nén'' meaning ''water''.
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Nenya was made by [[Celebrimbor]] and the Gwaith-i-Mírdain of [[Eregion]] in the [[Second Age]], along with the other two [[Three Rings|Elven Rings]], [[Narya]] and [[Vilya]]. Their existence was hidden from [[Sauron]], so they were untouched by his evil.
'''Nenya''' was one of the [[Rings of Power]]; specifically, it was one of the [[Three Rings]] of the [[Elves]] of [[Middle-earth]]. Also known as the '''Ring of Adamant'''<ref name="Mirror">{{FR|II7}}</ref> and the '''Ring of Water''',<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> it was made of ''[[mithril]]'' and set with a white stone<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref> of adamant.<ref name="Rings"/>


Nenya is described as being made of ''[[mithril]]'' and set with a "white stone", presumably a diamond (this is never stated explicitly, although the usage of the word "adamant", an old synonym, is strongly suggestive).  The ring is wielded by [[Galadriel]] of [[Lórien in Middle-earth|Lórien]], and not normally visible; while [[Frodo Baggins]] can see it by virtue of being a [[Ring-bearer]], [[Samwise Gamgee|Sam Gamgee]] tells Galadriel he only "saw a star through your fingers" (This appears in many editions as "finger"—which sounds more magical, since it suggests that her finger has somehow become transparent—but ''[[The Treason of Isengard]]'', ch. 13, note 34, mentions it as an error.)
==History==
Nenya was made by [[Celebrimbor]] of [[Eregion]] alone <ref name="Rings"/> between c. {{SA|1500}} and c. {{SA|1590|n}}, along with the other two Elven Rings, [[Narya]] and [[Vilya]].<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref> After Celebrimbor discovered that [[Sauron]] had forged [[the One Ring]] in {{SA|1600}},<ref name="SA"/> he went to [[Lothlórien]] to seek the counsel of [[Galadriel]]. They were unwilling to destroy the Rings, so Galadriel advised Celebrimbor to keep them hidden, unused, and dispersed far from Eregion. Celebrimbor followed this counsel, first by giving Nenya to Galadriel.  The power of this Ring strengthened and beautified the realm of Lothlórien, but it also increased Galadriel's desire for the [[Belegaer|Sea]] and return to the [[Undying Lands|West]].<ref>{{UT|Concerning}}</ref>
[[File:Ted Nasmith - Galadriel.jpg|thumb|left|''Galadriel'' by [[Ted Nasmith]]]]
The ring wielded by Galadriel was not normally visible. On [[14 February]] {{TA|3019}},<ref>{{App|Great}}</ref> [[Frodo Baggins]] saw Nenya on Galadriel's finger, for it could not be hidden from the [[Ring-bearers|Ring-bearer]]. [[Samwise Gamgee]] told Galadriel he only "saw a star through your fingers".<ref name="Mirror"/><ref group="note">This comment appeared in many editions of ''[[The Fellowship of the Ring]]'' as "finger"—which sounds more magical, since it suggests that her finger had somehow become transparent—but ''[[The Treason of Isengard]]'', ch. 13, note 34, mentioned it as an error.</ref>


Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. Galadriel used these powers to create and sustain Lothlórien, but it also increased in her the longing for the Sea and her desire to return to the [[Undying Lands]]. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the [[Mithlond|Grey Havens]] into the [[Aman|West]], accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers. With the ring gone, the magic and beauty of Lórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time [[Arwen]] came there to die in [[Fourth Age]] 121 it was deserted and in ruin.
Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the [[Grey Havens]] into the [[Aman|West]], accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers.<ref>{{RK|VI9}}</ref> With Nenya gone, the magic and beauty of Lothlórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time [[Arwen]] came there to die in {{FoA| 121}}, it was deserted and in ruins.<ref>{{App|Tale}}</ref>


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==Etymology==
The name is [[Quenya]] from ''[[nén]]'' ("water")<ref>{{S|Appendix}}, entry ''nen''</ref>  + ''[[-ya]]'' (adjective suffix).
 
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Revision as of 17:00, 29 April 2021

Nenya
Ring
Noble Collection - Nenya.jpg
Nenya as conceived by The Noble Collection
PronunciationQ, [ˈneɲa]
Other namesRing of Adamant, Ring of Water, The White Ring
LocationEregion, Lothlórien
OwnerCelebrimbor, Galadriel
AppearanceMade of mithril and set with a white stone[1] of adamant[2]
CreatorCelebrimbor
Eregion, c. S.A. 1590[3]
GalleryImages of Nenya

Nenya was one of the Rings of Power; specifically, it was one of the Three Rings of the Elves of Middle-earth. Also known as the Ring of Adamant[4] and the Ring of Water,[2] it was made of mithril and set with a white stone[5] of adamant.[2]

History

Nenya was made by Celebrimbor of Eregion alone [2] between c. S.A. 1500 and c. 1590, along with the other two Elven Rings, Narya and Vilya.[3] After Celebrimbor discovered that Sauron had forged the One Ring in S.A. 1600,[3] he went to Lothlórien to seek the counsel of Galadriel. They were unwilling to destroy the Rings, so Galadriel advised Celebrimbor to keep them hidden, unused, and dispersed far from Eregion. Celebrimbor followed this counsel, first by giving Nenya to Galadriel. The power of this Ring strengthened and beautified the realm of Lothlórien, but it also increased Galadriel's desire for the Sea and return to the West.[6]

Galadriel by Ted Nasmith

The ring wielded by Galadriel was not normally visible. On 14 February T.A. 3019,[7] Frodo Baggins saw Nenya on Galadriel's finger, for it could not be hidden from the Ring-bearer. Samwise Gamgee told Galadriel he only "saw a star through your fingers".[4][note 1]

Nenya's power was preservation, protection, and concealment from evil. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of Sauron, its power faded along with the other Rings of Power. Galadriel bore Nenya on a ship from the Grey Havens into the West, accompanied by the other two Elven Rings and their bearers.[8] With Nenya gone, the magic and beauty of Lothlórien also faded and it was gradually depopulated, until by the time Arwen came there to die in Fo.A. 121, it was deserted and in ruins.[9]

Etymology

The name is Quenya from nén ("water")[10] + -ya (adjective suffix).

Notes

  1. This comment appeared in many editions of The Fellowship of the Ring as "finger"—which sounds more magical, since it suggests that her finger had somehow become transparent—but The Treason of Isengard, ch. 13, note 34, mentioned it as an error.

References


Rings of Power
The One Ring | Three Rings (Narya · Nenya · Vilya) | Seven Rings (Ring of Thrór) | Nine Rings