![]() ![]() Thanks to the insurmountable influence of the One Ring, the Nine grew more powerful (or weaker) in turn with the Dark Lord. Though corrupted by the rings’ influences, the Nine used the Rings to amass wealth and power during their lives until, eventually, the Rings turned them invisible - only to be seen in the wraith world - and bound them to Sauron’s will. The nine Rings corrupted these powerful bearers, and Sauron held dominion over them thanks to his own ring - the One Ring. ![]() Sauron bestowed them on Men’s most important lords and warriors, including three Númenóreans - Men from the now sunken but once greatest civilization of Men - and even an Easterling king. ![]() When it comes to the origins of the Nazgûl, it’s the nine rings of Men that matter the most. Instead of taking Middle-earth openly, Sauron relied on manipulations, and bestowed the rings upon Men, Dwarves, and Elves. Forged by Celebrimbor, the Rings of Power were taken by the deceitful Sauron, who had once served as the first Dark Lord Morgoth’s lieutenant. ![]() The wizard delves into their history, which is intertwined with Sauron’s dark schemes and the creation of the Rings of Power. Early on in The Lord of the Rings books, Gandalf describes the Nazgûl, or Ringwraiths, to Frodo Baggins. ![]()
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