Lord of the Rings
There were many more than Frodo and Sauron: These were the 8 carriers of the One Ring
Gollum, Isildur and even Sam himself held the greatest treasure of Middle-earth.
For the uninitiated, when we speak of the One Ring, we are referring to a jewel created in secret by the Dark Lord Sauron, who had to use all of his power, and did so with the primary goal of subjugating the free peoples of Middle-earth under his control, and to dominate the other rings of power to such an extent that their existence is tied to that of the One Ring.
A part of the shape-shifter’s spirit dwells within it, and its use tends to corrupt those who use it while increasing Sauron’s power. It was forged in the flames of Mount Doom, and despite the arduous task of reaching that place, it can only be destroyed there. Unlike the other rings of power, it is a simple band of gold with no visible ornamentation and is inscribed with Sauron’s incantation and the verse of the ring in the Black Tongue, which is only revealed when it is heated or held by the Dark Lord. Its powers include invisibility, extension of the wearer’s life, Sauron’s control over it, and knowledge of the location of the other rings connected to it.
Who were the eight bearers of the One Ring?
In addition to Frodo and Sauron, the One Ring has had several other bearers during its long life:
- Sauron: held the ring from 1600 to 3441 (Second Age), in addition to his creator.
- Isildur: was the bearer from 3441 (Second Age) until the Third Age.
- The One Ring was without a bearer after Isildur’s death at the River Anduin. From the year 2 until 2463 (Third Age)
- Deagol: Wore the One Ring in 2463 (Third Age).
- Gollum: was the first bearer from 2463 to 2942 (Third Age)
- Bilbo: was a bearer from 2942 to 3001 (Third Age)
- Frodo: was a first bearer from 3001 to 3018 (Third Age)
- Tom Bombadil: was a bearer in 3018 (Third Age)
- Frodo: was a second bearer from 3018 to 3019 (Third Age)
- Sam: was a bearer in 3019 (Third Age)
- Frodo: was a third-time bearer in 3019 (Third Age)
- Gollum: was a second-time bearer in 3019 (Third Age)
When is The Rings of Power coming to Prime Video?
The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will premiere on Amazon Prime Video next Thursday, August 29, and will consist of a total of eight episodes. A new installment of the universe created by Tolkien and where we have the return of Sauron and the incorporation of Tom Bombadil.
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