Tolkien’s legendarium than ever before.
It’s the same Middle-Earth, the same land that carried Frodo and Sam to Mount Doom.
However, it is a more ancient land that has yet to see the founding of some beloved kingdoms.
Some familiar faces dwell in this ancient Middle-Earth, but they are nothing like their Third Age selves.
Even evil and darkness are recognizable, although they come with a new face.
There’s always hope.
When all other senses sleep, the eye of hope is first to awaken, last to shut."
Battles will turn victorious, and families will be reunited.
There’s even hope for those who believe themselves too damned to repent and be forgiven.
Even when the characters ofRings of Powertouch the darkness, there is still light.
Elendil is furious once he discovers his son’s plan to defer his training.
He proves his bravery as a fighter during the battle for the Southlands.
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Isildur flounders for much ofRings of PowerSeason 1.
A voice calls him to the West, but everyone thinks it’s folly to follow it.
His inner conflict with himself and his outer one with his friends and family are relatable.
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Some might not pity Isildur.
Ultimately, going to Middle-earth shows Isildur that he loves battle and adventure.
However, like the High-King, he isn’t exactly truthful about all the details initially.
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However, Celebrimbor claims Durin is hiding something.
The Dwarves have found Mithril, but that’s not the only secret Elrond uncovers.
Gil-galad reveals the ore will help erase the Elves’ fading, and Celebrimbor knew about it all along.
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His proudest moment arrives when the three Elven Rings of Power are finished.
He gets what he’s looking for but at a terrible cost.
Celebrimbor’s story only gets more complicated and deadly from here.
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Still, Miriel promotes Elendil and tasks him to watch over the elf.
He questions all his choices since rescuing her.
For once, he is a pure light through the darkness.
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Elendil has no ulterior motives like those around him, good or bad.
Things turn deadly but result in the return of The Stranger’s memories.
Nori departs with him to embark on the adventure she always dreamed of.
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There’s no mistaking that Nori has the same adventure streak as Bilbo and Frodo.
Nori isn’t content exploring the old farm and picking berries.
She yearns to leave the bubble the Harfoots have established over centuries for bigger adventures across Middle-Earth.
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He chose a perfect future Queen.
Disa juggles being a mother and a leader while Durin is engaged with matters, secret or otherwise.
Tolkien’s Middle-earth is very male-driven, socreatingDisa forRings of Powerdefinitely adds some welcome woman power to the mix.
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Some say behind every great man, there’s a greater woman, and Durin and Disa embody that.
Disa never loses faith for a moment when things get ugly.
Numenor’s ancestors helped the Elves against Morgoth and, in return, the Valar granted them the island.
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However, over time, Numenor began turning away the Elves.
Her father’s ominous ramblings and the palantiri’s predictions guide her reasoning.
For a time, though, her beliefs and the ideals of Numenor coincide.
The island has come to despise Elves and wants Galadriel to leave immediately.
If she helps the Elf, maybe the island won’t be drowned.
Sadly, she should’ve done the opposite.
9Durin
Played by Owain Arthur
Prince Durin is like Khazad-dum itself.
Underneath his tough exterior is a treasure to behold: loyal friendship.
However, if a friendship is snubbed, he doesn’t take a minute to forsake it.
Offended that Elrond shirked their friendship for 20 years, Durin makes the Elf grovel.
Once Elrond discovers the secret, a defensive Durin claims the Elf only returned to secure the ore. InSeason 1 ofRings of Power, Durin is caught between a rock and a hard place.
His unusual friendship with Elrond does not do him any favors.
It’s his first attempt at dispelling the darkness taking over.
When her departure fails to solve the issue, he puts all his hope in Celebrimbor’s project.
With little time left, Gil-galad allows Celebrimbor to make the three Elven Rings of Power.
Gil-galad tries to be the Elves’ strategic and clever ruler, but he isn’t perfect.
His willingness to do anything to save his people often clouds his judgment.
Gil-galad hasn’t shown great strength as a ruler yet, but he may soon.
He’ll have even greater obstacles to overcome than the fading of the Elves.
He stands with Bronwyn in the fight against Adar and the orcs and is instrumental in their victory.
Arondir sees the good in people, even when they do not see it in themselves.
The Elvish warrior does not believe the village’s people should be condemned just for what their ancestors did.
6Bronwyn
Played by Nazanin Boniadi
Bronwyn walked soLord of the Ringscharacters like Eowyn could run.
The hardships of living in Tirharad haven’t dried up her soul; quite the opposite.
Her softer side comes out just as frequently as her fire and bravery.
Despite all that, she is one of the many characters in the series who embody hope.
