The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Powerhas breathed new life into J.R.R.
Tolkien’s legendarium, bringing fans to an almost unrecognizable Middle-earth.
Without them, the spectacular tweaks and themes of the show would not come to life.
EachRings of Powercharacter has unique abilities, personalities, and powers.
However, what they do with them makes them good or bad.
Sometimes, it’s not that simple.
The line between light and dark is blurred in many cases.
No one would be able to fight or protect themselves.
Leaders would not be able to command.
There would be no order.
Power can mean different things, but everyone wants it in some way, shape, or form.
He questions all his choices but is ready to face what’s to come.
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So, seeing Elendil’s early story inRings of Poweris intriguing.
His faith and sense of duty give him strength.
Like Aragorn, his descendant, he knows how to serve his people and does it quickly and efficiently.
During the battle for the Southlands, he protects the Queen and his father.
Isildur lacks direction and has done so for many years.
While many of his issues are relatable, especially to young people, he isn’t always endearing.
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Only in going to Middle-earth does Isildur discover what he loves: fighting and adventure.
He leaves Numenor a boy and emerges a man following the battle for the Southlands.
As Miriel deals with Galadriel’s appearance and the issues the Elf brings forth, Pharazon’s cogs turn.
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It’s hard to anticipate what he’ll do once he gets it.
It’s hard not to believe her.
Her faith and resilience perfectly balance Durin’s temper and stubbornness.
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Yet the couple are similar in their willingness for friendship outside their race.
She’s already shown that she can put the needs of her people and allies before anything else.
Once Elrond discovers Mithril, Durin vows him to secrecy.
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Durin is left questioning everything, including his decisions as King one day.
Finding a compromise isn’t possible, and he’s left stripped of his Princely duties.
Still, Durin doesn’t lose any of his power.
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He’s still a resilient leader with his morals in check.
Eventually, those qualities will help him become a just ruler.
This caused unrest, and the Numenoreans threw him off the throne and appointed Miriel the rightful ruler.
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When Galadriel arrives, Miriel upholds her kingdom’s ideals and stands firm.
However, Miriel has a few secrets: her father is dying, and she shares his beliefs.
When the White Tree bleeds petals, Miriel knows she must send aid to the Southlands.
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However, as her father warned, darkness awaits her.
The eruption of Mount Doom leaves her blind.
Miriel was appointed ruler of Numenor for a reason.
Still, her faith and the events she saw in the palantiri guide her every decision behind the scenes.
Once she loses her eyesight, she sees the right direction more clearly than before.
He’s more concerned with Elrond helping Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) with a vague yet important project.
However, the building of the forge isn’t Gil-Galad’s priority.
He needs confirmation that the dwarfs have found Mithril.
Elves need Mithril to combat the darkness that is threatening their very existence and possibly all of Middle-earth.
He never anticipates Elrond’s vow of secrecy to Durin.
With little time left, Gil-Galad allows Celebrimbor to make the three Elven Rings of Power.
Gil-Galad is willing to do anything to save his people, even if it means using deceit or force.
He foresaw that Galadriel might’ve inadvertently kept alive the darkness she sought to defeat.
He thinks she’s brought the darkness, causing harm, so he sends her away.
Gil-Galad also thought he could use Elrond to get close to the dwarfs.
He doesn’t anticipate Elrond’s loyalty to Durin.
Gil-Galad tries to do noble things but does them all wrong.
Her kindness and strength are never dimmed in the brooding village of Tirharad.
She isn’t like her fellow townsfolk, who constantly underestimate and doubt her.
Unsurprisingly, she also doesn’t hold the same prejudices against the elves.
Bronwyn isn’t just a healer, either.
She chooses to fight.
Her destiny is to lead the village to safety.
At Ostirith, she and Arondir rally her fellow villagers to defend themselves.
Bronwyn stands at the front lines when battle commences.
Even nearly dying from an arrow doesn’t keep her down for long.
Without her, Tirharad would’ve fallen just like Horden.
Bronwyn is one of the most powerful characters inRings of Powerbecause of her unyielding leadership.
Despite some townsfolk questioning and doubting her at every turn, she knows there will be a way forward.
He agrees to help Celebrimbor with his project without question.
The master smith needs to build a forge quickly, so Elrond visits Prince Durin to ask for collaboration.
In Eregion, Celebrimbor hints to Elrond that Durin seems secretive, leaving Elrond curious enough to investigate.
He discovers the Dwarves have found Mithril, but Durin makes him vow to secrecy.
Eventually, Elrond realizes that Gil-Galad wanted to use him to find the Mithril.
The High King urges Elrond to confirm the discovery of Mithril because it could save their kind.
However, Elrond can’t because of his oath.
It leaves him in a horrible place and could’ve been avoided.
Thankfully, Elrond finds a way not to betray Durin while helping his kind.
Elrond never has bad intentions and is always caught in a battle of loyalties.
He tries to console and convince Galadriel that darkness no longer lingers.
Despite all the deception and lies, Elrond remains just as honorable as he was from the beginning.
Elrond makes those around him want to do better.
All of his decisions are made with careful consideration and are always just and admirable.
No wonder Elrond will become a powerful leader, even more famous than Gil-Galad.
