This provides a unique story of good versus evil as the characters fight for their homes.
brings in a sea worm, tying it to the Numenorean storyline.
But what is the mysterious sea worm, and is it as lethal as it looks?
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What Does the Sea Worm Do in ‘The Rings of Power’?
Its presence builds off the Numenorean storyline, which follows a battle for power.
Pharazon has no ties to the Faithful and actually persecutes them.
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Though it appears only briefly, the sea worm creates a shift in the conflict between the two rulers.
Refusing to denounce his beliefs and swear allegiance to Pharazon, Elendil is put on trial.
Miriel descends into the waters, and the sea monster’s tentacle pulls her under.
But when Miriel comes face to face with the beast, it doesn’t attack.
Watching her for a minute, the sea worm released a loud call and spit her back out.
However, beyond that, much is left unknown about the creature.
Epic drama set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth.
Does the Sea Worm Appear in Tolkien’s Legendarium?
R. R. Tolkien’s writings.
It’s not a conspiracy in this case!
During her swim, Galadriel encounters a monster, which is a sea worm.
Galadriel joins the survivors, setting into motion her deceit at the hands of Halbrand.
Elendil eventually saves the two of them, bringing Galadriel and Halbrand to Numenor.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris available for streaming on Prime Video.