Little do they know, Sauron incorporates binding magic into the rings and then proceeds to secretly forge the One Ring, a master ring capable of controlling the lesser rings and assisting with his domination of Middle-earth. Their leader, Celebrimbor, mistrusts Annater, but allows him to commission the rings under his smiths. Some elves are fooled by this fake persona, particularly those living next to the dwarven kingdom of Khazad-dûm in Eregion. It's hard to imagine them ever being fooled by Sauron, who approaches them disguised as Annater, the Lord of Gifts. In The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, elves are depicted as wise, immortal creatures who handle the temptation of the Ring much more valiantly than men. I wish I could live in Lothlrien like Lady Galadriel, protected by an army of Elves. It's still unclear what parts of the Second Age Jackson plans to tackle in the Amazon Prime series, but it's likely audiences will witness the creation of the One Ring and the elves who unknowingly helped bring it into existence. Elves leaving Middle Earth (The Lord of the Rings) I wonder and keep asking God why am I here, why was I sent here, for I find this life so hard to bear. Not only do they play a role in the creation of the rings, but they are the primary defense against Sauron.

In the Second Age, elves are central in Middle-earth's history. What's exciting about The Lord of the Rings TV series is the opportunity to see elves at the height of their power. Related: Lord of the Rings: Despite Rumors, There's NO Way the Series Will Go Full Game of Thrones With Nudity In fact, aside from Legolas, the elves do very little fighting in the trilogy due to their low population and declining power. Jackson's adaptation of The Two Towers shows the elves helping out at the Battle of Helm's Deep, but no such thing happens in Tolkien's book. On the other hand, the elves are reluctant participants in the fight against Sauron, preferring to assist from afar. In the Third Age, men are a powerful race but easily corruptible. Aside from a history lesson, it's likely audiences will also see a different side to the elves. The Amazon Prime series aims to break new ground, showcasing a less familiar narrative of Middle-earth.

Thanks to Peter Jackson's film adaptations, Tolkien fans are more familiar with the Third Age, as depicted in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. Amazon Prime's The Lord of the Rings series is confirmed to take place during the Second Age.

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