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Who is Halbrand? Could he be Sauron?

Who is Halbrand? Could he be Sauron?

Approaching the end of the first season of The Rings of Power, we still know very little about Halbrand's past. For one thing, all we know about his past is discovered by Galadriel. In Númenor's Hall of Lore, Galadriel finds out that the insignia worn by Halbrand is the symbol

Oil painting of Frodo and Sam leaving the Shire, @jopoart_ on Instagram

Duty and Sacrifice in The Lord of the Rings

"I am not made for perilous quests. I wish I had never seen the Ring! Why did it come to me? Why was I chosen?" (Chapter One, The Fellowship of the Ring" Most would agree that putting your life in danger for the good of the entire Middle earth is

Evil in The Lord of the Rings

Evil in The Lord of the Rings

Elves might be graceful and powerful, dwarves might be strong and steadfast in character, but Hobbits are the center of the Lord of the Rings universe as the carriers of the One Ring. As simple creatures who do not wish for much, Hobbits are surprisingly resistant to the corruption of

Harfoots in The Rings of Power

Harfoots in The Rings of Power

When does The Rings of Power take place? There are four ages in the Lord of the Rings universe, and each age lasts approximately three thousand years. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings both take place in the Third Age of Middle Earth. Rings of Power, on the other