Three Rings

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{{quote|And of all the Elven-rings Sauron most desired to possess them, for those who had them in their keeping could ward off the decays of time and postpone the weariness of the world.|''[[Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age]]''}}
The '''Three Rings''' were magical artefacts, three of the [[Rings of Power]]. They were forged by [[Celebrimbor]] and his smiths with the desire of "understanding, making, and healing" and granted the power to preserve all things unstained.<ref name=l144>{{L|144}}</ref><ref name=council>{{FR|Council}}</ref> They were named '''[[Vilya]]''', '''[[Narya]]''', and '''[[Nenya]]''' after the principal elements of air, fire, and water (respectively).

Whereas the other [[Rings of Power]] gave the power to control and conquer, and [[Wraith-world|made their wearers invisible]], the Three were different. [[Sauron]] did not assist in their making nor ever did he touch them, and his taint was not directly upon them.<ref name=l131>{{L|131}}</ref> But, as they were created according to the craft taught by him, they would fall under the power of [[the One Ring]].<ref name=rings/>

==Names and descriptions==
* '''[[Nenya]]''', the '''Ring of Adamant'''<ref name="Mirror">{{FR|II7}}</ref> and the '''Ring of Water''',<ref name="Rings">{{S|Rings}}</ref> was made of ''[[mithril]]'' with a stone of adamant;<ref name="Rings"/> it was the chief of the Three,<ref>{{UT|Galadriel}}, p. 251</ref> originally — and only ever — worn by [[Galadriel]].
* '''[[Narya]]''', the '''Ring of Fire''' and the '''Red Ring''', set with a ruby,<ref name="Rings"/> originally worn by [[Círdan]]<ref name="SA">{{App|SA}}</ref><ref name="Rings"/> who gave it to [[Gandalf]].<ref name="TA">{{App|TA}}</ref>
* '''[[Vilya]]''', the '''Ring of Sapphire''', '''Blue Ring''', and the '''Ring of Air''', and mightiest of the Three,<ref name="Grey">{{RK|VI9}}</ref> a ring of gold with a sapphire stone,<ref name="Rings"/> originally worn by [[Gil-galad]] but given to [[Elrond]].<ref name="Rings"/>

The Rings were named after the three principal elements, each matching the colour of their stones. They were originally given to the three greatest [[Eldar]] in [[Middle-earth]] at that time.<ref name="Rings"/><ref name="SA"/> Their names also match the fates of the three [[Silmarils]].<ref group=note>[[Maglor]] threw one into the sea, [[Maedhros]] fell with one in the lava, while [[Earendil]] keeps one in the sky.</ref><ref>{{S|Earendil}}</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=Stan Brown|articleurl=http://oakroadsystems.com/genl/ringfaq.htm#Q3-Names What were the names of the Three Rings, and what were they made of?|website=[http://oakroadsystems.com/genl/ringfaq.htm FAQ of the Rings]}}</ref> However, not much is known about their specific powers and whether they had anything to do with each element.<ref>{{webcite|author=Stan Brown|articleurl=http://oakroadsystems.com/genl/ringfaq.htm#Q3-Powers What special powers did the Three Rings have?|website=[http://oakroadsystems.com/genl/ringfaq.htm FAQ of the Rings]}}</ref>

==History==
After "[[Annatar]]" taught and assisted the [[Gwaith-i-Mirdain]] with creating the [[Rings of Power]], he left [[Eregion]]. Celebrimbor proceeded then to forge three more alone with the knowledge already gained from him. Their forging was completed by around {{SA|1590}}.<ref>{{App|SA}}</ref> Annatar did not learn about them, and they were "unsullied", free from Sauron's corrupting influence.

When Sauron created the One Ring, the Elves who wore the Rings of Power heard his voice, realized they had been deceived, and took off their rings.<ref name=rings>{{S|Rings}}</ref>

As the Elves failed him, Sauron [[War of the Elves and Sauron|waged war]] against Eregion in {{SA|1693}}. Celebrimbor immediately sent his three rings away for safekeeping:<ref>{{App|SA}}</ref> he gave Nenya to [[Galadriel]] in [[Lothlórien]], who advised him to send the other two to [[Lindon]], away from Sauron, so he gave Vilya to [[High King of the Noldor|High King]] [[Gil-galad]] and Narya to [[Círdan]].<ref name="Rings"/>

Sauron succeeded in claiming the Rings of Power. But the Three remained outside his grasp and their whereabouts were seldom revealed.

After Sauron's defeat in the [[War of the Last Alliance]] at the end of the [[Second Age]], the [[Keepers of the Three Rings]] were free to wear them. During the [[Third Age]], the Rings were not idle.<ref>{{FR|Council}}, Elrond's words to Gloin</ref> They were used to create enclaves of peace and protection where memory and beauty were preserved from wear and decay.<ref name=rings/><ref name=l131/>

During the [[War of the Ring]], [[Frodo Baggins]] found out that Galadriel held Nenya, using it to preserve [[Lothlórien]] from withering, and [[Aragorn]] reprimanded him for revealing this. The other two rings were revealed at the end of the Third Age, after Frodo destroyed [[the One Ring]], and the Dark Lord Sauron was completely overthrown. It transpired that [[Elrond]] had wielded [[Vilya]] and presumably used its powers to keep [[Rivendell]] a haven safe from attack. It was [[Gandalf]] who wielded [[Narya]], given to him by [[Círdan]].<ref>{{UT|Istari}}, p. 389</ref>

After the destruction of the One Ring, their power diminished, and the Three became plain relics. Not being able to hold back time and preserve the High-elven lore and beauty, their bearers, in the [[Last Riding of the Keepers]], left [[Middle-earth]] on the [[White Ship]].<ref name=l144/><ref>{{RK|Havens}}</ref> The [[Third Age]] ended and the [[Dominion of Men]] began.

==Portrayal in adaptations==
'''1978: [[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (1978 film)]]:'''
:In the introduction of the movie, the Three Rings are said to be made "for the tall Elf Kings" as three unidentified silhouettes are seen holding and lifting the Rings.

'''2001-3: [[The Lord of the Rings (film series)|''The Lord of the Rings'' (film series)]]:'''
:In the prologue to the [[The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring|first film]], the Three Rings are show briefly being borne by [[Galadriel]], [[Gil-galad]] and [[Círdan]]; later in the film Galadriel reveals to [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that she possesses [[Nenya]]. In the final film, although [[Gandalf]] can be seen wearing [[Narya]] its significance is never stated.

'''2014: [[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies]]:'''
:In the [[The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (extended edition)|Extended Edition]] of the film, we see Narya on Gandalf's finger as an [[Orcs|Orc]] attempts to cut off his hand in an attempt to claim it for [[Sauron]]. However, Galadriel arrives to rescue Gandalf and vanquishes the Orc in the nick of time. She can be seen wielding Nenya on her finger throughout the scene. During the subsequent battle against the [[Nazgûl]], Vilya can be glimpsed on Elrond's finger.

==Television==
'''2022: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power:'''
:'''October 14: ''[[Alloyed]]:'':'''
::The Three Rings first concept was a crown, as they needed something circular to keep the power going, but as the mithril needed was not enough, the concept changed to something even smaller: two rings of power. After Galadriel finds [[Halbrand]] to be Sauron, she asks Celebrimbor to make another ring. Galadriel says "one will corrupt", Elrond says "Two will divide" and Celebrimbor says "3 will balance." Celebrimbor reveals that the mithril will not connect with the lesser ores, and says that he needs Gold and Silver from [[Valinor]]. Galadriel's sword has these materials, where Galadriel knows she must give up her sword. The Scene continues with the melting of Galadriel's sword, as Galadriel says the power we crafted here. The melted sword comes out of the Furnace with Elrond dropping his gift of Mithril into it. The mithril melts, and a steel cup is used to take the materials. The cup is split in two, revealing three small parts. These parts would be taken by the Gwaith-i-Mírdain, and forged into the Three Rings. Narya is shown as her jewel is put into the Ring. After Elrond comes into the Tower, he sees the Three Rings forged. Celebrimbor appears proud at his creations.

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Tradition of Isildur

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Tradition of Isildur
The Tradition of [[Isildur]] was a tradition for the [[Kings of Gondor]] to bring their heirs to the [[Tomb of Elendil]].

===History===
The Tomb of [[Elendil]] was a tomb built by [[Isildur]] sometime between {{SA|3441}} to {{TA|2}} , on the hill of [[Eilenaer]]. In an oval lawn upon the summit of the hill, on the eastern side, was placed a low mound which in time became covered with [[alfirin]]. Before the mound was a black stone with the letters [[lambe]], [[ando]],lambe engraved upon it.

Its location was a secret kept for many centuries among the Kings of Gondor and the [[Stewards of Gondor|Stewards]]. At Isildur's command, the hill would be a hallow and none would disturb it other than a heir of Elendil. Aside from visiting the tomb from time to time for wisdom in dark days or in days of distress, the Kings of Gondor would bring their fully grown heirs to the tomb, where they would tell them of the making of the tomb, and of matters of which they should know. After the Death of [[Eärnur]], presumably by the [[Witch King]], The [[Ruling Stewards]], now given the full authority and power of the King, would be allowed to visit the tomb, though they seldom did. [[Cirion]] would bring [[Eorl the Young]] to the tomb of Elendil, where they would swore the [[Oath of Eorl]] and Oath of Cirion respectively. This forged the Alliance between [[Gondor]] and the new formed [[Rohan]].

After this, Cirion determined that the Tradition of Isildur was now made futile, and the Hallow was now no longer at the "midpoint" of Gondor. Also Gondor was no longer the same kingdom as when Isildur spoke. The Tomb of Elendil was removed to [[Minas Tirith|Minas Anor]], where it would still dwell for the Rest of the [[Third Age]].

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