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The staff of Saruman the White, first of the Istari and leader of the White Council. This long sleek black staff it topped by an orb and helps the Wizard to channel his powers.
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Also called 'the Foe-hammer' and 'the Beater', Glamdring was a hand-and-a-half sword forged for Turgon, the Elven King of Gondolin during the First Age. After the fall of Gondolin the sword went missing for 6000 years but it was recovered and put to use by the wizard Gandalf.
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King's Will and Spiderbane, the twin blades of Thranduil, Elvenking of Greenwood, a present given by Lady Galadriel of Lothlorien as a token of friendship. They were forged by the Noldor in smiths of the Lady's House, engraved with runes of power and a unique blending of Sindar and Silvan motifs, a symbol of the Woodland Realm's own mixed heritage.
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“The blade of Idril of Gondolin, daughter of Turgon and mother of Earendil. Inscribed upon the blade is ‘Aen estar Hadhafang i chathol hen, thand arod dan i thang an i arwen’, “This blade is called Hadhafang, a noble defence against the enemy throng for a noble maiden”. Some speculate this beautiful blade was forged by Maeglin himself before his fall. After Idril’s departure with Tuor into the West, the blade was bequeathed to her son, who left it behind on his voyages. It would eventually come into the keeping of Elrond, Idril’s grandson, who bore it in the War of Wrath and thereafter.”
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In the disquiet of Valinor, Feanor forged each of his sons a blade to bear if the worst should come. Though relatively unadorned, few blades since compared to these masterworks of metallurgy. Each blade was subtly different, to correspond with each son's strengths and weaknesses.
The blade of Maglor was Hyandolírë (Quenya: Cleaving Song). The name was a reference to his great voice and its power, and it seemed to sing as it cut through the air. It was one of the few possessions of Maglor to remain in his keeping even after the end of the First Age, and the only known survivor of the blades of Fëanor.
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Barazanthual is the unique red axe wielded by King Dáin of Erebor. This axe was one of the finest weapons ever made by Dwarfdom and was rightly feared by all its enemies.
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Orcrist (also called the Goblin-cleaver) was an Elven sword from Gondolin, the mate of Glamdring, and was possibly first owned by Ecthelion of the Fountain. Thousands of years later, it became the sword of Thorin II Oakenshield during The Quest of Erebor.
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The axe of Durin was a precious heirloom of the Dwarven clan of Durin's Folk. It was the axe of Durin III, who witnessed the fall of Eregion and fought Sauron's forces to defend its refugees. Wonderfully crafted of Dwarven steel, intricately decorated with Mithril and runes of power traced out of Ithildin by his friend Celebrimbor, it is believed to never lose its edge.
The axe of Durin was lost when Durin VI fell to the Balrog in Khazad-dum.
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"The Consumer", the great mace of the Dark Lord Sauron, a replica of the one he wielded during the War of the Last Alliance and with which he mortally wounded Elendil the Tall. Its inspiration is of course Grond, the Hammer of the Underworld, the weapon of Morgoth, Sauron's master before the War of Wrath.
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This blade, made in the dread forges of Minas Morgul and enchanted with spells of death and ruin, is the weapon of choice of the Nazgul for enemies they want to turn to their service. After stabbing their victim, the blade will break and the shards will worm their way slowly to the heart of the victim. If not cured fast, the victim will die and turn into a lesser wraith, in thrall of the Ring Wraiths. There is no permanent cure to a wound caused by such a knife, save perhaps a voyage to the Undying Lands.
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The Scythe of Khamûl, crudely forged from broken elven blades taken during the sackings of Lorien and Lasgalen. Eight foot in length, with a cruel serrated chine, it is both a formidable weapon and a grim symbol of the brutal conquests of its wielder.
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Sting was an Elven short-sword made in Gondolin during the First Age. Bilbo Baggins discovered Sting in the year TA 2941 in a Troll-hoard, and used it during the Quest of Erebor. He later passed it to his heir Frodo Baggins.
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The staff of Gandalf the Grey, the third of the Istari and member of the White Council. A wooden staff with a white gem placed inside of it.
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The staff of Radagast the Brown, one of the five Istari to come to Middle-Earth. He is known for his protection of the great forests and his care for animals, worrying little with the affairs of men and Elves, but was far more knowledgeable in plants, birds and beasts in the forest. A wooden staff with a green gem placed on top of it.
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This exquisite, unusually-shaped harp belongs to Lanthir "Athrad Gillith", King of the Penni of Nelornieth and greatest singer east of the Mountains.
On it he composed the epic "Athrad Gillith and the Spiders from Lasgalen", a mystical ballad about the tribulations of his people to their current home.
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The Ring of Adamant and Ring of Water, Nenya was wrought of Mithril and set with a stone of adamant. Normally hidden, when revealed it burns bright, as a star upon the finger. In it is the power of preservation, protection, and concealment from evil.
It was given to Galadriel, and enabled her to increase her own power and to preserve Lothlorien unstained by the ravages of time. There, an image of Aman was preserved in Middle-Earth, and it was one of the strongest realms of the elves.
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The Ring of Air, mightiest of the Three Rings of Elves, Vilya is a gold band with a sapphire set in it, and it softly glows with an inner light. In it is the ideal of healing, that the world might be mended from the marring.
It was originally borne by Gil-galad, before passing to Elrond. In Vilya's domain there is an echo of the healing grace of Valinor, and by its power was Imladris preserved throughout the Third Age.
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The Red Ring, the Ring of Fire, Narya is a gold band with an angular ruby inset. It is imbued with the ideal of hope, inspiring others, particularly to resist tyranny, in addition to the standard power of preserving from the ravages of time. Originally borne by Gil-galad and then entrusted by him to Cirdan, the ring's longest bearer was Gandalf.
It is speculated Celebrimbor originally intended to bear Narya himself.
"Take this ring, master, for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness that you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill." — Círdan the Shipwright to Gandalf
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die."
Wrought in Eregion, the Nine were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by men they grant potent magical ability, the ability to influence the will of others, and grant very long life to their bearers.
Nine kings and lords of men received these rings from Sauron, and they built mighty kingdoms with them. But in time the bearers of the rings were worn away, until all that was left were twisted wraiths, fell creatures of torment and dread - the Nazgul.
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"Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone"
Wrought in Eregion, the Seven were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by Dwarves they grant long life and great riches, but also greatly increase the greed of their bearer.
They were seven, one for the head of each Dwarven tribe. And though some hold that they were gifted to the Dwarves by their Elven friends, others believe it was Sauron the Dark Lord who granted them, in order to control and corrupt the children of Aule
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"Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone"
Wrought in Eregion, the Seven were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by Dwarves they grant long life and great riches, but also greatly increase the greed of their bearer.
They were seven, one for the head of each Dwarven tribe. And though some hold that they were gifted to the Dwarves by their Elven friends, others believe it was Sauron the Dark Lord who granted them, in order to control and corrupt the children of Aule
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"Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone"
Wrought in Eregion, the Seven were counted amongst the Greater Rings, and as such, bound to the power of the One Ring. What their original purpose was has long been lost to time, but when worn by Dwarves they grant long life and great riches, but also greatly increase the greed of their bearer.
They were seven, one for the head of each Dwarven tribe. And though some hold that they were gifted to the Dwarves by their Elven friends, others believe it was Sauron the Dark Lord who granted them, in order to control and corrupt the children of Aule
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The Rings of Power were crafted during the Second Age by the Elves of Eregion, under Annatar's guidance. Surely Saruman of the Istari, student of Aule, is of no lesser skill than Sauron? Proof is that he, for the first time in the Third Age, has forged a new Ring of Power.
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The Key of Erebor was a small curious-looking silver key with a long barrel. It was used to open the secret entrance to the Lonely Mountain, that appeared only on Durin's Day.
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One of the seven 'Seeing Stones' brought to Middle Earth by Elendil and his sons. Originally created by Fëanor of the Noldor, they were gifted to Númenor by the elves. Most of the stones were linked with each other and could be used to communicate over vast distances. They could also be used to witness events happening far away. They therefore provided great advantages to their owners... albeit at great risk, if one was held by powerful enemy.
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One of the seven 'Seeing Stones' brought to Middle-Earth by Elendil and his sons. Originally created by Feanor of the Noldor, they were gifted to Numenor by the Elves. Most of the stones were linked with each other and could be used to communicate over vast distances. They could also be used to witness events happening far away.
This stone is aligned westwards towards the Master-stone in the Tower of Avallonë in Tol Eresea, along the length of the Straight Road. Because of this, it cannot communicate with the other six of Middle-earth. Elendil was able to use it to look west across the Sea and see the Undying Lands; but he could not see Númenor for it was covered by the bent seas for ever.
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One of the seven 'Seeing Stones' brought to Middle Earth by Elendil and his sons. Originally created by Fëanor of the Noldor, they were gifted to Númenor by the elves. Most of the stones were linked with each other and could be used to communicate over vast distances. They could also be used to witness events happening far away. They therefore provided great advantages to their owners... albeit at great risk, if one was held by powerful enemy. The stone of Minas Ithil was captured and brought to Mordor when Isildur's city fell to the Witch King
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One of the seven 'Seeing Stones' brought to Middle Earth by Elendil and his sons. Originally created by Fëanor of the Noldor, they were gifted to Númenor by the elves. Most of the stones were linked with each other and could be used to communicate over vast distances. They could also be used to witness events happening far away. They therefore provided great advantages to their owners... albeit at great risk, if one was held by powerful enemy.
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In Caras Galadhon, in the heart of Lothlorien, in an secret garden lies the Mirror of Galadriel. "Many things I can command the Mirror to reveal, and to some I can show what they desire to see. But the Mirror will also show things unbidden, and those are often stranger and more profitable than things we wish to behold. What you will see, if you leave the Mirror free to work, I cannot tell. For it shows things that were, and things that are, and things that yet may be. But which it is that he sees, even the wisest cannot always tell."
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'Lo! The golden dragon of the God of Hell,
the gloom of the woods of the world now gone,
the woes of Men, and weeping of Elves
fading faintly down forest pathways,
is now to tell, and the name most tearful
of Níniel the sorrowful, and the name most sad
of Thalion's son Túrin o'erthrown by fate.'
This beautifully illuminated manuscript contains one of the earliest editions of the Lay of the Children of Húrin, made for the court of king Elu Thingol of Doriath.
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'Farewell, sweet earth and northern sky,
for ever blest, since here did lie,
and here with lissom limbs did run,
beneath the moon, beneath the sun,
Lúthien Tinúviel
more fair than mortal tongue can tell.'
This beautifully illuminated manuscript contains one of the earliest editions of the Lay of Leithian, made for the court of king Elu Thingol of Doriath.
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This simple shield, fitted with a hand-brake, was Prince Legolas' favourite toy as an Elfing. He used to spend hours sliding down Aradhrynd's snowy slopes in winter, and all remember the memorable incident when he decided to take it down the main palace stairs.
When the young prince outgrew it he left his sledge in his father's palace, who treasures it a fond reminder of joyful moments spent together.
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Forged in Valinor by Fingolfin during the preparations for the Exile of the Noldor, Ringil is said to have glittered like ice in the morning sun. It served the High King of the Noldor well in his wars against Morgoth until the Dagor Bragollach.
Seeing what he believed to be the complete ruin of his people, Fingolfin rode to Angband to fight the Black Enemy in single combat. Though he wounded him grievously seven times, the Ñoldo king finally fell under Grond, the Hammer of the Underworld.
It was brought to Gondolin along with Fingolfin's remains by Thorondor, king of the Eagles. Though Morgoth's blood had made the blade brittle and unfit for combat, it was kept as an heirloom by Turgon, and saved from the ruin of Gondolin by Tuor.
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Finely embossed, this book contains a great series of tales concerning the Second Age of Middle-Earth, particularly the forging of the Rings of Power, the Elves, and the Numenorean. Painstakingly illumined and with brilliant illustrations, it is a work of great expense without doubt.
Titled 'The Amazing Tale of the Rings of Power' and alternatively known as the 'Parma Túrëcormaron' (Q. "Book of the Rings of Power"), it is unlike any other work concerning the era. Much of its writings contradict the known facts of the era, and has a strange obsession with an alternate variant of the Lady Galadriel. The timeline is distorted and compressed, making it all but useless in cross referencing historical events. It has many strange digressions, such as devoting larges sections to the society of nomadic and surprisingly inhumane halflings.
It does claim to know the origins of both Mithril and the means of making Rings of Power, though these have been decried by what Dwarves and Elves alike have heard of it. It argues to possess an insight into the politics of late imperial Numenor, yet claims no Numenorean Empire existed before the rise of Ar-Pharazon.
In particular the piece seems to paint most Elves as highly incompetent, ranging from High-king Erenion Gil-galad's policies, Lady Galadriel's rage and arrogance, or Lord Celebrimbor as a novice craftsman who needs to be taught what an alloy is. Elrond Half-elven is portrayed as a minor lord unfit for counsel and an oathbreaker.
It is infamously known by most scholars of repute as the Book of Lies, for it contains little else. Its authors have been lost to history, but some speculate that it was the work of Sauron himself - or at least those in his employ. For who else could stand to benefit from such an abject distortion of the truth of history?
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The Arkenstone was a great jewel discovered beneath the roots of the Lonely Mountain during the reign of Thráin I and prized by his descendants as the ‘Heart of the Mountain’.
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Mithril! All folk desired it. It could be beaten like copper, and polished like glass; and the Dwarves could make of it a metal, light and yet harder than tempered steel. Its beauty was like to that of common silver, but the beauty of mithril did not tarnish or grow dim.
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