Sauron (/ ˈ s aʊər ɒ n /) [T 2] is the title character [a] and the main antagonist [1] of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, where he rules the land of Mordor. He has the ambition of ruling the whole of Middle-earth , using the power of the One Ring , …

Sauron (Quenya; [ˈsaʊron] or [ˈθaʊron]), the eponymous Lord of the Rings, was the greatest fallen Maia, maker of the One Ring, renowned disciple of Aulë, and chief agent of Morgoth in the Elder Days. After Morgoth's ousting by the Valar, Sauron became the second Dark Lord and sought to conquer Middle-earth as his former master had.

Jan 25, 2025 · From his fortress of Tol-in-Gaurhoth, Sauron was directly responsible for the death of Barahir and later the Noldorin king Finrod during the Quest for the Silmaril. He demonstrated the ability to take the form of a wolf, a serpent, and a vampire.

Mairon, better known as Sauron after his betrayal of the Valar, is the main antagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium. Once the greatest smith in service to Aulë, he joined with the first Dark Lord Morgoth during the First Age, becoming his …

Sauron is undeniably the main antagonist of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" saga, but how many different forms has he taken? We break them all down.

Sep 8, 2024 · Sauron the Deceiver has taken on many forms throughout the Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Rings of Power, making him difficult to destroy.

Oct 16, 2024 · Sauron is an enigmatic character in J.R.R. Tolkien's famous three-part novel, The Lord of the Rings, and the Peter Jackson movies that adapted it. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power dives into Sauron's nature, showing his perspective and explaining his character.

Nov 27, 2024 · The Silmarillion revealed diverse members of Sauron's race in all their glory and at full power, confirming Sauron's potential. Lord of the Rings' 15 Valar were the most powerful of the Ainur, and they were truly demigods.

Feb 11, 2025 · CIRITH UNGOL — The One Ring must be returned to its rightful owner, The Dark Lord Sauron, a Sauron-appointed judge ruled this week. "The Ring was taken from Sauron by Isildur's hand, which makes it stolen property," Lord Elrond of Rivendell said in response to the court's order. "We have no choice but to return it and be destroyed."

Dec 11, 2024 · Tolkien's novels revealed that Sauron belonged to a race of divine spirits known as Maiar. They were older than the universe itself, and they helped shape the universe alongside the godlike Valar. This certainly explained why Sauron was such a dangerous foe, but he was far from the only Maia in The Lord of the Rings .