![]() Failing to corrupt the Elves, he assaulted the Westlands, beginning a period called the Dark Years, when first time he became known as the Dark Lord. Thus Sauron became " The Lord of the Rings". In the Second Age, under the guise of Annatar, he deceived the Elves of Eregion, who under his guidance had created the Rings of Power, whilst he secretly forged the One Ring in Mount Doom. He demonstrated the ability to take the form of a wolf, a serpent, and a vampire.Īfter the downfall of Morgoth, Sauron continually strove to conquer Middle-earth throughout the Second and Third Ages. From his base 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. As "Gorthaur" he became Morgoth's most-trusted lieutenant, being the greatest of his servants in the Wars of Beleriand. Captivated by the power to order all things according to his own will he joined with Melkor. Sauron was originally a Maia of Aulë named Mairon. " But in after days he rose like a shadow of Morgoth and a ghost of his malice, and walked behind him on the same ruinous path down into the Void." ![]() ![]() Nearly conquered the whole of Middle-earth Deceived the Elves into forging the Rings of Power ![]()
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