The scale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was enormous, and with it a huge budget. So they have a lot to show. The spectacular locations of Middle-earth and the Elven cities are truly breathtaking. But the first time we saw Númenor in season one it was something else.
The kingdom of Númenor is unlike anything you've seen in the Tolkienverse thus far. It is a large and modern island of Men, ruled by a king. The Númenoreans were also different from the humans of Middle-earth. And there is still much to know about them and their empire.
Creation of the Kingdom of Númenor
Numenor is an island kingdom. created by the Valar It was a gift to the men who fought alongside the elves. Resisting Morgoth during the First Age– After the defeat of Morgoth, the Valar rewarded these people. and the land between Middle-earth and Valinor.–
Numenorian He also gave him a long life and wisdom. In comparison to the humans of Middle-earth who took part in the battle against Morgoth.
Their ruler is Elros. who is Elrond's younger brotherand chose to live as a mortal to become the first king of Numenor. Under his leadership, the kingdom of Numenor prospered and the second era began.
Culture and people of Númenor
Númenor quickly became One of the most advanced civilizations in the Tolkienverse.Entering the second golden age Before Galadriel and Halbrand reached the place– While still human Numenoreans lived much longer than ordinary men.
For this reason Their culture is quite similar to that of the Elves.– They learn a lot from them through close friendship. About the legends, crafts, language, and arts of the Elves.–
The island is rich in culture. And the Numenoreans were also interested in many works of art. Create architectural wonders and towering buildings.– Numenor is seen in all its glory in The Rings of Power. And it is an amazing picture.–
The Numenoreans were also incredible sailors.As seen with Captain Elendil in the TV show. They built great ships and largely explored Middle-earth. By sailing the seas and building outposts.–
The Numenorians honor the Valar.The highest beings in Tolkien's world They also created a special place called Meneltarma. It is a sacred space in honor of Eru.creator of the world
Although they gradually Slowly abandon this faith But in the beginning it was like that. What drove the Numenoreans to greatness?–
Numenor vs. Sauron
As the second era proceeded Numenor's relationship with the Valar and the Elves began to deteriorate.This we see clearly in The Rings of Power.
Many Numenorians became critical of the elves and wanted nothing to do with them. with some even abandoning their faith. The Numenoreans were divided between the faithful and the king's men–
Those who remain loyal to the Valar and maintain ties with the elves. including those who later settled in Middle-earth and Become the leader of the kingdom of Gondor.Be a believer
Those who seek power and the king's men were overcome by darkness. with Ar-Pharazon leading the pack.–
During the reign of King Arpharazon The Last King of NumenorSauron, who regains power in Middle-earth became Numenor's greatest threat.–
Ar-Pharazon sailed to Middle-earth to face Sauron after the elves asked and their army was very strong. that Sauron surrendered without a fight and were taken captive at Númenor.
However, this was part of Sauron's plan. As time passes Sauron uses his wiles to cause more damage to Ar-Pharazon. and the people of Numener by Let them build a temple to worship Morgoth. and many more
He convinced the king that if they could conquer Valinor, They can gain immortality.This was a mistake that the House of Numenor eventually made.
The Fall of Numenor
Sauron's manipulation leads to Numenor's Greatest CalamityAlso known as the Drowning of Númenor, Ar-Pharazon launches an invasion of the Undying Lands. This is considered a blasphemous act forbidden by the Valar.–
in response Eru Iluvatar intervened directly. and the world was reshaped, with Numenor submerged under a great flood.
Ar-Pharazon and his fleet were destroyed in the process.– A vision seen by Queen Miriel in the Palantir show. The doom yet to come for Numenor in the show.–
Sauron had been in Númenor during this time and Lost his form in the destruction. But it survived as a spirit. Just like Adar destroyed his form at the beginning of Season 2.
He returned to Middle-earth, where He will continue to threaten the people of Middle-earth in the Third Age.But he could no longer conjure up fair forms and trick people with his tricks.
The Numenoreans migrated to Middle-earth.
Not all of Númenoria were caught up in Sauron's corruption. The Faithful, including Elendil and his son Isildur, fled Númenor. before drowning– They set sail for Middle-earth. Saved from destruction by the grace of the Valar.–
When reaching Middle-earth Elendil and his son He established Arnor in the north and Gondor in the south.–
These kingdoms became the remnants of Numenorean culture. The royal lineage would eventually lead to the return of the throne of Gondor. In the Third Age with Aragornwho is the direct descendant of Elendil
These Numenarians Also called de Niden.Elendil becomes an essential part of the fight against Sauron, along with Gil-galad at the helm. The final alliance of elves and men in the great war against Sauron.which resulted in Sauron's temporary defeat and A single ring was cut from his hand by Isildur.–
Unfortunately, Elendil died in battle along with Gil Galad.But Sauron was temporarily defeated until the start of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings films.
