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The Rings of Power: Sauron Keeps Fëanor's Hammer - What Does It Mean?

What did Sauron keep from the fall of Celebrimbor? There are so many details about the complex world of the Rings of Power.

The Meaning Behind The Hammer

In a powerful moment, Sauron is standing tall above Middle-earth. Looking over this great world after winning against Adar, Sauron decides to make one of the coolest moves. He decides to keep an awesome, and incredibly powerful, tool for a very specific and powerful purpose. He picks up this powerful "Fëanor’s hammer."

While the hammer could give Sauron a great deal of might. He also looks super sad!

To figure out why it was so unique we need to understand just what this hammer represents in this amazing universe and what made it so special. Celebrimbor, one of the key figures who is known for making amazing things and shaping Middle-earth had something amazing created. It was designed for the creation of The Rings of Power, a set of rings with great power, but they were to become Sauron’s ultimate weapon. The hammer itself symbolizes this quest.

Sauron keeps this powerful tool! It's very symbolic and you might find yourself asking just what Sauron might be pondering as he is standing on the cliff. To those who watch the show, we get a sense that Sauron had some respect and care for Celebrimbor. Their working relationship was not only productive but brought the dark lord's power a big step closer!

Why Sauron Kept The Hammer:

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While there's this strange notion that Sauron is sad in that moment. There is a possibility this is truly a special moment. We've come to know Sauron over the series, he can really show emotions and those emotions may just have been shown in the show for the first time ever. He seems to cherish the moments that he had with Celebrimbor, or just have some level of respect, for sure! We're getting a look at the past! But this also helps show why he was so committed to making the Rings of Power!

It even reveals how "The Rings of Power" is showcasing an evolving, unique side of this famous character! This is something we've only gotten a small taste of in the newest installments!

Sauron As An Ever Changing Villain:

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We might be familiar with this villain's origins! In his early days, Sauron felt a level of pain, sadness and frustration. It is likely because of the actions from Morgoth! Even with this terrible pain and loss of what he used to be! Sauron has not gone completely insane but it also made his evil ways more intense. We're seeing those early moments in this season!

Even if he has evil intent, we see his relationship with Galadriel and how those interactions took a more emotionally driven twist, showing he was still capable of deep affection.

If you're a fan of these deep stories you are about to see an incredible and emotional rollercoaster in season two!

Sauron and His Future:

Sauron (Charlie Vickers) looking evil before the invasion of Adar's army to Eregion in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 6 Image

If you haven't gotten a chance to see season 2 of The Rings of Power yet! We got to see what an impressive feat was created. The entire series is full of power moves.

Now with Sauron's most valuable asset he could possibly want- the hammer! It is possible that he has already developed a plan in the world, in his mind.

It is super clear this was already brewing for ages and Sauron wants to use his skills and tools! You can see those in this season! It even gets viewers thinking about all the moments that lead to Sauron's incredible journey.

As we get ready to tune in for "The Rings of Power" season 2, you should know one thing: if you liked the incredible story with these legendary characters be sure to check back. It seems Amazon Prime's production of "The Rings of Power", a journey of heroes and villains, will only get bigger and better, making audiences want to watch every episode!

Even Sauron can find new ways to captivate and surprise viewers as this saga comes together, bringing The Lord of the Rings universe together. The incredible details and new elements of how they have added fresh and exciting components make it one of the most entertaining adaptations of all time!

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