Includes potential SPOILERS for The Rings of Power, based on knowledge from The Lord of the Rings books and movies.Amazon Prime’sThe Rings of Powerhas introduced Aragorn’s famous sword fromThe Lord of the Rings, setting up one of the most significant scenes for the show’s future. Set in theSecond Age of Middle-earth’s history, the fantasy prequel show introduces audiences to a lot of fresh material, examining an era scarcely explored in J.R.R. Tolkien’s texts and only mentioned briefly in Peter Jackson’s films. However, due to the nature of Tolkien’s world, audiences will recognize plenty of familiar faces, places, and things, including Aragorn’s sword in the season 2 finale.
The Rings of Powerseason 2 was met with a primarily positive response from fans and critics, especially for the final two episodes. The season put the majority of its focus on the plotline featuring Sauron and Celebrimbor, with the Elves of Middle-earth taking up the bulk of the screen time. This leftNúmenor’s narrativeto be relegated to the background, though there were still some pivotal moments throughout the eight episodes. Notably,Míriel, the rightful heir to Númenor, had her throne usurped by Ar-Pharazôn, a malicious politician who’s taken control of the capital city.
The Rings Of Power Season 2’s Finale Introduces Narsil, Aragorn’s Future Sword
Míriel Gifts Narsil To Elendil Before He Departs From Númenor
Míriel and Elendil are Numenor’s greatest hope going forward, though the latter was forced to flee the city to avoid execution at the hands of Ar-Pharazôn in theRings of Powerseason 2 ending. Before his departure,he received a crucial gift from Míriel: Narsil, the longsword that Aragorn has reforged inThe Lord of the Ringsto face Mordor with.The Return of the Kingmakes a big deal out of the reforging of this sword, as it’s a weapon Sauron knows and fears. The reason for this is shown in the movies' prologue scene, but it will also be displayed in the TV show.
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According to Tolkien’s books,Narsil was originally forged during the First Ageby a famous Dwarf smith named Telchar of Nogrod, eventually passing to Elendil on Númenor. When the Elves reforged the blade for Aragorn, it was renamed to Andúril or the Flame of the West. Just asElendil wielded the sword during the War of the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age, Aragorn wielded the reforged version during the War of the Ring, making it one of the most famous weapons inThe Lord of the Rings' complete timeline.
Narsil Is The Sword Isildur Will Use To Defeat Sauron (Probably In The Rings Of Power Season 5)
Isildur Defeating Sauron Should Be The Rings Of Power’s Climax Scene
Isildur took Narsil’s shattered hilt and used it to slice off the One Ring from Sauron’s finger
The Fellowship of the Ringmovie famously begins with a scene showing the climactic battle at the end of the Second Age, fought between the Last Alliance of Elves and Men and the forces of Sauron. The Last Alliance was led by the likes of High King Gil-galad, Elrond, and Elendil, who managed to largely defeat the Dark Lord’s forces.The kings of Elves and Men, Gil-galad and Elendil, fought Sauron on the battlefield, but both perished in combatunder the might of evil. This is when Narsil shattered, giving Elendil’s son Isildur the chance to make himself a hero.
Isildur took Narsil’s shattered hilt and used it to slice off the One Ring from Sauron’s finger, thus ending the battle. However, this moment was followed by Isildur refusing to destroy the One Ring, eventually leading to the events ofThe Lord of the Rings. The shattered remains of Narsil serve as a reminder to Aragorn of Isildur’s weakness, and a crucial part of his story arc in the movies is realizing that he won’t be destined to make the same mistakes as his ancestor.
The Rings of Powerhas been planned as a five-season series from Amazon to begin with, meaningthe War of the Last Alliance will likely be the subject of season 5. It seems like season 3 will cover the Downfall of Numenor, while season 4 should leave some time for Elendil and Isildur to establish their kingdoms in Middle-earth, rebuilding the civilizations of Men. The defeat of Sauron should be the show’s climactic moment, so having it at the end of season 5 seems most likely.
The Rings Of Power Season 1 Already Teased Narsil’s Introduction
Narsil Was Seen In The Background Of The Rings Of Power Season 1
InThe Rings of Powerseason 1, episode 4, audiences caught a glimpse of Narsil for the first time.In one of Galadriel’s scenes in Numenor, Narsil can be seen resting in the background, leaning against a wall. It speaks to how iconic the sword is inThe Lord of the Ringsfilms that it was notable enough to be picked up on as a background easter egg, and it’s even more exciting to see it finally given to Elendil.The Rings of Powerstill has a long way to go, and Narsil is just one of the many things audiences have to look forward to.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Set in the Second Age of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power explores the forging of the iconic rings, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, and the epic events leading up to the stories in J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic novels. The series chronicles the creation of legendary characters and the historic alliances and rivalries that shape the fate of Middle-earth.
