The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power
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A neat and effective perspective sets the stage in the opening moments of this second seasons fifth episode.
The moment seems to suggest all this will be controlled by this little object.
As unlikely as that seems, it soon proves true.
Never mind that its a foundation wall.
This is the spot, and Durin III will dig them out himself if he has to!
It might sound crazy, but the thing is, hes right.
Here, he tells them, we bring the sun to us!
Well, almost everyone.
The look on Disas face suggests not everyone wants to accept this change in fortune at face value.
For now, at least, the dwarves are happy.
And so are the elves.
Over in Eregion, Celebrimbor leads a dwarf/elf gathering designed to mark a new era of cooperation.
But, here, too, a guest sounds a note of dissent.
While Celebrimbor speechifies, Sauron (a.k.a.
Annatar) sulks away.
Its a strategic move.
Saurons not easily dissuaded, however.
Sauron gets a no, but hes not really someone who takes no for an answer.
Walking away, he tells Celebrimbor hell make them himself.
And, indeed, thingsarentrunning smoothly at the moment.
After expressing some anti-elf sentiments, Pharazon suggests simply claiming the scepter of Numenor might not be enough.
So maybe the coup wasnt such a bad thing?
Miriel sends him away with a promise not to interfere with the recent developments.
It wont be easy, though.
Running into Valandil, Elendil learns that Miriel loyalists have been stripped of their rank.
Whats more, its his own daughter, Earien, whos behind this move.
Its a tense moment made even more tense when Kemen reminds everyone that Elendil is no longer a captain.
Back in Eregion, Celebrimbor sends a letter to the high king telling him the forges have gone dark.
That, of course, is a lie, but the High King cant be entirely sure of it.
So why was Disa so concerned about Durin IIIs actions?
Alone with Durin IV, she gets a chance to explain.
Whats more, yes, he has power, but does he have too much power?
And might that power corrupt?
In the market, Disas able to forget her troubles, but only briefly.
If Durin III knows about this he does not care.
Its wipe the ring is weighing on him heavily, perhaps literally.
When he cant find it, Durin IIIs sent into a panic before being reminded he took it off.
Can his son set this situation?
This looks like it will be the good advice that Durin III just doesnt take.
Per Durin III, theres a lot of gold and Disa doesnt know what shes talking about.
While Disa plays Cassandra in Khazad-dum, it looks like Celebrimbor is left to fulfill that role in Eregion.
This is, his son tells Celebrimbor, out of character.
So whats going on?
Could the ring be defective?
Its either that or we plunge straight on even deeper into the maelstrom, Sauron tells him.
It ought to be an easy choice.
But this, it would seem, is something Celebrimbor cannot bring himself to do.
Instead, he digs in (after attempting to spread the blame for the dwarven rings flaws).
That ought to do it, right?
Instead of taking it out, Kemen drops the relic to the ground, where it shatters.
As the episode draws to a close, the ominous developments pile up.
Its an idea that is so crazy that it just might work!
Or at least, Galadriels eyes suggest, one she cant dismiss right away.
Its getting tense in Middle Earth, isnt it?
Where there was once at least the illusion of peace in some places, theres unrest everywhere.
Specifically, the game of thrones unfolding in Numenor has never really caught fire.
There are three episodes left, so this might change, of course.
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Should we add Elendil and Miriel to the handful of maybe-romantic pairings developing this season?
Do we know what a tuning crystal does?
In this installment, hes pretty much just an idiot.
