#Eärien

[frodo-sam]

It is hardly mercy to ask a man to set his integrity aflame.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Rings of Power 2x06: Where Is He? 2022 - | dir. Sanaa Hamri

[canirove]

The Rings of Power (2022 - ) | s02e03 | 8/?

[apoloadonisandnarcissus]

Sauron’s future seductions

Ever since I’ve made the post about Sauron’s demonic facets in “Rings of Power” some ideas have been cooking in my mind.

It seems they are drawing inspiration from Asmodeus (demon of lust) for his character, and this is why we see him sexually seducing female characters (like it’s customary for this demon in particular); we saw this with Mirdania in Season 2; with him employing sexual tactics (flirting, touching, etc.) to manipulating her throughout the season; granting him entrance into Eregion, brewing discontent between the smiths and Celebrimbor (isolating him from the group).

Tolkien wrote that Sauron's lust and pride increased, until he knew no bounds, and he determined to make himself master of all things in Middle-earth, and to destroy the Elves, and to compass if he might, the downfall of Númenor (“The Silmarillion”). This will be Season 3. We are also told that Sauron would still wear “a mask [he still could wear] so that if he wished he might deceive the eyes of Men, seeming to them wise and fair”. Halbrand won’t return, nor it would make sense because he was “repentant Mairon”, and that boat has sailed.

If “Rings of Power” keeps the Asmodeus inspiration (and I think it will, because it makes sense with Eru taking away his ability to create fair forms later on; he has thot around enough), this can mean we’ll see more seduction of female characters happening in the show. This has me wondering who the targets of his next seductions will be, and I have some predictions.

Among the Elves I think Galadriel will be the (obvious) target (especially if blood binding theory is correct) in Season 3. Introducing another character (like Mirdania) seems kind of pointless. They already share a connection, she’s the ring-bearer of one of the Three Elven rings he’ll try to get during the War of the Elves and Sauron, and there are details about their “situationship” that need to be revealed to the audience: namely the truth of his feelings for her.

But Sauron will also find the Nine Ring-bearers among Men. And in this plot, they might introduce new female characters, indeed. Because we saw him tempting male characters (Celebrimbor, King Durin, Prince Durin) with promises of power in Season 2, while the only female characters he interacted with (Mirdania and Galadriel) were “gifted” with some seduction tactics Asmodeus-style, for distinct reasons. Unless they kept the sexual seduction entirely focused on Galadriel (to disclose the truth of Sauron’s feelings for her), while the Nine Ring-bearers will be promises of power, in Season 3.

Unlike what the Peter Jackson makes you believe, the Nine ring-bearers weren’t all kings in the legendarium; some were, indeed kings, but others were warriors and sorcerers. Season 3 will also mark the end of Sauron’s “fair motives” in healing and rebuilding Middle-earth, for sure.

In Númenor, I predict Sauron will seduce Eärien, in Season 4. We know he’ll allow himself to get captured by Ar-Pharazôn, and be brought to Númenor as a prisoner (probably at Season 3 finale). “Rings of Power” is already building up this plot. He might seduce her to get out of prison and gain access to Ar-Pharazôn, and tempt him with power, and kick out the whole Fall of Númenor plot.

“Rings of Power” have already foreshadowed Eärien will most likely die during the Fall of Númenor (adding to the fact she’s a original character of the show, and not a part of Tolkien legendarium):

Season 5 will be the War of the Last Alliance, and Sauron will be his shadow self, probably appearing like something similar to the Necromancer (Sauron) in “The Hobbit” trilogy, and/or in full armor. I don’t think we’ll see Charlie’s face during the last season of “Rings of Power”, except if they do flashbacks), they’ll probably CGI him. No more seduction in this season, he’ll enter his “angel of death era”.

[emo--chanel]

Rings of Power Season 2 Episode 5

BEFORE:

DURING:

AFTER:

[raointean]

This is... this is literally what happened

[helenvader]

I loved Eärien's dresses in S1, and this is one just as gorgeous.

[galadriels-wife]

Eärien🌠

Dm for lockscreen version

[whosthatsilmcharacter]

It's midnight of Rings of Power season 2 release day! In celebration, have a poll!

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[thesummerfox]

THE RINGS OF POWER ∞ 1x04: THE GREAT WAVE

[starsoftheeye]

it's absolutely wild that after outright hearing that the king is manipulating his daughter into believing her father hates her and accidentally confirming that to his daughter, elendil not only didn't attempt to reassure his daughter at all or ask her about this, but also just did not react to that piece of information whatsoever?

elendil ily you're great but you're not beating the emotionally neglectful father allegations my guy!! talk to your daughter!!!

[queenmeriadoc]

Eärien they can never make me hate you

[canirove]

The Rings of Power (2022 - ) | s02e03 | 12/?

[nyarlathotep-thecrawlingchaos]

[ann-atar]

Who will Sauron seduce in season 3?

It depends on where he goes, and how much time has passed between seasons this time.

Adar is dead, he murdered Celebrimbor, and he tried to murder Galadriel (again) and left her for dead (again), so the elves are probably out. He burned those bridges, not to mention the fact that the next time Galadriel tries to kill Sauron she'll have a force to back her up. :)

They've been vaguely following Silm so he's probably headed to Numenor by way of Mordor.

Míriel would be hard to sway even if she was in power, and she wouldn't be able to see any fair form he tried on, his seduction techniques depend in part on being pleasing to the eye, so I'm putting her solidly in the 'no' column.

Pharazôn knows about him from the Palantir, and his hunger for power and validation might inspire him to attack Mordor and capture Sauron, after which, again per bk canon, Sauron might wiggle his way into a position as Pharazôn's helpmeet advisor. Seems ripe for seduction honestly, and it would be fun to watch!

If Eärien stays in Pharazôn's orbit she is a likely candidate for Sauron to focus on too because she's isolated and conflicted, and that's not likely to change, at least not right away, even after Isildur's return. I could totally see Sauron playing the pitiful misunderstood bad boy for Eärien after being "captured" by Pharazôn, telling stories about how difficult life was under Melkor and how he only wanted Melkor to recognize his talent, etc. So a possible yes.

We know Sauron treats the people he pulls into his orbit as disposable, but hopefully season 3 Eärien will pull it together before she's irrevocably seduced along with Pharazôn (and his other loyalists). I like her a lot because she's making bad choices but they're relatable and understandable, especially in light of her grief, and I like that we're able to see that.

Anyway. I'm looking forward to being further infuriated and fascinated by Sauron's manipulations.

[raointean]

[sluttyseacadet]

Eärien - Daughter of the Sea