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Dates
First seen c. II 2250; went 'into the shadows' II 3441; reappeared in Middle-earth c. III 1300; finally destroyed in III 3019
Origins
Men seduced by the power of the Nine Rings to fall under the will of Sauron
Race
Divisions
Various, including at least three Númenóreans
Settlements
Particularly associated with Carn Dûm, Dol Guldur and (especially) Minas Morgul
Meaning
Wraiths created by the Nine Rings
Other names
Titles

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  • Updated 8 July 2000
  • Updates planned: 8

Ringwraiths

The slaves of Sauron’s Nine Rings

The Nazgûl, the slaves of Sauron's Nine Rings; originally Men who were corrupted by the Rings of Power.


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About this entry:

  • Updated 8 July 2000
  • Updates planned: 8

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