Rings of Power: Is Sauron wielding the Cursed Sword?

Theo, Bronwyn's child, discovered a cursed sword in a barn

a few episodes ago and has been intrigued by it ever since.

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Could it be the solution?

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That sword is really messed up.

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When it connects itself to Theo's arm, it expands from a shattered hilt to a whole sword.

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The mark it left on Theo's arm is visible.

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The show's fascination with humanity lured to evil

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It's unknown what the sword's fascination is to Theo or other people.

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The elven orc leader Adar says Arondir about how much he doesn’t know about the world.

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