The Mystics, The Dweller, Nomad, and Ascetic encounter The Stranger

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At the beginning of The Rings of Power finale and claim that he is Sauron, but this is actually a ruse.

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Particularly for those who have studied Tolkien's writings and are familiar with the history he laid forth

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it becomes more and more clear as the show progresses that the opening surprise won't truly be true.

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When the narrative shifts to Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), Halbrand, Elrond (Robert Aramayo), and Celebrimbor in Eregion,

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It will become evident who Sauron will be for those familiar with Middle-history earth's and legend before it is revealed

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Since Sauron works with his smiths to create the Rings of Power here and where he initially encounters Celebrimbor.

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Celebrimbor brings this idea to High King Gil-galad (Benjamin Walker), and the two of them decide

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To use the mithril to create a crown.

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But Galadriel starts to wonder whether Halbrand was behind the manner he proposed Celebrimbor utilise the ore.

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