The One Ring, also called the Ruling Ring and Isildur's Bane, is a central plot element in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (1954–55). It first appeared in the earlier story The Hobbit (1937) as a magic ring that grants the wearer invisibility.

The One Ring, also known as the Ruling Ring, Master Ring, Ring of Power, and Isildur's Bane, was among the most powerful artifacts ever created in Middle-earth. It was crafted by the Dark Lord Sauron in the fire of Orodruin, also known as Mount Doom, in the Second Age.

Jan 25, 2025 · The One Ring was an ancient artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron in the Second Age for the purpose of ruling over the Free peoples of Middle-earth, mainly the Elves. It was also known as the Ruling Ring, Great Ring of Power and Isildur's Bane (due to it causing the death of Isildur).

Apr 3, 2023 · The One Ring explained. Behind all the battles, and the many characters, the story of the Lord of the Rings movies is focused on a single, small object: the One Ring. The One Ring is a powerful artefact with a long and complex history.

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Sep 3, 2024 · Follow the timeline of the One Ring to Rule Them All, from its creation by the dark lord Sauron to its destruction in the fires of Mount Doom.

Oct 10, 2023 · Here, we go over one of the best Lord of the Rings characters (Sauron’s famed piece of jewelry) and unpack everything you need to know about the One Ring’s inscription. What is engraved on the One Ring?

Jan 2, 2023 · Origins of the One Ring – history and ideas behind it. The One Ring, also known as the Ring of Power, is a central element in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium and is a symbol of the ultimate power and evil in his The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Jan 20, 2025 · The Lord of the Rings is an epic saga that revolves entirely around the One Ring, yet we learn very little about its full powers and capabilities. The movies tell us that the ring was created...

Nov 29, 2024 · The One Ring was much more than a piece of jewelry that needed to be destroyed -- it was a character in its own right that drove the plot through its choices. But exactly how sentient was the One Ring, and why did it behave in such a manner?