lotr question +24 rep

[Mr.Sam]

ok, why were the rings crafted in the first place..?

[Yoshimitsui]

For so many kings, and one to rule them all (middle earth) To destroy the world on men basicly.

[Mr.Sam]

i was thinking that but needed it confirmed - thanks n_n

For so many kings, and one to rule them all (middle earth) To destroy the world on men basicly.

[Galaxay1]

There was 9 i think and for one person to get them all as yoshi said and if the person got them all hes showing his might as he can kill the rest to obtain them o.O

I think... and ye to destroy/own the world ^

[mat64]

Found something about it on Lord of the rings Wiki:

The Rings of Power were originally a project of the elven-smiths of Eregion headed by Celebrimbor who was descended from Fëanor.
did steal the other rings and presented them to the leaders of the races of humans and Their purposes were put to use in the Third Age by the elves who used them to preserve the land and to gain insight into the present and the future. Sauron did have a hand in making the Rings of Power, (although the Dwarves claim that the chief Dwarven ring was given to Durin III by Celebrimbor himself) but he never touched the three elven rings which is why they were not tainted by his power. The making of the rings was such an undertaking that when Sauron planned to make the One Ring he had to place a majority of his power in that ring in order to hold sway over the other rings made by the elves. That is why the rings were not used in the Second Age by the elves since Sauron wore his during that period. Saurondwarves in order to control them. This plan easily worked for controlling men, but the dwarves were too hardy and the rings only made their lust for jewels greater.

More about the rings here.

[shokz]

the first one is on channel 4 now

[Oni]

The elves made the rings and gave them as gifts, sauron tainted them all with his power except the elves ones so the elves never turned. I think thats it anyway.