Dwarven Rings

bombcar · 08-28-2001, 06:01 PM

We know what the One Ring does, and we know what the Elven rings did, and we can guess at the Nine (similar powers to the One, but in direct service to it.)

But all we know about the Dwarven Rings are that they need gold to breed gold. Were they somekind of mechanical power, similar to whatever power in the One built the foundations of Barandur?

Any theories/guesses?

Finmandos12 · 08-28-2001, 07:57 PM

I always thought that they just gave you good "luck."(figuratively) I don't think they actually made gold.

Comic Book Guy · 08-28-2001, 08:54 PM

I think it may have increased their lust for gold.

ringbearer · 08-28-2001, 10:57 PM

I think the Dwarven Rings held their kingdoms together(like the Elven Rings did for Rivendell and Lothlorien). Somewhere in LotR, there is a quote about a Ring being the center of every great Dwarf hoard. Look what happened to Moria after Durin's Ring was lost...no Dwarf could restore Moria to its old (lust)er.

Ñólendil · 08-28-2001, 11:40 PM

Ringbearer, the quote you're thinking of with the dwarf hoard I think is rather in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age in the Silmarillion. At least that passage is in there, whether it is also in the Lord of the Rings or not. I read it recently.

Strange-Looking Lurker · 08-29-2001, 03:10 PM

Comic Book Guy, although the rings did increase their lust for gold, I think it must have done more than that to be so valued by the Dwarves.

Snowdog · 04-30-2003, 12:14 PM

I think Sauron gave the rings to the dwarves in hopes of controlling them much in the way the none controlled men. but they only drove the dwarves to lust for riches.. I know this is written somewhere.. I need to re-read all that is Tolkien me thinks....

Psycho Kitty · 04-30-2003, 12:47 PM

yes it made them lust for gold and mithril but it also gave them better ability to find the stuff and set their focus on it all the more.

barrelrider110 · 04-30-2003, 01:15 PM

I agree with Psycho Kitty- btw- I love your avatar.

There's little mention of the Dwarves rings, except that they probably enhanced their skills in mining and metalurgy. They were all rings of power, and gave the bearer greater power according to their stature. Only the one ring was evil, so I don't think it increased their lust for wealth.

08-28-2001, 06:01 PM	#1
bombcar Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 22	Dwarven Rings We know what the One Ring does, and we know what the Elven rings did, and we can guess at the Nine (similar powers to the One, but in direct service to it.) But all we know about the Dwarven Rings are that they need gold to breed gold. Were they somekind of mechanical power, similar to whatever power in the One built the foundations of Barandur? Any theories/guesses?

08-28-2001, 07:57 PM	#2
Finmandos12 Elven Warrior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 327	I always thought that they just gave you good "luck."(figuratively) I don't think they actually made gold. __________________ The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.

08-28-2001, 10:57 PM	#4
ringbearer Elf Lord Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo. USA Posts: 561	I think the Dwarven Rings held their kingdoms together(like the Elven Rings did for Rivendell and Lothlorien). Somewhere in LotR, there is a quote about a Ring being the center of every great Dwarf hoard. Look what happened to Moria after Durin's Ring was lost...no Dwarf could restore Moria to its old (lust)er. __________________ Ringbearer Hide Witch, hide! The Good Folks come to burn thee! Their keen enjoyment hid behind A Gothic mask of duty!

08-28-2001, 11:40 PM	#5
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	Ringbearer, the quote you're thinking of with the dwarf hoard I think is rather in Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age in the Silmarillion. At least that passage is in there, whether it is also in the Lord of the Rings or not. I read it recently. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

08-29-2001, 03:10 PM	#6
Strange-Looking Lurker Elven Warrior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OK, USA Posts: 213	rings Comic Book Guy, although the rings did increase their lust for gold, I think it must have done more than that to be so valued by the Dwarves. __________________ <hr>Check out my site: www.christianjugglers.org

08-28-2001, 08:54 PM	#3
Comic Book Guy Best Ex-Administrator ever Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ireland Posts: 60,547	I think it may have increased their lust for gold.

04-30-2003, 12:14 PM	#7
Snowdog Dúnedain Ranger of the North Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Ruins of Arnor Posts: 892	I think Sauron gave the rings to the dwarves in hopes of controlling them much in the way the none controlled men. but they only drove the dwarves to lust for riches.. I know this is written somewhere.. I need to re-read all that is Tolkien me thinks.... __________________ "I am an outlaw, I was born an outlaw's son. The highway is my legacy, on the highway I will run."

04-30-2003, 12:47 PM	#8
Psycho Kitty Enting Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 66	yes it made them lust for gold and mithril but it also gave them better ability to find the stuff and set their focus on it all the more. __________________ Its a common occurance. We all come to terms with it at some time or another. That beautiful feeling of being left behind. With the Golden promise touching anothers horizion. Being left sitting still and waiting for nothing. Unable to move until it comes.

04-30-2003, 01:15 PM	#9
barrelrider110 Peer of the realm of Sanguine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Hill, Marlton, NJ Posts: 798	I agree with Psycho Kitty- btw- I love your avatar. There's little mention of the Dwarves rings, except that they probably enhanced their skills in mining and metalurgy. They were all rings of power, and gave the bearer greater power according to their stature. Only the one ring was evil, so I don't think it increased their lust for wealth. __________________ “"I am the friend of bears and the guest of eagles. I am Ringwinner and Luckwearer; and I am Barrel-rider," Fear Complacency! ___________________ Something under the bed is drooling

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