3441 at the hands of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, the wraiths faded into the shadows. Their actions during the War of the Last Alliance are also unknown, but when Sauron was overthrown in S.A. However the circumstances of this appearance are not recorded, nor their actions during the Dark Years, or during Sauron's capture to Númenor. 2251 and were soon established as Sauron's principal servants. Known as the Nazgûl, they first appeared around S.A. But over time their bodily forms faded until they became wraiths entirely, slaves under the domination of Sauron's One Ring. The effect of the rings caused their lives to be prolonged, and to see things of the Unseen. įor many years the bearers used the rings to gain great wealth, prestige and power, becoming " mighty in their day, kings, sorcerers, and warriors of old". It is said that three of the Nine were lords of Númenor corrupted by Sauron, and one was a king among the Easterlings. 1697 ) Sauron gave nine Rings of Power to powerful mortal Men. Sometime during the Second Age (after year S.A. The Nazgûl ( Black Speech: Ringwraiths, sometimes written Ring-wraiths), also known as the Nine Riders or Black Riders (or simply the Nine), were Sauron's "most terrible servants" in Middle-earth.
'From Mordor, Barliman, if that means anything to you.' " " 'They come from Mordor,' said Strider in a low voice. Men who received the Nine Rings corrupted by Sauron Ringwraiths, the Black Riders, the Nine, Úlairi ( Q) This article or section needs more/new/more-detailed sources to conform to a higher standard and to provide proof for claims made. Nazgûl " Who told you, and who sent you?" - Gandalf
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