Why Isildur Will Play a Key Role on The Rings of Power

As a die-hard fan of Middle Earth who has watched “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy more times than I care to admit, I must say that Isildur, the man who cut the One Ring from Sauron’s hand and sealed doom for countless generations, is a character that leaves me both in awe and frustration.

In the fantasy series titled “The Rings of Power“, the story unfolds during the Second Age of Middle-earth, centuries before the happenings in “The Lord of the Rings“. While there are limited similarities between these tales, characters such as Galadriel and Elrond (immortal elves) make appearances in both narratives. Moreover, it’s probable that a wizard—likely Gandalf—is instrumental in “The Rings of Power“. However, human characters like Aragorn or Boromir won’t be featured since they are mortal.

However, there is one man who The Lord of the Rings fans might recognize in The Rings of Power: Isildur, Aragorn’s ancestor and the man destined to cut the ring from Sauron‘s finger. But Isildur is no hero. Unable to destroy the One Ring, he is corrupted by its power. When we meet Aragorn he is ashamed to be descended from Isildur.

In Season 2 of “The Rings of Power,” a character who was previously overshadowed by his father Elendil, Isildur, is set to take center stage. This season will delve deeper into his character and explore the events that led him to make a fateful decision with far-reaching consequences for Middle-earth. Here’s a recap of everything you should know about Isildur from “The Lord of the Rings” and Season 1 of “The Rings of Power.”

Isildur is the son of Elendil

As a follower named Isildur, I’m not a prince but a sailor, the defiant son of Captain Elendil, who is steadfastly loyal to Queen-Regent Míriel. My longing for battlefield glory finds its fulfillment as I embark on a voyage with Queen-Regent Míriel and the elf Galadriel, joining them in their fight against the orcs in the Southlands. Though we emerge victorious from that skirmish, tragedy strikes when Mount Doom unexpectedly erupts amidst our presence, claiming countless lives.

Isildur is presumed dead in The Rings of Power

Previously, Isildur was observed in The Rings of Power, ensnared within a blazing structure due to Adar inciting flames from Mount Doom, which transformed the Southern lands into Mordor. Elendil presumes Isildur perished and departs for Númenor without him.

It’s clear that Isildur lived on, as we can see from his role remaining in J.R.R. Tolkien’s narrative. Moreover, he is shown fighting against giant spiders along the borders of Mordor in previews for Season 2.

According to Tolkien’s stories, Isildur carries out some significant actions that we won’t reveal here, but it’s worth noting that he plants the White Tree of Gondor, a symbol seen in “The Lord of the Rings.” Toward the end of the Second Age, Isildur’s father Elendil and the Elven King Gil-galad unite their forces to confront Sauron in what is known as the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Isildur joins them in this battle.

Isildur defeats Sauron

For seven long years, an alliance of elven and human forces besieged the formidable fortress of Barad-dûr, which stood as Sauron’s main stronghold within Mordor. Regrettably, during this protracted conflict, many elves and men lost their lives. In the end, it was Sauron who faced off against Elendil and Gil-galad. Tragically, both of these valiant leaders perished in that fateful battle.

In “The Fellowship of the Ring”, Isildur grabs the hilt of his father’s sword, Narsil, and successfully severs the One Ring from Sauron’s grasp. This act causes Sauron to vacate his physical form, yet his spirit endures as long as the ring persists in existence. For the time being, Sauron suffers a defeat.

Isildur is unable to destroy the One Ring

In the initial scenes of Peter Jackson’s movie, The Fellowship of the Ring, Elrond, an elf, advises Isildur to throw the ring into the flames of Mount Doom. This act would have eliminated any possibility of Sauron rising again.

However, Isildur posits that the ring’s influence could benefit humanity. This idea would be echoed by Boromir millennia later. Yet, Isildur chooses not to annihilate the ring and instead allows its corrupting power to seduce him, desiring control over it himself.

To give credit where it’s due, Isildur isn’t the only one who comes close to making a disastrous mistake – Frodo Baggins, the hobbit, nearly repeats this error. The One Ring ultimately ends up in the fiery depths of Mount Doom not because of any action by Isildur, but due to an unfortunate sequence of events: Gollum attacks Frodo, causing him to lose a finger bearing the ring, and in their struggle, both plunge into the lava below.

Aragorn is Isildur’s heir

After securing the ring, Isildur successfully consolidates the realms of Andor and Gondor under his rule. He reigns over these kingdoms until he meets his untimely end at the hands of orcs while out riding with his sons. In the ensuing battle, the ring is misplaced and plunges to the depths of a river, eventually being discovered by Smeagol (also known as Gollum).

39 generations after Isildur, Aragorn is born, and due to his status as Isildur’s heir, his life is in danger. As such, his mother Gilraen conceals him amongst the elves of Rivendell, for his protection, since his father was slain when Aragorn was just two years old. Elrond takes charge of raising young Aragorn, who matures into a ranger and maintains his destiny as a potential king in secrecy from strangers.

In Season 1, The Rings of Power subtly illustrates similarities between Aragorn and Isildur. Notably, Isildur cultivates a deep connection with his steed Berek. Upon Isildur’s disappearance, Berek stubbornly refuses to return to Númenor, instead setting off on a quest to find his master, whom he believes is still alive. Interestingly, Aragorn also shares a special bond with horses, as demonstrated when his horse plays a crucial role in saving his life during The Two Towers.

Despite the fact that Aragorn is Isildur’s heir to the throne of Gondor throughout much of “The Lord of the Rings,” he conceals this truth and refuses to accept the role of king. He feels ashamed of Isildur and worries about falling prey to the temptation of the ring himself. However, Aragorn manages to resist this desire. Later on, he wields a sword called Andúril, which the Elves of Rivendell crafted from pieces of Elendil’s sword, Narsil, and in using it, he acknowledges his ancestry.

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2024-08-22 15:07