Rings

Origin

There were originally seven rings of power amongst the second born (dwarves) and four elven gems which contain elemental power.

The Dwarven rings and the Elven Gems were linked to the Planes and/or elements

At Lastar's behest Orodruin combined the 4 elven gems with their aligned dwarven rings.

Three Dwarven rings remained unaltered {"they (dwarves) shall keep them for their powers affect the (shall we say) less predictable domains that come into contact with the Prime"}

2 of the unaltered rings are positive (location unknown) and negative (with the Derro); the third is believed to be Astral and belonged to Maedus

Negative Ring

Originally belonged to Balem (probably linked to presence of Negative Natural Gate in Zundar). Lost following his death but recovered by Demogorgan and passed to Yarl in exchange for lifetime support and access to the gate at Yarlug, which had been moved there by Lastar

Astral Ring

Originally belonged to Maedus

Notes

Note from our encounter with Lord Marin of Orodruin's folk: 'Lord Marin also agreed that Hintzu's rings should ultimately have the gems removed and the bands only returned to the remaining dwarven Lords.'

520-530E

The Rings of Power are used by the Dwarven Lords to defend Hama'Las against Dispater. (1st Age History)

557E

The rings of power and the Elven gems are united by Dwarven craftsmen. Lastar gives each ring elemental powers. Hamar (in Minas Aarda) receives the ring of Earth. Zem (in Minas Emras) receives the ring of Air. Ishtur (in Minas Morgul) receives the ring of fire. Dor (in Minas Tiris) receives the ring of Water. (1st Age History)

Ring of Air

557E

After its creation, the Ring of Air is given to Zem in Minas Emras. (1st Age History)

564E

All the rings are used in the creation of the crowns by Lastar and Orodruin's folk. (1st Age History)

567E

Lastar decides to use all the Rings to create a 7th Crown and forge all the Crowns together into one powerful artefact – The Crown of Light. (1st Age History)

570E

Lastar uses all the Rings to imbue the Sarnim Stone with power and to create a staff to hold it. They are then used in the Abyss to kill Dispater before being scattered across the Prime.

Ring of Earth

Made from Ambar, the Gem of the Prime, source of the Sylvan influence over the earth; and, Felakgundu, Earth Mover, the maker and destroyer

557E

After its creation, the Ring of Earth is given to Hamar in Minas Aarda. (1st Age History)

564E

All the rings are used in the creation of the crowns by Lastar and Orodruin's folk. (1st Age History)

567E

Lastar decides to use all the Rings to create a 7th Crown and forge all the Crowns together into one powerful artefact – The Crown of Light. (1st Age History)

570E

Lastar uses all the Rings to imbue the Sarnim Stone with power and to create a staff to hold it. They are then used in the Abyss to kill Dispater before being scattered across the Prime.

PRESENT DAY

Hintzu and the party take the ring from Calios in the Iron Mountains after defeating him at his stronghold there.

Ring of Fire

557E

After its creation, the Ring of Fire is given to Ishtur in Minas Morgul. (1st Age History)

563E

Balem, using Orodruin’s knowledge and Ishtur’s Ring of Fire, creates a circlet of Adamantite. Lastar adds a single point holding a diamond and gives it the power of light. (1st Age History)

564E

All the rings are used in the creation of the crowns by Lastar and Orodruin's folk. (1st Age History)

567E

Lastar decides to use all the Rings to create a 7th Crown and forge all the Crowns together into one powerful artefact – The Crown of Light. (1st Age History)

570E

Lastar uses all the Rings to imbue the Sarnim Stone with power and to create a staff to hold it. They are then used in the Abyss to kill Dispater before being scattered across the Prime.

Ring of Water

557E

After its creation, the Ring of Water is given to Dor in Minas Tiris. (1st Age History)

562E

Dor moves back to Dor Vale, taking the elemental Ring of Water with him. (1st Age History)

564E

All the rings are used in the creation of the crowns by Lastar and Orodruin's folk. (1st Age History)

567E

Lastar decides to use all the Rings to create a 7th Crown and forge all the Crowns together into one powerful artefact – The Crown of Light. (1st Age History)

570E

Lastar uses all the Rings to imbue the Sarnim Stone with power and to create a staff to hold it. They are then used in the Abyss to kill Dispater before being scattered across the Prime.