One Ring
The One Ring, also known as the Ruling Ring, Master Ring, Ring of Power, and Isildur's Bane, was among the most powerful artifacts ever created in Middle-earth.
TheOne Ring, also known as theRuling Ring,Master Ring,Ring of Power, andIsildur's Bane, was among the most powerful artifacts ever created inMiddle-earth. It was crafted by theDark LordSauronin the fire ofOrodruin, also known asMount Doom, about halfway into theSecond Age. Sauron's intent was to enhance his own power and exercise control over the otherRings of Power, which had been made byCelebrimborand theGwaith-i-Mírdainwith Sauron's assistance. In this way, Sauron hoped to gain lordship over theElvesand all other peoples of Middle-earth.